What You Should Know About Your Peugeot Key Fob
Peugeot Key Fob is an excellent feature that lets drivers start their vehicle from some distance. This feature is beneficial in hot or cold conditions, since it gives drivers the chance to warm their car's interior and engine before entering the vehicle.
Car dealerships can design and program new Peugeot keys for you however, only if you have the time to wait weeks for them 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, much quicker.
Keyless Entry
In addition to unlocking and opening the doors of your car, some key fobs can also be used to start the engine. This is helpful if the vehicle needs to be left during a hot summer day or if the boot is stuffed with heavy items that make it difficult to manually open the door. Press the unlock button on your key fob several times quickly to begin the car. The door locks should close and a red LED light will begin to flash. If this doesn't occur 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.
Certain key fobs can also be equipped with physical keys that can be used to open your car (often for the driver's side door, but sometimes the boot as well). They are usually accessible by flipping up a flap on the fob, or a button on the case. The key's physical form can slide out of the slot of the case, allowing access to the lock.
Water can cause damage to key fobs, especially when the chips are exposed to salty or soapy water. In some instances keys will cease to function completely due to damage to the chip. If this happens the key fob has to be replaced, usually by the dealer. However, locksmiths often offer replacement keys much faster than dealers and at a lesser cost.
Remote Start
You can start your car and not need to carry your keys on you. This is especially helpful if it's hot outside and you want to cool your vehicle while running the errands. There are a few things that you must be aware of before using this feature.
Some key fobs come with an engine start button that you can press to start your car remotely (for instance, Ford has a circular arrow that moves clockwise on its key fob). Mazdas, for example require you to lock the key first and then press the Start button.
If you're not able to start your car, it could be that you have a dead or weak battery in the key fob. This is because the key fob's batteries are no longer able to send an energizing signal to the car's system.
If this happens, you can either replace the batteries or re-program your key fob. This procedure varies from car to car, but you can generally follow the instructions in your owner's manual. Our mobile technicians can assist with this procedure as we have the specialist equipment to cut and program replacement Peugeot keys at the workplace, at home or if you're stuck on the side of the road.
Door Locks
The Peugeot 3008 remote system lets you to lock or unlock your vehicle by pressing the button on your key fob. In contrast to the traditional key which has a physical key hole the key fob has a hidden electronic replica of the car key inside.
It does this by utilizing an electronic signal that can only be transmitted if the key is at a certain distance from car. A solenoid in the door lock converts the electronic command to an actual mechanical one after the signal is detected. This causes a rod to operate the door locks, just as a physical key would.
If a Peugeot key fob has stopped locking or unlocking the vehicle, there are a variety of possible causes of the problem. The most common is a dead coin battery, which is easily replaced in a matter of minutes. Other causes are worn buttons, water damage, signal interference or a defective electronic chip.
The key fob in modern automobiles is not an exception. Modern cars require extremely high level precision to function. The key fob may have been programmed incorrectly or it may have a hardware issue that stops the vehicle from responding to the signal sent by the key. A licensed locksmith can reprogram your key fob in order to ensure it is compatible with the vehicle.
Immobiliser
Peugeot was one of the first companies to incorporate an immobiliser inside a key. This prevents the car from starting if the key sends the wrong signal to the car. This is great when they're new however over time, the chips may get worn out and cause issues. The KeyLab happens when you notice a message on your dashboard saying 'anti-theft system active or a warning light which reads 'immobiliser failed'.
Typically, Peugeot dealerships must be called to create and program replacement keys. Mobile locksmiths have standard equipment from dealers on their van. This means they can create new Peugeot keys at home or by the roadside faster than dealers.
Generally Peugeot keys begin to experience issues when the blade of the key wears out. This wear can cause the mouth of the key not to feed into the lock correctly, which can cause further wear on the locks. The problem can be resolved by changing the blade. It may also be helpful to have the teeth on the key cleaned in order to make them perform more smoothly. Only a certified auto locksmith is able to do this, however it will save you a lot of time and cash in the long run.