What You Should Know About Your Peugeot Key Fob
Peugeot Key Fob allows drivers to start the car from afar. This is beneficial during extreme temperatures and allows drivers to warm the interior and engine before getting inside the vehicle.
Dealerships can program and create new Peugeot keys however, only when they have the time. KeyNOW KeyNOW, we can cut, program and hand over new Peugeot keys to you, significantly faster.
Keyless Entry
In addition to unlocking and opening the doors of your car, some key fobs can also be used to start the engine. This can be useful if you have to leave the vehicle on hot days or if you're carrying heavy objects in the boot which make it difficult to open the door manually. Press the unlock button on the key fob a few times quickly to start the car. The door locks should be locked and a red LED light will start to flash. If not it means that the battery inside your key fob may be dead and in need of replacement. Alternately, the RF interference created by nearby buildings could interfere with your system.
Some key fobs also have an actual key that can be used to unlock your vehicle (often for the driver's side door, but occasionally the boot too). You can access them by lifting the flap or pressing the button. The physical key can then be slid out of the slot inside the case.
Water can cause damage to key fobs, especially when the chips are exposed to salty or soapy water. In some instances key fobs may stop working completely due to an issue with the chip. In this situation the key fob will need to be replaced by the dealer. However, locksmiths can often provide replacement keys faster than a dealership, and at a significantly lower cost.
Remote Start
You can start your car without needing to have your keys on you. This is particularly helpful in hot weather and you want to cool your car when you're running around. There are some things you need to know prior to using this feature.
Certain key fobs have a specific remote engine start button (for example, Ford's key fob 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.
You may have a dead or weak battery in your key fob if you're not able to start the car. g28carkeys.co.uk is due to the fact that the batteries inside the key fob aren't able anymore to send an energizing signal to the car's system.
If this is the scenario, you'll have to replace the batteries in your key fob, or try changing the program. The procedure for this differs from car to vehicle, but you can usually follow the instructions in the owner's manual. Our mobile technicians are also able to help you with this process. We have the expert tools needed to cut and program a replacement Peugeot key at workplace, at home, or when you're stuck by the roadside.
Door Locks
The Peugeot 3008 remote key system allows the owner to lock and unlock their vehicle by pressing of a button on the key fob. Unlike the traditional key that has a key hole that is physical this key fob is able to store an encrypted copy of the car's key inside.
To do this, it utilizes the use of a specific radio signal that is only transmitted when the key is within a specific range of the vehicle. A solenoid inside the door lock converts the electronic signal into mechanical after the signal has been spotted. The rod is then turned to operate the car door locks just as an actual key would.
If you find that your Peugeot key fob isn't locking or unlocking the vehicle, there are a variety of possible causes. The most frequent cause is the battery is dead. It can be fixed in minutes. Other causes include worn-out buttons signal interference or water damage or a damaged chip.
Modern cars require a very high degree of precision to operate, and the key fob is not immune to this. The key fob may be programed incorrectly or have an issue with the hardware that stops it from responding to signals from the vehicle. A licensed locksmith can reprogram your key fob in order to ensure it is compatible with the vehicle.
Immobiliser
Peugeot was one of the first manufacturers to install an immobiliser inside a key. This prevents the vehicle from starting if the key sends the wrong signal to the car. This is a great feature when they're new but as time passes, the chips will get worn out and cause issues. This typically starts with a message saying 'anti theft system active' on the dashboard, or a warning light is lit up stating 'immobiliser fault'.
Typically Peugeot dealerships must be called to create and programme replacement keys. However, a professional locksmith is equipped with dealer-standard tools in their van, which means they are able to be with you and generating new Peugeot keys on the roadside or at home, much faster than a dealership would be able to.
Peugeot keys generally begin to malfunction when the key blade begins to wear out. The wear causes the mouth part of the key to stop entering the lock correctly, causing more wear on the locks themselves. The issue can be fixed by changing the blade. It can also be beneficial to have the teeth of the key repaired so that they function more efficiently. This is something only a trained auto locksmith can accomplish but it could save you a lot of frustration and money in the long run.