What You Should Know About Your Peugeot Key Fob

Peugeot Key Fob allows drivers to start the car from a distance. This feature is beneficial in hot or cold conditions, as it offers drivers the chance to warm their vehicle's engine and interior before entering the vehicle.

Dealerships can program new Peugeot keys, but only if they are able to do so. KeyNOW is the only place where you can get your keys. KeyNOW, we can cut, program and hand over new Peugeot keys to you much faster.

Keyless Entry

Some key fobs can also help start the engine of your car. This is useful if you have to leave your vehicle during the heat of summer, or if you're carrying large objects in the boot that make it difficult to open the door manually. Press the unlock button on the key fob a couple of times to open the car. The door locks will be locked and a red light will start to flash. If this doesn't occur, your key fob battery may be dead and needs to be replaced. Alternately, the RF interference created by nearby buildings could disrupt your system.

Another cool 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). They can be opened by lifting the flap or pressing a button. The physical key can then be slid out of the slot inside the case.

Key fobs can get damaged by water, particularly when the chips inside are exposed to salty or soapy water. In certain instances, key fobs will stop working completely due to a damaged chip. In this situation the key fob will need to be replaced by the dealer. However, locksmiths may provide replacement keys faster than dealers, and at a much lower cost.

Remote Start

You can start your car without having to carry your keys on you. This is especially helpful if you are in a hot climate and want to cool your car while running around. However, there are a few things to consider before making use of this feature.

Some key fobs include an engine start button that you can press to start your car remotely (for instance, Ford has a circular arrow moving clockwise on its key fob). Mazdas, for example, require you to first lock the key and then press the Start button.

If you're unable start your car, you may have a dead or weak battery inside the key fob. This is because the batteries inside the key fob aren't able anymore to send an intense signal to the car's system.

If this happens, you can either replace the batteries, or re-program your key fob. The procedure differs for each vehicle, however the instructions are typically found in the owner's manual. Our mobile technicians are also able to assist you with this process - we've got the specialist equipment to cut and program replacement Peugeot keys at your place of work, home or if you're stuck on the side of the road.

Door Locks

The Peugeot 3008 remote key system allows the owner to lock and unlock their vehicle by pressing of a button on the key fob. Contrary to the traditional key, which has a physical key hole this key fob is able to store an electronic replica of the car key inside.

It does this by using the radio signal which can only be sent when the key is at some distance from the car. A solenoid in the door lock transforms the electronic command into an actual mechanical one after the signal has been detected. This turns a rod to turn the car door locks, just like a physical key could.

If the peugeot 207 key fob programming [this page] key fob isn't locking or unlocking the vehicle, there are many possible causes of the problem. Most likely is a dead coin battery, which can be replaced in a matter of minutes. Other causes are worn-out buttons signal interference or water damage or a damaged chip.

Modern cars require a very precise level of precision to function and the key fob isn't immune to this. The key fob could have been programmed incorrectly or it may have a hardware fault that stops the vehicle from responding to the signal of the key. A licensed locksmith can reprogram your key fob to ensure that it is compatible with your vehicle.

Immobiliser

Peugeot were one of the first car makers to incorporate an immobiliser chip in a key. The immobiliser chip stops the car from starting if it detects an error in the signal sent from the key to the car. When new this is great, but as they age the chips can get worn out and begin to cause problems. This usually starts with getting an alert stating 'anti theft system active on the dashboard or a warning light lit up stating "immobiliser fault".

peugeot 508 key dealerships are usually called to design and program replacement keys. However a professional mobile locksmith has dealer-standard equipment in their van, meaning they are able to be with you and making new peugeot car key replacement keys at the roadside or at home, much faster than dealers would be able to.

Generally Peugeot keys begin to exhibit issues when the blade of the key wears out. The wear causes the mouth of the key to stop entering the lock correctly leading to wear on the locks themselves. Often simply swapping over a new blade is enough to resolve the problem. It can also be beneficial to have the teeth of the key replaced so that they function more efficiently. Only a licensed auto locksmith is able to do this, however it will save you a lot of time and money in the future.