What You Should Know About Your Peugeot Key Fob

Peugeot Key Fob allows drivers to start the car from afar. This can be useful during cold or hot weather conditions and allows drivers to warm the interior and engine before getting inside 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

Certain key fobs also start your car's engine. This is useful when you have to leave the vehicle on hot days, or if you're carrying large items in the boot that make it difficult for you to open the door manually. Press the unlock button on your key fob a few times to unlock the vehicle. The door locks should lock and a red LED light will begin to flash. If not, the battery in your key fob may be dead and need replacing. Alternatively, RF interference from nearby buildings could disrupt your system.

Some key fobs also have a physical key that can be used to unlock your car (often for the driver's side door, but sometimes the boot too). They can usually be accessed by opening an opening on the fob or pressing a button on the case. The key's physical form can be slid out of the slot inside the case.

Key fobs can be damaged by water, particularly when the chips inside are exposed to salty or soapy water. In some instances key fobs may stop working completely due to a damaged chip. In this instance the key fob has to be replaced by the dealer. However, locksmiths may offer replacement keys much faster than a dealership, and at a significantly lower cost.

Remote Start

You can start your car without having to carry your keys on you. This is particularly helpful when it's hot out and you're looking to cool your car while you run errands. There are a few things you must be aware of before using this feature.

Some key fobs include an engine start button that can be pressed to start your vehicle remotely (for example, Ford has a circular an arrow which is moving clockwise around its key fob). Others, such as Mazdas requires that you first lock the key and then press the start button.

You may have an insufficient or dead battery in your key fob, if you're unable to start the car. The battery in the key fob is no longer strong enough to send a signal to the car's system.

If this is the case, you'll need to replace the batteries in your key fob or try to re-programme it. The process is different for each vehicle, but the instructions are usually found in the owner's manual. Our mobile technicians can also assist with this process - we've got the specialist equipment to cut and program replacement Peugeot keys at your home, workplace or if you're at the side of the road.

Door Locks

The Peugeot 3008 remote key system allows the owner to lock and unlock their vehicle at the touch of a button on the key fob. The key fob, which is different from the standard key that has a physical hole, holds a secret copy of the car keys inside.

It does this by using the radio signal which is only transmitted if the key is located at a certain distance from car. When the signal is detected an internal solenoid within the door lock converts the electronic command into the mechanical action. This causes a rod to control the car door locks, just like a physical key could.

There are many possible causes for the Peugeot keyfob not locking or unlocking your car. The most common is an unresponsive coin battery which can be replaced in a matter of minutes. Other causes include worn-out buttons, water damage or signal interference or a malfunctioning chip.

The key fob on modern cars is no exception. Modern cars require extremely high level precision in order to operate. The key fob might be programmed incorrectly or it could have a hardware issue that prevents the vehicle from responding to the signal of the key. 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 manufacturers to incorporate an immobiliser chip in a key. This stops the vehicle from starting if it detects an untrue signal being sent from the key to the car. This is a great feature when they're new however over time, the chips will wear out and cause 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 typically used to design and program Replacement peugeot key keys. However a professional mobile locksmith has dealer-standard equipment in their van, which means they are able to be with you and making new Peugeot keys at the side of the road or at home, much faster than a dealership would be able to.

Peugeot keys typically begin to fail when the blade begins to wear. The wear causes the mouth of the key to stop from feeding into the lock properly leading to wear on the locks themselves. The issue can be solved by changing the blade. It may also be helpful to have the teeth of the key repaired to enable them to operate more efficiently. This is something only a fully certified auto locksmith can do however it will save you a lot of frustration and money in the long run.