What You Should Know About Your Peugeot Key Fob
Peugeot Key Fob lets drivers start the car from afar. This feature is useful in cold or hot conditions, as it offers drivers to warm up their engine and interior before entering the vehicle.
Car dealerships can design and program new Peugeot keys for you however, only if you are willing to wait for weeks to complete the process. At KeyNOW, we can cut, program and hand over new Peugeot keys to you a lot quicker.
Keyless Entry
Key fobs can help start the engine of your car. This is a great feature if your vehicle is left during a hot summer day or if the boot is stuffed with heavy items that make it difficult to open the door. To start the car using your key fob, simply press the unlock button on it several times in quick succession. The door locks should be locked and the red LED light will start to flash. If not, the battery in your key fob may be dead and need replacing. Alternately, interference from RF caused by nearby buildings could interfere with your system.
Certain key fobs can also be equipped with an actual key that can be used to unlock your car (often for the driver's side door, but occasionally the boot too). They can usually be accessed by opening an opening on the fob, or a button on the case. The key can then slide out of the slot inside the case to access the lock.
Key fobs may be damaged by water, especially when the chips are exposed to salty or soapy water. In some cases chips that are damaged can cause key fobs to cease working. In this case, the key fob must be replaced by the dealer. However, locksmiths are able to provide replacement keys quicker than a dealer, and at a significantly lower cost.
Remote Start
You can start your car and not need to have your keys with you. This is especially helpful when it's hot outside and you want to cool down your car when you're running the errands. There are a few things you must know prior to using this feature.
Certain key fobs have an engine start button that you can press to start your vehicle remotely (for example, Ford has a circular arrow that is moving clockwise on its key fob). Others, like Mazda's key fob, require you to first secure the key, and then press the start button.
There could be peugeot boxer key or dead battery in your key fob if you're not 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, either replace the batteries or reprogram your key fob. This process varies from car to car, but you can usually follow the instructions in your owner's manual. Our mobile technicians can also help with this process We've got the expert equipment to cut and program replacement Peugeot keys at your home, workplace or if you're stuck on the side of the road.
Door Locks
The Peugeot 3008 remote key system allows 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 this key fob is able to store an electronic copy of the car's key inside.
It does this by utilizing the radio signal, which can only be transmitted when the key is located at some distance from the car. A solenoid in the door lock converts the electronic command to a mechanical one once the signal has been spotted. This is when a rod turns to turn the car door locks, just as keys on a real key would.
If you find that your Peugeot key fob isn't locking or unlocking the vehicle, there are many possible causes. The most common is an unresponsive coin battery which can be replaced within minutes. Other causes include worn-out buttons signal interference or water damage, or a faulty chip.
The key fob in modern cars is no exception. Modern vehicles require an extremely high level of precision in order to operate. The key fob could be programmed incorrectly or it could have a hardware fault that hinders the vehicle from responding to the signal generated by the key. A certified locksmith can reprogram your key fob in order to ensure it is compatible with the vehicle.
Immobiliser
Peugeot were one of the first car manufacturers to use an immobiliser chip in the key. This prevents the vehicle from starting if the key sends the wrong signal to the vehicle. This is great when they're brand new but as time passes, the chips will wear out and cause problems. This usually starts with getting a message saying 'anti theft system active on the dashboard or a warning light lit up stating 'immobiliser fault'.
Peugeot dealerships are usually called to design and program replacement keys. Mobile locksmiths utilize dealer-standard equipment on their van. This means that they can design new Peugeot keys at your house or at the roadside quicker than dealerships.
Peugeot keys generally begin to fail when the key blade begins to wear. This wear could cause the mouth of the key to feed into the lock in a correct manner, leading to further wear on the locks. Sometimes, just swapping a new blade is enough to solve the issue. It is also possible to have the teeth of the key replaced to allow them to operate more efficiently. This is something only a competent auto locksmith is able to do however it will reduce the frustration and money in the long run.