What You Should Know About Your Peugeot Key Fob
Peugeot Key Fob lets drivers start the car from afar. This feature is useful in hot or cold conditions, as it offers drivers the chance to warm the interior and engine before entering the vehicle.
Car dealerships can create and program new Peugeot keys for you however only if you are willing to wait weeks for them to do it. KeyNOW can cut, program, and deliver new Peugeot keys much faster at KeyNOW.
Keyless Entry
As well as unlocking and opening your car doors, a few key fobs also have the ability to start the engine. This is useful if the vehicle needs to be parked on a hot day, or if the boot is full of heavy objects that make it difficult to open the door. To start the car with your key fob, press the unlock button several times in quick succession. The door locks will lock and a red light will start to flash. If this doesn't happen, your key fob battery could be dead and requires to be replaced. Alternately, https://www.thekeylab.co.uk/peugeot-car-keys/ caused by nearby structures could interfere with 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 for the boot too). You can open them by lifting a flap or pressing a button. The key's physical form can slide out of an opening in the case to open the lock.
Water can damage key fobs particularly if the chips are exposed to soapy or salty water. In certain instances chips that are damaged could cause key fobs to cease working. In this scenario the key fob has to be replaced by the dealer. However, locksmiths often provide replacement keys faster than dealers and at a much lower cost.
Remote Start
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You can start your car without having to have your keys with you. This is especially useful in hot weather and you're trying to cool your car when you're running on errands. But, there are a few things you should know before making use of this feature.
Certain key fobs come with a separate remote engine start button (for example Ford's key fob sports a circular arrow going clockwise) which you must press to start the car remotely. Other key fobs, like Mazda's requires that you first lock the key and then press the start button.
It could be that you have an insufficient or dead battery in your key fob if you are unable to start the car. This is due to the fact that the batteries of the key fob aren't able anymore to send an intense 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 procedure for this differs from car to car, but you can generally follow the instructions in the owner's manual. Our mobile technicians are equipped to assist you in this procedure. We have the specialist equipment to cut and program replacement Peugeot keys at office, home or even in case you're stuck at 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. In contrast to the traditional key which has a key hole that is physical the key fob contains an electronic copy of the car's key inside.
It does this by using the radio signal, which can only be transmitted when the key is in a certain distance from car. Once the signal is spotted and a solenoid in the door lock transforms the electronic command into a mechanical action. This turns a rod to operate the door locks just as an actual key could.
There are a myriad of reasons for the Peugeot keyfob that's not locking or unlocking your vehicle. The most frequent cause is a dead battery. This can be replaced within minutes. Other reasons include worn buttons, water damage, signal interference or a malfunctioning electronic chip.
The key fobs of modern vehicles isn't an exception. Modern vehicles require an extremely high level of precision in order to operate. The key fob might be programmed incorrectly, or may have a hardware defect that prevents it from responding to a signal from the vehicle. A certified locksmith can reprogram the key fob to ensure that it is compatible with your vehicle.
Immobiliser
Peugeot was one of the first manufacturers to install an immobiliser into a key. This prevents the vehicle from being started in the event that the key transmits the wrong signal to the car. If it's new, this is great however, as they age the chips may wear out and start to cause issues. It usually happens when you notice an alert on your dashboard saying 'anti-theft system active' or a warning lamp that reads "immobiliser failure".
Typically Peugeot dealerships must be called to create and programme replacement keys. However, a professional locksmith is equipped with dealer-standard tools in their van, which means they are able to be with you and creating new Peugeot keys at the roadside or at your home faster than a dealership would be able to.
Generally Peugeot keys begin to exhibit problems when the blade wears out. This wear can cause the mouth of the key not to get into the lock in a correct manner, leading to further wear on the locks. The issue can be fixed by simply changing the blade. It can also help to have the teeth of the key replaced so they work more smoothly. Only a certified auto locksmith can do this, but it will save you a lot of time and money in the long run.
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