What You Should Know About Your Peugeot Key Fob

Peugeot Key Fob allows drivers to start the car from afar. This feature is helpful in hot or cold weather, as it allows drivers 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 so. KeyNOW is the only place where you can get your keys. KeyNOW, we can cut the keys, program them and then deliver new Peugeot keys to you much faster.

Keyless Entry

Some key fobs can also help start the engine of your car. This is useful when you need 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. To open the car using your key fob, press the unlock button several times in rapid sequence. The door locks will be locked and the red light will begin to flash. If this doesn't happen, peugeot 3008 key fob your key fob battery could be dead and requires to be replaced. Also, RF interference coming from nearby buildings may disrupt your system.

Certain key fobs also come with an actual key that can be used to open your vehicle (often for the driver's side door, but sometimes the boot as well). They are usually accessible by opening an opening on the fob, or pressing a button on the case. The key's physical form can be removed from the slot inside the case to open the lock.

Key fobs may be damaged by water, especially if the chips inside them are exposed to salty or soapy water. In some cases, a chip that is damaged could cause key fobs not to function. In this situation the key fob needs to be replaced by the dealer. Locksmiths can replace keys much faster and at lower costs than dealerships.

Remote Start

You can start your car and not need 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 you run around. However, there are some important things to be aware of prior to making use of this feature.

Some key fobs feature a dedicated remote engine start button (for instance, Ford's key fob has an arrow that is circular and going clockwise) that you need to press to start the car remotely. Others, like Mazda's keys, require you to secure the key, and then press the start button.

There may be an insufficient or dead battery in your key fob if you're unable to start the car. The battery in the key fob isn't strong enough to send a signal to the car's system.

If this happens, you can either replace the batteries or reprogram your key fob. The procedure is different for each vehicle, but the instructions are usually in the owner's manual. Our mobile technicians are capable of helping you with this procedure. We have the specialist equipment to cut and program replacement key for peugeot partner van Peugeot key at your office, home or even in case you're stuck at 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 physical key hole the key fob contains an electronic replica of the car key inside.

It does this by utilizing an electronic signal that can only be transmitted if the key is at a certain distance from the car. When the signal is recognized and a solenoid in the door lock converts the electronic signal into the mechanical action. This triggers a rod that is used to operate the car door locks similar to the way keys used to do.

If the Peugeot key fob has stopped locking or unlocking the vehicle, there are many possibilities of the cause. Most likely is a dead battery for the coin, which can be replaced within minutes. Other causes include worn buttons, water damage or signal interference, or a faulty electronic chip.

Modern cars require a very precise level of accuracy in order to function and the key fob is not in any way immune to this. The key fob could have been programmed incorrectly or it may be faulty in hardware that hinders the vehicle from responding to the signal generated by the key. A certified locksmith can reprogram the key fob, and ensure that it works with your vehicle.

Immobiliser

Peugeot were among the first car makers to include an immobiliser chip in the key. The chip prevents the car from starting if it sees an incorrect signal being sent from the key to the car. This is great when they're new but as time passes, the chips get worn out and cause issues. It usually starts with an alert stating 'anti theft system active on the dashboard or a warning light is illuminated stating "immobiliser fault".

Usually Peugeot dealerships need to be called to create and programme replacement keys. A mobile locksmith will use dealer-standard equipment in their van. This means they can make new Peugeot keys at your home or at the roadside faster than dealerships.

Generally Peugeot 3008 Key Fob keys begin to exhibit problems because the key blade wears out. This wear could cause the mouth of the key not to fit into the lock correctly, which can cause further wear on the locks. Sometimes, just swapping out a new blade is enough to solve the issue. It can also be beneficial to have the teeth on the key refurbished in order to make them operate more efficiently. Only a licensed auto locksmith can do this, but it could save you a lot of time and money in the long run.