What You Should Know About Your Peugeot Key Fob

Peugeot Key Fob is a convenient feature that lets drivers start their car from the distance. This can be beneficial in cold or hot weather conditions, as it allows drivers to warm the interior and engine before getting inside the vehicle.

Car dealerships can design and program new peugeot 107 key keys for you, but only if you are willing to wait weeks for them to do it. At KeyNOW we can cut the keys, program them and then deliver new Peugeot keys to you significantly faster.

Keyless Entry

Along with unlocking and opening your car doors, some key fobs are also able to start the engine. This is useful when you have to leave your vehicle during the heat of summer, or if you're carrying large items in the boot which make it difficult to open the door manually. To start the car with your key fob, press the unlock button on it a few times in quick succession. The door locks will unlock and a red light will start to flash. If this does not occur the battery in your key fob could be dead and requires to be replaced. Alternately RF interference caused by nearby buildings could interfere with your system.

Certain key fobs can also be equipped with physical keys that can be used to unlock your car (often for the driver's side door, but occasionally the boot too). They can be opened by lifting the flap or pressing a button. The physical key can then be slid out of the slot inside the case.

Key fobs are susceptible to being damaged by water - particularly if the chips inside them are exposed to salty or soapy water. In some cases key fobs may cease working completely due a damaged chip. In this scenario, the key fob must be replaced by the dealer. However, locksmiths often provide replacement keys quicker than a dealer, and at a much lower cost.

Remote Start

You can start your car without needing to have your keys with you. This is especially useful when it's hot outside and you want to cool down your car while running the errands. There are a few things you should know before using this feature.

Certain key fobs have an engine start button that can be pressed to start your vehicle remotely (for example, Ford has a circular arrow that moves clockwise on its key fob). Others, such as Mazdas key fob, require you to first lock the key and then press the start button.

If you're unable to start your car, you may have a dead or weak battery in the key fob. The key fob's battery isn't powerful enough to send a signal to the car's system.

If this is the case, you'll need to replace the batteries in your key fob or try reprogramming it. The procedure for this differs from car to car, but you should typically follow the steps in your owner's manual. Our mobile technicians are also capable of helping you with this process. We have the expert equipment needed to cut and program a replacement Peugeot keys at workplace, at home, or in case you're stuck at the roadside.

Door Locks

The Peugeot 3008 remote allows you to lock or unlock your car by pressing a button on your key fob. Unlike the traditional key that has a physical key hole this key fob is able to store an encrypted copy of the car keys inside.

To do this, it relies on a unique radio signal which is only transmitted when the key is within a specific range of the car. Once the signal is detected an internal solenoid within the door lock transforms the electronic command into a mechanical action. The rod is then moved to operates the car door locks just like the turning of the physical key used to do.

If the Peugeot key fob has stopped locking or unlocking the car, there are many possible causes of the problem. The most common cause is an unresponsive battery. It is easily replaced in minutes. Other causes are worn-out buttons water damage or signal interference or a damaged chip.

The key fob in modern automobiles is not an exception. Modern cars require extremely high level of precision in order to operate. The key fob might be programmed incorrectly or it may be faulty in hardware that makes the vehicle unable to respond to the signal sent by the key. A licensed locksmith can reprogram your key fob to make sure it is compatible with the vehicle.

Immobiliser

Peugeot was one of the first companies to put an immobiliser into a key. This prevents the car from being started when the key sends a wrong signal to the vehicle. In the beginning, this is great but as they age the chips wear out and start causing problems. This typically starts with an error message that says 'anti-theft system active on the dashboard or a warning light is illuminated stating "immobiliser fault".

peugeot 207 Car key dealerships are usually called to design and program replacement keys. However, a professional locksmith comes with dealer-standard equipment inside their van, meaning they can be with you and making new Peugeot keys on the roadside or at home, much faster than a dealership would be able to.

peugeot 207 key replacement keys generally begin to malfunction when the blade wears out. This wear causes the mouth part of the key to stop being able to enter the lock in a proper manner leading to wear on the locks themselves. The issue can be fixed by changing the blade. It is also possible to have the teeth of the key repaired to enable them to operate more efficiently. This is something only a trained auto locksmith can accomplish but it could save you lots of frustration and money in the long term.