What You Should Know About Your Peugeot Key Fob
Peugeot Key Fob is a convenient feature that allows drivers to start their vehicle from some distance. This feature is useful in hot or cold weather, as it allows drivers the chance to warm their car's interior and engine before entering the vehicle.
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Keyless Entry
As well as opening and locking your car doors, some key fobs also have the capability to start the engine. This is helpful if the vehicle needs to be left on a hot day or when the trunk is full of heavy items that make it difficult to manually open the door. Press the unlock button on the key fob a couple of times to open the car. The door locks will lock and a red light will start to flash. If this does not happen the battery for your key fob could be dead and requires to be replaced. Alternately, RF interference from nearby buildings could affect your system.
Certain key fobs also come with a physical key that can be used to open your car (often for the driver's side door, but sometimes the boot as well). You can access them by lifting a flap or pressing a button. The key's physical part can be slid out of the slot in the case.
Key fobs are susceptible to being damaged by water - particularly if the chips inside them are exposed to salty or soapy water. In some instances a chip that has been damaged could cause key fobs to stop functioning. If this occurs, the key fob will need to be replaced - typically by the dealer. However, locksmiths often provide replacement keys faster than dealers, and at a much lower cost.
Remote Start
If your key fob has the remote start feature, it can turn on the engine without needing to hold your car keys in hands. This is particularly helpful when it's hot and you want to cool down your car while running the errands. However, there are a few important things to be aware of prior to making use of this feature.
Certain key fobs come with a dedicated remote engine start button (for instance Ford's key fob features an arrow-shaped circular shape that runs clockwise) which you must press to remotely start your car. Mazdas, for instance, require you to first lock the key and then press the Start button.
If you're having trouble starting your car, you might have a dead or weak battery inside the key fob. The battery inside the key fob is no longer strong enough to send a signal to the car system.
If this is the case, then you'll need replace the batteries in your key fob, or try programming it. The procedure is different for each vehicle, however the instructions are typically found in the owner's manual. Our mobile technicians are able to assist with this procedure We have the expert equipment to cut and program replacement Peugeot keys at your home, workplace or if you're stuck on the side of the road.
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. Contrary to the traditional key, which has a key hole that is physical the key fob contains an encrypted copy of the car keys inside.
It does this by using a radio signal that is only transmitted if the key is within a certain distance from car. A solenoid inside the door lock converts the electronic command to mechanical once the signal is detected. This moves a rod that is used to operate the car door locks as the physical key used to do.
There are several possible causes for a Peugeot keyfob not locking or unlocking your car. Most likely is a dead battery for the coin, which can be replaced in a matter of minutes. Other causes are worn buttons, water damage or signal interference, or a damaged electronic chip.
The key fobs of modern automobiles is not an exception. Modern cars require extremely high level of precision in order to operate. Key fobs can be programmed incorrectly, or may have an issue with the hardware that stops it from receiving a signal from the vehicle. A locksmith certified by the ICRC can reprogram your key fob in order to ensure it is compatible with the vehicle.
Immobiliser
Peugeot were one of the first car manufacturers to implement an immobiliser device in a key. This stops the car from starting in the event that the key transmits the wrong signal to the vehicle. This is a great feature when they are new, but over time the chips can get worn out and cause issues. This typically happens when you see an alert on your dashboard stating 'anti-theft system active or a warning light that reads 'immobiliser failure'.
Peugeot dealerships are usually used to create and program replacement keys. A mobile locksmith will utilize dealer-standard equipment on their van. This means that they can make new Peugeot keys at home or on the roadside faster than a dealership.
Generally Peugeot keys begin to experience issues when the blade of the key wears out. The wear causes the mouth of the key to stop being able to enter the lock in a proper manner and causing wear on the locks themselves. Sometimes, just swapping out a new blade helps to resolve the problem. It may also be helpful to have the teeth of the key refurbished to make them more efficient. This is something only a competent auto locksmith is able to do, but it can help you avoid a lot of trouble and cost in the end.