What You Should Know About Your Peugeot Key Fob
Peugeot Key Fob is a convenient feature that allows drivers to start their car from the distance. This can be useful during extreme temperatures, as it allows drivers to warm the engine and the interior before entering the vehicle.
Dealerships can program new Peugeot keys however only if they are able to do so. KeyNOW can cut keys, program them, and then deliver new Peugeot keys much faster at KeyNOW.
Keyless Entry
In addition to unlocking and opening your car doors, some key fobs also have the ability to start the engine. This is useful when you have to leave the vehicle on hot days, or if you're carrying heavy objects in the boot that make it difficult for you to open the door manually. Press the unlock button on your key fob a several times quickly to begin the car. The door locks should close and the red LED light will start to flash. If this doesn't occur then your key fob battery may be dead and needs to be replaced. Alternately, RF interference from nearby buildings may disrupt your system.
Certain key fobs also come with an actual key that can be used to unlock your vehicle (often for the driver's side door, but sometimes the boot as well). They can be opened by lifting a flap or pressing the button. The physical key may then be removed from the slot of the case to open the lock.
Key fobs may be damaged by water, particularly if the chips inside them are exposed to soapy or salty water. In certain instances the chip that is damaged can cause key fobs not to function. If this occurs, the key fob has to be replaced, usually by the dealer. Locksmiths can replace keys much faster and at a lesser cost than dealerships.
Remote Start
You can start your car without having to carry your keys on you. This is particularly useful if it's hot and you need to cool your car while you run errands. There are some things you must be aware of before you can use this feature.
Some key fobs have a specific remote engine start button (for example, Ford's key fob has an arrow that is circular and going clockwise) which you must press to remotely start your car. Mazdas, for instance require you to first lock the key and then press the Start button.
There could be a dead or weak battery in your key fob, if you aren't able to start your car. This is due to the fact that the batteries in the key fob aren't able anymore to send an effective 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 differs for every car, but the instructions are usually found in the owner's manual. Our mobile technicians are capable of helping you with this process. We have the specialist tools needed to cut and program the replacement Peugeot key at your home, office or even if you are 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. The key fob, which is different from the traditional key with a physical hole, stores a hidden copy of the car keys inside.
It does this by utilizing the radio signal which is only transmitted if the key is in an appropriate distance from the car. A solenoid in the door lock converts the electronic command into an actual mechanical one after the signal has been spotted. This moves a rod that is used to operate the car door locks just like the turning of a physical key used to do.
If the Peugeot key fob isn't locking or unlocking the vehicle, there are many possibilities of the cause. The most frequent cause is an unresponsive battery. It can be repaired in a matter of minutes. Other causes include worn-out buttons, water damage or signal interference, or a faulty chip.
Modern vehicles require a high degree of precision to operate and the key fob is not immune to this. The key fob might be programmed incorrectly, or it may have a hardware issue that makes the vehicle unable to respond to the signal sent by the key. A locksmith certified by the ICRC can reprogram your key fob to ensure that it is compatible with the vehicle.
peugeot 3008 key fob was one of the first companies to include an immobiliser in the key. This prevents the car from starting when the key sends a incorrect signal to the car. When it's brand new, this is fantastic but as they age the chips will wear out and start to cause issues. It usually starts with a message saying 'anti theft system active' on the dashboard, or a warning light blinking indicating 'immobiliser fault'.
Typically, Peugeot dealerships have to be called to create and programme replacement keys. However a professional mobile locksmith has dealer-standard equipment in their van, meaning they can be with you and generating new Peugeot keys on the roadside or at home, much faster than dealerships would be capable of.
Peugeot keys usually begin to fail when the key blade begins to wear out. The wear causes the mouth of the key to stop from feeding into the lock properly leading to wear on the locks themselves. Sometimes, just swapping a new blade helps to solve the issue. It is also possible to have the teeth of the key replaced to allow them to work more smoothly. This is something only a fully certified auto locksmith can do however it will save you lots of frustration and money in the long run.