What You Should Know About Your Peugeot Key Fob
Peugeot Key Fob lets drivers start the car from a distance. This feature is beneficial in hot or cold weather, as it gives motorists to warm their vehicle's engine and interior before entering the vehicle.
Dealerships can program and create new Peugeot keys, but only if they have the time. At KeyNOW, we can cut programming, cut and give new Peugeot keys to you, a lot quicker.
Keyless Entry
Key fobs can start your car's engine. This is useful when the vehicle needs to be left on a hot day or if the boot is full of heavy objects that make it difficult to manually open the door. Press the unlock button on your key fob couple of times to open the vehicle. The door locks will be locked and a red light will start to flash. If not then the battery in your key fob may be dead and requires replacement. Alternately RF interference caused by nearby buildings could affect your system.
Another nifty feature is that certain key fobs contain a physical key to unlock the car (often only for the door of the driver, but occasionally for the boot too). They can be opened by lifting the flap or pressing a button. The physical key can then be slid out of the slot in the case.
Key fobs can be damaged by water, especially when the chips inside are exposed to salty or soapy water. In some cases key fobs may stop working completely due to an issue with the chip. If this occurs the key fob has to be replaced - usually by the dealer. However, locksmiths often offer replacement keys much faster than dealers and at a lower cost.
Remote Start
If your key fob has the remote start feature, it can start the engine without needing to hold your car keys in the palm of your hand. This is especially helpful when it's hot outside and you're trying to cool down your car while doing errands. There are a few things that you must know prior to using this feature.
Some key fobs come with an engine start button you can press to start your vehicle remotely (for example, Ford has a circular arrow that is moving clockwise on its key fob). Mazdas, for instance require you to first lock the key and then press the Start button.
There could be a weak or dead battery in your key fob if you are unable to start your car. This is due to the fact that the batteries of the key fob aren't strong enough to send an energizing signal to the car's system.
If this happens, either replace the batteries or re-program your key fob. This process differs from vehicle to car, but you can generally follow the instructions in the owner's manual. Our mobile technicians are capable of helping you with this process. We have the expert equipment needed to cut and program the replacement Peugeot key at your 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 at the touch of a button on the key fob. Contrary to the traditional key, which has a physical key hole, this key fob stores an electronic copy of the car's key inside.
To accomplish this, it uses the use of a specific radio signal that can only be transmitted when the key is within a specific range of the vehicle. When the signal is recognized and a solenoid in the door lock transforms the electronic signal into an action mechanical. This moves a rod that operates the car door locks similar to the way a key in a physical lock would do.
If the Peugeot key fob has stopped locking or unlocking the vehicle, there are many possible reasons for the issue. The most common cause is a dead battery. This is easily replaced in minutes. Other causes include worn buttons water damage signal interference or a faulty electronic chip.
The key fobs of modern vehicles isn't an exception. Modern cars require an extremely high level of precision to function. peugeot 308 key fob may be programmed incorrectly, or it could have a hardware fault that stops the vehicle from responding to the signal of the key. A locksmith certified by the ICRC can reprogram the key fob to ensure that it works with your vehicle.
Immobiliser
Peugeot were one of the first car makers to incorporate an immobiliser chip in a key. The chip prevents the car from starting if it sees an error in the signal sent from the key to the car. This is great when they're brand new, but over time the chips may get worn out and cause issues. This typically starts with an alert stating 'anti theft system active' on the dashboard, or a warning light lit up stating 'immobiliser fault'.
Typically Peugeot dealerships must be called in to design and program replacement keys. Mobile locksmiths will use dealer-standard equipment in their van. This means that they can design new Peugeot keys at your home or at the roadside faster than dealerships.
Peugeot keys usually begin to malfunction when the blade starts to wear out. This wear causes the mouth part of the key to stop feeding into the lock correctly, causing more wear on the locks themselves. Sometimes, just swapping a new blade helps to resolve the problem. It is also possible to have the teeth of the key replaced in order to make them operate more efficiently. This is something only a trained auto locksmith can accomplish but it could help you avoid a lot of hassle and expense in the long run.