What You Should Know About Your Peugeot Key Fob
Peugeot Key Fob is a useful feature that lets drivers start their car from an extended distance. This can be useful during temperatures that are hot or cold, as it allows drivers to warm the interior and engine before getting inside the vehicle.
Car dealerships can cut and program new Peugeot keys for you however, only if you have the time to wait weeks for them to do so. We can cut keys, program them, and then deliver new Peugeot keys much more quickly at KeyNOW.
Keyless Entry
As well as opening and locking your car doors, certain key fobs can also be used to start the engine. www.thekeylab.co.uk is useful in the event that you need to leave the vehicle during the heat of summer, or if you're carrying large objects in the boot that make it difficult to open the door manually. Press the unlock button on your key fob a couple of times to open the vehicle. The door locks will close 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, the RF interference created by nearby buildings could disrupt your system.
Another neat feature is that some key fobs are equipped with a physical key 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 the button. The physical key may then be removed from the slot inside the case to open the lock.
Water can damage key fobs particularly when the chips are exposed to soapy or salty water. In some instances, a chip that is damaged could cause key fobs to stop functioning. If this happens the key fob has to be replaced, usually by the dealer. Locksmiths can provide replacement keys faster and at a lesser cost than dealerships.
Remote Start
You can start your car without having to have your keys with you. This is particularly helpful when it's hot and you want to cool your car down while you run some errands. But, there are a few things you should know before making use of this feature.
Some key fobs include a remote engine start button that can be pressed to start your vehicle remotely (for example, Ford has a circular arrow that moves clockwise on its key fob). Others, like Mazda's keys, require you to lock the key and then press the start button.
You may have a weak or dead battery in your key fob, if you are unable to start the car. This is due to the fact that the batteries inside the key fob aren't able anymore to send an energizing signal to the car's system.
If this is the scenario, you'll have to replace the batteries in your key fob or try reprogramming it. This process varies from car to car, but you should typically follow the steps in your owner's manual. Our mobile technicians are also equipped to assist you in this process. We have the expert equipment needed to cut and program a replacement Peugeot keys at office, home or even when you're stuck by 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. The key fob, which is different from the standard key that has an actual hole, can store an encrypted copy of the car keys inside.
For this, it uses a special radio signal that is only sent when the key is within a certain range of the vehicle. Once the signal is detected an internal solenoid within the door lock converts the electronic signal into a mechanical action. This is when a rod turns to turn the car door locks, just like keys on a real key could.
There are several possible causes for the Peugeot keyfob not locking or unlocking your vehicle. The most frequent reason is an unresponsive battery. This can be replaced within minutes. Other causes include worn buttons water damage or signal interference, or a faulty electronic chip.
Modern vehicles require a precise level of accuracy to function and the key fob is not in any way immune to this. Key fobs can be programmed incorrectly, or have a hardware issue that prevents it from responding to signals from the vehicle. A locksmith certified by the ICRC can reprogram the key fob and ensure that it works with your vehicle.
Immobiliser
Peugeot was one of the first companies to put an immobiliser into a key. This stops the car from starting when the key sends a incorrect signal to the car. When it's brand new, this is fantastic but as they age the chips will wear out and begin to cause problems. This typically happens when you notice an alert on your dashboard that reads 'anti theft system active' or a warning lamp that says 'immobiliser failure'.
Typically Peugeot dealerships are called in to design and program replacement keys. Mobile locksmiths will have dealer-standard equipment on their van. This means that they can create new Peugeot keys at home or at the roadside quicker than a dealership.
Generally Peugeot keys start to show problems because the key blade wears out. The wear causes the mouth part of the key to stop entering the lock correctly which causes more wear on the locks themselves. Sometimes, just swapping out a new blade is enough to resolve the problem. It is also possible to have the teeth of the key replaced so that they function more efficiently. Only a certified auto locksmith is able to do this, however it will save you a lot of time and money in the long run.