What You Should Know About Your Peugeot Key Fob
Peugeot Key Fob lets drivers start the car from afar. This feature is useful in hot or cold weather, as it gives drivers the opportunity to warm their car's interior and engine before entering the vehicle.
Dealerships can program and create new Peugeot keys, but only when they have the time. KeyNOW can cut programs, cut, and deliver new Peugeot keys much more quickly at KeyNOW.
Keyless Entry
Along with unlocking and opening your car doors, certain key fobs also have the ability to start the engine. This can be useful if you have to leave your vehicle during hot weather, or if you're carrying heavy objects in the boot that make it difficult for you to open the door manually. Press the unlock button on your key fob few times quickly to start the vehicle. The door locks should be locked and the red LED light should begin to flash. If it doesn't then the battery in your key fob could be depleted and require replacement. In addition, RF interference from nearby buildings may interfere with your system.
Some key fobs also have physical keys that can be used to open your vehicle (often for the driver's side door, but sometimes the boot too). You can open them by lifting a flap or pressing the button. The key's physical part can be removed from the slot inside the case.
Key fobs may be damaged by water particularly if the chips are exposed to salty or soapy water. In certain instances key fobs can stop working completely due to a damaged chip. If this occurs the key fob will have to be replaced - typically by the dealer. www.g28carkeys.co.uk can replace keys faster and at a lower price than dealerships.
Remote Start
If your key fob comes with the remote start feature it allows you to start the engine without needing to have your car keys in hands. This is particularly useful if you are in a hot climate and want to cool down your car while running the errands. There are some things you need to know before using this feature.
Some key fobs include 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). Mazdas, for example, require you to first lock the key and then press the Start button.
If you're not able to start your car, you might have a dead or weak battery inside the key fob. The key fob's battery isn't powerful enough to transmit a signal to the car's system.
If this happens, you'll need to either replace the batteries or reprogram your key fob. The procedure differs for every car, but the instructions are typically found in the owner's manual. Our mobile technicians are capable of helping you with this process. We have the specialist equipment to cut and program a replacement Peugeot key at office, home or in case you're stuck at 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. The key fob, in contrast to the traditional key with an opening in the middle, is designed to store an encrypted copy of the car keys inside.
For this, it utilizes an exclusive radio signal that is only sent when the key is within a certain distance of the car. Once the signal is spotted, a solenoid inside the door lock transforms the electronic command into the mechanical action. The rod is then turned to operate the car door locks, just as a physical key could.
There are a myriad of reasons for a Peugeot keyfob not locking or unlocking your car. The most common cause is an unresponsive coin battery which can be replaced in a matter of minutes. Other causes are worn buttons, water damage signals interference or a defective electronic chip.
The key fob of modern vehicles isn't an exception. Modern cars require extremely high level of precision in order to operate. Key fobs can be improperly programmed, or suffer from a hardware issue that prevents 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 your vehicle.
Immobiliser
Peugeot were among the first car makers to include an immobiliser chip in the key. This stops the vehicle from starting if it detects an untrue signal being sent from the key to the car. When new this is great, but as they age the chips wear out and begin to cause problems. This usually starts when you notice a message on your dashboard that reads 'anti theft system active' or a warning lamp that reads 'immobiliser failure'.
Usually Peugeot dealerships need to be asked to create and program replacement keys. However, a professional locksmith is equipped with dealer-standard equipment in their van, which means they can be there and creating new Peugeot keys on the roadside or at home, much faster than dealerships are able to.
Generally Peugeot keys start to show problems when the blade wears out. The wear causes the mouth of the key to stop being able to enter the lock in a proper manner leading to wear on the locks themselves. The issue can be fixed by simply changing the blade. It is also possible to have the teeth of the key refurbished so they work more smoothly. Only a licensed auto locksmith can do this, but it will save you lots of time and money in the long run.