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What You Should Know About Your Peugeot Key Fob
Peugeot Key Fob is a handy feature that allows drivers to start their car from the distance. This feature is helpful in cold or hot conditions, since it gives drivers to warm their vehicle's engine and interior before entering the vehicle.
Car dealerships can create and program new Peugeot keys for you, but only if you have the time to wait weeks for them to do it. At KeyNOW we can cut the keys, program them and then deliver new Peugeot keys to you a lot quicker.
Keyless Entry
As well as unlocking and opening your car doors, a few key fobs are also able to start the engine. This is helpful if the vehicle has to be left during a hot summer day or when the trunk is full of heavy objects that make it difficult to open the door. To open the car using your key fob, press the unlock button on it several times in quick intervals. The door locks should close and a red LED light will begin to flash. If it doesn't it means that the battery inside your key fob could be depleted and require replacement. Alternately, interference from RF caused by nearby buildings could interfere with your system.
Another neat feature is that some key fobs contain a physical key to unlock the car (often only for the driver's door but sometimes also for the boot). You can open them by lifting the flap or pressing a button. The key's physical part can be removed from the slot inside the case.
Key fobs can be damaged by water - particularly in the event that the chips inside are exposed to salty or soapy water. In certain instances key fobs can cease to function completely due to an issue with the chip. If this occurs, the key fob needs to be replaced - usually by the dealer. However, locksmiths can often offer replacement keys much faster than dealers and at a much lower cost.
Remote Start
You can start your car without needing to carry your keys with you. This is especially helpful when it's hot outside and you're trying to cool down your car while doing on errands. However, there are a few things you need to know prior to making use of this feature.
Some key fobs include a remote engine start button that you can press to start your vehicle remotely (for example, Ford has a circular arrow that moves clockwise on its key fob). Mazdas, for example require you to lock the key first and then press the Start button.
It could be that you have a dead or weak battery in your key fob if you are unable to start the car. The battery inside the key fob isn't as strong to send a signal to your car's system.
If this happens, you can either replace the batteries, or re-program your key fob. The procedure varies for each car, but the instructions are typically found in the owner's manual. Our mobile technicians are equipped to assist you in this procedure. We have the expert equipment required to cut and program a replacement Peugeot key at your workplace, at home, or in case you're stuck at the roadside.
Door Locks
The Peugeot 3008 remote allows 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 the key fob contains an electronic replica of the car key inside.
To accomplish this, it employs a unique radio signal which can only be transmitted when the key is within a specific range of the vehicle. A solenoid inside the door lock transforms the electronic command into mechanical after the signal has been spotted. This triggers a rod that operates the car door locks exactly like the turning of the physical key used to do.
If you notice that a Peugeot key fob isn't locking or unlocking the car, there are several possible causes of the problem. The most common cause is a dead coin battery, which can be replaced in a matter of minutes. Other causes include worn buttons, water damage signals interference or a damaged electronic chip.
Modern cars require a very precise level of precision in order to function, and the key fob is not in any way immune to this. The key fob might have been programmed incorrectly or it could have a hardware defect that hinders the vehicle from responding to the signal of the key. A certified locksmith can reprogram the key fob to ensure that it works with your vehicle.
Immobiliser
Peugeot were among the first car manufacturers to include an immobiliser chip in the key. The chip prevents the car from starting if it detects an incorrect signal being sent from the key to the car. In the beginning, this is great, but as they age the chips will wear out and start causing problems. It usually starts with a message saying 'anti theft system active' on the dashboard, or a warning light is blinking indicating "immobiliser fault".
Peugeot dealerships are typically called to create and program replacement keys. Mobile locksmiths utilize dealer-standard equipment on their van. This means they can make new Peugeot keys at your house or by the roadside faster than dealerships.
Peugeot keys usually begin to fail when the key blade begins to wear. The 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 solved by changing the blade. It can also help to have the teeth of the keys rehabilitated to ensure that they function smoothly. Only peugeot car keys g28carkeys.co.uk certified auto locksmith is able to do this, but it could save you lots of time and cash in the long run.