What You Should Know About Your Peugeot Key Fob
Peugeot Key Fob is a useful feature that allows drivers to start their car from some distance. This is beneficial during temperatures that are hot or cold because it allows drivers to warm up the engine and interior before getting inside the vehicle.
Car dealerships are able to create and program new Peugeot keys for you but only if they have the time to wait weeks for them to do it. KeyNOW KeyNOW, we can cut, program and hand over new Peugeot keys to you much faster.
Keyless Entry
Key fobs can allow you to start your car's engine. This is a great feature if your vehicle needs to be parked in a hot weather condition or in the case that the boot is full of heavy objects that make it difficult to manually open the door. To start the car with your key fob, simply press the unlock button a few times in quick intervals. The door locks should be locked and a red LED light will start to flash. If it doesn't then the battery in your key fob may be dead and requires replacement. Alternately RF interference caused by nearby buildings could disrupt your system.
Some key fobs also have physical keys that can be used to open your car (often for the driver's side door, but sometimes the boot as well). They can be opened by lifting the flap or pressing the button. The key can then be removed from the slot inside the case to gain access to the lock.
Water can damage key fobs, especially if the chips are exposed to salty or soapy water. In some instances the chip that is damaged can cause key fobs to stop working. In this scenario the key fob has to be replaced by the dealer. However, locksmiths are able to provide replacement keys faster than a dealership, and at a lower cost.
Remote Start
You can start your car without having to have your keys in your car. This is especially helpful if it's hot outside and you want to cool your car down while running around. There are a few things you must be aware of before you use this feature.
Some key fobs include a remote engine start button that you can press to start your vehicle remotely (for instance, Ford has a circular arrow that moves clockwise on its key fob). Other key fobs, like Mazda's, require that you first lock the key and then press the start button.
If you're not able to start your car, it could be that you have a dead or weak battery in the key fob. The battery of the key fob isn't strong enough to send a signal to your car's system.
If this happens, either replace the batteries or reprogram your key fob. The procedure varies for every car, but the instructions are typically found in the owner's manual. Our mobile technicians are also equipped to assist you in this procedure. We have the expert equipment needed to cut and program the replacement Peugeot key at your office, home or even if you are stuck on the roadside.
Door Locks
The Peugeot 3008 remote key system enables the owner to lock and unlock their vehicle by pressing of a button on the key fob. Contrary to the traditional key, which has a key hole that is physical the key fob has an encrypted copy of the car's key inside.
It does this by using the radio signal, which is only sent when the key is in a certain distance from the car. Once the signal is spotted and a solenoid in the door lock transforms the electronic command into an action that is mechanical. This is accomplished by moving a rod which opens the door lock as keys used to do.
If you find that your Peugeot key fob isn't locking or unlocking the car, there are many possibilities of the cause. Most likely is the battery of the coin is dead, which can be replaced within minutes. Other causes include worn-out buttons signal interference or water damage or a malfunctioning chip.
Modern vehicles require a high degree of precision for operation and the key fob is not in any way immune to this. The key fob could be programmed incorrectly, or may have a hardware defect that prevents it from responding to a signal from the vehicle. A licensed locksmith can reprogram the key fob to ensure that it works with your vehicle.
Immobiliser
Peugeot was among the first companies to put an immobiliser in the key. This prevents the vehicle from starting if it sees an untrue signal coming from the key to the car. This is great when they are new, but over time the chips can get worn out and cause issues. This typically starts with an error message that says 'anti-theft system active on the dashboard or a warning light illuminated stating 'immobiliser fault'.
Peugeot dealerships are typically used to design and program replacement keys. However peugeot 308 key replacement is equipped with dealer-standard equipment in their van, which means they can be with you and generating new Peugeot keys at the roadside or at home, much faster than dealerships would be capable of.
Generally Peugeot keys begin to exhibit issues as the key blade wears out. This wear could cause the mouth of the key not to be able to enter the lock in a correct manner, leading to further wear on the locks. Sometimes, just swapping the blade will help solve the issue. It is also possible to have the teeth on the key cleaned so that they can work more smoothly. Only a qualified auto locksmith can do this, but it can save you a lot of time and money in the long run.