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What You Should Know About Your Peugeot Key Fob
Peugeot Key Fob is a convenient feature that allows drivers to start their car from an extended distance. This feature is useful in cold or hot weather, as it allows drivers the opportunity to warm the interior and engine before entering the vehicle.
Car dealerships can design and program new peugeot car keys replacements keys for you however, only if you are willing to wait for weeks to do so. At KeyNOW we can cut programs, cut and deliver new peugeot 2008 key keys to you, much quicker.
Keyless Entry
Key fobs can start the engine of your car. This is a great feature if your vehicle is left in a hot weather condition or when the car's boot is filled with heavy objects that make it difficult to manually open the door. 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 your key fob could be dead and need replacing. Alternately, interference from RF caused by nearby structures could interfere with your system.
Certain key fobs can also be equipped with physical keys that can be used to open your car (often for the driver's side door, but sometimes the boot as well). They can be opened by opening the flap on the fob, or a button on the case. The physical key can be removed from the slot in the case.
Water can damage key fobs particularly when the chips are exposed to soapy or salty water. In certain instances key fobs can cease working completely due a damaged chip. In this instance the key fob has to be replaced by the dealer. Locksmiths can provide replacement keys faster and at a lesser cost than dealerships.
Remote Start
You can start your car without having to carry your keys in your car. This is especially useful when it's hot and you want to cool down your car while running errands. However, there are some things you need to know prior to using this feature.
Certain key fobs come with an exclusive remote engine start button (for instance Ford's keyfob has an arrow-shaped circular shape that runs clockwise) which you must press to start the car remotely. Mazdas, for instance require you to first lock the key and then press the Start button.
If you're not able to start your car, you might have a weak or dead battery in the key fob. The key fob's battery isn't strong enough to send a signal back to the car system.
If this happens, either replace the batteries or reprogram your key fob. This process varies from car to car, but you should typically follow the steps in the owner's manual. Our mobile technicians can assist with this process as we have the specialist equipment to cut and program replacement Peugeot keys at your home, workplace or if you're at the side of the road.
Door Locks
The Peugeot 3008 remote system lets you to lock or unlock your car by pressing a button on your key fob. The key fob, which is different from the traditional key with an opening in the middle, is designed to store an encrypted copy of the car keys inside.
It does this by using a radio signal that is only transmitted when the key is at a certain distance from car. Once the signal is detected an internal solenoid within the door lock translates the electronic signal into the mechanical action. This triggers a rod that operates the car door locks as the physical key used to do.
If you find that your peugeot 206 key key fob has stopped locking or unlocking the car, there are several possible causes of the problem. The most common cause is a dead battery for the coin, which can be replaced within minutes. Other causes include worn buttons, water damage signal interference or a faulty electronic chip.
Modern cars require a very high degree of precision in order to function and the key fob isn't immune to this. The key fob might be programmed incorrectly, or have an issue with the hardware that stops it from receiving signals from the vehicle. A licensed locksmith can reprogram the key fob to ensure that it works with your vehicle.
Immobiliser
Peugeot was one of the first companies to incorporate an immobiliser on the key. This prevents the car from starting in the event that the key transmits the wrong signal to the vehicle. This is great when they're new peugeot key however over time, the chips may wear out and cause problems. This typically happens when you see a message on your dashboard that reads 'anti theft system active' or a warning lamp that reads 'immobiliser failure'.
Typically Peugeot dealerships need to be called to create and programme replacement keys. However a professional mobile locksmith has dealer-standard equipment in their van, which means they are able to be with you and creating new Peugeot keys on the roadside or at home more quickly than dealers would be capable of.
Generally Peugeot keys begin to experience issues as the key blade wears out. This wear could cause the mouth of the key to feed into the lock in a proper manner, causing further wear on the locks. Sometimes, just swapping the blade will help solve the issue. It is also possible to have the teeth of the key replaced so that they function more efficiently. This is something only a fully trained auto locksmith can accomplish however it will reduce the trouble and cost in the long run.