What You Should Know About Your Peugeot Key Fob

peugeot 308 key fob Key Fob is a handy feature that allows drivers to start their car from an extended distance. This feature is beneficial in hot or cold conditions, as it offers motorists to warm their car's interior [empty] and engine before entering the vehicle.

Car dealerships can cut and program new Peugeot keys for you, but only if you have the patience to wait for weeks to do it. At KeyNOW, we can cut programming, cut and give new Peugeot keys to you much faster.

Keyless Entry

Along with unlocking and opening your car doors, certain key fobs are also able to start the engine. This is useful in the event that you have to leave your vehicle on hot days, or if you're carrying large items in the trunk which make it difficult to open the door manually. Press the unlock button on your key fob several times quickly to begin the car. The door locks should unlock and the red LED light should begin to flash. If this doesn't occur the battery for your key fob could be dead and requires to be replaced. Alternately, RF interference caused by nearby buildings could interfere with 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 sometimes the boot as well). You can access them by lifting a flap or pressing the button. The key's physical part can be removed from the slot inside the case.

Water can damage key fobs particularly when the chips are exposed to soapy or salty water. In certain instances the chip that is damaged can cause key fobs to cease working. If this happens the key fob needs to be replaced - usually by the dealer. However, locksmiths can often provide replacement key for peugeot partner van keys faster than dealers and at a significantly lower cost.

Remote Start

You can start your car and not need to carry your keys on you. This is particularly helpful when it's hot outside and you're trying to cool your car while doing around. However, there are some things you need to know prior to using this feature.

Some key fobs include an engine start button that you can press to start your car remotely (for instance, Ford has a circular arrow moving clockwise on its key fob). Others, like Mazda's requires that you first lock the key and then press the start button.

If you're having trouble starting your car, you may have a dead or weak battery in the key fob. The battery in the key fob isn't strong enough to transmit a signal to the car system.

If this happens, either replace the batteries or reprogram your key fob. This process differs from vehicle to vehicle, but you can generally follow the directions in the owner's manual. Our mobile technicians are able to assist with this procedure We have the expert equipment to cut and program replacement Peugeot keys at the workplace, at home 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 with the press of a button on the key fob. Contrary to the traditional key, which has a physical key hole, this key fob stores an electronic replica of the car key inside.

To accomplish this, it relies on a special radio signal that is only transmitted when the key is within a specific range of the vehicle. Once the signal is detected an internal solenoid within the door lock converts the electronic signal into an action that is mechanical. The rod is then moved to operates the car door locks exactly like the turning of a key in a physical lock would do.

If you find that your Peugeot key fob has stopped locking or unlocking the vehicle, there are a variety of possible causes. The most common cause is a dead coin battery, which can be replaced in minutes. Other causes are worn buttons, water damage signal interference or a defective electronic chip.

The key fobs of modern vehicles isn't an exception. Modern cars require extremely high level precision in order to operate. The key fob could be programmed incorrectly or it may have a hardware issue that prevents the vehicle from responding to the signal sent by the key. A certified locksmith can reprogramme your key fob to ensure that it is compatible with your vehicle.

Immobiliser

Peugeot were among the first car makers to implement an immobiliser device in a key. The chip prevents the car from starting if it sees an untrue signal being sent from the key to the car. This is a great feature when they're brand new, but over time the chips wear out and cause problems. It usually starts with an error message that says 'anti-theft system active' on the dashboard, or a warning light blinking indicating 'immobiliser fault'.

Typically, Peugeot dealerships need to be called to create and program replacement keys. A mobile locksmith will utilize dealer-standard equipment on their van. This means they can design new Peugeot keys at home or by the roadside much faster than dealerships.

Generally Peugeot keys start to have problems because the key blade wears out. This wear causes the mouth of the key to stop entering the lock correctly, causing more wear on the locks themselves. Sometimes, just swapping out a new blade helps to solve the issue. It could also be beneficial to have the teeth of the key repaired to enable them to operate more efficiently. Only a certified auto locksmith is able to do this, but it can save you lots of time and money in the long run.