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What You Should Know About Your Peugeot Key Fob

Peugeot Key Fob is a useful feature that lets drivers start their vehicle from an extended distance. This feature is useful in hot or cold conditions, since it gives motorists to warm their vehicle's engine and interior before entering the vehicle.

Dealerships can program new Peugeot keys however only if they are able to do so. We can cut keys, program them, and then deliver new Peugeot keys faster with KeyNOW.

Keyless Entry

In addition to unlocking and opening your car doors, a few key fobs are also able to start the engine. This is useful when you need to leave the vehicle on hot days, or if you're carrying heavy items in the trunk that make it difficult for you to open the door manually. Press the unlock button on your key fob few times to unlock the car. The door locks should close and the red LED light should begin to flash. If peugeot car key replacement cost www.g28carkeys.co.uk doesn't happen the battery in your key fob may be dead and needs to be replaced. Alternately RF interference caused by nearby buildings could interfere with your system.

Another neat feature is that some key fobs contain a physical key that can be used to unlock the car (often only for the door of the driver, but sometimes, they can also be used for the boot). They are usually accessible by flipping up a flap on the fob, or by pressing a button on the case. The key's physical form can be removed from the slot of the case to gain access to the lock.

Key fobs can be damaged by water - particularly when the chips within them are exposed to soapy or salty water. In some cases keys will cease to function completely due to a damaged chip. In this instance the key fob needs to be replaced by the dealer. However, locksmiths may offer replacement keys faster than dealers, and at a significantly lower cost.

Remote Start

You can start your car and not need to have your keys with you. This is especially helpful if it's hot and you need to cool your car down while running around. There are some things you should know prior to using this feature.

Certain key fobs come with a separate remote engine start button (for example Ford's keyfob has a circular arrow going clockwise) which you must press to start the car remotely. Mazdas, for instance require you to lock the key first and then press the Start button.

You may have an insufficient or dead battery in your key fob, if you aren't able to start the car. The key fob's battery isn't powerful enough to send a signal back to the car's system.

If this happens, you'll need to either replace the batteries or reprogram your key fob. The procedure for this differs from car to car, but you should generally follow the directions in the owner's manual. Our mobile technicians can assist you with this process We have the expert equipment to cut and program replacement Peugeot keys at the workplace, at home or if you're on the side of the road.

Door Locks

The Peugeot 3008 remote key system allows the owner to lock and unlock their vehicle by pressing of a button on the key fob. Unlike the traditional key that has a physical key hole the key fob has an electronic copy of the car's key inside.

In order to accomplish this, it utilizes a unique radio signal which can only be transmitted when the key is within a certain distance of the car. When the signal is detected by a solenoid, the door lock translates the electronic signal into an action that is mechanical. This is when a rod turns to operate the car door locks, the same way the physical key could.

If you find that your Peugeot key fob has stopped locking or unlocking the car, there are several possible causes. Most likely is an unresponsive coin battery which can be replaced in minutes. Other causes include worn-out buttons, signals interference or water damage or a damaged chip.

Modern vehicles require a precise level of accuracy to operate, and the key fob is not in any way immune to this. The key fob could have been programmed incorrectly or it could have a hardware issue that prevents the vehicle from responding to the signal from the key. A locksmith who is certified can reprogram the key fob and ensure that it is compatible with your vehicle.

Immobiliser

Peugeot was one of the first manufacturers to install an immobiliser inside 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 are new but as time passes, the chips get worn out and cause issues. This usually starts when you see an alert on your dashboard that reads 'anti theft system active or a warning lamp that says 'immobiliser failure'.

Normally Peugeot dealerships have to be called in to design and program replacement keys. However a professional mobile locksmith is equipped with dealer-standard equipment in their van, which means they can be with you and creating new Peugeot keys at the side of the road or at home, much faster than a dealership would be capable of.

Generally Peugeot keys begin to experience issues when the blade of the key wears out. This wear can cause the mouth of the key to fit into the lock properly, causing further wear on the locks. Often simply swapping over a new blade helps to resolve the problem. It may also be helpful to have the teeth on the key cleaned to enable them to operate more efficiently. Only a qualified auto locksmith can do this, but it will save you lots of time and cash in the long run.