What You Should Know About Your Peugeot Key Fob
Peugeot Key Fob is a convenient feature that lets drivers start their car from a distance. This feature is helpful in hot or cold weather, as it gives drivers to warm the interior and engine before entering the vehicle.
Dealerships can program and create new Peugeot keys however only when they have the time. KeyNOW can cut, program, and deliver new Peugeot keys much more quickly at KeyNOW.
Keyless Entry
Certain key fobs also allow you to start your car's engine. This is useful in the event that you have to leave your vehicle on hot days, or if you're carrying large objects in the boot that make it difficult for you to open the door manually. To open the car using your key fob, press the unlock button several times in quick sequence. The door locks will lock and the red light will begin to flash. If it doesn't then the battery in the key fob could be depleted and require replacement. Alternately, the RF interference created by nearby structures could interfere with your system.
Another nifty feature is that some key fobs contain a physical key that can be used to unlock the car (often only for the driver's door but occasionally for the boot too). They can be opened by flipping up an opening on the fob, or pressing a button on the case. The key's physical form can be pulled out of the slot in the case.
Water can cause damage to key fobs, especially if the chips are exposed to soapy or salty water. In some cases keys will stop working completely due to a damaged chip. If this happens, the key fob has to be replaced - usually by the dealer. Locksmiths can replace keys much faster and at a lower cost than dealerships.
Remote Start
You can start your car and not need to carry your keys with you. This is particularly useful in hot weather and you want to cool down your car while doing around. There are some things you must know prior to using this feature.
Some key fobs come with a remote engine start button that can be pressed to start your car remotely (for instance, Ford has a circular arrow that moves clockwise on its key fob). Others, like Mazda's, require that you first lock the key and then press the start button.
There may be an insufficient or dead battery in your key fob if you're unable to start your car. This is because the batteries of the key fob aren't strong enough to send an energizing signal to the car's system.
If this is the case, then you'll need replace the batteries in the key fob or attempt to re-programme it. This process differs from vehicle to car, but you should generally follow the instructions in your owner's manual. Our mobile technicians are also equipped to assist you in this procedure. We have the expert equipment required to cut and program a new Peugeot key at your office, home or when you're stuck on the roadside.
Door Locks
The Peugeot 3008 remote system lets you to lock or unlock your car by pressing a button on your key fob. peugeot 308 key fob www.g28carkeys.co.uk , unlike the standard key that has an actual hole, can store a hidden copy of the car keys inside.
It does this by utilizing a radio signal that can only be transmitted when the key is in a certain distance from car. A solenoid in the door lock transforms the electronic command into a mechanical one once the signal is detected. This moves a rod that opens the door lock similar to the way keys used to do.
If the Peugeot key fob has stopped locking or unlocking the vehicle, there are many possibilities of the cause. The most common is the battery of the coin is dead, which is easily replaced in a matter of minutes. Other reasons include worn-out buttons, signals interference or water damage or a damaged chip.
Modern vehicles require a high degree of precision to function, and the key fob isn't in any way immune to this. The key fob may be programmed incorrectly, or have a hardware issue that prevents it from responding to signals from the vehicle. A locksmith who is certified can reprogram the key fob, and ensure that it is compatible with your vehicle.
Immobiliser
Peugeot was one of the first companies to incorporate an immobiliser inside a key. This stops the car from starting if the key sends the wrong signal to the vehicle. If it's new, this is great but as they age the chips will wear out and start to cause problems. This usually occurs when you notice an alert on your dashboard that reads 'anti theft system active or a warning light that reads 'immobiliser failure'.
Normally Peugeot dealerships are called in to design and program replacement keys. However, a professional locksmith is equipped with dealer-standard equipment in their van, which means they can be at your location and generating new Peugeot keys at the roadside or at home more quickly than dealerships are able to.
Generally Peugeot keys begin to experience issues when the blade of the key wears out. This wear could cause the mouth of the key not to be able to enter the lock in a correct manner, leading to further wear on the locks. Sometimes, just swapping out a new blade helps to resolve the problem. It is also possible to have the teeth of the key repaired to allow them to perform more smoothly. This is something only a qualified auto locksmith can do, but it can save you a lot of headache and expense in the long run.