What You Should Know About Your Peugeot Key Fob

peugeot 207 car key Key Fob is a useful feature that lets drivers start their vehicle from a distance. This can be useful during temperatures that are hot or cold, as it allows drivers to warm up the engine and the interior before entering the vehicle.

Dealerships are able to program and create new Peugeot keys, but only if they are able to do so. KeyNOW KeyNOW we can cut, program and hand over new Peugeot 3008 key fob keys to you much faster.

Keyless Entry

Certain key fobs also start your car's engine. This is helpful if the vehicle is left in a hot weather condition or when the trunk is full of heavy items that make it difficult to manually open the door. To start the car using your key fob, press the unlock button a few times in quick sequence. The door locks should lock and the red LED light will start to flash. If this doesn't occur the battery in your key fob may be dead and needs to be replaced. In addition, RF interference from nearby buildings may interfere with your system.

Another cool feature is that certain key fobs come with a physical key that can be used to unlock the car (often only for the driver's door but sometimes for the boot too). They are usually accessible by flipping up an opening on the fob, or by pressing a button on the case. The key's physical form can slide out of the slot of the case to access the lock.

Key fobs are susceptible to being damaged by water, particularly in the event that the chips inside are exposed to soapy or salty water. In some cases the chip that is damaged could cause key fobs to stop functioning. In this instance the key fob needs to be replaced by the dealer. However, locksmiths often offer replacement keys much faster than dealers and at a significantly lower cost.

Remote Start

If your key fob comes with the remote start feature it can start the engine without having to have your car keys in hands. This is particularly helpful when it's hot outside and you're trying to cool down your car while you run around. However, there are a few important things to be aware of prior to making use of this feature.

Certain key fobs have a dedicated remote engine start button (for example, Ford's key fob has a circular arrow going clockwise) which you must press to remotely start your car. Others, such as Mazdas keys, require you to lock the key and then press the start button.

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

If this happens, you can either replace the batteries or re-program your key fob. This process varies from car to vehicle, but you can typically follow the steps in your owner's manual. Our mobile technicians are also able to help you with this process. We have the specialist tools needed to cut and program the replacement Peugeot key at workplace, at home, or if you are stuck on the roadside.

Door Locks

The Peugeot 3008 remote key system enables the owner to lock and unlock their vehicle by pressing of a button on the key fob. As opposed to the traditional keys that has a physical key hole, this key fob stores an encrypted replica of the car key inside.

To do this, it employs the use of a specific radio signal that is only sent when the key is within a certain distance of the car. Once the signal is detected and a solenoid in the door lock converts the electronic signal into an action mechanical. The rod is then turned to operate the door locks just as a physical key would.

If you find that your Peugeot key fob has stopped locking or unlocking the vehicle, there are a variety of possible reasons for the issue. Most likely is the battery of the coin is dead, which is easily replaced in a matter of minutes. Other causes are worn-out buttons signal interference or water damage or a defective chip.

The key fob of modern cars is not an exception. Modern vehicles require an extremely high level precision in order to operate. The key fob could be programed incorrectly or have a hardware issue that prevents it from responding to a signal from the vehicle. A locksmith certified by the ICRC can reprogram the key fob and make sure that it is compatible with your vehicle.

Immobiliser

Peugeot was among the first companies to put an immobiliser into a key. This prevents the vehicle from being started if the key sends the wrong signal to the vehicle. In the beginning, this is great but as they age the chips wear out and start causing problems. This usually occurs when you see a message on your dashboard that reads 'anti theft system active or a warning light which reads 'immobiliser failed'.

Peugeot dealerships are usually called to design and peugeot 3008 key fob program replacement keys. Mobile locksmiths will use dealer-standard equipment in their van. This means that they can create new Peugeot keys at your home or by the roadside much faster than dealers.

Generally Peugeot keys begin to exhibit problems because the key blade wears out. This wear causes the mouth part of the key to stop entering the lock correctly leading to wear on the locks themselves. The problem can be resolved by simply changing the blade. It can also be beneficial to have the teeth of the key replaced to allow them to operate more efficiently. Only a licensed auto locksmith can do this, but it can save you a lot of time and money in the long run.