What You Should Know About Your Peugeot Key Fob

Peugeot Key Fob lets drivers start the car from a distance. This can be useful during cold or hot weather as it permits drivers to warm the interior and engine before entering the vehicle.

Dealerships are able to program and create new Peugeot keys however only if they are able to do so. KeyNOW KeyNOW, we can cut programs, cut and deliver new Peugeot keys to you a lot quicker.

Keyless Entry

Key fobs can start the engine of your car. This is useful if the vehicle has to be left on a hot day, or when the car's boot is filled with heavy objects that make it difficult to manually open the door. Press the unlock button on your key fob couple of times to open the car. The door locks should lock and the red LED light will begin to flash. If this does not occur then your key fob battery could be dead and requires to be replaced. Alternately, RF interference caused by nearby buildings could interfere with your system.

Certain key fobs also come with 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 typically be opened by opening an opening on the fob, or a button on the case. The physical key can be removed from the slot inside the case.

Key fobs may be damaged by water, especially when the chips are exposed to soapy or salty water. In some cases a chip that has been damaged can cause key fobs not to function. If this occurs the key fob will have to be replaced - usually by the dealer. Locksmiths are able to replace keys much more quickly and at a lower price than dealerships.

Remote Start

If your key fob is equipped with the remote start feature it will let you start the engine without having to have your car keys in hand. This is particularly useful when it's hot out and you're trying to cool your car when you're running errands. However, there are a few things to consider before making use of this feature.

Some key fobs come with a remote engine start button that you can press to start your vehicle remotely (for example, Ford has a circular an arrow which is moving clockwise around its key fob). Others, like Mazda's requires that you first lock the key and then press the start button.

If you're unable start your car, it could be that you have a dead or weak battery inside the key fob. This is because the batteries in the key fob aren't strong enough to send a strong signal to the car's system.

If this is the case, you'll need to replace the batteries on your key fob or try programming it. The procedure differs for each vehicle, however the instructions are usually found in the owner's manual. Our mobile technicians are capable of helping you with this process. We have the expert tools needed to cut and program replacement Peugeot keys at your home, office or even when you're stuck by the roadside.

Door Locks

The Peugeot 3008 remote system lets you to lock or unlock your vehicle by pressing the button on your key fob. The key fob, in contrast to the traditional key with a physical hole, stores a secret copy of the car keys inside.

For this, it uses a unique radio signal which is only sent out when the key is within a specified range of the vehicle. A solenoid in the door lock converts the electronic signal into a mechanical one once the signal is detected. This turns a rod to control the car door locks just as an actual key would.

There are a variety of possible reasons for a peugeot key cutting keyfob that is not locking or unlocking your car. The most common reason is a dead battery. It is easily replaced in minutes. Other causes include worn buttons water damage signals interference or a faulty electronic chip.

Modern vehicles require a high level of precision to operate, and the key fob isn't immune to this. The key fob might be programmed incorrectly, or it could be faulty in hardware that prevents the vehicle from responding to the signal from the key. A licensed locksmith can reprogram your key fob in order to ensure it is compatible with the vehicle.

Immobiliser

Peugeot was among the first companies to include an immobiliser in a key. This prevents the vehicle from starting if it sees an untrue signal being sent from the key to the car. When it's brand new, this is fantastic, but as they age the chips will wear out and cause issues. This usually starts with getting an error message that says 'anti-theft system active' on the dashboard, or a warning light is lit up stating "immobiliser fault".

Typically Peugeot dealerships need to be called in to design and program replacement peugeot key fob keys. Mobile locksmiths have dealer-standard equipment on their van. This means that they can design new Peugeot keys at home or at the roadside quicker than dealerships.

Generally peugeot new Key keys begin to exhibit problems when the blade wears out. This wear can cause the mouth of the key not to be able to enter the lock in a proper manner, causing further wear on the locks. The issue can be addressed by simply replacing the blade. It is also possible to have the teeth on the key cleaned so that they can operate more efficiently. This is something only a fully certified auto locksmith can do but it could reduce the hassle and expense in the end.