What You Should Know About Your Peugeot Key Fob
Peugeot Key Fob is a useful feature that allows drivers to start their car from an extended distance. This feature is helpful in cold or hot weather, as it gives drivers to warm the interior and engine before entering the vehicle.
Dealerships can program and design new Peugeot keys however only if they are able to do so. KeyNOW KeyNOW, we can cut, program and hand over new Peugeot keys to you, much quicker.
Keyless Entry
In addition to opening and locking the doors of your car, some key fobs also have the capability to start the engine. This is helpful if the vehicle is left on a hot day or if the boot is filled with heavy objects that make it difficult to open the door. To open the car using your key fob, press the unlock button on it several times in quick succession. The door locks will be locked and a red light will start to flash. If not, the battery in your key fob could be depleted and require replacement. Alternately RF interference caused by nearby buildings could disrupt your system.
Another interesting feature is that certain key fobs are equipped with a physical key that can be used to unlock the car (often only for the driver's door, but sometimes for the boot too). They can be opened by flipping up the flap on the fob, or pressing a button on the case. The key can then slide out of a slot in the case to open the lock.
Key fobs may be damaged by water particularly when the chips are exposed to salty or soapy water. In some cases, key fobs will cease working completely due a damaged chip. If this happens the key fob will have to be replaced - typically by the dealer. Locksmiths can replace keys faster and at lower costs than dealerships.
Remote Start
You can start your car and not need to carry your keys in your car. This is particularly helpful when it's hot and you want to cool your car down while you run around. However, there are some things you need to know prior to using this feature.
Some key fobs come with a remote engine start button that you can use to start your car remotely (for instance, Ford has a circular an arrow which is moving clockwise around its key fob). Mazdas, for example require you to first lock the key and then press the Start button.
You may have a dead or weak battery in your key fob if you aren't able to start your car. This is because the key fob's batteries aren't able anymore to send an energizing signal to the car's system.
If this happens, you'll need to either replace the batteries or re-program 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 are equipped to assist you in this procedure. We have the specialist equipment required to cut and program a new Peugeot keys at home, office or even in case you're stuck at 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. Unlike the traditional key that has a physical key hole the key fob contains an electronic copy of the car's key inside.
To accomplish this, it employs a special radio signal that is only sent out when the key is within a certain distance of the car. A solenoid inside the door lock converts the electronic signal into mechanical once the signal is detected. This moves a rod that is used to operate the car door locks similar to the way the physical key used to do.
If you find that your Peugeot key fob has stopped locking or unlocking the car, there are several possible causes. The most common cause is a dead coin battery, which can be replaced in minutes. Other causes are worn-out buttons signal interference, or water damage or a defective chip.
Modern vehicles require a precise level of precision in order to function and the key fob isn't in any way immune to this. The key fob could be programed incorrectly or have an issue with the hardware that stops it from receiving signals from the vehicle. peugeot replacement key certified locksmith can reprogramme your key fob to ensure that it is compatible with the vehicle.
Immobiliser
Peugeot were one of the first car makers to incorporate an immobiliser chip in the key. This stops the vehicle from starting if it sees an error in the signal sent from the key to the car. This is a great feature when they're new, but over time the chips will 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 is blinking indicating "immobiliser fault".
Normally Peugeot dealerships are called to create and program replacement keys. Mobile locksmiths have standard equipment from dealers on their van. This means they can design new Peugeot keys at home or at the roadside faster than dealerships.
Peugeot keys usually start to fail when the key blade begins to wear. This wear could cause the mouth of the key to get into the lock correctly, which can cause further wear on the locks. The issue can be addressed by changing the blade. It may also be helpful to have the teeth on the key cleaned so that they can perform more smoothly. This is something only a fully trained auto locksmith can accomplish however it will reduce the frustration and money in the long run.