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What You Should Know About Your Peugeot Key Fob
Peugeot Key Fob is a useful feature that allows drivers to start their vehicle from the distance. This is beneficial during cold or hot weather and allows drivers to warm the engine and the interior before getting inside the vehicle.
Dealerships can program and create new Peugeot keys however, only if they are able to do so. KeyNOW is the only place where you can get your keys. KeyNOW, we can cut the keys, program them and then deliver new Peugeot keys to you, much faster.
Keyless Entry
Key fobs can help start the engine of your car. This can be useful if you have to leave the vehicle during the heat of summer, or if you're carrying large items in the trunk that make it difficult for you to open the door manually. Press the unlock button on your key fob a few times to unlock the car. The door locks should be locked and the red LED light will begin to flash. If this doesn't occur then your key fob battery could be dead and requires to be replaced. Alternatively, RF interference from nearby buildings may disrupt your system.
Another interesting feature is that certain key fobs come with a physical key to unlock the car (often only for the driver's side, but occasionally for the boot too). They can typically be opened by flipping up a flap on the fob, or pressing a button on the case. The key can then slide out of an opening in the case to open the lock.
Key fobs are susceptible to being damaged by water - particularly when the chips within them are exposed to salty or soapy water. In certain instances key fobs may stop working completely due a damaged chip. In this scenario the key fob needs to be replaced by the dealer. However, locksmiths can often provide replacement keys faster than a dealer, and at a significantly lower cost.
Remote Start
If your key fob is equipped with the remote start feature it will allow you to start the engine without having to hold the keys to your car in hand. This is especially helpful if you are in a hot climate and want to cool your car down while you run the errands. There are a few points you must be aware of before you can use this feature.
Certain key fobs have a separate remote engine start button (for instance Ford's keyfob has an arrow in a circle that goes clockwise) that you need to press in order to start the car remotely. Others, like Mazda's key fob, require you to first secure the key, and then press the start button.
There may be a weak or dead battery in your key fob, if you're not able to start the car. The battery inside the key fob is no longer strong enough to send a signal to your car's system.
If this is the case, you'll need to replace the batteries on your key fob, or try to re-programme it. The procedure is different for every car, but the instructions are usually found in the owner's manual. Our mobile technicians are also able to assist with this procedure - we've got the specialist equipment to cut and program replacement Peugeot keys at the workplace, at home or if you're on the side of the road.
Door Locks
The Peugeot 3008 remote system enables you to lock or unlock your car by pressing a button on your key fob. Contrary to the traditional key, which has a physical key hole the key fob has an encrypted replica of the car key inside.
It does this by utilizing the radio signal, which is only transmitted if the key is located at a certain distance from the car. Once the signal is detected and a solenoid in the door lock transforms the electronic command into an action that is mechanical. This is accomplished by moving a rod which is used to operate the car door locks just like the turning of a key in a physical lock would do.
If you find that your Peugeot key fob has stopped locking or unlocking the car, there are many 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 or signal interference, or a damaged electronic chip.
The key fobs of modern cars is not an exception. Modern vehicles require an extremely high level of precision to function. The key fob might be programmed incorrectly, or have a hardware issue that prevents it from receiving signals from the vehicle. peugeot car key replacement G28 certified locksmith can reprogram your key fob to ensure that it is compatible with the vehicle.
Immobiliser
Peugeot were one of the first car manufacturers to include an immobiliser chip in a key. The chip prevents the car from starting if it sees an error in the signal sent from the key to the car. In the beginning, this is great but as they age the chips will wear out and start causing issues. This usually starts when you see a message on your dashboard that reads 'anti theft system active' or a warning lamp that reads "immobiliser failure".
Typically, Peugeot dealerships are called in to design and program replacement keys. However, a professional mobile locksmith is equipped with dealer-standard tools in their van, meaning they can be at your location and creating new Peugeot keys at the roadside or at home, much faster than dealerships would be able to.
Generally Peugeot keys start to have problems when the blade wears out. This wear causes the mouth part of the key to stop from feeding into the lock properly and causing wear on the locks themselves. Sometimes, just swapping out a new blade helps to resolve the problem. It is also possible to have the teeth of the key refurbished to ensure that they function smoothly. Only a certified auto locksmith is able to do this, but it can save you lots of time and cash in the long run.