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What You Should Know About Your Peugeot Key Fob

Peugeot Key Fob is a convenient feature that lets drivers start their car from a distance. This feature is useful in hot or cold conditions, since it gives drivers the opportunity to warm their car's interior and engine before entering the vehicle.

Car dealerships are able to create and program new Peugeot keys for you however, fobs only if you have the time to wait weeks for them to do so. KeyNOW KeyNOW we can cut programming, cut and give new Peugeot keys to you, much quicker.

Keyless Entry

As well as opening and locking your car doors, a few key fobs also have the ability to start the engine. This is a great feature if your vehicle needs to be parked during a hot summer day or if the boot is full of heavy objects that make it difficult to manually open the door. Press the unlock button on your key fob few times quickly to start the car. The door locks will lock and a red light will start to flash. If this does not occur then your key fob battery may be dead and needs to be replaced. Also, RF interference coming from nearby buildings could affect your system.

Another cool feature is that certain key fobs are equipped with a physical key to unlock the car (often only for the driver's side, but sometimes also for the boot). You can open them by lifting the flap or pressing the button. The physical key may then slide out of an opening in the case, allowing access to the lock.

Key fobs are susceptible to being damaged by water, especially in the event that the chips inside are exposed to salty or soapy water. In some cases, key fobs will stop working completely due damage to the chip. In this scenario the key fob will need to be replaced by the dealer. However, locksmiths can often provide replacement keys quicker than a dealership, and at a significantly lower cost.

Remote Start

You can start your car without having to carry your keys on you. This is especially helpful when it's hot out and you're trying to cool your car when you're running on errands. There are a few things that you must be aware of prior to using this feature.

Some key fobs have a specific remote engine start button (for example Ford's key fob features an arrow that is circular and going clockwise) that you need to press in order to start the car remotely. Other key fobs, like Mazda's keys, require you to secure the key, and then press the start button.

If you're not able to start your car, it could be that you have a weak or dead battery inside the key fob. This is due to the fact that the key fob's batteries aren't strong enough to send an energizing signal to the car's system.

If this is the case, then you'll need replace the batteries on your key fob or try changing the program. The procedure differs for every car, but the instructions are typically found in the owner's manual. Our mobile technicians are able to assist you with this process - we've got the specialist equipment to cut and program replacement key for peugeot partner van Peugeot keys at the workplace, at home or if you're on the side of the road.

Door Locks

The Peugeot 3008 remote key system allows the owner to lock and unlock their vehicle with the press of a button on the key fob. This key fob, unlike the traditional key with an opening in the middle, is designed to store an encrypted copy of the car keys inside.

To do this, it uses the use of a specific radio signal that can only be transmitted when the key is within a specified range of the car. A solenoid inside the door lock converts the electronic command into mechanical after the signal has been detected. This moves a rod that operates the car door locks similar to the way a key in a physical lock would do.

There are a myriad of reasons for fobs an peugeot 207 car key keyfob not locking or unlocking your car. The most common cause is an unresponsive battery. This is easily replaced in minutes. Other causes include worn buttons water damage, signal interference or a faulty electronic chip.

The key fobs of modern vehicles isn't an exception. Modern vehicles require an extremely high level precision in order to operate. Key fobs can be programmed incorrectly, or have a hardware issue that prevents it from receiving signals from the vehicle. A locksmith certified by the ICRC can reprogram your key fob to make sure it is compatible with your vehicle.

Immobiliser

Peugeot was one of the first manufacturers to install an immobiliser inside a key. The immobiliser chip stops the car from starting if it sees an incorrect signal being sent from the key to the car. When new this is great however, as they age the chips may wear out and cause issues. This typically starts with an alert stating 'anti theft system active on the dashboard or a warning light flashing with the message "immobiliser fault".

Peugeot dealerships are usually called to design and program replacement keys. Mobile locksmiths have dealer-standard equipment on their van. This means that they can make new Peugeot keys at your home or on the roadside quicker than dealers.

Generally Peugeot keys begin to exhibit issues as the key blade wears out. This wear can cause the mouth of the key not to get into the lock in a proper manner, causing further wear on the locks. Sometimes, just swapping a new blade is enough to solve the issue. It can also help to have the teeth of the keys rehabilitated so that they function more efficiently. Only a qualified auto locksmith can do this, but it will save you a lot of time and money in the end.