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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 can be beneficial in cold or hot weather as it permits drivers to warm up the engine and the interior before getting inside the vehicle.
Car dealerships can cut and program new Peugeot keys for you however only if you have the patience to wait for weeks to do so. We can cut, program, and deliver new Peugeot keys much more quickly at KeyNOW.
Keyless Entry
Key fobs can start the engine of your car. This is useful when you have to leave your vehicle on hot days or if you're carrying heavy 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 quick intervals. The door locks should lock and the red LED light will start to flash. If this doesn't happen, your key fob battery could be dead and requires to be replaced. Alternately, RF interference caused by nearby buildings could interfere with your system.
Another neat feature is that some key fobs are equipped with 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 are usually accessible by opening the flap on the fob, or pressing a button on the case. The physical key can then be slid out of the slot inside the case.
Water can damage key fobs, especially if the chips are exposed to salty or soapy water. In certain instances keys will stop working completely due to an issue with the chip. In this case, the key fob must be replaced by the dealer. However, locksmiths often provide replacement keys faster than dealers and at a significantly lower cost.
Remote Start
If your key fob is equipped with the remote start feature it can start the engine without needing to have your car keys on hand. This is especially helpful in hot weather and you're trying to cool down your car when you're running errands. However, there are a few things to consider before making use of this feature.
Certain key fobs have an engine start button that can be pressed to start your car remotely (for instance, Ford has a circular arrow that moves clockwise on its key fob). Others, such as Mazdas key fob, require you to first lock the key 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 your car. The battery inside the key fob is no longer strong enough to send a signal to your car's system.
If this happens, either replace the batteries or re-program your key fob. The procedure for this differs from car to car, but you should generally follow the directions in the owner's manual. Our mobile technicians are also competent to assist you with this process. We have the expert equipment to cut and program replacement Peugeot keys at your office, home or if you are stuck on the roadside.
Door Locks
The Peugeot 3008 remote allows you to lock or unlock your vehicle by pressing the button on your key fob. As opposed to the traditional keys that has a key hole that is physical the key fob contains an encrypted copy of the car keys inside.
It does this by using an electronic signal that is only transmitted when the key is within some distance from the car. Once the signal is spotted by a solenoid, the door lock converts the electronic signal into a mechanical action. This moves a rod that controls the door locks as the physical key used to do.
If a Peugeot key fob has stopped locking or unlocking the vehicle, there are a variety of possibilities of the cause. Most likely is an unresponsive coin battery which can be replaced in a matter of minutes. Other causes are worn-out buttons signals interference or water damage or a defective chip.
The key fob on modern automobiles is not an exception. Modern vehicles require an extremely high level precision in order to operate. The key fob might be programmed incorrectly or it may have a hardware issue that prevents the vehicle from responding to the signal from the key. A locksmith who is certified can reprogram the key fob and make sure that it works with your vehicle.
Immobiliser
Peugeot was among the first companies to incorporate an immobiliser on a key. The chip prevents the car from starting if it detects an error in the signal sent from the key to the car. This is great when they are new, but over time the chips can wear out and cause problems. This usually occurs when you notice a message on your dashboard stating 'anti-theft system active or a warning light that reads 'immobiliser failure'.
Usually Peugeot dealerships need to be called to create and programme replacement keys. Mobile locksmiths will use dealer-standard equipment in their van. peugeot car key replacement G28 Car Keys can create new Peugeot keys at your home or at the roadside faster than a dealership.
Peugeot keys typically begin to fail when the blade starts to wear out. This wear can cause the mouth of the key not to be able to enter the lock correctly, which can cause further wear on the locks. The issue can be fixed by simply changing the blade. It can also be beneficial to have the teeth of the key repaired in order to make them perform more smoothly. This is something only a certified auto locksmith can do, but it can reduce the headache and expense in the long term.