What You Should Know About Your Peugeot Key Fob
Peugeot Key Fob is a convenient feature that lets drivers start their car from the distance. This feature is helpful in hot or cold weather, as it allows drivers the opportunity to warm their car's interior and engine before entering the vehicle.
Car dealerships can create and program new Peugeot keys for you, but only if you are willing to wait for weeks to do so. KeyNOW can cut keys, program them, and then deliver new Peugeot keys faster with KeyNOW.
Keyless Entry
In addition to unlocking and opening your car doors, some key fobs can also be used to start the engine. This can be useful if you have to leave your vehicle during hot weather, or if you're carrying heavy items in the trunk which make it difficult to open the door manually. Press the unlock button on the key fob a couple of times to open the car. The door locks will unlock and a red light will start to flash. If not then the battery in your key fob may be dead and requires replacement. Alternately, RF interference from nearby buildings could cause interference to your system.
Another neat feature is that some key fobs come with a physical key that can be used to unlock the car (often only for the driver's door but sometimes also for the boot). You can open them by lifting the flap or pressing a button. The physical key may then be removed from the slot of the case to gain access to the lock.
Key fobs may be damaged by water particularly if the chips are exposed to soapy or salty water. In some instances key fobs can stop working completely due to damage to the chip. If this happens the key fob has to be replaced, usually by the dealer. Locksmiths are able to replace keys much more quickly and at lower costs than dealerships.
Remote Start
You can start your car without needing to have your keys with you. This is particularly helpful when it's hot outside and you want to cool down your car while running some errands. But there are a few things you need to know prior to using this feature.
Some key fobs have a specific remote engine start button (for example Ford's key fob sports an arrow that is circular and going clockwise) that you need to press in order to remotely start your car. Mazdas, for example, require you to first lock the key and then press the Start button.
If https://www.thekeylab.co.uk/peugeot-car-keys/ to start your car, it could be that you have a dead or weak battery in the key fob. The battery in the key fob is no longer strong enough to transmit a signal to the car system.
If this is the case, you'll need to replace the batteries in your key fob, or try programming it. This process differs from vehicle to car, but you should generally follow the directions in your owner's manual. Our mobile technicians are able to assist you with this process - we've got the specialist equipment to cut and program replacement Peugeot keys at the workplace, at home or if you're on the side of the road.
Door Locks
The Peugeot 3008 remote system allows you to lock or unlock your car by pressing the button on your key fob. The key fob, in contrast to the traditional key with an actual hole, can store a secret copy of the car keys inside.
It does this by utilizing a radio signal that is only sent when the key is located at a certain distance from the car. A solenoid inside the door lock converts the electronic command to an actual mechanical one after the signal has been detected. The rod is then moved to operates the car door locks similar to the way a physical key used to do.
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There are a myriad of reasons for the Peugeot keyfob that isn't locking or unlocking your car. The most common reason is a dead battery. It is easily replaced in minutes. Other causes include worn buttons water damage signal interference or a damaged electronic chip.
Modern cars require a very precise level of accuracy in order to function, and the key fob isn't immune to this. The key fob may have been programmed incorrectly or it may have a hardware issue that makes the vehicle unable to respond to the signal from the key. A certified locksmith can reprogram your key fob to make sure it is compatible with the vehicle.
Immobiliser
Peugeot were among the first car manufacturers to incorporate an immobiliser chip in a key. This prevents the car from being started in the event that the key transmits the wrong signal to the car. When new this is great, but as they age the chips will wear out and start to cause problems. This usually begins with an alert that reads 'anti theft system active on the dashboard or a warning light is blinking indicating 'immobiliser fault'.
Peugeot dealerships are usually used to create and program replacement keys. However, a professional locksmith comes with dealer-standard equipment inside their van, meaning they are able to be with you and making new Peugeot keys by the roadside or at home much quicker than a dealership would be able to.
Peugeot keys usually start to fail when the key blade begins to wear. This wear can cause the mouth of the key not to feed into the lock in a proper manner, causing further wear on the locks. The problem can be resolved by simply changing the blade. It can also be beneficial to have the teeth of the key repaired so that they can operate more efficiently. This is something only a competent auto locksmith is able to do but it could reduce the frustration and money in the long term.
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