What You Should Know About Your Peugeot Key Fob

Peugeot Key Fob is a useful feature that lets drivers start their vehicle from a distance. This feature is helpful in hot or cold conditions, since it gives drivers to warm their vehicle's engine and interior before entering the vehicle.

Car dealerships can create and program new Peugeot keys for you however, only if you have the time to wait for weeks for them to do so. We can cut and program, then deliver new Peugeot keys faster with KeyNOW.

Keyless Entry

Along with unlocking and opening your car doors, certain key fobs can also be used to start the engine. This can be useful if you have to leave the vehicle on hot days, or if you're carrying large items in the boot which make it difficult to open the door manually. To start the car with your key fob, press the unlock button on it several times in rapid intervals. The door locks will be locked and the red light will begin to flash. If this does not happen then your key fob battery may be dead and needs to be replaced. In addition, RF interference from nearby buildings may affect your system.

Some key fobs have physical keys that can be used to open your car (often for the driver's side door, but sometimes the boot too). You can access them by lifting the flap or pressing the button. The physical key can be pulled out of the slot inside the case.

Key fobs can be damaged by water particularly when the chips are exposed to salty or soapy water. In some cases, a chip that is damaged can cause key fobs to cease working. In this scenario the key fob has to be replaced by the dealer. Locksmiths can provide replacement keys faster and at a lesser cost than dealerships.

Remote Start

If your key fob has the remote start feature it allows you to turn on the engine without needing to hold the keys to your car in the palm of your hand. This is especially useful in hot weather and you're looking to cool down your car when you're running the errands. There are a few points you should know before you can use this feature.

Certain key fobs come with a dedicated remote engine start button (for example Ford's key fob features an arrow that is circular and going clockwise) that you need to press to remotely start your car. Mazdas, for example, require you to lock the key first and then press the Start button.

There could be a weak or dead battery in your key fob if you're not able to start the car. This is due to the fact that the batteries inside the key fob aren't able to send an energizing signal to the car's system.

If this happens, you'll need to either replace the batteries, or re-program your key fob. The procedure for this differs from car to car, but you can generally follow the instructions in the owner's manual. Our mobile technicians are equipped to assist you in this procedure. We have the expert equipment to cut and program the replacement Peugeot keys at your office, home or even if you are stuck on the roadside.

Door Locks

The Peugeot 3008 remote key system allows the owner to lock and unlock their vehicle at the touch of a button on the key fob. This key fob, unlike the traditional key with a physical hole, holds an unnoticed copy of the car keys inside.

To do this, it uses an exclusive radio signal that is only sent when the key is within a certain range of the vehicle. A solenoid inside the door lock transforms the electronic command into mechanical once the signal is detected. This turns a rod to operate the car door locks just as an actual key would.

There are a myriad of reasons for an Peugeot keyfob that's not locking or unlocking your car. The most common cause is the battery is dead. It can be fixed in minutes. Other causes include worn buttons, water damage or signal interference, or a defective electronic chip.

Modern vehicles require a precise level of accuracy in order to function, and the key fob is not in any way immune to this. The key fob could be programmed incorrectly, or it could have a hardware defect that stops the vehicle from responding to the signal from the key. A licensed locksmith can reprogram your key fob to ensure that it is compatible with your vehicle.

Immobiliser

Peugeot was one of the first companies to include an immobiliser on a key. This prevents the vehicle from starting if the key sends the incorrect signal to the car. When new this is great, but as they age the chips can get worn out and begin to cause problems. This usually begins with an alert that reads 'anti theft system active' on the dashboard, or a warning light is flashing with the message "immobiliser fault".

Peugeot dealerships are typically called to create and program replacement car key peugeot 107 keys. However a professional mobile locksmith is equipped with dealer-standard tools in their van, which means they can be at your location and creating new peugeot 108 key cover; related internet page, keys at the roadside or at your home faster than dealers would be capable of.

Generally Peugeot keys begin to experience problems when the blade wears out. This wear causes the mouth part of the key to stop entering the lock correctly, causing more wear on the locks themselves. The issue can be solved by simply changing the blade. It can also be beneficial to have the teeth of the key replaced to allow them to work more smoothly. This is something only a fully qualified auto locksmith can do however it will save you lots of trouble and cost in the long run.