What You Should Know About Your Peugeot Key Fob

Peugeot Key Fob is an excellent feature that allows drivers to start their vehicle from an extended distance. This feature is useful in cold or hot conditions, since it gives drivers the chance to warm their vehicle's engine and interior before entering the vehicle.

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Keyless Entry

In addition to opening and locking the doors of your car, some key fobs also have the capability to start the engine. This is a great feature if your vehicle needs 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 start the car with your key fob, press the unlock button a few times in quick sequence. The door locks should unlock and the red LED light should begin to flash. If not then the battery in your key fob may be dead and in need of replacement. Alternately, RF interference caused by nearby structures could interfere with your system.

Certain key fobs also come with a physical key that can be used to open your vehicle (often for the driver's side door, but sometimes the boot as well). You can access them by lifting a flap or pressing a button. The key's physical part can be removed from the slot inside the case to open the lock.

Water can cause damage to key fobs particularly when the chips are exposed to salty or soapy water. In certain instances a chip that has been damaged could cause key fobs to stop functioning. In this instance the key fob has to be replaced by the dealer. However, locksmiths may offer replacement keys faster than dealers, and at a significantly 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 and you want to cool down your car while running around. However, there are a few things you should know before making use of this feature.

Some key fobs have an exclusive remote engine start button (for instance, Ford's key fob has an arrow-shaped circular shape that runs clockwise) that you need to press in order to start the car remotely. Mazdas, for instance, require you to lock the key first and then press the Start button.

There could be an insufficient or dead battery in your key fob, if you aren't able to start your car. This is because the key fob's batteries are no longer able to send an intense signal to the car's system.

If this is the case, you'll need to replace the batteries in your key fob or consider reprogramming it. The procedure for this differs from car to car, but you should usually follow the instructions in the owner's manual. Our mobile technicians can also assist you with this process We have the expert equipment to cut and program replacement Peugeot keys at your place of work, home or if you're at the side of the road.

Door Locks

The Peugeot 3008 remote key system allows the owner to lock and unlock their vehicle at the touch of a button on the key fob. In contrast to the traditional key which has a key hole that is physical the key fob has a hidden electronic replica of the car key inside.

It does this by utilizing the radio signal which can only be transmitted if the key is at a certain distance from car. A solenoid in the door lock converts the electronic command to mechanical after the signal has been spotted. The rod is then turned to operate the door locks, just as a physical key could.

There are a myriad of reasons for an Peugeot keyfob that's not locking or unlocking your car. The most common cause is the battery of the coin is dead, which is easily replaced in a matter of minutes. Other reasons include worn-out buttons, water damage or signal interference or a defective chip.

Modern vehicles require a precise level of accuracy for operation and the key fob isn't in any way immune to this. The key fob may be programmed incorrectly or it may have a hardware defect that stops the vehicle from responding to the signal sent by the key. A locksmith certified by the ICRC can reprogram the key fob, and ensure that it works with your vehicle.

Immobiliser

Peugeot were one of the first car manufacturers to incorporate an immobiliser chip in the key. This prevents the car from starting in the event that the key sends the incorrect signal to the car. If it's new, this is great, but as they age the chips will wear out and start causing problems. This typically happens when you see a message on your dashboard that reads 'anti theft system active or a warning light which reads 'immobiliser failed'.

Usually Peugeot dealerships are called in to design and program replacement keys. However, a professional mobile locksmith comes with dealer-standard equipment inside their van, meaning they can be at your location and making new Peugeot keys on the roadside or at home much quicker than dealerships are capable of.

Peugeot keys typically begin to fail when the key blade wears out. The wear causes the mouth part of the key to stop entering the lock correctly, causing more wear on the locks themselves. The issue can be fixed by changing the blade. It can also help to have the teeth of the key repaired so they work more smoothly. This is something only a competent auto locksmith is able to do however it will save you lots of frustration and money in the end.