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What You Should Know About Your Peugeot Key Fob

Peugeot Key Fob lets drivers start the car from a distance. This is beneficial during temperatures that are hot or cold because it allows drivers to warm the engine and the interior before getting inside the vehicle.

Car dealerships are able to create and program new Peugeot keys for you but only if they have the time to wait for weeks for them to do this. KeyNOW can cut and program, then deliver new peugeot 308 key fob replacement 3008 key fob - More Bonuses, keys faster than you can at KeyNOW.

Keyless Entry

Along with unlocking and opening your car doors, a few key fobs can also be used to start the engine. This is useful if the vehicle is left 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 will be locked and the red light will begin to flash. If this doesn't occur the battery in your key fob may be dead and needs to be replaced. Alternately, the RF interference created by nearby buildings could affect your system.

Another cool feature is that certain key fobs contain a physical key to unlock the car (often only for the driver's door, but occasionally for the boot too). You can open them by lifting a flap or pressing a button. The key can then slide out of the slot inside the case, allowing access to the lock.

Key fobs may be damaged by water - especially when the chips inside are exposed to salty or soapy water. In some cases a chip that has been damaged can cause key fobs to cease working. In this instance, the key fob must be replaced by the dealer. Locksmiths are able to replace keys much more quickly and at a lower price than dealerships.

Remote Start

If your key fob includes the remote start feature it will let you turn on the engine without having to have your car keys in hand. This is especially useful when it's hot out and you want to cool down your car while you run the errands. But there are a few things you should know before making use of this feature.

Certain key fobs come with a dedicated remote engine start button (for example, Ford's key fob has a circular arrow going clockwise) which you must press in order to start the car remotely. Mazdas, for instance, require you to lock the key first and then press the Start button.

It could be that you have an insufficient or dead battery in your key fob, if you aren't able to start the car. The battery in the key fob isn't as strong to transmit a signal to the car system.

If this happens, either replace the batteries or re-program your key fob. The procedure is different for each vehicle, but the instructions are typically found in the owner's manual. Our mobile technicians are also able to help with this process as we have the specialist equipment to cut and program replacement Peugeot keys at the workplace, at 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. The key fob, which is different from the traditional key with an opening in the middle, is designed to store a secret copy of the car keys inside.

For this, it employs a special radio signal that is only sent out when the key is within a specified range of the vehicle. A solenoid inside the door lock converts the electronic command to a mechanical one once the signal is detected. This moves a rod that operates the car door locks exactly like the turning of the physical key used to do.

There are several possible causes for the Peugeot keyfob that's not locking or unlocking your vehicle. The most common reason is the battery is dead. This can be replaced within minutes. Other causes include worn buttons water damage or signal interference, or a malfunctioning electronic chip.

Modern cars require a very precise level of accuracy to function, and the key fob is not immune to this. The key fob might be programmed incorrectly, or may have a hardware defect that prevents it from receiving a signal from the vehicle. A certified locksmith can reprogram the key fob and make sure that it is compatible with your vehicle.

Immobiliser

Peugeot was among the first companies to put an immobiliser into a key. This stops the car from starting in the event that the key sends the incorrect signal to the car. When it's brand new, this is fantastic however as they age, the chips will wear out and start to cause issues. This usually starts when you notice an alert on your dashboard that says 'anti-theft system active or a warning lamp that says 'immobiliser failure'.

Peugeot dealerships are typically used to design and program replacement keys. However, a professional locksmith is equipped with dealer-standard equipment in their van, meaning they can be there and generating new Peugeot keys at the roadside or at home, much faster than a dealership would be capable of.

Generally peugeot 207 key replacement keys start to show problems when the blade wears out. The wear causes the mouth part of the key to stop feeding into the lock correctly which causes more wear on the locks themselves. The problem can be resolved by simply changing the blade. It can also be beneficial to have the teeth of the key refurbished to make them more efficient. This is something only a fully trained auto locksmith can accomplish however it can save you lots of headache and expense in the end.