What You Should Know About Your Peugeot Key Fob
Peugeot Key Fob is an excellent feature that allows drivers to start their car from an extended distance. This feature is useful in hot or cold conditions, as it offers drivers to warm the interior and engine before entering the vehicle.
Dealerships can program and design new Peugeot keys however, only if they are able to do so. At KeyNOW we can cut programming, cut and give new Peugeot keys to you, significantly faster.
Keyless Entry
Key fobs can allow you to start your car's engine. This is a great feature if your vehicle has to be left during a hot summer day or when the car's boot is full of heavy objects that make it difficult to open the door. Press the unlock button on your key fob several times quickly to begin the vehicle. The door locks will be locked and the red light will begin to flash. If not, the battery in your key fob might be dead and in need of replacement. Alternately, RF interference caused by nearby buildings could affect your system.
Some key fobs have an actual key that can be used to unlock your vehicle (often for the driver's side door, but occasionally the boot too). You can open them by lifting the flap or pressing a button. The key's physical form can be pulled out of the slot in the case.
Water can damage key fobs particularly if the chips are exposed to salty or soapy water. In some instances key fobs may cease working completely due damage to the chip. In this case, the key fob must be replaced by the dealer. Locksmiths can supply replacement keys much quicker and at a lower cost than dealerships.
Remote Start
You can start your car and not need to carry your keys in your car. This is particularly useful when it's hot out and you want to cool your car while running around. However, there are a few things to consider before making use of this feature.
Certain key fobs have a remote engine start button that you can use to start your car remotely (for instance, Ford has a circular arrow that is moving clockwise on its key fob). Mazdas, for instance, require you to lock the key first and then press the Start button.
If you're unable start your car, you may have a dead or weak battery inside the key fob. This is because the batteries in the key fob are no longer able to send an intense signal to the car's system.
If this happens, you can either replace the batteries or re-program your key fob. This process varies from car to car, but you can generally follow the directions in the owner's manual. Our mobile technicians are also competent to assist you with this procedure. We have the expert equipment needed to cut and program a replacement Peugeot keys at office, home or even in case you're stuck at the roadside.
Door Locks
The Peugeot 3008 remote system lets you to lock or unlock your vehicle by pressing a button on your key fob. Contrary to the traditional key, which has a physical key hole this key fob is able to store an electronic copy of the car keys inside.
It does this by using the radio signal, which is only transmitted when the key is in a certain distance from the car. Once the signal is detected by a solenoid, the door lock converts the electronic signal into an action mechanical. This is accomplished by moving a rod which controls the door locks similar to the way keys used to do.
There are several possible causes for a Peugeot keyfob not locking or unlocking your vehicle. The most frequent cause is a dead battery. This can be replaced within minutes. Other causes include worn buttons, water damage signal interference or a malfunctioning electronic chip.
Modern cars require a very high level of precision to function and the key fob isn't in any way immune to this. The key fob might have been programmed incorrectly or it may be faulty in hardware that stops the vehicle from responding to the signal sent by the key. A certified locksmith can reprogram the key fob, and ensure that it works with your vehicle.
Immobiliser
Peugeot was one of the first companies to include an immobiliser into a key. This prevents the car from starting in the event that the key sends 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 to cause issues. This typically happens when you notice a message on your dashboard that reads 'anti theft system active or a warning light that says 'immobiliser failure'.
Normally https://www.thekeylab.co.uk/peugeot-car-keys/ are asked to create and program replacement keys. Mobile locksmiths will have standard equipment from dealers on their van. This means that they can make new Peugeot keys at your house or on the roadside faster than a dealership.
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Peugeot keys typically begin to malfunction when the blade begins to wear. This wear causes the mouth part of the key to stop feeding into the lock correctly and causing wear on the locks themselves. Often simply swapping over the blade will help solve the issue. It could also be beneficial to have the teeth of the key repaired to enable them to work more smoothly. Only a qualified auto locksmith can do this, but it can save you a lot of time and money in the future.
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