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What You Should Know About Your Peugeot Key Fob

Peugeot Key Fob lets drivers start the car from afar. This feature is helpful in hot or cold conditions, since it gives drivers the opportunity to warm up their engine and interior before entering the vehicle.

Car dealerships can cut and program new Peugeot keys for you, but only if you have the patience to wait weeks for them to complete the process. At KeyNOW, we can cut, program and hand over new Peugeot keys to you a lot quicker.

Keyless Entry

As well as opening and locking your car doors, some key fobs can also be used to start the engine. This is useful in the event that you need to leave the vehicle on hot days, or if you're carrying large items in the trunk 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 quick intervals. The door locks will lock and a red light will start to flash. If it doesn't, the battery in your key fob may be depleted and require replacement. Alternately,  peugeot 107 key replacement G28 Car Keys  created by nearby buildings could interfere with your system.

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

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, a chip that is damaged can cause key fobs to stop working. In this instance the key fob has to be replaced by the dealer. However, locksmiths often offer replacement keys faster than dealers and at a significantly lower cost.

Remote Start

You can start your car without having to have your keys with you. This is particularly helpful when it's hot outside and you want to cool down your car while running some errands. But, there are a few things you need to know prior to making use of this feature.

Certain key fobs come with a separate remote engine start button (for example, Ford's key fob has an arrow that is circular and going clockwise) which you must press in order to start the car remotely. Other key fobs, like Mazda's requires that you first secure the key, and then press the start button.

There may be a weak or dead battery in your key fob, if you're unable to start your car. This is because the batteries in the key fob are no longer able to send a strong signal to the car's system.

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

Door Locks

The Peugeot 3008 remote system allows you to lock or unlock your vehicle by pressing the button on your key fob. The key fob, in contrast to the standard key that has a physical hole, stores an encrypted copy of the car keys inside.

For this, it uses the use of a specific radio signal that can only be transmitted when the key is within a specific range of the vehicle. A solenoid inside the door lock converts the electronic signal into mechanical once the signal has been detected. The rod is then moved to operates the car door locks exactly like the turning of keys used to do.

There are several possible causes for the Peugeot keyfob that isn't locking or unlocking your vehicle. The most frequent cause is a dead battery. This can be repaired in a matter of minutes. Other causes are worn-out buttons signal interference or water damage, or a faulty chip.

The key fob of modern automobiles is not an exception. Modern cars require extremely high level of precision in order to operate. The key fob might be programmed incorrectly, or it could be faulty in hardware that stops the vehicle from responding to the signal generated by the key. A certified locksmith can reprogram your key fob to make sure it is compatible with your vehicle.

Immobiliser

Peugeot were among the first car makers to include an immobiliser chip in a key. This stops the vehicle from starting if it detects an untrue signal being sent from the key to the car. This is a great feature when they're new, but over time the chips can get worn out and cause issues. This typically starts with an error message that says 'anti-theft system active on the dashboard or a warning light lit up stating "immobiliser fault".

Typically Peugeot dealerships are called to create and programme replacement keys. Mobile locksmiths have dealer-standard equipment on their van. This means that they can create new Peugeot keys at your house or on the roadside quicker than a dealership.

Peugeot keys usually start to malfunction when the blade starts to wear out. This wear causes the mouth part of the key to stop from feeding into the lock properly which causes more wear on the locks themselves. The issue can be addressed by simply changing the blade. It is also possible to have the teeth of the key repaired to enable them to operate more efficiently. Only a certified auto locksmith can do this, but it could save you a lot of time and money in the end.