What You Should Know About Your Peugeot Key Fob
Peugeot Key Fob allows drivers to start the car from a distance. This feature is beneficial in cold or hot conditions, as it offers drivers the opportunity to warm their car's interior and engine before entering the vehicle.
Car dealerships can cut and program new Peugeot keys for you but only if they are willing to wait for weeks to do it. At KeyNOW we can cut programming, cut and give new Peugeot keys to you, much faster.
Keyless Entry
In addition to opening and locking your car doors, certain key fobs can also be used to start the engine. This is useful when the vehicle has to be left during a hot summer day or in the case that the boot is full of heavy objects that make it difficult to manually open the door. To unlock the car using your key fob, press the unlock button several times in quick sequence. The door locks should unlock and a red LED light will begin to flash. If not then the battery in your key fob might be dead and need replacing. Alternately, RF interference from nearby buildings may affect your system.
Another neat feature is that certain key fobs come with a physical key to unlock the car (often only for the driver's side, but sometimes, they can also be used for the boot). They can typically be opened by opening a flap on the fob, or a button on the case. The key's physical form can be removed from the slot inside the case.
Key fobs may be damaged by water particularly if the chips are exposed to soapy or salty water. In some cases, key fobs will cease to function completely due to damage to the chip. If this happens the key fob will have to be replaced - usually by the dealer. However, locksmiths often provide replacement keys faster than a dealer, and at a much lower cost.
Remote Start
You can start your car without needing to carry your keys on you. This is particularly useful if it's hot outside and you want to cool your car down while running errands. There are some things you must be aware of before you can use 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 is moving clockwise on its key fob). Others, such as Mazdas requires that you first secure the key, and then press the start button.
It could be that you have a dead or weak battery in your key fob if you're unable to start the car. The key fob's battery isn't strong enough to send a signal to your car's system.
If this is the case, then you'll need replace the batteries in your key fob or try to re-programme it. The process is different for each car, but 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 if you're on the side of the road.
Door Locks
The Peugeot 3008 remote allows you to lock or unlock your vehicle by pressing the button on your key fob. G28CarKeys , in contrast to the standard key that has a physical hole, holds an encrypted copy of the car keys inside.
For this, it relies on an exclusive radio signal that can only be transmitted when the key is within a certain range of the vehicle. A solenoid in the door lock converts the electronic signal into an actual mechanical one after the signal has been spotted. This causes a rod to operate the door locks just as the physical key could.
There are many possible causes for the Peugeot keyfob that is not locking or unlocking your vehicle. The most common reason is the battery is dead. It can be repaired in a matter of minutes. Other causes include worn buttons, water damage signals interference or a damaged electronic chip.
Modern cars require a very high degree of precision to function, and the key fob is not in any way immune to this. The key fob could be programmed incorrectly, or have a hardware defect that prevents it from receiving signals from the vehicle. A certified locksmith can reprogram the key fob to ensure that it is compatible with your vehicle.
Immobiliser
Peugeot was one of the first companies to include an immobiliser inside the key. This stops the car from starting in the event that the key transmits the incorrect signal to the car. This is great when they're new, but over time the chips will wear out and cause problems. This usually begins with an alert that reads 'anti theft system active' on the dashboard, or a warning light lit up stating "immobiliser fault".
Peugeot dealerships are usually used to design and program replacement keys. However, a professional locksmith comes with dealer-standard equipment inside their van, which means they are able to be with you and generating new Peugeot keys on the roadside or at home, much faster than dealerships would be capable of.
Generally Peugeot keys start to show problems when the blade wears out. The wear causes the mouth of the key to stop entering the lock correctly leading to wear on the locks themselves. The issue can be solved by simply replacing the blade. It can also be beneficial to have the teeth on the key cleaned to enable them to work more smoothly. This is something only a competent auto locksmith is able to do however it can help you avoid a lot of frustration and money in the long term.