What You Should Know About Your Peugeot Key Fob

Peugeot Key Fob allows drivers to start the car from afar. This is beneficial during temperatures that are hot or cold because it allows drivers to warm the interior and engine before entering the vehicle.

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Keyless Entry

In addition to unlocking and opening the doors of your car, some key fobs are also able to start the engine. This is helpful if the vehicle needs to be parked on a hot day, or in the case that the boot is stuffed with heavy items that make it difficult to manually open the door. To unlock the car using your key fob, press the unlock button on it several times in quick succession. The door locks should be locked and a red LED light will start to flash. If it doesn't it means that the battery inside your key fob could be dead and requires replacement. Alternately, interference from RF caused by nearby structures could interfere with your system.

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

Water can damage key fobs, especially when the chips are exposed to salty or soapy water. In some instances, key fobs will stop working completely due to an issue with the chip. In this case the key fob has to be replaced by the dealer. Locksmiths can replace keys faster and at a lower cost than dealerships.

Remote Start

You can start your car without needing to carry your keys with you. This is particularly helpful when it's hot and you need to cool your vehicle while running some errands. There are a few things that you must know before using this feature.

Some key fobs feature a separate remote engine start button (for instance, Ford's key fob has a circular arrow going clockwise) that you need to press to remotely start your car. Mazdas, for instance, require you to first lock the key and then press the Start button.

You may have a dead or weak battery in your key fob, if you're unable to start your car. This is because the batteries in the key fob aren't strong enough 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 is different for every car, but the instructions are typically found in the owner's manual. Our mobile technicians can also 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 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. In contrast to the traditional key which has a physical key hole, this key fob stores an electronic copy of the car key inside.

In order to accomplish this, it uses an exclusive radio signal that is only transmitted when the key is within a certain range of the vehicle. Once the signal is detected and a solenoid in the door lock converts the electronic command into an action mechanical. This causes a rod to operate the car door locks just as a physical key would.

There are a myriad of reasons for a Peugeot keyfob that's not locking or unlocking your vehicle. Most likely is the battery of the coin is dead, which is easily replaced in a matter of minutes. Other causes include worn buttons water damage or signal interference, or a faulty electronic chip.

Modern cars require a very high degree of precision in order to function, and the key fob is not in any way immune to this. The key fob could be programmed incorrectly or it may be faulty in hardware that prevents the vehicle from responding to the signal sent by the key. A certified locksmith can reprogramme your key fob in order to ensure it is compatible with your vehicle.

Immobiliser

Peugeot was one of the first manufacturers to install an immobiliser into the key. This prevents the vehicle from starting in the event that the key sends the wrong signal to the vehicle. This is a great feature in the beginning but as time passes, the chips may get worn out and cause issues. It usually starts with an error message that says 'anti-theft system active' on the dashboard, or a warning light is lit up stating "immobiliser fault".

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peugeot boxer key fob programming keys usually begin to malfunction when the key blade begins to wear out. The wear causes the mouth of the key to stop entering the lock correctly and causing wear on the locks themselves. The issue can be addressed by simply changing the blade. It can also help to have the teeth of the key repaired to make them more efficient. This is something only a qualified auto locksmith can do however it will reduce the hassle and expense in the end.