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What You Should Know About Your Peugeot Key Fob
Peugeot Key Fob allows drivers to start the car from a distance. This can be useful during cold or hot weather because it allows drivers to warm up the engine and the interior before getting inside the vehicle.
Car dealerships can create and program new Peugeot keys for you but only if they have the patience to wait for weeks for them to do this. KeyNOW can cut programs, cut, and deliver new Peugeot keys faster with KeyNOW.
Keyless Entry
In addition to opening and locking your car doors, certain key fobs are also able to start the engine. This is helpful if the vehicle needs to be left on a hot day, or if the boot is stuffed with heavy items that make it difficult to open the door. To start the car using your key fob, simply press the unlock button a few times in quick intervals. The door locks will close and the red light will begin to flash. If not, the battery in your key fob might be dead and need replacing. Alternatively, RF interference from nearby buildings may cause interference to your system.
Another cool feature is that certain key fobs contain a physical key to unlock the car (often only for the door of the driver, but sometimes, they can also be used for the boot). They can usually be accessed by flipping up a flap on the fob, or by pressing a button on the case. The key's physical part can be pulled out of the slot in the case.
Key fobs can be damaged by water, especially when the chips are exposed to soapy or salty water. In some cases, a chip that is damaged could cause key fobs to cease working. In this case, the key fob must be replaced by the dealer. Locksmiths can supply replacement keys faster and at a lower cost than dealerships.
Remote Start
If your key fob is equipped with the remote start feature it can turn on the engine without needing to hold your car keys in the palm of your hand. This is particularly useful when it's hot and you want to cool your car while doing the errands. There are some things you should know prior to using this feature.
Some key fobs feature a separate remote engine start button (for instance Ford's key fob features an arrow-shaped circular shape that runs clockwise) that you need to press to remotely start your car. Others, like Mazda's keys, require you to lock the key and then press the start button.
It could be that you have an insufficient or dead battery in your key fob, if you're unable to start the car. The battery in the key fob isn't strong enough to send a signal to your car's system.
If this is the case, you'll need to replace the batteries in your key fob or try programming it. The procedure for this differs from car to car, but you should generally follow the directions in the owner's manual. Our mobile technicians can help with this process as we have the specialist equipment to cut and program replacement Peugeot keys at the workplace, at home or if you're stuck on the side of the road.
Door Locks
The Peugeot 3008 remote system enables you to lock or unlock your car by pressing the button on your key fob. As opposed to the traditional keys that has a physical key hole, this key fob stores an encrypted copy of the car key inside.
To do this, it uses an exclusive radio signal that is only sent when the key is within a specified range of the vehicle. A solenoid in the door lock transforms the electronic command into a mechanical one once the signal is detected. This is accomplished by moving a rod which is used to operate the car door locks just like the turning of a key in a physical lock would do.
If a Peugeot key fob has stopped locking or unlocking the car, there are many possibilities of the cause. The most common cause is an unresponsive coin battery which can be replaced in a matter of minutes. Other causes are worn-out buttons signal interference or water damage, or a faulty chip.
The key fob of modern automobiles is not an exception. Modern cars require an extremely high level of precision in order to operate. The key fob could be programmed incorrectly, or have a hardware defect that prevents it from receiving signals from the vehicle. peugeot 3008 key fob certified locksmith can reprogramme your key fob to ensure that it is compatible with the vehicle.
Immobiliser
Peugeot were among the first car manufacturers to use an immobiliser chip in a key. The chip prevents the car from starting if it sees an untrue signal being sent from the key to the car. In the beginning, this is great however, as they age the chips may wear out and start causing issues. This usually starts with getting an alert stating 'anti theft system active' on the dashboard, or a warning light is lit up stating "immobiliser fault".
Normally Peugeot dealerships are called to create and program replacement keys. Mobile locksmiths will utilize dealer-standard equipment on their van. This means they can make new Peugeot keys at your house or on the roadside quicker than dealers.
Generally Peugeot keys begin to experience issues as the key blade wears out. This wear could cause the mouth of the key to be able to enter the lock correctly, which can cause further wear on the locks. Often simply swapping over a new blade is enough to solve the issue. It is also possible to have the teeth on the key refurbished so that they can operate more efficiently. This is something only a certified auto locksmith can do however it will reduce the frustration and money in the long run.