What You Should Know About Your Peugeot Key Fob

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

Car dealerships are able to create and program new Peugeot keys for you, but only if you have the time to wait for weeks for them to complete the process. KeyNOW can cut and program, then deliver new Peugeot 3008 Key Fob keys much more quickly at KeyNOW.

Keyless Entry

Along with unlocking and opening your car doors, some key fobs also have the capability to start the engine. This is useful if the vehicle has to be left in a hot weather condition or when the trunk is stuffed with heavy items that make it difficult to manually open the door. To open the car using your key fob, press the unlock button on it a few times in quick succession. The door locks should lock and the red LED light will start to flash. If not, the battery in your key fob could be dead and in need of replacement. Alternatively, RF interference from nearby buildings may cause interference to your system.

Some key fobs have physical keys that can be used to unlock your car (often for the driver's side door, but occasionally 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 removed from the slot inside the case.

Key fobs can be damaged by water particularly if the chips are exposed to salty or soapy water. In some cases key fobs may cease working completely due damage to the chip. In this case, the key fob must be replaced by the dealer. Locksmiths are able to replace keys much more quickly and at a lesser cost than dealerships.

Remote Start

If your key fob has the remote start feature it allows you to turn on the engine without having to hold the keys to your car in hand. This is especially useful when it's hot outside and you want to cool your car when you're running on errands. There are a few things you must know before you use this feature.

Some key fobs have a separate remote engine start button (for instance Ford's key fob features an arrow-shaped circular shape that runs clockwise) which you must press to remotely start your car. Mazdas, for instance, require you to first lock the key and then press the Start button.

If you're unable to start your car, it could be that you have a weak or dead battery inside the key fob. This is because the batteries inside the key fob aren't able anymore to send an intense signal to the car's system.

If this happens, either replace the batteries or re-program your key fob. The process is different for each car, but the instructions are usually found in the owner's manual. Our mobile technicians are also able to assist you with this process We have the expert equipment to cut and program replacement Peugeot keys at your place of work, home or even if you're stuck at the side of the road.

Door Locks

The Peugeot 3008 remote allows you to lock or unlock your car by pressing the button on your key fob. In contrast to the traditional key which has a key hole that is physical, this key fob stores an encrypted copy of the car's key inside.

It does this by using the radio signal which is only transmitted when the key is in a certain distance from the car. When the signal is recognized, a solenoid inside the door lock translates the electronic signal into an action that is mechanical. This causes a rod to control the car door locks just as keys on a real key would.

There are a myriad of reasons for a peugeot 308 key fob keyfob that isn't locking or unlocking your vehicle. The most frequent cause is a dead coin battery, which can be replaced within minutes. Other causes are worn-out buttons signal interference, or water damage, or a faulty chip.

The key fob on modern vehicles isn't an exception. Modern cars require extremely high level precision in order to operate. The key fob may be improperly programmed, or suffer from an issue with the hardware that stops it from receiving a signal from the vehicle. A locksmith who is certified 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 a key. This prevents the vehicle from being started in the event that the key sends the incorrect signal to the car. In the beginning, this is great, but as they age the chips may wear out and [empty] start causing issues. It usually happens when you notice an alert on your dashboard that reads 'anti theft system active' or a warning lamp that reads 'immobiliser failure'.

Normally peugeot 307 key replacement dealerships must be called to create and programme replacement keys. However a professional mobile locksmith is equipped with dealer-standard equipment in their van, meaning they are able to be with you and generating new Peugeot keys on the roadside or at home more quickly than a dealership would be able to.

Generally Peugeot keys begin to exhibit problems because the key blade wears out. The wear causes the mouth part of the key to stop entering the lock correctly which causes more 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 repaired to make them more efficient. Only a professional auto locksmith can do this, but it could save you lots of time and money in the future.