What You Should Know About Your Peugeot Key Fob
Peugeot Key Fob is a handy feature that lets drivers start their car from the distance. This feature is useful in cold or hot conditions, since it gives drivers the opportunity to warm up their engine and interior before entering the vehicle.
Car dealerships can design and program new Peugeot keys for you, but only if you are willing to wait for weeks for them to do so. KeyNOW can cut keys, program them, and then deliver new Peugeot keys much more quickly at KeyNOW.
Keyless Entry
In addition to unlocking and opening your car doors, a few key fobs are also able to start the engine. This is useful if you have to leave your vehicle during hot weather, or if you're carrying heavy items in your boot that make it difficult for you to open the door manually. Press the unlock button on your key fob a several times quickly to begin the vehicle. The door locks should be locked and a red LED light will start to flash. If it doesn't, the battery in your key fob might be dead and need replacing. Alternatively, RF interference from nearby buildings may disrupt your system.
Another nifty feature is that some key fobs have a hidden physical key that can be used to unlock the car (often only for the driver's side, but sometimes also for the boot). They can typically be opened by flipping up the flap on the fob, or pressing a button on the case. The physical key can be slid out of the slot inside the case.
Key fobs may be damaged by water, particularly when the chips inside are exposed to soapy or salty water. In some instances, a chip that is damaged could cause key fobs to stop working. In this case, the key fob must be replaced by the dealer. However, peugeot 107 key fob G28 provide replacement keys quicker than a dealer, and at a lesser cost.
Remote Start
You can start your car and not need to have your keys in your car. This is particularly helpful when it's hot and you're trying to cool your car when you're running the errands. There are some things you need to know before using this feature.
Certain key fobs have a separate remote engine start button (for instance Ford's key fob features an arrow that is circular and going clockwise) which you must press in order 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're unable to start your car. The key fob's battery isn't as strong to transmit a signal to the car's system.
If this happens, you can either replace the batteries, or re-program your key fob. The procedure varies for each vehicle, however the instructions are typically found in the owner's manual. Our mobile technicians are capable of helping you with this procedure. We have the expert equipment needed to cut and program replacement Peugeot keys at your office, home or when you're stuck on the roadside.
Door Locks
The Peugeot 3008 remote allows you to lock or unlock your vehicle by pressing a button on your key fob. The key fob, which is different from the standard key that has a physical hole, stores a hidden copy of the car keys inside.
It does this by utilizing a radio signal that can only be transmitted when the key is at a certain distance from the car. Once the signal is detected and a solenoid in the door lock translates the electronic signal into a mechanical action. This is when a rod turns to control the car door locks, the same way a physical key could.
There are a variety of possible reasons for a Peugeot keyfob that isn't locking or unlocking your vehicle. The most common is the battery of the coin is dead, which is easily replaced in a matter of minutes. Other causes include worn buttons water damage signals interference or a defective electronic chip.
Modern cars require a very high level of precision for operation, and the key fob isn't in any way immune to this. The key fob could be programmed incorrectly, or it could have a hardware defect that stops the vehicle from responding to the signal from the key. A certified locksmith can reprogram your key fob to ensure that it is compatible with the vehicle.
Immobiliser
Peugeot were among the first car manufacturers to incorporate an immobiliser chip in a key. This prevents the vehicle from starting if it detects an error in the signal sent from the key to the car. This is a great feature in the beginning, but over time the chips may get worn out and cause issues. It usually starts with an alert stating 'anti theft system active on the dashboard or a warning light illuminated stating 'immobiliser fault'.
Peugeot dealerships are usually used to create and program replacement keys. However, a professional locksmith has dealer-standard equipment in their van, which means they can be there and creating new Peugeot keys at the side of the road or at home much quicker than dealerships are able to.
Generally Peugeot keys begin to exhibit issues as the key blade wears out. The wear causes the mouth of the key to stop being able to enter the lock in a proper manner which causes more wear on the locks themselves. The issue can be solved by simply changing the blade. It is also possible to have the teeth of the keys rehabilitated so they work more smoothly. 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 term.