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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 some distance. This feature is helpful in hot or cold conditions, since it gives drivers the chance to warm their vehicle's engine and interior before entering the vehicle.

Car dealerships are able to create and program new Peugeot keys for you but only if they are willing to wait weeks for them to complete the process. KeyNOW can cut programs, cut, and deliver new Peugeot keys much faster at KeyNOW.

Keyless Entry

In addition to unlocking and opening the doors of your car, some key fobs also have the capability to start the engine. This can be useful if you need to leave the vehicle during hot weather, or if you're carrying large items in your boot which make it difficult to open the door manually. Press peugeot 307 replacement key on your key fob few times quickly to start the car. The door locks will unlock and the red light will begin to flash. If this doesn't occur then your key fob battery may be dead and needs to be replaced. Alternately, the RF interference created by nearby buildings could affect your system.

Another interesting feature is that some key fobs come with a physical key that can be used to unlock the car (often only for the driver's side, but sometimes, they can also be used for the boot). They are usually accessible by flipping up an opening on the fob or pressing a button on the case. The physical key can then be pulled out of the slot in the case.

Key fobs can get damaged by water - particularly if the chips inside them are exposed to salty or soapy water. In some instances, a chip that is damaged can cause key fobs to stop working. If this occurs, the key fob will have to be replaced, usually by the dealer. Locksmiths can provide replacement keys much faster and at a lower price than dealerships.

Remote Start

You can start your car and not need to carry your keys on you. This is especially helpful if it's hot and you want to cool your car while you run the errands. However, there are some things you should know before making use of this feature.

Certain key fobs have an exclusive remote engine start button (for example Ford's key fob sports a circular arrow going clockwise) which you must press to start the car remotely. Others, like Mazda's, require that you first secure the key, and then press the start button.

If you're unable to start your car, you may have a dead or weak battery in the key fob. This is due to the fact that the key fob's batteries aren't able to send an effective signal to the car's system.

If this is the scenario, you'll have to replace the batteries in your key fob or try to re-programme it. This process differs from vehicle to car, but you should typically follow the steps in your owner's manual. Our mobile technicians can also help with this process as we have the specialist equipment to cut and program replacement Peugeot keys at the workplace, at home or even if you're stuck at the side of the road.

Door Locks

The Peugeot 3008 remote system lets you to lock or unlock your vehicle by pressing the button on your key fob. Unlike the traditional key that has a physical key hole the key fob contains an encrypted copy of the car key inside.


For this, it relies on an exclusive radio signal that is only sent when the key is within a certain range of the vehicle. A solenoid inside the door lock converts the electronic signal into an actual mechanical one after the signal is detected. This triggers a rod that controls the door locks just like the turning of the physical key used to do.

There are many possible causes for a Peugeot keyfob not locking or unlocking your car. Most likely is the battery of the coin is dead, which is easily replaced in a matter of minutes. Other causes include worn-out buttons signal interference or water damage or a defective chip.

The key fob in modern cars is not an exception. Modern vehicles require an extremely high level of precision to function. The key fob might have been programmed incorrectly or it could be faulty in hardware that makes the vehicle unable to respond to the signal from the key. A certified locksmith can reprogramme your key fob to ensure that it is compatible with the vehicle.

Immobiliser

Peugeot was among the first companies to incorporate an immobiliser inside a key. This stops the vehicle from starting if it sees an untrue signal being sent from the key to the car. When it's brand new, this is fantastic but as they age the chips wear out and cause issues. This usually begins with an alert that reads 'anti theft system active on the dashboard or a warning light is illuminated stating "immobiliser fault".

Peugeot dealerships are usually used to create and program replacement keys. However a professional mobile locksmith is equipped with dealer-standard equipment in their van, meaning they can be there and making new Peugeot keys by the roadside or at home more quickly than dealers would be able to.

Generally Peugeot keys start to show issues when the blade of the key wears out. This wear can cause the mouth of the key to feed into the lock in a proper manner, causing further wear on the locks. The problem can be resolved by simply changing the blade. It is also possible to have the teeth of the key replaced to ensure that they function smoothly. Only a qualified auto locksmith is able to do this, but it will save you lots of time and cash in the long run.

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