What You Should Know About Your Peugeot Key Fob
Peugeot Key Fob allows drivers to start the car from a distance. This feature is helpful in hot or cold weather, as it gives motorists to warm the interior and engine before entering the vehicle.
Car dealerships are able to create and program new Peugeot keys for you however only if you have the time to wait weeks for them to do this. We can cut and program, then deliver new Peugeot keys faster with KeyNOW.
Keyless Entry
As well as opening and locking your car doors, certain key fobs also have the ability to start the engine. This can be useful if you need to leave the vehicle on hot days or if you're carrying heavy items in the trunk that make it difficult to open the door manually. To unlock the car using your key fob, press the unlock button a few times in quick succession. The door locks will close and a red light will start to flash. If this does not happen the battery for your key fob may be dead and needs to be replaced. In addition, RF interference from nearby buildings may interfere with your system.
Some key fobs have a physical key that can be used to unlock your car (often for the driver's side door, but occasionally the boot as well). They can typically be opened by opening an opening on the fob, or a button on the case. The physical key may then slide out of an opening in the case to open the lock.
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 chips that are damaged could cause key fobs not to function. In this case the key fob has to be replaced by the dealer. Locksmiths can provide replacement keys much quicker and at lower costs than dealerships.
Remote Start
You can start your car without having to carry your keys in your car. This is especially useful when it's hot out and you want to cool down your car while doing around. But there are a few things to consider before making use of this feature.
Some key fobs include an engine start button that you can press to start your car remotely (for instance, Ford has a circular arrow moving clockwise on its key fob). Others, such as Mazdas key fob, require you to first secure the key, and then press the start button.
It could be that you have a dead or weak battery in your key fob, if you're not able to start the car. The battery inside the key fob isn't powerful enough to send a signal to your car's system.
If this is the situation, you'll need to replace the batteries on the key fob or attempt programming it. The procedure is different for each vehicle, however the instructions are usually in the owner's manual. Our mobile technicians are able to help you with this procedure. We have the specialist tools needed to cut and program replacement Peugeot key at office, home or when you're stuck by 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. Contrary to the traditional key, which has a physical key hole, this key fob stores an encrypted replica of the car key inside.
To accomplish this, it employs the use of a specific radio signal that is only transmitted when the key is within a specific range of the vehicle. Once the signal is detected, a solenoid inside the door lock translates the electronic command into the mechanical action. This is accomplished by moving a rod which operates the car door locks exactly like the turning of the physical key used to do.
If you find that your Peugeot key fob has stopped locking or unlocking the car, there are many possibilities of the cause. The most frequent cause is an unresponsive battery. It can be replaced within minutes. Other causes include worn buttons water damage or signal interference, or a malfunctioning electronic chip.
The key fobs of modern vehicles isn't an exception. Modern cars require an extremely high level of precision to function. www.g28carkeys.co.uk might be programmed incorrectly or it may be faulty in hardware that makes the vehicle unable to respond to the signal sent by the key. A locksmith certified by the ICRC can reprogram the key fob and ensure that it is compatible with your vehicle.
Immobiliser
Peugeot was among the first companies to put an immobiliser inside a key. This prevents the car from starting when the key sends a incorrect signal to the car. This is great when they're new however over time, the chips wear out and cause problems. It usually starts with an error message that says 'anti-theft system active' on the dashboard, or a warning light illuminated stating "immobiliser fault".
Usually Peugeot dealerships have to be called to create and programme replacement keys. However a professional mobile locksmith has dealer-standard equipment in their van, meaning they can be there and creating new Peugeot keys by the roadside or at home more quickly than dealers would be 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 get into the lock properly, causing further wear on the locks. The problem can be resolved by simply changing the blade. It can also help to have the teeth of the key refurbished to make them more efficient. This is something only a qualified auto locksmith can do, but it can help you avoid a lot of frustration and money in the long run.