What You Should Know About Your Peugeot Key Fob

peugeot expert key fob Key Fob allows drivers to start the car from a distance. This feature is helpful in hot or cold weather, as it gives drivers to warm up their engine and interior before entering the vehicle.

Dealerships can program new Peugeot keys however, only when they have the time. KeyNOW is the only place where you can get your keys. KeyNOW, we can cut programs, cut and deliver new Peugeot keys to you, a lot quicker.

Keyless Entry

In addition to opening and locking your car doors, certain key fobs also have the ability to start the engine. This is helpful if the vehicle is left on a hot day or when the car's boot is filled with heavy objects that make it difficult to open the door. To start the car with your key fob, simply press the unlock button on it several times in quick intervals. The door locks will unlock and a red light will start to flash. If this does not occur the battery in your key fob could be dead and requires to be replaced. Alternatively, RF interference from nearby buildings could cause interference to your system.

Some key fobs have an actual key that can be used to open your car (often for the driver's side door, but sometimes the boot as well). They can typically be opened by flipping up a flap on the fob, or by pressing a button on the case. The physical key can be removed from the slot in the case.

Key fobs can be damaged by water - particularly when the chips inside are exposed to soapy or salty water. In some instances a chip that has been damaged could cause key fobs to stop working. If this occurs the key fob will have to be replaced - typically by the dealer. However, locksmiths often provide replacement keys quicker than a dealer, and at a significantly lower cost.

Remote Start

If your key fob includes the remote start feature, it can start the engine without needing to have your car keys on hand. This is particularly useful if it's hot outside and you want to cool down your car while running some errands. There are a few things that you should know before using this feature.

Certain key fobs have an engine start button you can press to start your vehicle remotely (for example, Ford has a circular an arrow which is moving clockwise around its key fob). Others, such as Mazdas requires that you first lock the key and then press the start button.

There could be an insufficient or dead battery in your key fob, if you're not able to start your car. The battery inside the key fob is no longer strong enough to send a signal back to the car system.

If this happens, you'll need to either replace the batteries, or re-program your key fob. The procedure differs for every car, but the instructions are usually found in the owner's manual. Our mobile technicians are also competent to assist you with this procedure. We have the expert equipment required to cut and program a new peugeot rcz key key at your workplace, at home, or in case you're stuck at the roadside.

Door Locks

The Peugeot 3008 remote key system enables the owner to lock and unlock their vehicle with the press of a button on the key fob. The key fob, which is different from the standard key that has an actual hole, can store an unnoticed copy of the car keys inside.

It does this by utilizing the radio signal, which is only transmitted if the key is within a certain distance from car. Once the signal is spotted and a solenoid in the door lock translates the electronic command into a mechanical action. This triggers a rod that operates the car door locks as the physical key used to do.

If you find that your peugeot 208 key fob not working key fob has stopped locking or unlocking the vehicle, there are many possibilities of the cause. Most likely is a dead coin battery, which is easily replaced in a matter of minutes. Other causes are worn-out buttons signals interference or water damage or a defective chip.

The key fob on modern automobiles is not an exception. Modern cars require extremely high level precision in order to operate. The key fob may be programmed incorrectly or it may have a hardware defect that hinders the vehicle from responding to the signal sent by the key. A certified locksmith can reprogram the key fob and make sure that it works with your vehicle.

Immobiliser

Peugeot were among the first car makers to use an immobiliser chip in the key. This stops the vehicle from starting if it sees an error in the signal sent from the key to the car. This is great when they're new, but over time the chips may get worn out and cause issues. It usually happens when you see a message on your dashboard stating 'anti-theft system active' or a warning lamp that reads 'immobiliser failure'.

Peugeot dealerships are typically used to create and program replacement keys. However, a professional mobile locksmith has dealer-standard equipment in their van, which means they can be at your location and creating new Peugeot keys at the roadside or at home, much faster than dealers would be capable of.

Peugeot keys generally begin to fail when the blade starts to wear out. This wear causes the mouth of the key to stop feeding into the lock correctly, causing more wear on the locks themselves. The problem can be resolved by simply changing the blade. It can also help to have the teeth of the key refurbished so that they function more efficiently. This is something only a fully competent auto locksmith is able to do but it could save you a lot of trouble and cost in the end.