Candace Brandon

What You Should Know About Your Peugeot Key Fob

Peugeot Key Fob is a useful feature that lets drivers start their car from some distance. This can be useful during cold or hot weather conditions and allows drivers to warm up the engine and the interior before entering the vehicle.

Car dealerships can create and program new peugeot 308 key replacement keys for you, but only if you have the time to wait for weeks for them to do so. KeyNOW can cut programs, cut, and deliver new Peugeot keys faster with KeyNOW.

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 when the vehicle needs to be parked on a hot day, or if the boot is full of heavy items that make it difficult to open the door. To open the car using your key fob, simply press the unlock button on it several times in quick sequence. The door locks should unlock and the red LED light will start to flash. If not, the battery in your key fob could be dead and requires replacement. Alternatively, RF interference from nearby buildings may interfere with your system.

Some key fobs also have an actual key that can be used to unlock your car (often for the driver's side door, but occasionally the boot as well). They can typically be opened by flipping up an opening on the fob or pressing a button on the case. The physical key can be removed from the slot in the case.

Key fobs can get damaged by water - especially when the chips within them are exposed to soapy or salty water. In certain instances key fobs can stop working completely due to an issue with the chip. If this happens, the key fob will need to be replaced, usually by the dealer. Locksmiths can provide replacement keys much more quickly and at lower costs than dealerships.

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 outside and you want to cool down your car while running some errands. There are a few things that you must be aware of before using this feature.

Some key fobs feature a specific remote engine start button (for instance Ford's keyfob has an arrow that is circular and going clockwise) which you must press to remotely start your car. Mazdas, for instance require you to lock the key first and then press the Start button.

If you're unable to start your car, you might have a weak or dead battery in the key fob. The key fob's battery is no longer strong enough to transmit a signal to the car's system.

If this is the case, then you'll need replace the batteries on the key fob or attempt to re-programme it. The procedure is different for each vehicle, but the instructions are generally found in the owner's manual. Our mobile technicians are capable of helping you with this process. We have the expert tools needed to cut and program the replacement Peugeot keys at your office, home or in case you're stuck at the roadside.

Door Locks

The peugeot 308 key replacement 3008 remote system enables you to lock or unlock your car by pressing the button on your key fob. The key fob, in contrast to the traditional key with an opening in the middle, is designed to store an encrypted copy of the car keys inside.

For this, it uses a special radio signal that can only be transmitted when the key is within a certain range of the car. A solenoid in the door lock transforms the electronic command into mechanical after the signal has been detected. This turns a rod to operate the car door locks, just as an actual key for peugeot 207 would.

There are a variety of possible reasons for a Peugeot keyfob that isn't locking or unlocking your vehicle. The most frequent cause is an unresponsive battery. This can be replaced within minutes. Other causes include worn-out buttons water damage or signal interference, or a faulty chip.

Modern vehicles require a high level of precision to function, and the key fob is not immune to this. The key fob could have been programmed incorrectly, or it could be faulty in hardware that makes the vehicle unable to respond to the signal sent by the key. A licensed locksmith can reprogram the key fob, and ensure that it is compatible with your vehicle.

Immobiliser

peugeot 3008 replacement key cost was among the first companies to put an immobiliser inside a key. This prevents the vehicle from being started when the key sends a incorrect signal to the car. If it's new, this is great, but as they age the chips will wear out and start causing problems. It usually starts with an alert stating 'anti theft system active' on the dashboard, or a warning light is lit up stating "immobiliser fault".

Typically, Peugeot dealerships must be asked to create and program replacement keys. Mobile locksmiths will have dealer-standard equipment on their van. This means they can make new Peugeot keys at home or by the roadside quicker than dealerships.

Generally peugeot 107 key keys start to have problems because the key blade wears out. The wear causes the mouth part 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 is enough to resolve the problem. It can also help to have the teeth of the key repaired so that they function more efficiently. Only a qualified auto locksmith can do this, but it could save you lots of time and money in the end.