What You Should Know About Your Peugeot Key Fob
Peugeot Key Fob is a handy feature that lets drivers start their car from a distance. This is useful in cold or hot weather conditions as it permits drivers to warm up the engine and interior before getting inside the vehicle.
Dealerships can program and create new Peugeot keys but only if they are able to do so. 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 opening and locking your car doors, some key fobs are also able to start the engine. This is useful if the vehicle needs to be parked during a hot summer day or in the case that the boot is full of heavy items that make it difficult to manually open the door. Press the unlock button on your key fob a few times quickly to start the car. The door locks should be locked and a red LED light will begin to flash. If this does not occur, your key fob battery may be dead and needs to be replaced. Alternately, RF interference from nearby buildings could affect your system.
Another neat feature is that certain key fobs have a hidden 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 the button. The physical key can then be slid out of the slot inside the case.
Key fobs can get damaged by water - especially when the chips within them are exposed to salty or soapy water. In some cases the chip that is damaged could cause key fobs to cease working. If this happens, the key fob will have to be replaced - usually by the dealer. However, locksmiths often provide replacement keys faster than dealers, and at a much lower cost.
Remote Start
If your key fob is equipped with the remote start feature, it can turn on the engine without having to have your car keys on hands. This is especially useful in hot weather and you're trying to cool down your car while running the errands. But there are a few important things to be aware of prior to using this feature.
Some key fobs feature a dedicated remote engine start button (for instance Ford's key fob sports an arrow that is circular and going clockwise) which you must press in order to start the car remotely. Mazdas, for instance require you to lock the key first and then press the Start button.
You may have a dead or weak battery in your key fob if you're not able to start the car. This is because the key fob's batteries aren't able anymore to send an effective signal to the car's system.
If this is the situation, you'll need to replace the batteries in the key fob or attempt reprogramming it. The procedure varies for each car, but the instructions are usually found in the owner's manual. peugeot 107 key can also assist with this process as we have the specialist equipment to cut and program replacement Peugeot keys at your home, workplace or even if you're stuck at the side of the road.
Door Locks
The Peugeot 3008 remote key system allows the owner to lock and unlock their vehicle with the press of a button on the key fob. This key fob, unlike the traditional key with a physical hole, holds a secret copy of the car keys inside.
In order to accomplish this, it employs a unique radio signal which is only transmitted when the key is within a specific range of the vehicle. A solenoid in the door lock transforms the electronic command into mechanical after the signal has been spotted. This turns a rod to operate the car door locks, the same way an actual key would.
There are a variety of possible reasons for an Peugeot keyfob that's not locking or unlocking your vehicle. The most frequent reason is an unresponsive battery. This can be repaired in a matter of minutes. Other causes include worn-out buttons water damage or signal interference or a malfunctioning chip.
Modern cars require a very precise level of precision in order to function and the key fob is not in any way immune to this. The key fob might be programmed incorrectly, or have a hardware defect that prevents it from receiving a signal from the vehicle. A certified locksmith can reprogramme your key fob to ensure that it is compatible with your vehicle.
Immobiliser
Peugeot was among the first companies to incorporate an immobiliser into the key. This prevents the vehicle from starting if it sees an untrue signal coming from the key to the car. This is a great feature when they're new however over time, the chips can wear out and cause problems. This typically happens when you see a message on your dashboard saying 'anti-theft system active or a warning lamp that says 'immobiliser failure'.
Peugeot dealerships are typically called to design and program replacement keys. However a professional mobile locksmith is equipped with dealer-standard equipment in their van, meaning they are able to be with you and making new Peugeot keys on the roadside or at home much quicker than dealers would be able to.
Peugeot keys generally begin to malfunction when the blade begins to wear out. 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 out the blade will help resolve the problem. It may also be helpful to have the teeth on the key cleaned to enable them to work more smoothly. This is something only a fully competent auto locksmith is able to do, but it can save you lots of hassle and expense in the long run.