What You Should Know About Your Peugeot Key Fob
Peugeot Key Fob is a convenient feature that lets drivers start their vehicle from an extended distance. This can be useful during extreme temperatures and allows drivers to warm up the engine and the interior before entering the vehicle.
Dealerships can program and design new Peugeot keys, but only if they have the time. At KeyNOW, we can cut the keys, program them and then deliver new Peugeot keys to you significantly faster.
Keyless Entry
Key fobs can start your car's engine. This is a great feature if your vehicle is left on a hot day or if the boot is filled with heavy objects that make it difficult to manually open the door. Press the unlock button on the key fob a few times quickly to start the car. The door locks should unlock and a red LED light will start to flash. If this doesn't happen then your key fob battery could be dead and requires to be replaced. Alternately, interference from RF caused by nearby buildings could affect your system.
Certain key fobs also come with physical keys that can be used to open your vehicle (often for the driver's side door, but sometimes the boot as well). They can be opened by opening a flap on the fob, or pressing a button on the case. The physical key can then be removed from the slot inside the case.
Water can damage key fobs particularly when the chips are exposed to soapy or salty water. In some instances a chip that has been damaged could cause key fobs to stop working. In this case, the key fob must be replaced by the dealer. Locksmiths can replace keys faster and at lower costs than dealerships.
Remote Start
You can start your car without needing to have your keys with you. This is especially helpful if it's hot outside and you want to cool your car down while you run some errands. But, there are a few things you should know before using this feature.
Some key fobs feature an exclusive remote engine start button (for example Ford's keyfob has an arrow that is circular and going clockwise) which you must press in order to remotely start your car. Other key fobs, like Mazda's key fob, require you to first secure the key, and then press the start button.
You may have a dead or weak battery in your key fob, if you're unable to start your car. The battery in the key fob isn't strong enough to send a signal to your car's system.
If this is the situation, you'll need to replace the batteries in your key fob, or try programming it. The procedure differs for each vehicle, but the instructions are generally found in the owner's manual. Our mobile technicians are also competent to assist you with this process. We have the specialist equipment required to cut and program replacement Peugeot keys at office, home or even when you're stuck on the roadside.
Door Locks
The Peugeot 3008 remote key system allows the owner to lock and unlock their vehicle at the touch of a button on the key fob. As opposed to the traditional keys that has a key hole that is physical this key fob is able to store an encrypted replica of the car key inside.
In order to accomplish this, it uses a unique radio signal which is only sent out when the key is within a certain range of the vehicle. Once the signal is detected, a solenoid inside the door lock translates the electronic command into a mechanical action. The rod is then turned to control the car door locks, the same way an actual key would.
If you find that your Peugeot key fob has stopped locking or unlocking the vehicle, there are a variety of possible causes of the problem. Most likely is a dead battery for the coin, which can be replaced in a matter of minutes. Other causes include worn-out buttons signals interference or water damage, or a faulty chip.
Modern vehicles require a high degree of precision in order to function and the key fob isn't in any way immune to this. The key fob may be programmed incorrectly, or may have a hardware issue that prevents it from receiving a signal from the vehicle. A locksmith certified by the ICRC can reprogram your key fob to ensure that it is compatible with your vehicle.
Immobiliser
Peugeot were one of the first car manufacturers to include an immobiliser chip in a key. This stops the car from being started if the key sends the incorrect signal to the car. When it's brand new, this is fantastic however, as they age the chips wear out and start causing problems. This usually begins with an alert that reads 'anti theft system active' on the dashboard, or a warning light blinking indicating "immobiliser fault".
Peugeot dealerships are typically called to create and program replacement keys. A mobile locksmith will have dealer-standard equipment on their van. peugeot key fob www.g28carkeys.co.uk can create new Peugeot keys at home or on the roadside quicker than a dealership.
Generally Peugeot keys begin to experience problems because the key blade wears out. The wear causes the mouth part of the key to stop feeding into the lock correctly and causing wear on the locks themselves. The issue can be solved by changing the blade. It can also help to have the teeth of the key replaced to make them more efficient. This is something only a fully certified auto locksmith can do but it could save you a lot of frustration and money in the long run.