What You Should Know About Your Peugeot Key Fob
Peugeot Key Fob is a convenient feature that lets drivers start their car from the distance. This feature is helpful in hot or cold weather, as it gives motorists to warm their car's interior and engine before entering the vehicle.
Dealerships are able to program and create new Peugeot keys however, only when they have the time. KeyNOW can cut and program, then deliver new Peugeot keys faster than you can at KeyNOW.
Keyless Entry
Some key fobs are also able to start the engine of your car. This is useful in the event that you have to leave your vehicle during hot weather, or if you're carrying heavy items in the trunk that make it difficult to open the door manually. Press the unlock button on your key fob a several times quickly to begin the car. The door locks will close and a red light will start to flash. If not, the battery in your key fob could be dead and need replacing. Alternately, RF interference caused by nearby buildings could disrupt your system.
Some key fobs have a physical key that can be used to unlock your car (often for the driver's side door, but sometimes the boot as well). They can be opened by lifting a flap or pressing the button. The physical key can be slid out of the slot in the case.
Key fobs can be damaged by water - especially if the chips inside them are exposed to soapy or salty water. In some cases chips that are damaged can cause key fobs to stop working. If this occurs, the key fob will have to be replaced, usually by the dealer. Locksmiths can provide replacement keys much faster and at lower costs than dealerships.
Remote Start
If your key fob includes the remote start feature, it can turn on the engine without having to have your car keys on hands. This is particularly useful in hot weather and you want to cool down your car when you're running errands. However, there are a few things to consider before using this feature.
Certain key fobs have a dedicated remote engine start button (for example Ford's key fob sports a circular arrow going clockwise) which you must press in order to start the car remotely. Mazdas, for example, require you to lock the key first and then press the Start button.
There may be a weak or dead battery in your key fob, if you're unable to start the car. This is because the batteries inside the key fob are no longer able to send a strong signal to the car's system.
If G28 is the scenario, you'll have to replace the batteries on your key fob or consider reprogramming it. This procedure varies from car to vehicle, but you can typically follow the steps in the owner's manual. Our mobile technicians are able to help you with this procedure. We have the expert equipment needed to cut and program a new Peugeot keys at workplace, at home, or when you're stuck by the roadside.
Door Locks
The Peugeot 3008 remote key system enables the owner to lock and unlock their vehicle at the touch of a button on the key fob. The key fob, in contrast to the standard key that has a physical hole, holds a secret copy of the car keys inside.
To accomplish this, it employs an exclusive radio signal that is only sent when the key is within a specified range of the vehicle. When the signal is detected, a solenoid inside the door lock transforms the electronic command into an action mechanical. This is accomplished by moving a rod which controls the door locks just like the turning of keys used to do.
If you notice that a Peugeot key fob isn't locking or unlocking the car, there are several possible causes of the problem. The most frequent cause is the battery of the coin is dead, which can be replaced in minutes. Other causes are worn buttons, water damage signals interference or a damaged electronic chip.
Modern cars require a very precise level of accuracy to operate and the key fob is not in any way immune to this. Key fobs can be improperly programmed, or suffer from a hardware issue that prevents it from receiving a signal from the vehicle. A locksmith certified by the ICRC can reprogram the key fob to ensure that it works with your vehicle.
Immobiliser
Peugeot was one of the first companies to incorporate an immobiliser in the key. This prevents the vehicle from being started when the key sends a incorrect signal to the car. When new this is great however, as they age the chips wear out and start causing problems. This typically happens when you notice a message on your dashboard stating 'anti-theft system active' or a warning lamp that says 'immobiliser failure'.
Peugeot dealerships are typically called to create and program replacement keys. However, a professional mobile locksmith has dealer-standard equipment in their van, which means they can be with you and generating new Peugeot keys at the side of the road or at your home faster than dealerships are able to.
Generally Peugeot keys start to show issues when the blade of the key wears out. This wear causes the mouth part of the key to stop feeding into the lock correctly, causing more wear on the locks themselves. The issue can be solved by changing the blade. It may also be helpful to have the teeth of the key repaired so they work more smoothly. This is something only a qualified auto locksmith can do however it will help you avoid a lot of headache and expense in the long run.