What You Should Know About Your Peugeot Key Fob

Peugeot Key Fob is a handy feature that lets drivers start their car from an extended distance. This feature is helpful in hot or cold weather, as it allows drivers the opportunity to warm their vehicle's engine and interior before entering the vehicle.

Car dealerships can create and program new Peugeot keys for you but only if they are willing to wait for weeks for them to do this. KeyNOW is the only place where you can get your keys. KeyNOW, we can cut the keys, program them and then deliver new Peugeot keys to you, much faster.

Keyless Entry

Some key fobs are also able to start your car's engine. This is useful if you need to leave the vehicle on hot days, or if you're carrying large items in the boot that make it difficult to open the door manually. Press the unlock button on the key fob a several times quickly to begin the car. The door locks should be locked and a red LED light will start to flash. If not then the battery in the key fob could be depleted and require replacement. Alternately RF interference caused by nearby structures could interfere with your system.

Another cool feature is that some key fobs are equipped with a physical key to unlock the car (often only for the driver's door, but occasionally for the boot too). They can be opened by opening a flap on the fob, or a button on the case. The physical key can then be pulled out of the slot inside the case.

Key fobs are susceptible to being damaged by water, particularly in the event that the chips inside are exposed to salty or soapy water. In some cases, a chip that is damaged could cause key fobs to cease working. If this occurs, the key fob has to be replaced - usually by the dealer. Locksmiths can supply replacement keys much quicker and at a lower cost than dealerships.

Remote Start

If your key fob has the remote start feature, it will let you start the engine without needing to have your car keys in hands. This is especially useful when you are in a hot climate and want to cool down your car while running the errands. But there are a few things to consider before making use of this feature.

Some key fobs have a dedicated remote engine start button (for example Ford's key fob sports an arrow that is circular and going clockwise) that you need to press to start the car remotely. Others, such as Mazdas keys, require you to lock the key and then press the start button.

If you're not able to start your car, you might have a dead or weak battery in the key fob. This is due to the fact that the key fob's batteries are no longer able to send an intense signal to the car's system.

If this happens, you can either replace the batteries, or re-program your key fob. This procedure varies from car to car, but you can generally follow the directions in the owner's manual. Our mobile technicians are also equipped to assist you in this procedure. We have the specialist equipment to cut and program replacement Peugeot keys at home, office or even in case you're stuck at the roadside.

Door Locks

The Peugeot 3008 remote key system enables the owner to lock and unlock their vehicle by pressing of a button on the key fob. Contrary to the traditional key, which has a key hole that is physical the key fob has an electronic copy of the car keys inside.

It does this by utilizing an electronic signal that can only be sent when the key is at an appropriate distance from the car. Once the signal is detected and a solenoid in the door lock transforms the electronic signal into an action mechanical. This moves a rod that controls the door locks exactly like the turning of a physical key used to do.

There are a myriad of reasons for an Peugeot keyfob that isn't locking or unlocking your car. The most common reason is an unresponsive battery. This can be fixed in minutes. Other causes include worn-out buttons, water damage or signal interference or a malfunctioning chip.

The key fobs of modern vehicles isn't an exception. Modern vehicles require an extremely high level of precision to function. The key fob may be programmed incorrectly or it may have a hardware defect that stops the vehicle from responding to the signal from the key. A locksmith certified by the ICRC can reprogram the key fob and ensure that it is compatible with your vehicle.

Immobiliser

Peugeot was among the first companies to incorporate an immobiliser on a key. This stops the vehicle from starting if it detects an incorrect signal being sent from the key to the car. This is a great feature in the beginning, but over time the chips wear out and cause problems. This typically starts with an error message that says 'anti-theft system active on the dashboard or a warning light flashing with the message "immobiliser fault".

Peugeot dealerships are usually used to design and program replacement keys. Mobile locksmiths utilize dealer-standard equipment on their van. This means that they can create new Peugeot keys at your home or at the roadside faster than a dealership.

Peugeot keys typically begin to fail when the blade wears out. This wear can cause the mouth of the key not to fit into the lock properly, causing further wear on the locks. Often simply swapping over the blade will help resolve the problem. It could also be beneficial to have the teeth of the key repaired in order to make them operate more efficiently. Only a professional auto locksmith can do this, but it can save you lots of time and cash in the long run.