What You Should Know About Your Peugeot Key Fob
Peugeot Key Fob lets drivers start the car from a distance. This feature is beneficial in cold or hot conditions, since it gives drivers to warm their car's interior and engine before entering the vehicle.
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Keyless Entry
As well as unlocking and opening the doors of your car, some key fobs also have the capability to start the engine. This is useful in the event that you have to leave your vehicle on hot days, or if you're carrying large items in the boot which make it difficult to open the door manually. Press the unlock button on your key fob few times quickly to start the vehicle. The door locks will close and a red light will start to flash. If it doesn't it means that the battery inside the key fob could be dead and in need of replacement. Alternately RF interference caused by nearby structures could interfere with your system.
Another interesting feature is that some key fobs are equipped with a physical key that can be used to unlock the car (often only for the driver's side, but sometimes for the boot too). You can open them by lifting the flap or pressing a button. The physical key can be removed from the slot inside the case.
Key fobs may be damaged by water - especially when the chips inside are exposed to salty or soapy water. In certain instances chips that are damaged can cause key fobs to stop functioning. In this scenario the key fob will need to be replaced by the dealer. However, locksmiths often offer replacement keys faster than a dealership, and at a significantly lower cost.
Remote Start
You can start your car and not need to carry your keys in your car. This is particularly helpful when it's hot and you want to cool your car while you run the errands. There are a few things that you must be aware of before you use this feature.
Certain key fobs have a separate remote engine start button (for instance, Ford's key fob has an arrow in a circle that goes clockwise) that you need to press in order to start the car remotely. Mazdas, for instance require you to first lock the key and then press the Start button.
If you're unable to start your car, you may have a dead or weak battery inside the key fob. The battery inside the key fob isn't strong enough to send a signal to the car system.
If this happens, you can either replace the batteries, or re-program your key fob. This process differs from vehicle to car, but you should generally follow the instructions in your owner's manual. Our mobile technicians are capable of helping you with this process. We have the specialist equipment required to cut and program a new Peugeot key at office, home or when you're stuck by the roadside.
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. Unlike the traditional key that has a physical key hole the key fob contains an electronic replica of the car key inside.
In order to accomplish this, it utilizes a special radio signal that can only be transmitted when the key is within a specified range of the car. Once the signal is detected and a solenoid in the door lock translates the electronic signal into an action that is mechanical. This turns a rod to operate the car door locks, just like keys on a real key could.
There are several possible causes for a Peugeot keyfob not locking or unlocking your car. The most frequent reason is the battery is dead. This is easily replaced in minutes. Other reasons include worn-out buttons, signals interference or water damage or a damaged chip.
Modern cars require a very precise level of precision for operation and the key fob is not in any way immune to this. The key fob could have been programmed incorrectly or it may be faulty in hardware that makes the vehicle unable to respond to the signal of the key. A certified locksmith can reprogram the key fob and make sure that it is compatible with your vehicle.
Immobiliser
Peugeot were one of the first car manufacturers to use an immobiliser chip in a key. This prevents the car from being started in the event that the key sends the wrong signal to the vehicle. When new this is great however, as they age the chips wear out and start causing issues. This usually begins with an alert stating 'anti theft system active' on the dashboard, or a warning light lit up stating "immobiliser fault".
Peugeot dealerships are typically used to design and program replacement keys. However, a professional mobile locksmith is equipped with dealer-standard tools in their van, which means they can be at your location and making new Peugeot keys at the roadside or at home much quicker than dealerships would be capable of.
Generally g28carkeys.co.uk start to have issues as the key blade wears out. This wear causes the mouth part of the key to stop being able to enter the lock in a proper manner, causing more wear on the locks themselves. Sometimes, just swapping a new blade can help resolve the problem. It can also help to have the teeth of the key repaired to make them more efficient. Only a professional auto locksmith can do this, but it could save you lots of time and cash in the long run.