What You Should Know About Your Peugeot Key Fob
Peugeot Key Fob is a handy feature that lets drivers start their vehicle from a distance. This can be beneficial in cold or hot weather conditions and allows drivers to warm up the engine and interior before getting inside the vehicle.
Dealerships are able to program and create new Peugeot keys however only if they are able to do so. We can cut programs, cut, and deliver new Peugeot keys faster with KeyNOW.
Keyless Entry
As well as unlocking and opening your car doors, a few key fobs are also able to start the engine. This is useful when you have to leave the vehicle during hot weather, or if you're carrying heavy items in your boot that make it difficult to open the door manually. To open the car using your key fob, press the unlock button on it several times in quick sequence. The door locks should unlock and a red LED light will start to flash. If this doesn't occur the battery for your key fob could be dead and requires to be replaced. Alternately RF interference caused by nearby structures could interfere with your system.
Certain key fobs can also be equipped with an actual key that can be used to unlock your car (often for the driver's side door, but occasionally the boot as well). You can open them by lifting the flap or pressing a button. The key's physical part can slide out of a slot in the case to gain access to the lock.
Key fobs may be damaged by water particularly if the chips are exposed to salty or soapy water. In certain instances, key fobs will cease working completely due a damaged chip. In this situation the key fob will need to be replaced by the dealer. However, locksmiths can often provide replacement keys faster than a dealer, and at a much lower cost.
Remote Start
You can start your car and not need to carry your keys on you. This is especially useful when it's hot outside and you're looking to cool down your car while doing the errands. There are a few things that you need to know before you use this feature.
Some key fobs have a dedicated remote engine start button (for example Ford's keyfob has an arrow-shaped circular shape that runs clockwise) which you must press to start the car remotely. Mazdas, for instance, require you to lock the key first and then press the Start button.
If you're having trouble starting your car, you might have a weak or dead battery in the key fob. This is due to the fact that the batteries inside the key fob aren't able anymore to send an effective signal to the car's system.
If this is the case, you'll need to replace the batteries on the key fob or attempt reprogramming it. The procedure is different for each vehicle, but the instructions are generally found in the owner's manual. Our mobile technicians can also assist you with this process - we've got the specialist equipment to cut and program replacement Peugeot keys at your workplace, home, 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 at the touch of a button on the key fob. Unlike the traditional key that has a key hole that is physical, this key fob stores an encrypted replica of the car key inside.
It does this by utilizing an electronic signal that can only be transmitted if the key is in a certain distance from the car. When the signal is detected by a solenoid, the door lock translates the electronic signal into a mechanical action. This moves a rod that opens the door lock similar to the way the physical key used to do.
If peugeot car key cover G28 fob isn't locking or unlocking the vehicle, there are many possibilities of the cause. The most common is a dead coin battery, which is easily replaced in a matter of minutes. Other causes are worn-out buttons signal interference, or water damage or a malfunctioning chip.
The key fob in modern cars is not an exception. Modern cars require an extremely high level precision in order to operate. The key fob could be programmed incorrectly, or have a hardware issue that prevents it from receiving a signal from the vehicle. A certified locksmith can reprogram the key fob and ensure that it works with your vehicle.
Immobiliser
Peugeot were among the first car makers to use an immobiliser chip in the key. This prevents the vehicle from being started when the key sends a wrong signal to the vehicle. This is great in the beginning, but over time the chips may wear out and cause problems. This usually starts with getting an alert stating 'anti theft system active on the dashboard or a warning light is illuminated stating 'immobiliser fault'.
Usually Peugeot dealerships need to be called to create and programme replacement keys. Mobile locksmiths have standard equipment from dealers on their van. This means that they can make new Peugeot keys at home or at the roadside faster than a dealership.
Peugeot keys generally begin to malfunction when the blade wears out. This wear can cause the mouth of the key not to get into the lock correctly, which can cause further wear on the locks. Often simply swapping over a new blade is enough to solve the issue. It can also be beneficial to have the teeth of the key replaced in order to make them operate more efficiently. This is something only a trained auto locksmith can accomplish however it can save you lots of hassle and expense in the long term.