What You Should Know About Your Peugeot Key Fob
Peugeot Key Fob is an excellent feature that allows drivers to start their vehicle from some distance. This is useful in cold or hot weather because it allows drivers to warm up the engine and the interior before entering the vehicle.
Car dealerships can cut and program new Peugeot keys for you however, only if you are willing to wait for weeks for them to do so. KeyNOW can cut and program, then deliver new Peugeot keys much faster at KeyNOW.
Keyless Entry
Some key fobs are also able to start the engine of your car. This is useful if you have to leave your vehicle on hot days, or if you're carrying large items in the boot which make it difficult to open the door manually. Press the unlock button on the key fob a several times quickly to begin the vehicle. The door locks should unlock and the red LED light will begin to flash. If not then the battery in your key fob may be dead and in need of replacement. Alternatively, RF interference from nearby buildings could disrupt your system.
Certain key fobs can also be equipped with an actual key that can be used to unlock your vehicle (often for the driver's side door, but occasionally the boot as well). You can access them by lifting a flap or pressing the button. The physical key may then slide out of the slot inside the case, allowing access to the lock.
Water can cause damage to key fobs, especially when the chips are exposed to soapy or salty water. In some instances a chip that has been damaged can cause key fobs to cease working. If this happens the key fob will need to be replaced, usually by the dealer. However, locksmiths may offer replacement keys much faster than dealers, and at a lesser cost.
Remote Start
If your key fob comes with the remote start feature it allows you to start the engine without needing to hold the keys to your car in hand. This is especially useful when you are in a hot climate and want to cool down your car while running the errands. However, there are some important things to be aware of prior to making use of this feature.
Certain key fobs come with a dedicated remote engine start button (for instance Ford's key fob features an arrow in a circle that goes clockwise) that you need to press to start the car remotely. Mazdas, for instance, require you to lock the key first and then press the Start button.
It could be that you have an insufficient or dead battery in your key fob, if you are unable to start the car. The battery of the key fob isn't powerful enough to transmit a signal to the car system.
If this happens, you can either replace the batteries or re-program your key fob. This procedure varies from car to car, but you should generally follow the instructions in the owner's manual. Our mobile technicians are also able to assist with this process We've got the expert equipment to cut and program replacement Peugeot keys at your place of work, home or if you're at the side of the road.
Door Locks
The Peugeot 3008 remote key system enables the owner to lock and unlock their vehicle with a press of a button on the key fob. As opposed to the traditional keys that has a physical key hole the key fob has an encrypted copy of the car keys inside.
It does this by using a radio signal that is only transmitted if the key is located at a certain distance from car. When the signal is recognized by a solenoid, the door lock translates the electronic signal into an action that is mechanical. This is when a rod turns to control the car door locks, just as keys on a real key would.
If G28 find that your Peugeot key fob has stopped locking or unlocking the vehicle, there are a variety of possible causes. Most likely is a dead battery for the coin, which can be replaced in minutes. Other causes are worn buttons, water damage or signal interference, or a defective electronic chip.
The key fob on modern cars is no exception. Modern vehicles require an extremely high level of precision in order to operate. The key fob may have been programmed incorrectly or it could be faulty in hardware that hinders the vehicle from responding to the signal from the key. A licensed locksmith can reprogram the key fob to ensure that it is compatible with your vehicle.
Immobiliser
Peugeot were one of the first car manufacturers to use an immobiliser chip in the key. This prevents the vehicle from starting in the event that the key transmits the wrong signal to the car. This is a great feature when they're brand new however, over time, the chips can wear out and cause problems. This typically starts with a message saying 'anti theft system active on the dashboard or a warning light is blinking indicating 'immobiliser fault'.
Peugeot dealerships are usually used to design and program replacement keys. However, a professional mobile locksmith is equipped with dealer-standard tools in their van, meaning they can be at your location and generating new Peugeot keys at the roadside or at home much quicker than dealers would be capable of.
Peugeot keys typically begin to fail when the key blade begins to wear. This wear causes the mouth of the key to stop from feeding into the lock properly, causing more wear on the locks themselves. The issue can be fixed by changing the blade. It may also be helpful to have the teeth of the key repaired so that they can perform more smoothly. Only a professional auto locksmith can do this, but it will save you a lot of time and money in the future.