What You Should Know About Your Peugeot Key Fob
Peugeot Key Fob is an excellent feature that allows drivers to start their vehicle from the distance. This is beneficial during extreme temperatures and allows drivers to warm up the engine and interior before entering the vehicle.
Car dealerships can design and program new Peugeot keys for you, but only if you have the time to wait for weeks to do so. KeyNOW can cut keys, program them, and then deliver new Peugeot keys much faster at KeyNOW.
Keyless Entry
Some key fobs can also help start the engine of your car. This is useful when you have to leave the vehicle on hot days or if you're carrying heavy items in the trunk that make it difficult to open the door manually. Press the unlock button on your key fob a few times quickly to start the car. The door locks will close and a red light will start to flash. If not then the battery in the key fob could be dead and need replacing. Alternately, RF interference caused by nearby buildings could disrupt your system.
Certain key fobs also come with an actual key that can be used to unlock your car (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 pressing a button on the case. The physical key may then slide out of the slot of the case to access the lock.
Key fobs may be damaged by water, particularly when the chips within them are exposed to salty or soapy water. In certain instances, a chip that is damaged can cause key fobs to stop functioning. In this case the key fob has to be replaced by the dealer. However, locksmiths may offer replacement keys faster than a dealership, and at a lesser cost.
Remote Start
You can start your car without needing to have your keys in your car. This is particularly useful if it's hot and you need to cool your car while you run errands. There are a few points you must be aware of before you use this feature.
Some key fobs include a remote engine start button you can press to start your car remotely (for instance, Ford has a circular arrow that is moving clockwise on its key fob). Mazdas, for example require you to first lock the key and then press the Start button.
There may be an insufficient or dead battery in your key fob, if you are unable to start the car. The battery inside the key fob is no longer strong enough to send a signal to your car system.
If this happens, you'll need to either replace the batteries, or re-program your key fob. The procedure varies for each vehicle, however the instructions are usually in the owner's manual. Our mobile technicians can also assist with this procedure as we have the specialist equipment to cut and program replacement Peugeot keys at your workplace, home, or if you're at the side of the road.
Door Locks
The Peugeot 3008 remote key system enables 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 standard key that has a physical hole, stores an encrypted 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 certain distance of the car. When the signal is recognized, a solenoid inside the door lock transforms the electronic signal into an action that is mechanical. The KeyLab that operates the car door locks just like the turning of keys used to do.
If you find that your Peugeot key fob isn't locking or unlocking the vehicle, there are many possibilities of the cause. Most likely is the battery of the coin is dead, which can be replaced in a matter of minutes. Other causes are worn buttons, water damage signals interference or a malfunctioning electronic chip.
Modern vehicles require a high degree of precision to operate, and the key fob isn't in any way immune to this. The key fob could be programmed incorrectly, or may have an issue with the hardware that prevents it from responding to a signal from the vehicle. A licensed locksmith can reprogram your key fob to make sure it is compatible with your vehicle.
Immobiliser
Peugeot was one of the first companies to include an immobiliser in a key. This stops the vehicle from starting if it sees an incorrect signal being sent from the key to the car. This is a great feature in the beginning but as time passes, the chips will get worn out and cause issues. It usually happens when you notice a message on your dashboard saying 'anti-theft system active or a warning lamp that reads 'immobiliser failure'.
Normally Peugeot dealerships must be called in to design and program replacement keys. However, a professional mobile locksmith is equipped with dealer-standard equipment in their van, which means they can be with you and making new Peugeot keys on the roadside or at home more quickly than dealers would be capable of.
Generally Peugeot keys begin to exhibit problems because the key blade wears out. The wear causes the mouth of the key to stop from feeding into the lock properly which causes more wear on the locks themselves. The problem can be resolved by simply replacing the blade. It may also be helpful to have the teeth of the key repaired so that they can perform more smoothly. This is something only a fully qualified auto locksmith can do but it could save you a lot of frustration and money in the end.