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 feature is helpful in hot or cold conditions, as it offers drivers the opportunity to warm their vehicle's engine and interior before entering the vehicle.
Car dealerships can create and program new Peugeot keys for you but only if they have the time to wait for weeks to do this. At KeyNOW, we can cut programming, cut and give new Peugeot keys to you, much quicker.
Keyless Entry
Along with unlocking and opening your car doors, certain key fobs are also able to start the engine. This can be useful if you need to leave the vehicle on hot days or if you're carrying large objects in the boot that make it difficult for you to open the door manually. Press the unlock button on your key fob a couple of times to open the vehicle. The door locks will be locked and the red light will begin to flash. If this does not happen the battery in your key fob could be dead and requires to be replaced. Alternately RF interference caused by nearby buildings could interfere with your system.
Another cool 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). They are usually accessible by opening the flap on the fob, or a button on the case. The key's physical form can be pulled out of the slot in the case.
Key fobs may be damaged by water, especially when the chips are exposed to soapy or salty water. In certain instances keys will stop working completely due an issue with the chip. If this occurs, the key fob has to be replaced - typically by the dealer. However, locksmiths are able to provide replacement keys faster than dealers, and at a much lower cost.
Remote Start
You can start your car without needing to carry your keys on you. This is particularly useful when it's hot outside and you're looking to cool down your car while you run errands. However, there are a few things you should know before using this feature.
Some key fobs come with a remote engine start button you can press to start your car remotely (for instance, Ford has a circular an arrow which is moving clockwise around its key fob). Others, like Mazda's, require that you first lock the key and then press the start button.
If you're having trouble starting your car, you may have a weak or dead battery in the key fob. This is due to the fact that the key fob's batteries aren't able anymore to send a strong signal to the car's system.
If this is the situation, you'll need to replace the batteries on your key fob, or try programming it. The procedure differs for every car, but the instructions are typically found in the owner's manual. Our mobile technicians are also capable of helping you with this process. peugeot partner key fob programming have the specialist equipment needed to cut and program a new Peugeot key at office, home or if you are stuck on the roadside.
Door Locks
The Peugeot 3008 remote key system enables the owner to lock and unlock their vehicle with the press 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.
In order to accomplish this, it relies on an exclusive radio signal that is only transmitted when the key is within a specific range of the vehicle. Once the signal is detected, a solenoid inside the door lock transforms the electronic command into an action that is mechanical. This turns a rod to control the car door locks, just like the physical key would.
If the Peugeot key fob isn't locking or unlocking the vehicle, there are many possible causes of the problem. The most common cause is an unresponsive coin battery which can be replaced within minutes. Other causes include worn buttons, water damage signals interference or a malfunctioning electronic chip.
Modern vehicles require a high level of precision to function and the key fob isn't in any way immune to this. The key fob could be programmed incorrectly, or it may be faulty in hardware that prevents the vehicle from responding to the signal generated by the key. A certified locksmith can reprogram the key fob and make sure that it works with your vehicle.
Immobiliser
Peugeot were among the first car makers to use an immobiliser chip in the key. The immobiliser chip stops the car from starting if it sees an error in the signal sent from the key to the car. If it's new, this is great however, as they age the chips can get worn out and begin to cause problems. This typically happens when you notice an alert on your dashboard stating 'anti-theft system active' or a warning lamp that says 'immobiliser failure'.
Normally Peugeot dealerships are called to create and programme replacement keys. However, a professional locksmith has dealer-standard equipment in their van, meaning they are able to be with you and generating new Peugeot keys at the roadside or at your home faster than dealers would be capable of.
Peugeot keys typically begin to malfunction when the key blade begins to wear. The wear causes the mouth part of the key to stop from feeding into the lock properly, causing more wear on the locks themselves. Sometimes, simply changing a new blade is enough to solve the issue. It may also be helpful to have the teeth of the key repaired to make them more efficient. Only a certified auto locksmith can do this, but it could save you a lot of time and money in the end.