What You Should Know About Your Peugeot Key Fob
Peugeot Key Fob allows drivers to start the car from afar. replace peugeot key can be beneficial in temperatures that are hot or cold and allows drivers to warm up the engine and the interior before entering the vehicle.
Dealerships can program and create new Peugeot keys, but only if they are able to do so. KeyNOW is the only place where you can get your keys. KeyNOW we can cut, program and hand over new Peugeot keys to you, much faster.
Keyless Entry
As well as opening and locking the doors of your car, some key fobs are also able to start the engine. This is useful when the vehicle has to be left in a hot weather condition or when the car's boot is full of heavy objects that make it difficult to manually open the door. To unlock the car using your key fob, simply press the unlock button several times in quick sequence. The door locks should lock and the red LED light will start to flash. If it doesn't it means that the battery inside the key fob could be depleted and require replacement. Alternately, RF interference caused by nearby buildings could disrupt your system.
Another neat feature is that certain key fobs have a hidden physical key to unlock the car (often only for the driver's door but sometimes also for the boot). You can access them by lifting a flap or pressing a button. The physical key can then be slid out of the slot inside the case.
Key fobs can be damaged by water particularly if the chips are exposed to soapy or salty water. In some instances, key fobs will cease to function completely due to a damaged chip. In this instance the key fob will need to be replaced by the dealer. However, locksmiths often offer replacement keys much faster than a dealership, and at a significantly lower cost.
Remote Start
If your key fob is equipped with the remote start feature it can turn on the engine without having to hold your car keys in hand. This is particularly helpful when it's hot outside and you want to cool your car while running on errands. But there are a few things you need to know prior to making use of this feature.
Some key fobs have an exclusive remote engine start button (for example Ford's key fob features an arrow that is circular and going clockwise) which you must press in order to remotely start your car. Others, like Mazda's requires that you first secure the key, and then press the start button.
It could be that you have an insufficient or dead battery in your key fob if you're unable to start the car. This is because the key fob's batteries aren't able to send an effective signal to the car's system.
If this is the case, you'll need to replace the batteries on your key fob or consider reprogramming it. The procedure differs for each vehicle, however the instructions are typically found in the owner's manual. Our mobile technicians are able to assist with this process as we have the specialist equipment to cut and program replacement Peugeot keys at your home, workplace or if you're at the side of the road.
Door Locks
The Peugeot 3008 remote system lets you to lock or unlock your car by pressing the button on your key fob. As opposed to the traditional keys that has a key hole that is physical the key fob has an electronic replica of the car key inside.
To accomplish this, it relies on a special radio signal that is only sent out when the key is within a certain distance of the vehicle. A solenoid inside the door lock converts the electronic command into a mechanical one once the signal has been detected. This moves a rod that controls the door locks as a physical key used to do.
There are a variety of possible reasons for the Peugeot keyfob that is not locking or unlocking your car. Most likely is a dead battery for the coin, which can be replaced in minutes. Other reasons include worn buttons, water damage signal interference or a damaged electronic chip.
Modern cars require a very precise level of accuracy for operation, and the key fob is not in any way immune to this. The key fob may be programmed incorrectly, or have an issue with the hardware that stops it from receiving a signal from the vehicle. A locksmith certified by the ICRC can reprogram your key fob in order to ensure it is compatible with the vehicle.
Immobiliser
Peugeot was one of the first manufacturers to install an immobiliser on a key. This prevents the vehicle from starting if it sees an error in the signal sent from the key to the car. This is a great feature when they're brand new however over time, the chips may wear out and cause problems. This usually begins with an error message that says 'anti-theft system active on the dashboard or a warning light is flashing with the message "immobiliser fault".
Typically, Peugeot dealerships must be called to create and programme replacement keys. However, a professional locksmith comes with dealer-standard equipment inside their van, meaning they can be there and creating new Peugeot keys by the roadside or at your home faster than dealerships would be able to.
Peugeot keys usually begin to fail when the key blade begins to wear. This wear could cause the mouth of the key not to get into the lock correctly, which can cause further wear on the locks. Sometimes, just swapping the blade will help solve the issue. It may also be helpful to have the teeth of the key refurbished so they work more smoothly. This is something only a trained auto locksmith can accomplish, but it can save you a lot of frustration and money in the long term.