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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 cold or hot weather conditions because it allows drivers to warm up the engine and interior before entering the vehicle.

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Keyless Entry

In addition to unlocking and opening your car doors, certain key fobs also have the capability to start the engine. This is useful when you have to leave your vehicle on hot days or if you're carrying heavy items in your boot which make it difficult to open the door manually. To unlock the car using your key fob, simply press the unlock button on it a few times in quick intervals. The door locks should be locked and a red LED light will start to flash. If this does not happen the battery for your key fob could be dead and requires to be replaced. Alternately, RF interference caused by nearby buildings could affect your system.

Certain key fobs can also be equipped with a physical key that can be used to unlock your vehicle (often for the driver's side door, but occasionally the boot too). You can access them by lifting the flap or pressing the button. The physical key may then slide out of the slot of the case to access the lock.

Key fobs can be damaged by water - particularly if the chips inside them are exposed to salty or soapy water. In some cases key fobs may cease to function completely due to a damaged chip. In this instance the key fob has to be replaced by the dealer. Locksmiths can replace keys much faster and at lower costs than dealerships.

Remote Start

You can start your car without needing to carry your keys on you. This is particularly useful when it's hot outside and you're looking to cool down your car while doing errands. However, there are a few things you should know before using this feature.

Certain key fobs come with an exclusive remote engine start button (for example Ford's key fob features an arrow-shaped circular shape that runs clockwise) which you must press to remotely start your car. Others, like Mazda's, require that you first secure the key, and then press the start button.

If you're not able to start your car, you may have a dead or weak battery inside the key fob. The battery of the key fob isn't powerful enough to send a signal back to the car system.

If this is the situation, you'll need to replace the batteries on your key fob, or try reprogramming it. The procedure differs for each vehicle, but the instructions are usually in the owner's manual. Our mobile technicians are able to help you with this process. We have the specialist equipment to cut and program replacement Peugeot keys at office, home or even when you're stuck on the roadside.

Door Locks

The peugeot car key cover 3008 remote key system enables the owner to lock and unlock their vehicle with a press of a button on the key fob. The key fob, which is different from the standard key that has an opening in the middle, is designed to store a secret copy of the car keys inside.

In order to accomplish this, it relies on an exclusive radio signal that is only transmitted when the key is within a certain distance of the car. When the signal is recognized, a solenoid inside the door lock transforms the electronic command into the mechanical action. This is when a rod turns to operate the car door locks, just like a physical key would.

There are a variety of possible reasons for an Peugeot keyfob that isn't locking or unlocking your vehicle. The most common reason is a dead battery. This can be repaired in a matter of minutes. Other causes include worn buttons water damage, signal interference or a faulty electronic chip.

Modern cars require a very precise level of accuracy for operation and the key fob isn't 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 from the key. A certified locksmith can reprogram your key fob to ensure it is compatible with the vehicle.

Immobiliser

Peugeot were among the first car makers to use an immobiliser chip in the key. The chip prevents the car from starting if it sees an untrue signal coming from the key to the car. When new this is great but as they age the chips may wear out and begin to cause problems. It usually happens when you notice an alert on your dashboard that says 'anti-theft system active' or a warning lamp that reads "immobiliser failure".

Normally Peugeot dealerships need to be called to create and program replacement keys. Mobile locksmiths will utilize dealer-standard equipment on their van. This means they can create new peugeot 107 key programming keys at your house or by the roadside much quicker than dealerships.

Generally Peugeot keys begin to experience problems because the key blade wears out. This wear can cause the mouth of the key not to get into the lock in a correct manner, leading to further wear on the locks. The issue can be addressed by simply changing the blade. It is also possible to have the teeth on the key cleaned to allow them to work more smoothly. This is something only a competent auto locksmith is able to do however it can save you a lot of hassle and expense in the long term.