What You Should Know About Your Peugeot Key Fob
Peugeot Key Fob is a convenient feature that lets drivers start their car from an extended distance. This is beneficial during cold or hot weather conditions because it allows drivers to warm up the engine and interior before getting inside the vehicle.
Dealerships are able to program and create new Peugeot keys however only if they are able to do so. We can cut, program, and deliver new Peugeot keys faster with KeyNOW.
Keyless Entry
As well as unlocking and opening the doors of your car, some key fobs are also able to start the engine. This is useful if the vehicle needs to be left during a hot summer day or if the boot is stuffed with heavy items that make it difficult to manually open the door. To unlock the car using your key fob, press the unlock button on it several times in quick intervals. The door locks will unlock and a red light will start to flash. If not it means that the battery inside your key fob might be dead and need replacing. Alternately, RF interference from nearby buildings may cause interference to your system.
Certain key fobs can also be equipped 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 usually be accessed by flipping up the flap on the fob, or pressing a button on the case. The key's physical part can be pulled out of the slot in the case.
Water can cause damage to key fobs particularly when the chips are exposed to salty or soapy water. In certain instances chips that are damaged could cause key fobs not to function. In this case, the key fob must be replaced by the dealer. Locksmiths can supply replacement keys much more quickly and at lower costs than dealerships.
Remote Start
If your key fob comes with the remote start feature, it allows you to turn on the engine without needing to hold your car keys in hands. peugeot remote key replacement g28carkeys.co.uk is particularly helpful when it's hot outside and you're trying to cool down your car while you run on errands. There are some things you should know before you can use this feature.
Some key fobs have a specific remote engine start button (for example Ford's keyfob has an arrow-shaped circular shape that runs clockwise) that you need to press to start the car remotely. Other key fobs, like Mazda's requires that you first secure the key, and then press the start button.
There could be an insufficient or dead battery in your key fob, if you aren't able to start the car. This is because the batteries inside the key fob aren't able to send an effective signal to the car's system.
If this happens, you can either replace the batteries, or re-program your key fob. This process differs from vehicle to vehicle, but you can usually follow the instructions in your owner's manual. Our mobile technicians are able to assist you with this process as we have the specialist equipment to cut and program replacement Peugeot keys at your place of work, home or if you're stuck on the side of the road.
Door Locks
The Peugeot 3008 remote key system enables the owner to lock and unlock their vehicle by pressing of a button on the key fob. Contrary to the traditional key, which has a key hole that is physical the key fob has an electronic replica of the car key inside.
It does this by using the radio signal which is only transmitted when the key is at some distance from the car. When the signal is recognized by a solenoid, the door lock transforms the electronic command into an action mechanical. This triggers a rod that controls the door locks as a key in a physical lock would do.
If you notice that a Peugeot key fob isn't locking or unlocking the vehicle, there are a variety of possible causes. The most common reason is the battery is dead. It can be replaced within minutes. Other reasons include worn-out buttons, signal interference, or water damage, or a faulty chip.
The key fob of modern automobiles is not an exception. Modern cars require extremely high level precision in order to operate. The key fob could have been programmed incorrectly, or it may have a hardware defect that stops the vehicle from responding to the signal of the key. A locksmith certified by the ICRC can reprogram the key fob and ensure that it works with your vehicle.
Immobiliser
Peugeot were one of the first car makers to implement an immobiliser device in a key. The chip prevents the car from starting if it detects an incorrect signal being sent from the key to the car. This is a great feature in the beginning however over time, the chips may wear out and cause problems. This typically happens when you notice an alert on your dashboard that reads 'anti theft system active or a warning lamp that reads "immobiliser failure".
Typically, Peugeot dealerships need to be called to create and programme replacement keys. Mobile locksmiths have dealer-standard equipment on their van. This means that they can design new Peugeot keys at your house or by the roadside much faster than a dealership.
Peugeot keys usually begin to malfunction when the key blade wears out. The wear causes the mouth part of the key to stop being able to enter the lock in a proper manner and causing wear on the locks themselves. The issue can be solved by simply replacing the blade. It can also help to have the teeth of the key refurbished to ensure that they function smoothly. Only a licensed auto locksmith is able to do this, but it could save you a lot of time and money in the end.