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What You Should Know About Your Peugeot Key Fob
Peugeot Key Fob is a handy feature that allows drivers to start their car from some distance. This can be useful during cold or hot weather as it permits drivers to warm the interior and engine before entering the vehicle.
Dealerships are able to program and create new Peugeot keys but only when they have the time. We can cut keys, program them, and then deliver new Peugeot keys faster than you can at KeyNOW.
Keyless Entry
As well as opening and locking your car doors, a few key fobs also have the capability to start the engine. This can be useful if you have to leave your vehicle during hot weather, or if you're carrying heavy items in your boot that make it difficult for you to open the door manually. Press the unlock button on the key fob a few times to unlock the car. The door locks will lock and the red light will begin to flash. If this does not happen the battery in your key fob could be dead and requires to be replaced. Alternately, RF interference from nearby buildings may affect your system.
Another neat feature is that some key fobs come with a physical key to unlock the car (often only for the driver's side, but sometimes, they can also be used for the boot). They can typically be opened by opening an opening on the fob or pressing a button on the case. The physical key can then be removed from the slot in the case.
Key fobs can be damaged by water, especially when the chips are exposed to salty or soapy water. In certain instances chips that are damaged can cause key fobs to cease working. If this occurs the key fob will have to be replaced, usually by the dealer. However, locksmiths can often provide replacement keys quicker than dealers, and at a much lower cost.
Remote Start
If your key fob comes with the remote start feature it allows you to turn on the engine without needing to have your car keys in hand. This is especially useful when it's hot and you need to cool your vehicle while running around. However, there are some important things to be aware of prior to making use of this feature.
Certain key fobs come with 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 to start the car remotely. Other key fobs, like Mazda's, require that you first lock the key and then press the start button.
You may have an insufficient or dead battery in your key fob, if you are unable to start your car. The battery in the key fob isn't strong enough to send a signal to the car system.
If this happens, you can either replace the batteries or reprogram your key fob. The procedure differs for each car, but the instructions are generally found in the owner's manual. Our mobile technicians are also able to help you with this procedure. We have the specialist equipment needed to cut and program replacement Peugeot keys at your workplace, at home, or when you're stuck by the roadside.
Door Locks
The Peugeot 3008 remote system lets you to lock or unlock your vehicle by pressing a button on your key fob. Unlike the traditional key that has a physical key hole the key fob contains a hidden electronic copy of the car key inside.
It does this by using the radio signal which is only transmitted when the key is within a certain distance from car. A solenoid inside the door lock converts the electronic signal into mechanical once the signal is detected. This triggers a rod that operates the car door locks just like the turning of a key in a physical lock would do.
There are many possible causes for the Peugeot keyfob that's not locking or unlocking your car. The most common cause is a dead coin battery, which can be replaced within minutes. Other causes include worn-out buttons water damage or signal interference or a defective chip.
Modern cars require a very high degree of precision in order to function and the key fob isn't immune to this. The key fob may be programmed incorrectly, or may have an issue with the hardware that prevents it from responding to a signal from the vehicle. A locksmith who is certified can reprogram the key fob and make sure that it works with your vehicle.
Immobiliser
Peugeot were one of the first car manufacturers to incorporate an immobiliser chip in a key. The chip prevents the car from starting if it detects an incorrect signal being sent from the key to the car. In the beginning, this is great, but as they age the chips will wear out and start to cause problems. It usually happens when you see a message on your dashboard that reads 'anti theft system active or a warning lamp that reads 'immobiliser failure'.
Peugeot dealerships are usually used to create and program replacement keys. Mobile locksmiths will have dealer-standard equipment on their van. This means they can make new Peugeot keys at your house or at the roadside faster than dealerships.
Peugeot keys usually begin to malfunction when the blade begins to wear. The Keylab can cause the mouth of the key to be able to enter the lock in a proper manner, causing further wear on the locks. Sometimes, simply changing a new blade can help solve the issue. It may also be helpful to have the teeth of the key refurbished to ensure that they function smoothly. Only a qualified auto locksmith is able to do this, however it will save you a lot of time and cash in the long run.