What You Should Know About Your Peugeot Key Fob

peugeot key fob (have a peek at this website) lets drivers start the car from afar. This feature is beneficial in cold or hot weather, as it gives motorists to warm the interior and engine before entering the vehicle.

Dealerships can program and create new Peugeot keys, but only if they have the time. We can cut programs, cut, and deliver new Peugeot keys faster than you can at KeyNOW.

Keyless Entry

Some key fobs are also able to allow you to start your car's engine. This is helpful if the vehicle needs to be left in a hot weather condition or when the trunk is full of heavy items that make it difficult to manually open the door. Press the unlock button on your key fob couple of times to open the car. The door locks will lock and a red light will start to flash. If not then the battery in your key fob may be dead and in need of replacement. Alternatively, RF interference from nearby buildings could disrupt your system.

Another neat feature is that some key fobs have a hidden physical key to unlock the car (often only for the driver's door but sometimes, they can also be used for the boot). They can usually be accessed by flipping up an opening on the fob, or by pressing a button on the case. The physical key may then slide out of an opening in the case to open the lock.

Key fobs may be damaged by water, especially if the chips are exposed to salty or soapy water. In some cases chips that are damaged can cause key fobs to cease working. If this happens, the key fob will need to be replaced, usually by the dealer. However, locksmiths are able to offer replacement keys faster than dealers, and at a much lower cost.

Remote Start

If your key fob comes with the remote start feature it will allow you to turn on the engine without having to have your car keys in hand. This is especially useful in hot weather and you're trying to cool down your car when you're running errands. However, there are some things to consider before making use of this feature.

Some key fobs feature a specific remote engine start button (for instance Ford's key fob sports an arrow that is circular and going clockwise) that you need to press in order to start the car remotely. Others, like Mazda's keys, require you to secure the key, and then press the start button.

If you're not able to start your car, you may have a weak or dead battery in the key fob. This is because the key fob's batteries aren't strong enough to send an effective signal to the car's system.

If this happens, you can either replace the batteries or re-program your key fob. The procedure differs for every car, but the instructions are generally found in the owner's manual. Our mobile technicians are also equipped to assist you in this procedure. We have the specialist equipment to cut and program a new Peugeot key at home, office or even when you're stuck on the roadside.

Door Locks

The Peugeot 3008 remote key system enables the owner to lock and unlock their vehicle with a press of a button on the key fob. Unlike the traditional key that has a key hole that is physical, this key fob stores an electronic replica of the car key inside.

In order to accomplish this, it utilizes a special radio signal that is only transmitted when the key is within a certain range of the vehicle. A solenoid inside the door lock transforms the electronic command into mechanical after the signal has been spotted. This is accomplished by moving a rod which operates the car door locks exactly like the turning of a physical key used to do.

If you find that your Peugeot key fob isn't locking or unlocking the car, there are many possible reasons for the issue. Most likely is an unresponsive coin battery which can be replaced in a matter of minutes. Other causes include worn-out buttons signal interference or water damage, or a faulty chip.

Modern cars require a very high degree of precision to function, and the key fob is not 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 of the key. A certified locksmith can reprogramme your key fob to make sure it is compatible with your vehicle.

Immobiliser

Peugeot was one of the first manufacturers to install an immobiliser into the key. The immobiliser chip stops the car from starting if it detects an untrue signal being sent from the key to the car. This is great when they're new however over time, the chips wear out and cause problems. It usually happens when you notice a message on your dashboard that says 'anti-theft system active' or a warning lamp that says 'immobiliser failure'.

Usually Peugeot dealerships have to be asked to create and program replacement keys. However, a professional mobile locksmith comes with dealer-standard equipment inside their van, which means they can be at your location and creating new Peugeot keys by the roadside or at your home faster than dealerships would be able to.

Generally peugeot key fob replacement keys begin to exhibit issues when the blade of the key wears out. This wear causes the mouth part of the key to stop entering the lock correctly, causing more wear on the locks themselves. Sometimes, just swapping the blade will help resolve the problem. It can also help to have the teeth of the key refurbished so that they function more efficiently. Only a certified auto locksmith can do this, however it will save you lots of time and money in the long run.