What You Should Know About Your Peugeot Key Fob
Peugeot Key Fob is a handy feature that allows drivers to start their car from some distance. This feature is beneficial in cold or hot weather, as it gives drivers the opportunity to warm their car's interior and engine before entering the vehicle.
Car dealerships can cut and program new Peugeot keys for you, but only if you have the patience to wait for weeks for them to complete the process. We can cut, program, and deliver new Peugeot keys much more quickly at KeyNOW.
Keyless Entry
Some key fobs are also able to start the engine of your car. This is useful when the vehicle has to be left during a hot summer day or when the trunk is stuffed with heavy items that make it difficult to manually open the door. Press the unlock button on your key fob a several times quickly to begin the vehicle. The door locks should unlock and the red LED light will begin to flash. If this does not occur the battery for your key fob could be dead and requires to be replaced. Alternately, interference from RF caused by nearby buildings could interfere with your system.
Another interesting feature is that certain key fobs contain a physical key that can be used to unlock the car (often only for the driver's side, but sometimes for the boot too). They can usually be accessed by flipping up the flap on the fob, or pressing a button on the case. The key's physical part can be removed from a slot in the case, allowing access to the lock.
Key fobs may be damaged by water - particularly when the chips within them are exposed to soapy or salty water. In certain instances key fobs can cease working completely due a damaged chip. In this scenario the key fob needs to be replaced by the dealer. Locksmiths can provide replacement keys much quicker and at a lower price than dealerships.
Remote Start
If your key fob includes the remote start feature, it will allow you to start the engine without having to have your car keys in hand. This is particularly helpful when it's hot and you need to cool down your car while you run errands. However, there are peugeot remote key replacement www.g28carkeys.co.uk to consider before using this feature.
Certain key fobs have an exclusive remote engine start button (for instance Ford's key fob features an arrow that is circular and going clockwise) that you need to press in order to start the car remotely. Mazdas, for example require you to lock the key first and then press the Start button.
If you're having trouble starting your car, you could have a dead or weak battery in the key fob. The battery of the key fob is no longer strong enough to transmit a signal to the car's system.
If this is the scenario, you'll have to replace the batteries on your key fob or try reprogramming it. This procedure varies from car to car, but you can generally follow the instructions in the owner's manual. Our mobile technicians are able to assist with this process We have the expert equipment to cut and program replacement Peugeot keys at your workplace, home, or if you're on the side of the road.
Door Locks
The Peugeot 3008 remote system allows you to lock or unlock your vehicle by pressing a button on your key fob. The key fob, which is different from the traditional key with a physical hole, holds an unnoticed copy of the car keys inside.
It does this by utilizing an electronic signal that is only transmitted if the key is located at a certain distance from the car. A solenoid in the door lock transforms the electronic command into mechanical after the signal has been detected. The rod is then moved to opens the door lock exactly like the turning of a physical key used to do.
There are a myriad of reasons for the Peugeot keyfob not locking or unlocking your car. The most frequent reason is an unresponsive battery. It can be repaired in a matter of minutes. Other causes include worn buttons water damage signal interference or a defective electronic chip.
Modern cars require a very high degree of precision to function, and the key fob is not immune to this. The key fob might be programmed incorrectly or it could be faulty in hardware that hinders the vehicle from responding to the signal of the key. A certified locksmith can reprogram the key fob to ensure that it works with your vehicle.
Immobiliser
Peugeot was among the first manufacturers to install an immobiliser into a key. This stops the vehicle from starting if it detects an untrue signal being sent from the key to the car. In the beginning, this is great however as they age, the chips will wear out and cause issues. This usually starts when you notice an alert on your dashboard stating 'anti-theft system active' or a warning lamp that says 'immobiliser failure'.
Typically, Peugeot dealerships must be called in to design and program replacement keys. However, a professional locksmith has dealer-standard equipment in their van, meaning they are able to be with you and creating new Peugeot keys by the roadside or at home, much faster than dealers would be able to.
Peugeot keys typically begin to fail when the blade starts to wear out. This wear causes the mouth of the key to stop entering the lock correctly and causing wear on the locks themselves. The problem can be resolved by changing the blade. It can also be beneficial to have the teeth of the key replaced to ensure that they function smoothly. Only a qualified auto locksmith is able to do this, but it will save you lots of time and cash in the long run.