What You Should Know About Your Peugeot Key Fob
Peugeot Key Fob lets drivers start the car from afar. This can be useful during cold or hot weather as it permits drivers to warm the engine and the interior before getting inside the vehicle.
Dealerships can program and create new Peugeot keys however, only if they have the time. KeyNOW can cut, program, and deliver new Peugeot keys much more quickly at KeyNOW.
Keyless Entry
Key fobs can start your car's engine. This is useful if the vehicle is left on a hot day, or when the trunk is full of heavy items that make it difficult to open the door. To unlock the car using your key fob, simply press the unlock button on it several times in rapid succession. The door locks should lock and a red LED light will begin to flash. If https://www.thekeylab.co.uk/peugeot-car-keys/ doesn't then the battery in your key fob might be dead and in need of replacement. Alternatively, RF interference from nearby buildings may cause interference to your system.
Certain key fobs also come with a physical key that can be used to unlock your car (often for the driver's side door, but occasionally the boot as well). You can access them by lifting the flap or pressing the button. The physical key can be pulled out of the slot inside the case.
Water can damage key fobs, especially when the chips are exposed to salty or soapy water. In some cases key fobs may stop working completely due a damaged chip. In this situation the key fob will need to be replaced by the dealer. Locksmiths are able to replace keys much more quickly and at a lesser cost than dealerships.
Remote Start
You can start your car and not need to carry your keys with you. This is especially useful in hot weather and you're looking to cool your car when you're running the errands. However, there are a few things you need to know prior to using this feature.
Certain key fobs come with a dedicated remote engine start button (for example Ford's keyfob has an arrow in a circle that goes clockwise) that you need to press in order to remotely start your car. Mazdas, for instance, require you to first lock the key and then press the Start button.
If you're having trouble starting your car, you could have a weak or dead battery in the key fob. The battery of the key fob isn't strong enough to send a signal to the car's system.
If this is the case, you'll need to replace the batteries in the key fob or attempt programming it. This procedure varies from car to vehicle, but you can usually follow the instructions in your owner's manual. Our mobile technicians are equipped to assist you in this procedure. We have the expert equipment to cut and program the replacement Peugeot key at office, home or even in case you're stuck at the roadside.
Door Locks
The Peugeot 3008 remote key system enables the owner to lock and unlock their vehicle with the press of a button on the key fob. Contrary to the traditional key, which has a physical key hole the key fob has an encrypted copy of the car key inside.
It does this by utilizing a radio signal that can only be transmitted when the key is at a certain distance from car. When the signal is detected and a solenoid in the door lock translates the electronic command into the mechanical action. This turns a rod to turn the car door locks, the same way a physical key would.
There are many possible causes for a Peugeot keyfob that's not locking or unlocking your vehicle. The most frequent reason is an unresponsive battery. This can be fixed in minutes. Other causes include worn-out buttons, signal interference or water damage, or a faulty chip.
The key fob in modern cars is not an exception. Modern cars require extremely high level of precision in order to operate. The key fob could be programmed incorrectly, or may have an issue with the hardware that prevents it from receiving a signal from the vehicle. A certified locksmith can reprogram the key fob and ensure that it works with your vehicle.
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Immobiliser
Peugeot was one of the first companies to include an immobiliser in a key. This stops the vehicle from starting if it sees an untrue signal being sent from the key to the car. This is great when they are new however, over time, the chips may wear out and cause problems. This typically happens when you notice an alert on your dashboard stating 'anti-theft system active or a warning light that reads "immobiliser failure".
Usually Peugeot dealerships must be asked to create and program replacement keys. However, a professional locksmith is equipped with dealer-standard tools in their van, which means they can be at your location and generating new Peugeot keys at the side of the road or at home more quickly than a dealership would be capable of.
Generally Peugeot keys start to have problems because the key blade wears out. This wear causes the mouth part of the key to stop being able to enter the lock in a proper manner which causes more wear on the locks themselves. Often simply swapping over a new blade can help resolve the problem. It is also possible to have the teeth of the keys rehabilitated so that they function more efficiently. This is something only a qualified auto locksmith can do but it could save you a lot of headache and expense in the long run.
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