What You Should Know About Your Peugeot Key Fob

Peugeot Key Fob is an excellent feature that lets drivers start their vehicle from some distance. This feature is beneficial in cold or hot conditions, since it gives drivers to warm the interior and engine 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 and program, then deliver new Peugeot keys faster than you can at KeyNOW.

Keyless Entry

As well as unlocking and opening your car doors, a few key fobs are also able to start the engine. This is useful if the vehicle has to be left on a hot day or if the boot is filled with heavy objects that make it difficult to open the door. Press the unlock button on your key fob couple of times to open the car. The door locks should close and a red LED light will start to flash. If it doesn't it means that the battery inside your key fob may be dead and need replacing. Alternately, RF interference from nearby buildings could affect your system.

Some key fobs also have a physical key that can be used to open your vehicle (often for the driver's side door, but occasionally the boot too). They can be opened by lifting a flap or pressing the button. The key's physical form can be removed from an opening in the case, allowing access to the lock.

Key fobs can be damaged by water particularly if the chips are exposed to soapy or salty water. In some cases a chip that has been damaged could cause key fobs to cease working. If this occurs the key fob will need to be replaced - typically by the dealer. However, locksmiths often offer replacement keys much faster than dealers and at a lower cost.

Remote Start

You can start your car and not need to have your keys on you. This is particularly helpful when it's hot and you're looking to cool your car when you're running errands. There are a few things you need to know before you use this feature.

Some key fobs come with 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). Mazdas, for instance require you to lock the key first and then press the Start button.

You may have an insufficient or dead battery in your key fob, if you aren't able to start the car. This is because the batteries in the key fob aren't able to send an intense signal to the car's system.

If this happens, you'll need to either replace the batteries or re-program your key fob. This procedure varies from car to vehicle, but you can generally follow the directions in your owner's manual. Our mobile technicians can also assist with this process as we have the specialist equipment to cut and program replacement peugeot 308 key Fob keys at your home, workplace or even if you're stuck at the side of the road.

Door Locks

The Peugeot 3008 remote key system enables the owner to lock and unlock their vehicle with a press of a button on the key fob. The key fob, in contrast to the standard key that has an actual hole, can store a secret copy of the car keys inside.

It does this by utilizing a radio signal that is only transmitted when the key is in a certain distance from car. A solenoid in the door lock converts the electronic signal into mechanical after the signal has been detected. This is when a rod turns to operate the car door locks, the same way a physical key would.

There are several possible causes for an Peugeot keyfob that is not locking or unlocking your vehicle. The most common cause is an unresponsive coin battery which can be replaced in minutes. Other causes are worn buttons, water damage, signal interference or a malfunctioning electronic chip.

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

Immobiliser

Peugeot were one of the first car makers to include an immobiliser chip in the key. This stops the car from starting in the event that the key sends the wrong signal to the car. When it's brand new, this is fantastic, but as they age the chips may wear out and cause problems. This usually begins with an error message that says 'anti-theft system active' on the dashboard, or a warning light lit up stating 'immobiliser fault'.

Peugeot dealerships are typically called to design and program replacement keys. However a professional mobile locksmith is equipped with dealer-standard tools in their van, which means they can be there and generating new peugeot replacement key fob keys by the roadside or at home much quicker than dealerships would be able to.

Peugeot keys generally begin to malfunction when the key blade wears out. This wear could cause the mouth of the key not to be able to enter the lock properly, causing further wear on the locks. The issue can be fixed by changing the blade. It is also possible to have the teeth of the key replaced to ensure that they function smoothly. This is something only a fully certified auto locksmith can do however it will help you avoid a lot of headache and expense in the long run.