What You Should Know About Your Peugeot Key Fob
Peugeot Key Fob is a useful feature that allows drivers to start their vehicle from some distance. This is useful in cold or hot weather as it permits drivers to warm up the engine and the interior before getting inside the vehicle.
Car dealerships can design and program new Peugeot keys for you, but only if you are willing to wait for weeks to complete the process. We can cut and program, then deliver new Peugeot keys faster than you can at KeyNOW.
Keyless Entry
Along with opening and locking your car doors, a few key fobs also have the capability to start the engine. This is helpful if the vehicle needs to be parked during a hot summer day or when the car's boot is filled with heavy objects that make it difficult to open the door. To start the car with your key fob, simply press the unlock button several times in quick sequence. The door locks will unlock and the red light will begin to flash. If this does not happen the battery in your key fob may be dead and needs to be replaced. Also, RF interference coming from nearby buildings could affect your system.
Some key fobs also have a physical key that can be used to unlock your vehicle (often for the driver's side door, but sometimes the boot too). They can usually be accessed by opening a flap on the fob, or a button on the case. The key's physical form can be removed from the slot inside the case.
Key fobs may be damaged by water particularly when the chips are exposed to soapy or salty water. In some cases key fobs can stop working completely due to an issue with the chip. In this situation the key fob has to be replaced by the dealer. However, locksmiths often provide replacement keys quicker than a dealership, and at a much lower cost.
Remote Start
If your key fob has the remote start feature it can turn on the engine without having to have your car keys in hand. This is particularly useful if it's hot and you need to cool your car while you run errands. But, there are a few things to consider before making use of this feature.
Certain key fobs come with an exclusive remote engine start button (for example Ford's keyfob has an arrow that is circular and going clockwise) that you need to press in order to remotely start your car. Mazdas, for instance require you to lock the key first and then press the Start button.
If you're unable to start your car, you could have a dead or weak battery inside the key fob. The battery inside the key fob isn't strong enough to transmit a signal to the car system.
If this is the scenario, you'll have to replace the batteries on your key fob, or try changing the program. This process differs from vehicle to car, but you can generally follow the instructions in your owner's manual. Our mobile technicians are also able to assist with this procedure We've got the expert equipment to cut and program replacement Peugeot keys at your place of work, home or even if you're stuck at the side of the road.
Door Locks
The Peugeot 3008 remote key system allows the owner to lock and unlock their vehicle with the press of a button on the key fob. The key fob, in contrast to the traditional key with an actual hole, can store an unnoticed copy of the car keys inside.
In order to accomplish this, it employs an exclusive radio signal that is only sent when the key is within a specified range of the car. Once the signal is spotted, a solenoid inside the door lock transforms the electronic signal into a mechanical action. The rod is then moved to controls the door locks as a key in a physical lock would do.
There are several possible causes for a Peugeot keyfob that's not locking or unlocking your vehicle. The most frequent cause is a dead battery. This can be fixed in minutes. Other causes are worn-out buttons signal interference, or water damage, or a faulty chip.
The key fob of modern cars is no exception. Modern cars require extremely high level of precision to function. The key fob may be programmed incorrectly, or it could have a hardware defect that stops the vehicle from responding to the signal from the key. A certified locksmith can reprogram the key fob and ensure that it is compatible with your vehicle.
Immobiliser
Peugeot were one of the first car manufacturers to use an immobiliser chip in a key. The immobiliser chip stops the car from starting if it sees an untrue signal coming from the key to the car. If it's new, this is great however, as they age the chips will wear out and cause problems. This typically happens when you see a message on your dashboard that reads 'anti theft system active or a warning light that says 'immobiliser failure'.
Typically, Peugeot dealerships are called to create and programme replacement keys. However, The Key Lab is equipped with dealer-standard tools in their van, which means they can be at your location and generating new Peugeot keys on the roadside or at home much quicker than dealerships are able to.
Peugeot keys usually begin to malfunction when the blade begins to wear out. The wear causes the mouth part of the key to stop from feeding into the lock properly leading to wear on the locks themselves. Sometimes, just swapping out a new blade helps to solve the issue. It could also be beneficial to have the teeth of the key repaired so that they can operate more efficiently. Only a certified auto locksmith can do this, but it can save you lots of time and money in the long run.