What You Should Know About Your Peugeot Key Fob

Peugeot Key Fob allows drivers to start the car from afar. This feature is beneficial in cold or hot conditions, since it gives drivers the chance to warm their car's interior and engine before entering the vehicle.

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Keyless Entry

Along with opening and locking your car doors, some key fobs also have the ability to start the engine. This is useful if you have to leave your vehicle during hot weather, or if you're carrying heavy objects in the boot that make it difficult for you to open the door manually. To start the car using your key fob, simply press the unlock button on it several times in rapid intervals. The door locks will be locked and the red light will begin to flash. If this does not occur, your key fob battery could be dead and requires to be replaced. Alternately RF interference caused by nearby structures could interfere with your system.

Some key fobs have a physical key that can be used to open your car (often for the driver's side door, but sometimes the boot too). They are usually accessible by flipping up the flap on the fob, or pressing a button on the case. The physical key can be pulled out of the slot in the case.

Key fobs may be damaged by water, especially if the chips are exposed to salty or soapy water. In some instances a chip that has been damaged could cause key fobs not to function. In this situation the key fob will need to be replaced by the dealer. However, locksmiths are able to provide replacement keys faster than dealers and at a lesser cost.

Remote Start

You can start your car without needing to carry your keys in your car. This is particularly useful if it's hot and you want to cool your car while you run the errands. However, there are some things to consider before making use of this feature.

Some key fobs come with a remote engine start button that you can press to start your vehicle remotely (for instance, Ford has a circular arrow that is moving clockwise on its key fob). Mazdas, for instance require you to lock the key first and then press the Start button.

If you're unable start your car, it could be that you have a dead or weak battery in the key fob. The battery inside the key fob isn't strong enough to send a signal back to the car's system.

If this happens, you can either replace the batteries, or re-program your key fob. The procedure for this differs from car to vehicle, but you can generally follow the instructions in the owner's manual. Our mobile technicians are competent to assist you with this procedure. We have the expert equipment required to cut and program a replacement Peugeot keys at workplace, at home, or if you are stuck on the roadside.

Door Locks

The Peugeot 2008 Replacement key cost 3008 remote system allows you to lock or unlock your vehicle by pressing the button on your key fob. The key fob, which is different from the traditional key with an opening in the middle, is designed to store a secret copy of the car keys inside.

It does this by utilizing a radio signal that can only be transmitted if the key is in a certain distance from the car. Once the signal is detected by a solenoid, the door lock transforms the electronic signal into an action mechanical. This causes a rod to operate the car door locks, the same way keys on a real key could.

There are a variety of possible reasons for an Peugeot keyfob that isn't locking or unlocking your vehicle. The most common reason is an unresponsive battery. It is easily replaced in minutes. Other causes include worn-out buttons, signal interference or water damage or a defective chip.

Modern cars require a very high level of precision in order to function, and the key fob isn't immune to this. The key fob might be programmed incorrectly or it may have a hardware fault 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 among the first companies to include an immobiliser on a key. This prevents the vehicle from starting when the key sends a incorrect signal to the car. In the beginning, this is great, but as they age the chips may wear out and start to cause issues. This usually starts with getting an alert that reads 'anti theft system active' on the dashboard, or a warning light flashing with the message 'immobiliser fault'.

Normally Peugeot dealerships are called to create and program replacement keys. However, a professional locksmith is equipped with dealer-standard equipment in their van, which means they can be with you and creating new Peugeot keys at the roadside or at home more quickly than dealerships would be capable of.

Generally Peugeot keys begin to exhibit issues as the key blade wears out. This wear can cause the mouth of the key to feed into the lock correctly, which can cause further wear on the locks. Sometimes, just swapping out a new blade is enough to resolve the problem. It could also be beneficial to have the teeth of the key replaced to allow them to perform more smoothly. This is something only a fully trained auto locksmith can accomplish, but it can save you lots of headache and expense in the long term.