Peugeot 3008 Key Fob: The Good, The Bad, And The Ugly
What You Should Know About Your Peugeot Key Fob
Peugeot Key Fob is an excellent feature that lets drivers start their vehicle from some distance. This feature is helpful in hot or cold weather, as it allows drivers to warm the interior and engine before entering the vehicle.
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Keyless Entry
In addition to opening and locking your car doors, a few key fobs also have the ability to start the engine. This is useful when you have to leave your vehicle on hot days or if you're carrying large items in the boot that make it difficult to open the door manually. To start the car using your key fob, press the unlock button a few times in quick intervals. The door locks will unlock and a red light will start to flash. If it doesn't, the battery in your key fob could be depleted and require replacement. Alternately, the RF interference created by nearby structures could interfere with your system.
Some key fobs have a physical key that can be used to unlock your vehicle (often for the driver's side door, but sometimes the boot too). They can be opened by lifting a flap or pressing a button. The key's physical part can be removed from an opening in the case to gain access to the lock.
Key fobs can be damaged by water, particularly when the chips within them are exposed to soapy or salty water. In certain instances key fobs can stop working completely due a damaged chip. In this situation the key fob will need to be replaced by the dealer. However, locksmiths often offer replacement keys much faster than a dealer, and at a lower cost.
Remote Start
You can start your car without having to have your keys in your car. This is particularly helpful when it's hot outside and you're trying to cool down your car while you run around. There are a few things that you should know before using this feature.
Certain key fobs come with a separate remote engine start button (for example Ford's keyfob has an arrow in a circle that goes clockwise) which you must press to start the car remotely. Others, such as Mazdas requires that you first secure the key, and then press the start button.
If you're unable start your car, you may have a weak or dead battery in the key fob. This is because the batteries of 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 differs for each vehicle, however the instructions are generally 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 your workplace, home, 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 a press of a button on the key fob. The key fob, which is different from the traditional key with an opening in the middle, is designed to store an unnoticed copy of the car keys inside.
It does this by utilizing the radio signal which is only transmitted when the key is in a certain distance from the car. When the signal is detected and a solenoid in the door lock transforms the electronic signal into the mechanical action. The rod is then turned to turn the car door locks just as the physical key would.
There are several possible causes for an Peugeot keyfob that isn't locking or unlocking your vehicle. Most likely is an unresponsive coin battery which is easily replaced in a matter of minutes. Other reasons include worn-out buttons, signals interference or water damage or a damaged chip.
The key fob of modern cars is no exception. Modern cars require an extremely high level of precision in order to operate. Key fobs can be programmed incorrectly, or have an issue with the hardware that prevents it from receiving signals from the vehicle. A locksmith who is certified can reprogram the key fob to ensure that it is compatible with your vehicle.
Immobiliser
Peugeot was one of the first companies to incorporate an immobiliser inside the key. This stops the car from starting when the key sends a incorrect signal to the car. This is a great feature in the beginning however, over time, the chips may get worn out and cause issues. This usually starts when you see an alert on your dashboard stating 'anti-theft system active or a warning light that reads 'immobiliser failure'.
Typically, Peugeot dealerships must be called in to design and program replacement keys. However a professional mobile locksmith is equipped with dealer-standard tools in their van, meaning they are able to be with you and generating new Peugeot keys at the roadside or at home more quickly than a dealership would be able to.
Peugeot keys usually start to fail when the key blade starts to wear out. This wear can cause the mouth of the key not to feed into the lock in a correct manner, leading to further wear on the locks. The issue can be addressed by changing the blade. It is also possible to have the teeth of the keys rehabilitated to make them more efficient. Only a professional auto locksmith can do this, however it will save you a lot of time and money in the long run.