What You Should Know About Your Peugeot Key Fob

Peugeot Key Fob allows drivers to start the car from a distance. This feature is useful in cold or hot conditions, since it gives drivers the chance to warm up their engine and interior before entering the vehicle.

Car dealerships can design and program new Peugeot keys for you however, only if you have the time to wait for weeks for them to do this. KeyNOW can cut, program, and deliver new Peugeot keys much faster at KeyNOW.

Keyless Entry

Along with opening and locking your car doors, a few key fobs also have the ability to start the engine. This is a great feature if your vehicle needs to be left on a hot day or when the trunk is full of heavy items that make it difficult to manually open the door. Press the unlock button on the key fob a couple of times to open the vehicle. The door locks will lock and the red light will begin to flash. If this does not occur the battery in your key fob could be dead and requires to be replaced. Alternately, RF interference from nearby buildings may interfere with your system.

Certain key fobs can also be equipped with an actual key that can be used to unlock your vehicle (often for the driver's side door, but sometimes the boot as well). You can open them by lifting a flap or pressing a button. The physical key may then be removed from the slot inside the case, allowing access to the lock.

Water can damage key fobs particularly if the chips are exposed to salty or soapy water. In certain instances chips that are damaged can cause key fobs to cease working. If this happens the key fob will have to be replaced, usually by the dealer. Locksmiths can provide replacement keys faster and at a lower price than dealerships.

Remote Start

If your key fob is equipped with the remote start feature it can start the engine without having to have your car keys in hands. This is particularly useful when it's hot outside and you're looking to cool your car while running errands. However, there are a few important things to be aware of prior to using this feature.

Some key fobs come with a remote engine start button that you can use to start your car remotely (for instance, Ford has a circular arrow moving clockwise on its key fob). Mazdas, for instance, require you to lock the key first and then press the Start button.

If you're not able to start your car, you might have a dead or weak battery inside the key fob. The battery inside the key fob is no longer strong enough to send a signal to your car's system.

If this is the scenario, you'll have to replace the batteries in the key fob or attempt programming it. The procedure for this differs from car to vehicle, but you can generally follow the instructions in your owner's manual. Our mobile technicians are able to help you with this process. We have the expert equipment needed to cut and program a new peugeot 308 key fob replacement key at your workplace, at home, or when you're stuck on the roadside.

Door Locks

The Peugeot 3008 remote key system allows the owner to lock and unlock their vehicle at the touch of a button on the key fob. In contrast to the traditional key which has a physical key hole this key fob is able to store an electronic copy of the car keys inside.

To accomplish this, it uses a unique radio signal which is only sent out when the key is within a certain distance of the vehicle. When the signal is recognized and a solenoid in the door lock transforms the electronic command into the mechanical action. This moves a rod that controls the door locks similar to the way a key in a physical lock would do.

If the Peugeot key fob has stopped locking or unlocking the vehicle, there are a variety of possible reasons for the issue. The most common reason is the battery is dead. It can be fixed in minutes. Other causes are worn buttons, water damage signals interference or a defective electronic chip.

Modern cars require a very precise level of accuracy for operation and the key fob isn't in any way immune to this. The key fob may have been programmed incorrectly, or it could have a hardware fault that hinders the vehicle from responding to the signal generated by the key. A certified locksmith can reprogram your key fob in order to ensure it is compatible with your vehicle.

Immobiliser

Peugeot was among the first companies to incorporate an immobiliser in the key. This stops the car from starting in the event that the key sends the incorrect signal to the car. This is great when they're new however over time, the chips will get worn out and cause issues. This typically happens when you see an alert on your dashboard that reads 'anti theft system active or a warning lamp that reads 'immobiliser failure'.

Peugeot dealerships are usually used to design and program replacement keys. A mobile locksmith will have standard equipment from dealers on their van. This means they can create new Peugeot keys at your house or at the roadside faster than a dealership.

Generally peugeot key replacement keys begin to exhibit problems because the key blade wears out. This wear causes the mouth part of the key to stop feeding into the lock correctly which causes more wear on the locks themselves. The issue can be fixed by simply changing the blade. It can also be beneficial to have the teeth of the key replaced so that they function more efficiently. This is something only a qualified auto locksmith can do, but it can help you avoid a lot of trouble and cost in the long run.