What You Should Know About Your Peugeot Key Fob
Peugeot Key Fob is a useful feature that lets drivers start their car from an extended distance. This feature is useful in hot or cold conditions, as it offers drivers the opportunity to warm their car's interior and engine before entering the vehicle.
Car dealerships can design and program new Peugeot keys for you however only if you are willing to wait for weeks to do it. We can cut and program, then deliver new Peugeot keys much faster at KeyNOW.
Keyless Entry
In addition to opening and locking your car doors, a few key fobs also have the ability to start the engine. This can be useful if you have to leave the vehicle on hot days or if you're carrying large items in the trunk that make it difficult to open the door manually. Press the unlock button on the key fob a several times quickly to begin the car. The door locks will unlock and a red light will start to flash. If this doesn't occur the battery in your key fob may be dead and needs to be replaced. Alternately, the RF interference created by nearby buildings could disrupt your system.
Certain key fobs also come with an actual key that can be used to unlock your vehicle (often for the driver's side door, but occasionally the boot as well). They can typically be opened by flipping up a flap on the fob, or a button on the case. The key's physical form can be pulled out of the slot in the case.
Key fobs can get damaged by water - particularly when the chips inside are exposed to salty or soapy water. In some cases the chip that is damaged can cause key fobs not to function. In this instance the key fob will need 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 and not need to carry your keys in your car. This is particularly helpful when it's hot out and you're looking to cool your car while doing on errands. However, there are a few things you should know before using this feature.
Certain key fobs have an exclusive remote engine start button (for example Ford's key fob sports a circular arrow going clockwise) which you must press in order to remotely start your car. Other key fobs, like Mazda's key fob, require you to first lock the key and then press the start button.
If peugeot key G28 Car Keys 're not able to start your car, you may have a dead or weak battery in the key fob. This is because the key fob's batteries aren't able anymore to send an intense signal to the car's system.
If this is the scenario, you'll have to replace the batteries on your key fob, or try to re-programme it. The procedure varies for each vehicle, however the instructions are usually found in the owner's manual. Our mobile technicians are able to assist with this procedure as we have the specialist equipment to cut and program replacement Peugeot keys at the workplace, at home or if you're at the side of the road.
Door Locks
The Peugeot 3008 remote system lets you to lock or unlock your vehicle by pressing the button on your key fob. As opposed to the traditional keys that has a physical key hole this key fob is able to store an electronic replica of the car key inside.
For this, it uses an exclusive radio signal that is only sent out when the key is within a specified range of the vehicle. A solenoid in the door lock converts the electronic command into an actual mechanical one after the signal has been spotted. This moves a rod that operates the car door locks exactly like the turning of a physical key used to do.
If you notice that a Peugeot key fob isn't locking or unlocking the vehicle, there are many possible causes. The most common cause is a dead battery for the coin, which can be replaced within minutes. Other causes include worn-out buttons water damage or signal interference or a malfunctioning chip.
Modern vehicles require a high level of precision in order to function, and the key fob isn't in any way immune to this. The key fob might have been programmed incorrectly or it could be faulty in hardware that stops the vehicle from responding to the signal generated by the key. A locksmith who is certified can reprogram the key fob, and ensure that it is compatible with your vehicle.
Immobiliser
Peugeot was among the first companies to incorporate an immobiliser on a key. This prevents the vehicle from being started in the event that the key transmits the wrong signal to the vehicle. This is great when they are new however over time, the chips will wear out and cause problems. This usually occurs when you see a message on your dashboard stating 'anti-theft system active or a warning light that reads 'immobiliser failure'.
Typically Peugeot dealerships must be called to create and programme replacement keys. A mobile locksmith will have standard equipment from dealers on their van. This means they can make new Peugeot keys at home or by the roadside much quicker than dealerships.
Peugeot keys generally begin to malfunction when the blade wears out. This wear can cause the mouth of the key not to get into the lock in a correct manner, leading to further wear on the locks. Sometimes, simply changing a new blade can help solve the issue. It can also help to have the teeth of the key repaired so they work more smoothly. Only a qualified auto locksmith is able to do this, but it can save you lots of time and money in the long run.