What You Should Know About Your Peugeot Key Fob
Peugeot Key Fob is a handy feature that lets drivers start their vehicle from some distance. This feature is helpful in cold or hot conditions, since it gives drivers the chance to warm their car's interior and engine before entering the vehicle.
Dealerships can program new Peugeot keys however, only if they are able to do so. We can cut and program, then deliver new Peugeot keys much faster at KeyNOW.
Keyless Entry
Along with unlocking and opening your car doors, a few key fobs are also able to start the engine. This is a great feature if your vehicle needs to be parked in a hot weather condition or when the car's boot is full of heavy items that make it difficult to manually open the door. Press the unlock button on your key fob a couple of times to open the vehicle. The door locks will close and a red light will start to flash. If it doesn't it means that the battery inside the key fob could be dead and need replacing. Alternately RF interference caused by nearby buildings could affect your system.
Another nifty feature is that some key fobs have a hidden physical key to unlock the car (often only for the door of the driver, but sometimes also for the boot). They can typically be opened by flipping up the flap on the fob, or pressing a button on the case. The key can then slide out of the slot of the case to open the lock.
Key fobs can be damaged by water, particularly if the chips inside them are exposed to soapy or salty water. In some instances chips that are damaged can cause key fobs to cease working. If this happens, the key fob needs to be replaced - usually by the dealer. Locksmiths are able to replace keys much faster and at a lower price than dealerships.
Remote Start
If your key fob has the remote start feature, it allows you to start the engine without having to have your car keys on the palm of your hand. This is especially helpful when it's hot outside and you're looking to cool down your car when you're running around. However, there are a few things to consider before making use of this feature.
Some key fobs include an engine start button you can press to start your vehicle remotely (for instance, Ford has a circular an arrow which is moving clockwise around its key fob). Others, such as Mazdas key fob, require you to first secure the key, and then press the start button.
If you're having trouble starting your car, you might have a weak or dead battery in the key fob. The key fob's battery is no longer strong enough to send a signal to the car system.
If this happens, either replace the batteries or reprogram your key fob. This procedure varies from car to car, but you can typically follow the steps in your owner's manual. Our mobile technicians are equipped to assist you in this procedure. We have the expert equipment needed to cut and program a new Peugeot key at your office, home or if you are stuck on the roadside.
Door Locks
The Peugeot 3008 remote system lets you to lock or unlock your car by pressing a button on your key fob. The key fob, which is different from the traditional key with an opening in the middle, is designed to store a secret copy of the car keys inside.
For this, it relies on an exclusive radio signal that is only transmitted when the key is within a specified range of the vehicle. A solenoid inside the door lock converts the electronic command into an actual mechanical one after the signal is detected. This triggers a rod that is used to operate the car door locks exactly like the turning of a physical key used to do.
If you notice that a Peugeot key fob isn't locking or unlocking the vehicle, there are a variety of possibilities of the cause. The most frequent reason is the battery is dead. It can be fixed in minutes. Other causes include worn-out buttons signal interference or water damage or a malfunctioning chip.
Modern vehicles require a precise level of precision to function, and the key fob isn't in any way immune to this. The key fob might be programmed incorrectly, or may have an issue with the hardware that prevents it from receiving a signal from the vehicle. peugeot car key replacement G28 Car Keys certified locksmith can reprogram the key fob and ensure that it is compatible 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 detects an error in the signal sent from the key to the car. This is great when they're brand new however over time, the chips will get worn out and cause issues. This usually begins with a message saying 'anti theft system active on the dashboard or a warning light blinking indicating 'immobiliser fault'.
Typically Peugeot dealerships must be asked to create and program replacement keys. Mobile locksmiths will have standard equipment from dealers on their van. This means they can design new Peugeot keys at your home or by the roadside quicker than dealers.
Generally Peugeot keys begin to exhibit problems because the key blade wears out. The wear causes the mouth of the key to stop being able to enter the lock in a proper manner leading to wear on the locks themselves. The problem can be resolved by simply replacing the blade. It can also be beneficial to have the teeth of the key repaired so that they can perform more smoothly. This is something only a competent auto locksmith is able to do however it will reduce the hassle and expense in the end.