What You Should Know About Your Peugeot Key Fob

Peugeot Van Key Key Fob is an excellent feature that allows drivers to start their vehicle from some distance. This feature is beneficial in hot or cold weather, as it allows motorists to warm their car's interior and engine before entering the vehicle.

Car dealerships can create and program new Peugeot keys for you however only if you have the time to wait for weeks for them to do so. At KeyNOW, we can cut programs, cut and deliver new peugeot 307 car key replacement keys to you, significantly faster.

Keyless Entry

As well as unlocking and opening your car doors, certain key fobs can also be used to start the engine. This is useful if you have to leave your vehicle on hot days or if you're carrying heavy items in your boot that make it difficult to open the door manually. To start the car with your key fob, press the unlock button on it several times in rapid succession. The door locks will close and a red light will start to flash. If it doesn't it means that the battery inside your key fob might be dead and need replacing. In addition, RF interference from nearby buildings could disrupt your system.

Another neat feature is that some key fobs have a hidden physical key that can be used to unlock the car (often only for the door of the driver, but sometimes, they can also be used for the boot). They can be opened by flipping up a flap on the fob, or by pressing a button on the case. The key's physical part can be slid out of the slot in the case.

Key fobs may be damaged by water, especially when the chips within them are exposed to salty or soapy water. In some instances keys will cease to function completely due to a damaged chip. In this case the key fob needs to be replaced by the dealer. Locksmiths can provide replacement keys much quicker and at a lower price than dealerships.

Remote Start

If your key fob has the remote start feature, it will allow you to turn on the engine without having to have your car keys in hands. This is particularly helpful in hot weather and you want to cool down your car while doing around. However, there are a few things you should know before making use of this feature.

Some key fobs include an engine start button that can be pressed to start your car remotely (for example, Ford has a circular arrow that is moving clockwise on its key fob). Others, such as Mazdas, require that you first lock the key and then press the start button.

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

If this is the case, you'll need to replace the batteries in your key fob or consider programming it. The procedure is different for each car, but the instructions are generally found in the owner's manual. Our mobile technicians can assist you with this process as we have the specialist equipment to cut and program replacement Peugeot keys at your workplace, home, or if you're on the side of the road.

Door Locks

The peugeot 207 key fob replacement 3008 remote key system enables the owner to lock and unlock their vehicle with the press of a button on the key fob. Contrary to the traditional key, which has a physical key hole the key fob has an encrypted copy of the car keys inside.

It does this by using the radio signal, which can only be transmitted if the key is at a certain distance from the car. When the signal is detected and a solenoid in the door lock translates the electronic signal into an action that is mechanical. This triggers a rod that operates the car door locks exactly like the turning of a physical key used to do.

There are several possible causes for an Peugeot keyfob that's not locking or unlocking your car. The most common reason is an unresponsive battery. This can be replaced within minutes. Other causes include worn buttons water damage, signal interference or a damaged electronic chip.

Modern vehicles require a precise level of precision to operate and the key fob isn't immune to this. The key fob may be improperly programmed, or suffer from an issue with the hardware that stops it from receiving signals from the vehicle. A licensed locksmith can reprogram the key fob and ensure that it works with your vehicle.

Immobiliser

Peugeot was one of the first companies to incorporate an immobiliser on the key. This prevents the car from starting if the key sends the wrong signal to the car. This is a great feature when they're brand new but as time passes, the chips wear out and cause problems. This typically happens when you see a message on your dashboard stating 'anti-theft system active or a warning light that reads "immobiliser failure".

Typically, Peugeot dealerships need to be called to create and programme replacement keys. However, a professional mobile locksmith comes with dealer-standard equipment inside their van, which means they can be at your location and creating new Peugeot keys by the roadside or at home, much faster than dealers would be capable of.

Peugeot keys generally begin to malfunction when the key blade starts to wear out. This wear can cause the mouth of the key not to fit into the lock correctly, which can cause further wear on the locks. Sometimes, simply changing a new blade helps to solve the issue. It could also be beneficial to have the teeth on the key refurbished to enable them to operate more efficiently. This is something only a qualified auto locksmith can do however it can save you lots of trouble and cost in the long run.