What You Should Know About Your Peugeot Key Fob

Peugeot Key Fob allows drivers to start the car from afar. This feature is beneficial in hot or cold weather, as it gives motorists to warm their vehicle's engine and interior before entering the vehicle.

Dealerships can program new Peugeot keys however, only if they are able to do so. KeyNOW is the only place where you can get your keys. KeyNOW, we can cut programming, cut and give new Peugeot keys to you, a lot quicker.

Keyless Entry

Some key fobs are also able to start your car's engine. This is useful in the event that you have to leave your vehicle on hot days or if you're carrying heavy items in the boot that make it difficult for you to open the door manually. To unlock the car using your key fob, press the unlock button on it a few times in quick intervals. The door locks will unlock and a red light will start to flash. If it doesn't, fob the battery in your key fob might be depleted and require replacement. Alternately RF interference caused by nearby buildings could interfere with your system.

Another neat feature is that some key fobs are equipped with a physical key to unlock the car (often only for the door of the driver, but sometimes, they can also be used for the boot). They can be opened by opening the flap on the fob or pressing a button on the case. The key's physical form can be pulled out of the slot in the case.

Key fobs can be damaged by water particularly when the chips are exposed to salty or soapy water. In some instances key fobs may cease working completely due damage to the chip. If this happens, the key fob will need to be replaced, usually by the dealer. Locksmiths can supply replacement keys faster and at lower costs than dealerships.

Remote Start

You can start your car and not need to have your keys in your car. This is especially useful when it's hot and you want to cool down your car while you run around. There are a few things that you need to know prior to using this feature.

Some key fobs include an engine start button that can be pressed to start your car remotely (for instance, Ford has a circular arrow moving clockwise on its key fob). Others, such as Mazdas key fob, require you to first secure the key, and then press the start button.

You may have an insufficient or dead battery in your key fob if you're not able to start the car. The battery of the key fob isn't as strong to send a signal to the car's system.

If this is the case, then you'll need replace the batteries on the key fob or attempt programming it. The procedure varies for each car, but the instructions are usually found in the owner's manual. Our mobile technicians are also equipped to assist you in this procedure. We have the expert equipment required to cut and program the replacement Peugeot keys at your workplace, at home, or if you are stuck on the roadside.

Door Locks

The Peugeot 3008 remote system lets you to lock or unlock your vehicle by pressing a button on your key fob. This key fob, unlike the standard key that has an opening in the middle, is designed to store a secret copy of the car keys inside.

It does this by utilizing the radio signal, which is only transmitted if the key is within a certain distance from the car. A solenoid inside the door lock transforms the electronic command into mechanical after the signal has been spotted. This is accomplished by moving a rod which opens the door lock just like the turning of a key in a physical lock would do.

There are many possible causes for an Peugeot keyfob that is not locking or unlocking your vehicle. The most common is the battery of the coin is dead, which is easily replaced in a matter of minutes. Other causes include worn buttons water damage signals interference or a defective electronic chip.

The key fob in modern cars is no exception. Modern cars require extremely high level precision in order to operate. The key fob might have been programmed incorrectly, or it may have a hardware fault that prevents the vehicle from responding to the signal from the key. A certified locksmith can reprogram your key fob in order to ensure it is compatible with your vehicle.

Immobiliser

Peugeot was one of the first companies to include an immobiliser into the key. This prevents the vehicle from starting if it sees an incorrect signal being sent from the key to the car. In the beginning, this is great but as they age the chips may wear out and start to cause problems. This typically starts with a message saying 'anti theft system active' on the dashboard, or a warning light is flashing with the message "immobiliser fault".

Peugeot dealerships are usually called to design and program replacement keys. Mobile locksmiths will use dealer-standard equipment in their van. This means they can design new Peugeot keys at your home or at the roadside quicker than dealerships.

Peugeot keys usually begin to malfunction when the key blade wears out. This wear can cause the mouth of the key to feed into the lock correctly, which can cause further wear on the locks. Sometimes, simply changing a new blade can help resolve the problem. It may also be helpful to have the teeth of the key repaired so they work more smoothly. Only a licensed auto locksmith is able to do this, but it could save you a lot of time and fob money in the future.