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 up their engine and interior before entering the vehicle.
Car dealerships can create and program new Peugeot keys for you however only if you have the time to wait for weeks to complete the process. KeyNOW can cut keys, program them, and then deliver new Peugeot keys much faster at KeyNOW.
Keyless Entry
Along with opening and locking your car doors, a few key fobs are also able to start the engine. This is useful if the vehicle is left on a hot day or in the case that the boot is full of heavy items that make it difficult to manually open the door. To unlock the car using your key fob, simply press the unlock button on it a few times in quick succession. The door locks will lock and a red light will start to flash. If it doesn't it means that the battery inside the key fob could be dead and requires replacement. Alternately, RF interference caused by nearby buildings could interfere with your system.
Some key fobs have an actual key that can be used to unlock your car (often for the driver's side door, but sometimes the boot too). They can usually be accessed by opening a flap on the fob, or pressing a button on the case. The physical key can then be removed from the slot inside the case.
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Water can cause damage to key fobs, especially when the chips are exposed to soapy or salty water. In some instances a chip that has been damaged could cause key fobs to cease working. If this occurs, the key fob will have to be replaced - typically by the dealer. However, locksmiths are able to provide replacement keys faster than a dealer, and at a lower cost.
Remote Start
If your key fob comes with the remote start feature, it will allow you to turn on the engine without needing to have your car keys on hands. This is especially helpful when it's hot and you want to cool down your car while doing errands. There are a few things that you must know before you use this feature.
Some key fobs come with a remote engine start button that you can use to start your vehicle remotely (for instance, Ford has a circular arrow moving clockwise on its key fob). Others, such as Mazdas keys, require you to secure the key, and then press the start button.
You may have a dead or weak battery in your key fob, if you're unable to start your car. This is due to the fact that the key fob's batteries are no longer able to send an intense signal to the car's system.
If this happens, either replace the batteries, or re-program your key fob. This procedure varies from car to vehicle, but you can typically follow the steps in the owner's manual. Our mobile technicians are able to help you with this procedure. We have the specialist equipment to cut and program replacement Peugeot key at your office, home or when you're stuck on the roadside.
Door Locks
The Peugeot 3008 remote key system allows the owner to lock and unlock their vehicle at the touch of a button on the key fob. As opposed to the traditional keys that has a physical key hole the key fob has an electronic replica of the car key inside.
To do this, it employs an exclusive radio signal that is only sent when the key is within a certain distance of the vehicle. A solenoid inside the door lock converts the electronic command to a mechanical one once the signal has been spotted. The rod is then moved to operates the car door locks similar to the way the physical key used to do.
There are several possible causes for an Peugeot keyfob that is not locking or unlocking your car. The most common cause is a dead battery. This is easily replaced in minutes. Other causes are worn-out buttons signals interference or water damage or a defective chip.
The key fob of modern cars is not an exception. Modern cars require extremely high level of precision in order to operate. The key fob may have been programmed incorrectly, or it may have a hardware defect that hinders the vehicle from responding to the signal of the key. A certified locksmith can reprogram the key fob and ensure that it works with your vehicle.
https://www.thekeylab.co.uk/peugeot-car-keys/ were among the first car manufacturers to implement an immobiliser device in the key. This prevents the vehicle from starting if it detects an incorrect signal being sent from the key to the car. This is great when they are new however, over time, the chips may get worn out and cause issues. This typically happens when you see an alert on your dashboard that says 'anti-theft system active or a warning light that reads 'immobiliser failure'.
Peugeot dealerships are typically used to design and program replacement keys. Mobile locksmiths have standard equipment from dealers on their van. This means they can create new Peugeot keys at your home or by the roadside much quicker than a dealership.
Peugeot keys generally begin to fail when the blade begins to wear out. This wear causes the mouth part of the key to stop from feeding into the lock properly, causing more wear on the locks themselves. The problem can be resolved by changing the blade. It may also be helpful to have the teeth of the key repaired to ensure that they function smoothly. This is something only a competent auto locksmith is able to do, but it can help you avoid a lot of frustration and money in the long run.
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