What You Should Know About Your Peugeot Key Fob
Peugeot Key Fob is a convenient feature that lets drivers start their vehicle from some distance. This feature is beneficial in hot or cold conditions, since it gives motorists to warm up their engine and interior before entering the vehicle.
Car dealerships are able to create and program new Peugeot keys for you however only if you have the patience to wait for weeks to complete the process. KeyNOW is the only place where you can get your keys. KeyNOW, we can cut programming, cut and give new Peugeot keys to you, significantly faster.
Keyless Entry
In addition to unlocking and opening your car doors, some key fobs are also able to start the engine. This can be useful if you have to leave your vehicle during hot weather, or if you're carrying heavy items in your boot which make it difficult to open the door manually. Press the unlock button on your key fob few times quickly to start the vehicle. The door locks will unlock and a red light will start to flash. If this does not happen the battery for your key fob may be dead and needs to be replaced. Alternately, RF interference caused by nearby buildings could disrupt your system.
Another cool feature is that some 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 can usually be accessed by opening a flap on the fob, or a button on the case. The key's physical form can be removed from the slot inside the case to gain access to the lock.
Key fobs may be damaged by water - especially when the chips inside are exposed to salty or soapy water. In some cases key fobs can cease to function completely due to an issue with the chip. If peugeot key occurs the key fob has to be replaced - typically by the dealer. Locksmiths are able to replace keys much quicker and at a lower cost than dealerships.
Remote Start
You can start your car and not need to carry your keys with you. This is particularly helpful when it's hot out and you're trying to cool down your car while running around. There are a few points you should know prior to using this feature.
Certain key fobs have a remote engine start button that can be pressed to start your car remotely (for instance, Ford has a circular arrow that is moving clockwise on its key fob). Other key fobs, like Mazda's keys, require you to secure the key, and then press the start button.
If you're unable start your car, you may have a dead or weak battery inside the key fob. This is due to the fact that the batteries of the key fob aren't able to send an intense signal to the car's system.
If this is the scenario, you'll have to replace the batteries on your key fob, or try programming it. This process differs from vehicle to car, but you can generally follow the instructions in the owner's manual. Our mobile technicians are also competent to assist you with this process. We have the specialist equipment to cut and program the replacement Peugeot key at your workplace, at home, or when you're stuck by the roadside.
Door Locks
The Peugeot 3008 remote key system allows the owner to lock and unlock their vehicle with the press of a button on the key fob. The key fob, in contrast to the standard key that has a physical hole, stores an encrypted copy of the car keys inside.
It does this by utilizing the radio signal which can only be sent when the key is located at 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 detected. This triggers a rod that opens the door lock similar to the way a physical key used to do.
If you find that your Peugeot key fob has stopped locking or unlocking the vehicle, there are many possible causes. The most frequent cause is the battery is dead. It can be replaced within minutes. Other causes are worn-out buttons water damage or signal interference or a damaged chip.
Modern vehicles require a precise level of precision to function, and the key fob is not in any way immune to this. The key fob might be programed incorrectly or have an issue with the hardware that prevents it from responding to a signal from the vehicle. A licensed locksmith can reprogram your key fob in order to ensure it is compatible with the vehicle.
Immobiliser
Peugeot were among the first car manufacturers to include an immobiliser chip in the key. This prevents the vehicle from starting in the event that the key transmits the wrong signal to the vehicle. If it's new, this is great, but as they age the chips wear out and start causing problems. This typically happens when you see an alert on your dashboard saying 'anti-theft system active or a warning light that says 'immobiliser failure'.
Peugeot dealerships are usually called to create and program replacement keys. However a professional mobile locksmith is equipped with dealer-standard equipment in their van, meaning they are able to be with you and making new Peugeot keys at the side of the road or at home more quickly than dealerships are capable of.
Generally Peugeot keys start to show problems when the blade wears out. This wear causes the mouth of the key to stop entering the lock correctly which causes more wear on the locks themselves. The issue can be solved by changing the blade. It may also be helpful to have the teeth of the key repaired so that they function more efficiently. Only a licensed auto locksmith is able to do this, but it could save you a lot of time and money in the long run.
