What You Should Know About Your Peugeot Key Fob
Peugeot Key Fob lets drivers start the car from a distance. This feature is useful in hot or cold conditions, as it offers drivers the chance to warm up their engine and interior before entering the vehicle.
Car dealerships can create and program new Peugeot keys for you but only if they have the time to wait for weeks to do it. At KeyNOW, we can cut programming, cut and give new Peugeot keys to you much quicker.
Keyless Entry
As well as unlocking and opening your car doors, some key fobs are also able 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 boot that make it difficult for you to open the door manually. Press the unlock button on your key fob few times quickly to start the vehicle. The door locks should close and the red LED light will begin to flash. If this doesn’t occur then your key fob battery could be dead and requires to be replaced. Alternately, RF interference caused by nearby buildings could affect your system.
Another nifty feature is that certain key fobs come with a physical key that can be used to unlock the car (often only for the driver’s door, but sometimes for the boot too). They are usually accessible by opening the flap on the fob, or by pressing a button on the case. The key’s physical part can be removed from the slot inside the case to gain access to the lock.
Key fobs can be damaged by water, especially if the chips are exposed to soapy or salty water. In some instances a chip that has been damaged can cause key fobs not to function. In this case, the key fob must be replaced by the dealer. However, locksmiths can often provide replacement keys faster than dealers, and at a lesser cost.
Remote Start
If your key fob includes the remote start feature it allows you to start the engine without having to hold the keys to your car in hand. This is particularly useful if you are in a hot climate and want to cool your car down while running the errands. However, there are some things you need to know prior to using this feature.
Certain key fobs have a remote engine start button you can press to start your vehicle remotely (for instance, Ford has a circular an arrow which is moving clockwise around its key fob). Other key fobs, like Mazda’s key fob, require you to first lock the key and then press the start button.
You may have a weak or dead battery in your key fob if you are unable to start the car. This is because the batteries inside the key fob are no longer able to send an effective signal to the car’s system.
If this happens, you’ll need to either replace the batteries, or re-program your key fob. The procedure is different for each car, but the instructions are usually found in the owner’s manual. Our mobile technicians are also capable of helping you with this process. We have the expert equipment needed to cut and program a replacement peugeot 208 key key at your office, home or when you’re stuck on the roadside.
Door Locks
The Peugeot 3008 remote system allows you to lock or unlock your car by pressing the button on your key fob. Unlike the traditional key that has a physical key hole this key fob is able to store an electronic copy of the car keys inside.
It does this by utilizing the radio signal which can only be transmitted if the key is in a certain distance from the car. When the signal is recognized by a solenoid, the door lock transforms the electronic command into the mechanical action. This causes a rod to operate the car door locks just as an actual key could.
If you notice that a peugeot 508 key key fob has stopped locking or unlocking the vehicle, there are many possible causes of the problem. The most common cause is the battery is dead. It is easily replaced in minutes. Other causes are worn buttons, water damage signals interference or a damaged electronic chip.
Modern vehicles require a precise level of accuracy to function, and the key fob isn’t immune to this. The key fob could have been programmed incorrectly, or it could have a hardware issue that makes the vehicle unable to respond to the signal from the key. A licensed locksmith can reprogram your key fob to make sure it is compatible with your vehicle.
Immobiliser
peugeot 208 replacement key (sources) was among the first companies to incorporate an immobiliser on a key. This prevents the vehicle from starting if it sees an incorrect signal being sent from the key to the car. This is a great feature when they are new but as time passes, the chips can wear out and cause problems. This usually occurs when you notice an alert on your dashboard that says ‘anti-theft system active or a warning lamp that says ‘immobiliser failure’.
Peugeot dealerships are typically used to design and program replacement keys. However, a professional mobile locksmith is equipped with dealer-standard equipment in their van, which means they are able to be with you and making new key for peugeot partner van Peugeot keys on the roadside or at your home faster than a dealership would be capable of.
Peugeot keys typically begin to malfunction when the blade wears out. This wear causes the mouth of the key to stop being able to enter the lock in a proper manner leading to wear on the locks themselves. The issue can be fixed by simply changing the blade. It may also be helpful to have the teeth of the key refurbished so they work more smoothly. Only a licensed auto locksmith can do this, but it will save you a lot of time and cash in the long run.