What You Should Know About Your Peugeot Key Fob
Peugeot Key Fob allows drivers to start the car from afar. This can be beneficial in temperatures that are hot or cold and allows drivers to warm the engine and the interior before getting inside the vehicle.
Dealerships can program and design new Peugeot keys but only if they have the time. We can cut programs, cut, and deliver new Peugeot keys much faster at KeyNOW.
Keyless Entry
Key fobs can start your car's engine. This is useful in the event that you have to leave the vehicle on hot days or if you're carrying large items in the trunk that make it difficult for you to open the door manually. Press the unlock button on your key fob a couple of times to open the car. The door locks should unlock and a red LED light will begin to flash. If not, the battery in your key fob could be dead and in need of replacement. Alternately, interference from RF caused by nearby buildings could disrupt your system.
Certain key fobs can also be equipped with a physical key that can be used to unlock your car (often for the driver's side door, but occasionally the boot too). They can be opened by lifting a flap or pressing a button. peugeot 308 key replacement can be removed from the slot in the case.
Water can cause damage to key fobs particularly when the chips are exposed to salty or soapy water. In some instances the chip that is damaged could cause key fobs not to function. In this instance the key fob has to be replaced by the dealer. Locksmiths can provide replacement keys much faster and at a lower price than dealerships.
Remote Start
If your key fob includes the remote start feature, it allows you to turn on the engine without having to hold the keys to your car in hand. This is particularly useful when it's hot outside and you're trying to cool your car while running around. But there are a few things you should know before using this feature.
Certain key fobs come with a separate remote engine start button (for instance Ford's keyfob has a circular arrow going clockwise) which you must press to start the car remotely. Others, like Mazda's requires that you first lock the key and then press the start button.
If you're not able to start your car, it could be that you have a weak or dead battery in the key fob. This is due to the fact that the batteries inside the key fob aren't able to send an intense signal to the car's system.
If this is the case, then you'll need replace the batteries in the key fob or attempt changing the program. The procedure is different for each vehicle, but the instructions are generally found in the owner's manual. Our mobile technicians are able to help you with this procedure. We have the expert tools needed to cut and program a new Peugeot key at your home, office or even when you're stuck on the roadside.
Door Locks
The Peugeot 3008 remote key system enables the owner to lock and unlock their vehicle with a press of a button on the key fob. This key fob, unlike the standard key that has a physical hole, stores a secret copy of the car keys inside.
In order to accomplish this, it relies on an exclusive radio signal that can only be transmitted when the key is within a specified range of the car. Once the signal is spotted by a solenoid, the door lock translates the electronic signal into a mechanical action. This is when a rod turns to operate the car door locks, just like the physical key would.
There are several possible causes for the Peugeot keyfob that is not locking or unlocking your vehicle. The most common cause is a dead battery for the coin, which can be replaced in a matter of minutes. Other causes are worn buttons, water damage, signal interference or a defective electronic chip.
The key fob on modern cars is no exception. Modern cars require an extremely high level of precision to function. The key fob might be programmed incorrectly, or have an issue with the hardware that prevents it from responding to signals from the vehicle. A certified locksmith can reprogram your key fob to ensure that it is compatible with the vehicle.
Immobiliser
Peugeot was among the first companies to include an immobiliser inside a key. The chip prevents the car from starting if it sees an error in the signal sent from the key to the car. This is great in the beginning but as time passes, the chips may get worn out and cause issues. This typically happens when you notice a message on your dashboard that reads 'anti theft system active' or a warning lamp that reads "immobiliser failure".
Peugeot dealerships are typically used to create and program replacement keys. However, a professional mobile locksmith has dealer-standard equipment in their van, meaning they are able to be with you and generating new Peugeot keys at the roadside or at home, much faster than dealerships are able to.
Generally Peugeot keys start to show problems when the blade wears out. This wear can cause the mouth of the key not to fit into the lock properly, causing further wear on the locks. The issue can be fixed by simply changing the blade. It is also possible to have the teeth of the key replaced to make them more efficient. Only a professional auto locksmith is able to do this, however it will save you lots of time and money in the future.