What You Should Know About Your Peugeot Key Fob
Peugeot Key Fob is a convenient feature that allows drivers to start their car from an extended distance. This feature is helpful in hot or cold weather, as it gives drivers to warm their car's interior and engine before entering the vehicle.
Dealerships can program new Peugeot keys but only if they have the time. KeyNOW can cut and program, then deliver new Peugeot keys much faster at KeyNOW.
Keyless Entry
In addition to opening and locking your car doors, a few key fobs are also able to start the engine. This is a great feature if your vehicle has to be left during a hot summer day or if the boot is filled with heavy objects that make it difficult to open the door. Press peugeot car key cover on your key fob a few times to unlock the car. The door locks should unlock and a red LED light will begin to flash. If not it means that the battery inside your key fob may be depleted and require replacement. Alternately, the RF interference created by nearby buildings could disrupt your system.
Some key fobs have a physical key that can be used to open your car (often for the driver's side door, but sometimes the boot as well). You can open them by lifting a flap or pressing the button. The physical key can be slid out of the slot in the case.
Key fobs can be damaged by water particularly when the chips are exposed to salty or soapy water. In certain instances, a chip that is damaged can cause key fobs to stop working. In this scenario, the key fob must be replaced by the dealer. Locksmiths can provide replacement keys much more quickly and at a lower price than dealerships.
Remote Start
You can start your car without having to have your keys in your car. This is particularly useful if it's hot outside and you want to cool your car down while you run errands. But there are a few things you need to know prior to using this feature.
Certain key fobs have a specific remote engine start button (for instance Ford's key fob sports an arrow that is circular and going clockwise) that you need to press to remotely start your car. Mazdas, for instance require you to lock the key first and then press the Start button.
If you're not able to start your car, you may have a dead or weak battery inside the key fob. The battery of the key fob isn't powerful enough to transmit a signal to the car system.
If this is the scenario, you'll have to replace the batteries on your key fob or consider reprogramming it. The procedure is different for each vehicle, however the instructions are generally found in the owner's manual. Our mobile technicians are also competent to assist you with this process. We have the specialist equipment required to cut and program a new Peugeot key at your office, home or even when you're stuck by the roadside.
Door Locks
The Peugeot 3008 remote key system allows the owner to lock and unlock their vehicle by pressing of a button on the key fob. This key fob, unlike the traditional key with an opening in the middle, is designed to store an encrypted copy of the car keys inside.
To do this, it utilizes an exclusive radio signal that is only sent when the key is within a specific range of the car. A solenoid in the door lock converts the electronic command to an actual mechanical one after the signal has been spotted. This causes a rod to operate the car door locks just as the physical key could.
There are a myriad of reasons for a Peugeot keyfob not locking or unlocking your car. The most frequent cause is a dead coin battery, which can be replaced within minutes. Other causes include worn-out buttons, signal interference, or water damage, or a faulty chip.
The key fob of modern cars is not an exception. Modern cars require extremely high level precision in order to operate. The key fob might be programmed incorrectly or it may have a hardware issue that hinders the vehicle from responding to the signal of the key. A certified locksmith can reprogramme your key fob to make sure it is compatible with the vehicle.
Immobiliser
Peugeot was among the first companies to put an immobiliser on a key. This stops the car from being started in the event that the key transmits the wrong signal to the vehicle. When it's brand new, this is fantastic however as they age, the chips will wear out and start causing problems. This usually begins with an alert stating 'anti theft system active' on the dashboard, or a warning light is flashing with the message 'immobiliser fault'.
Peugeot dealerships are typically called to design and program replacement keys. However, a professional mobile locksmith is equipped with dealer-standard equipment in their van, which means they are able to be with you and making new Peugeot keys at the roadside or at home much quicker than a dealership would be capable of.
Peugeot keys typically begin to fail when the key blade begins to wear. This wear could cause the mouth of the key not to get into the lock properly, causing further wear on the locks. The problem can be resolved by simply replacing the blade. It is also possible to have the teeth on the key cleaned to enable them to work more smoothly. Only a qualified auto locksmith can do this, but it will save you lots of time and cash in the long run.