What You Should Know About Your Peugeot Key Fob

peugeot key replacement near me Key Fob is a handy feature that allows drivers to start their vehicle from a distance. This is beneficial during cold or hot weather and allows drivers to warm up the engine and the interior before getting inside the vehicle.

Dealerships are able to program and create new Peugeot keys but only if they have the time. We can cut keys, program them, and then deliver new Peugeot keys faster with KeyNOW.

Keyless Entry

Along with opening and locking your car doors, certain key fobs can also be used to start the engine. This is a great feature if your vehicle needs to be parked on a hot day or in the case that the boot is full of heavy items that make it difficult to manually open the door. To start the car using your key fob, simply press the unlock button on it a few times in quick sequence. The door locks will close and the red light will begin to flash. If it doesn't then the battery in the key fob could be dead and need replacing. Alternately, RF interference from nearby buildings could interfere with your system.

Certain key fobs also come with a physical key that can be used to unlock your vehicle (often for the driver's side door, but sometimes the boot too). They can be opened by opening a flap on the fob, or a button on the case. The physical key can be slid out of the slot in the case.

Key fobs are susceptible to being damaged by water - particularly when the chips within them are exposed to soapy or salty water. In some cases key fobs may cease working completely due damage to the chip. In this situation the key fob has to be replaced by the dealer. However, locksmiths may provide replacement keys quicker than a dealership, and at a lower cost.

Remote Start

You can start your car without needing to carry your keys with you. This is particularly helpful when you are in a hot climate and want to cool down your car while running some errands. But, there are a few things you need to know prior to using this feature.

Certain key fobs have a dedicated remote engine start button (for example Ford's key fob sports an arrow in a circle that goes clockwise) that you need to press in order to remotely start your car. Others, like Mazda's key fob, require you to first lock the key and then press the start button.

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

If this happens, you'll need to either replace the batteries or peugeot 3008 Key fob reprogram your key fob. The process is different for each vehicle, but the instructions are usually found in the owner's manual. Our mobile technicians are able to help you with this procedure. We have the expert tools needed to cut and program a new Peugeot keys at your home, office or even if you are stuck on the roadside.

Door Locks

The Peugeot 3008 remote system enables you to lock or unlock your car by pressing a button on your key fob. The key fob, in contrast to the traditional key with a physical hole, holds an encrypted copy of the car keys inside.

It does this by using the radio signal which can only be transmitted if the key is within a certain distance from car. A solenoid inside the door lock converts the electronic command to mechanical once the signal is detected. This causes a rod to operate the door locks, the same way an actual key could.

There are a variety of possible reasons for a Peugeot keyfob that isn't locking or unlocking your vehicle. The most frequent reason is a dead battery. This can be replaced within minutes. Other causes are worn-out buttons signal interference or water damage, or a faulty chip.

The key fob in modern cars is not an exception. Modern vehicles require an extremely high level of precision to function. Key fobs can be programmed incorrectly, or have an issue with the hardware that prevents it from responding to signals from the vehicle. A licensed locksmith can reprogram the key fob, and ensure that it works with your vehicle.

Immobiliser

Peugeot were one of the first car makers to incorporate an immobiliser chip in the key. This stops the car from starting when the key sends a wrong signal to the vehicle. This is a great feature when they're brand new however over time, the chips can get worn out and cause issues. This typically starts with an alert stating 'anti theft system active' on the dashboard, or a warning light lit up stating "immobiliser fault".

Typically, Peugeot dealerships are called in to design and program replacement keys. However, a professional locksmith has dealer-standard equipment in their van, which means they can be at your location and creating new peugeot 3008 key fob keys on the roadside or at home, much faster than dealerships are capable of.

Peugeot keys usually begin to malfunction when the key blade begins to wear out. The 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. Sometimes, simply changing a new blade can help solve the issue. It can also help to have the teeth of the key repaired to ensure that they function smoothly. This is something only a fully qualified auto locksmith can do however it will reduce the trouble and cost in the long term.