What You Should Know About Your Peugeot Key Fob

Peugeot Key Fob allows drivers to start the car from a distance. This can be beneficial in temperatures that are hot or cold and allows drivers to warm the engine and the interior before entering the vehicle.

Dealerships can program new Peugeot keys, but only if they have the time. At KeyNOW we can cut, program and hand over new Peugeot keys to you a lot quicker.

Keyless Entry

Along with opening and locking your car doors, a few key fobs also have the capability to start the engine. This is a great feature if your vehicle has to be left during a hot summer day or when the trunk is stuffed with heavy items that make it difficult to manually open the door. Press the unlock button on your key fob a several times quickly to begin the car. The door locks should close and the red LED light will start to flash. If this doesn't occur then your key fob battery may be dead and needs to be replaced. Alternatively, RF interference from nearby buildings could interfere with your system.

Some key fobs also have physical keys that can be used to open your car (often for the driver's side door, but occasionally the boot as well). You can access them by lifting the flap or pressing the button. The physical key may then slide out of a slot in the case to open the lock.

Key fobs may be damaged by water, especially when the chips inside are exposed to salty or soapy water. In some cases, key fobs will stop working completely due to damage to the chip. If this occurs the key fob has to be replaced, usually by the dealer. Locksmiths can provide replacement keys much faster and at lower costs than dealerships.

Remote Start

If your key fob has the remote start feature it will let you start the engine without having to have your car keys in the palm of your hand. This is particularly helpful in hot weather and you're looking to cool down your car while running errands. However, there are a few things you need to know prior to making use of this feature.

Some key fobs have a separate remote engine start button (for instance, Ford's key fob has an arrow in a circle that goes clockwise) that you need to press in order to remotely start your car. Other key fobs, like Mazda's key fob, require you to first secure the key, and then press the start button.

If you're having trouble starting your car, you may have a weak or dead battery in the key fob. This is because the batteries inside the key fob are no longer able to send an energizing signal to the car's system.

If this is the case, you'll need to replace the batteries in your key fob or consider to re-programme it. This process varies from car to vehicle, but you can generally follow the instructions in your owner's manual. Our mobile technicians are also able to help with this process We have the expert equipment to cut and program replacement Peugeot keys at your home, workplace or even if you're stuck at the side of the road.

Door Locks

The Peugeot 3008 remote system lets you to lock or unlock your car by pressing a button on your key fob. As opposed to the traditional keys that has a physical key hole this key fob is able to store a hidden electronic replica of the car key inside.

It does this by utilizing a radio signal that can only be transmitted if the key is located at an appropriate distance from the car. Once the signal is detected, a solenoid inside the door lock converts the electronic signal into the mechanical action. This triggers a rod that opens the door lock exactly like the turning of a key in a physical lock would do.

If you find that your peugeot 207 key key fob isn't locking or unlocking the car, there are several possible causes of the problem. The most common reason is a dead battery. This can be replaced within minutes. Other causes include worn-out buttons, water damage or signal interference, or a faulty chip.

The key fobs of modern cars is not an exception. Modern vehicles require an extremely high level precision in order to operate. The key fob might be programed incorrectly or have an issue with the hardware that stops it from receiving a signal from the vehicle. A certified locksmith can reprogramme your key fob in order to ensure it is compatible with the vehicle.

Immobiliser

Peugeot were one of the first car makers to use an immobiliser chip in the key. This stops the car from being started in the event that the key sends the incorrect signal to the car. When it's brand new, this is fantastic however, as they age the chips can get worn out and begin to cause issues. This usually starts with getting an error message that says 'anti-theft system active' on the dashboard, or a warning light illuminated stating 'immobiliser fault'.

peugeot 207 car key dealerships are usually used to create and program replacement keys. Mobile locksmiths have dealer-standard equipment on their van. This means that they can create new peugeot 307 key replacement keys at home or by the roadside much quicker than dealers.

Generally Peugeot keys begin to experience issues as the key blade wears out. This wear causes the mouth of the key to stop entering the lock correctly leading to wear on the locks themselves. Often simply swapping over a new blade helps to resolve the problem. It may also be helpful to have the teeth on the key cleaned to enable them to operate more efficiently. Only a professional auto locksmith can do this, but it can save you a lot of time and money in the future.