What You Should Know About Your Peugeot Key Fob
Peugeot Key Fob allows drivers to start the car from a distance. This feature is beneficial in cold or hot weather, as it gives drivers to warm their car's interior and engine before entering the vehicle.
Car dealerships can design and program new Peugeot keys for you, but only if you have the time to wait for weeks for them to do this. KeyNOW KeyNOW, we can cut programs, cut and deliver new Peugeot keys to you, much quicker.
Keyless Entry
As well as unlocking and opening the doors of your car, some key fobs also have the ability to start the engine. This is useful in the event that you have to leave the vehicle on hot days or if you're carrying heavy items in the trunk that make it difficult for you to open the door manually. Press the unlock button on the key fob a several times quickly to begin the vehicle. The door locks will unlock and a red light will start to flash. If this doesn't happen, your key fob battery may be dead and needs to be replaced. Alternately, RF interference caused by nearby buildings could interfere with your system.
Certain key fobs can also be equipped with a physical key that can be used to open your car (often for the driver's side door, but sometimes the boot as well). You can access them by lifting the flap or pressing a button. The key can then be removed from the slot of the case to access the lock.
Key fobs can be damaged by water - especially in the event that the chips inside are exposed to soapy or salty water. In some cases the chip that is damaged can cause key fobs to cease working. If this occurs, the key fob will have to be replaced - typically by the dealer. However, locksmiths are able to provide replacement keys faster than a dealership, and at a much lower cost.
Remote Start
You can start your car and not need to have your keys on you. This is especially useful when it's hot and you want to cool your car while running on errands. However, there are some important things to be aware of prior to using this feature.
Certain key fobs have a remote engine start button that you can use to start your car remotely (for instance, Ford has a circular arrow that is moving clockwise on its key fob). Mazdas, for instance, require you to first lock the key and then press the Start button.
If you're unable to start your car, it could be that you have a weak or dead battery in the key fob. This is due to the fact that the key fob's batteries aren't able anymore to send a strong signal to the car's system.
If this happens, you'll need to either replace the batteries or re-program your key fob. The procedure varies for each vehicle, but the instructions are usually in the owner's manual. Our mobile technicians are equipped to assist you in this procedure. We have the specialist equipment required to cut and program a new Peugeot keys at office, home or when you're stuck by the roadside.
Door Locks
The Peugeot 3008 remote key system enables the owner to lock and unlock their vehicle at the touch of a button on the key fob. As opposed to the traditional keys that has a key hole that is physical the key fob contains an electronic copy of the car keys inside.
It does this by utilizing an electronic signal that is only sent when the key is located at a certain distance from the car. Once the signal is spotted an internal solenoid within the door lock translates the electronic command into an action that is mechanical. This causes a rod to turn the car door locks, just as keys on a real key would.
If you find that your Peugeot key fob isn't locking or unlocking the car, there are several possible causes. The most frequent reason is an unresponsive battery. This can be fixed in minutes. Other causes include worn buttons water damage signals interference or a damaged electronic chip.
The key fob of modern vehicles isn't an exception. Modern cars require an extremely high level precision to function. The key fob may be programmed incorrectly or it could have a hardware defect that prevents the vehicle from responding to the signal generated by the key. A locksmith certified by the ICRC can reprogram the key fob, and ensure that it works with your vehicle.
Immobiliser
Peugeot was one of the first manufacturers to install an immobiliser inside a key. The chip prevents the car from starting if it sees an incorrect signal being sent from the key to the car. When it's brand new, this is fantastic however, as they age the chips may wear out and cause problems. G28 starts with an alert stating 'anti theft system active on the dashboard or a warning light is flashing with the message "immobiliser fault".
Peugeot dealerships are typically used to create and program replacement keys. Mobile locksmiths will use dealer-standard equipment in their van. This means they can create new Peugeot keys at your house or on the roadside quicker than dealerships.
Peugeot keys typically begin to malfunction when the blade begins to wear out. This wear causes the mouth of the key to stop entering the lock correctly leading to wear on the locks themselves. The problem can be resolved by changing the blade. It can also be beneficial to have the teeth of the keys rehabilitated to make them more efficient. This is something only a fully competent auto locksmith is able to do but it could reduce the headache and expense in the long run.