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 is beneficial during cold or hot weather conditions and allows drivers to warm up the engine and interior before getting inside the vehicle.
Car dealerships can create and program new Peugeot keys for you however only if you are willing to wait for weeks for them to do it. KeyNOW can cut and program, then deliver new Peugeot keys faster than you can at KeyNOW.
Keyless Entry
As well as unlocking and opening your car doors, some key fobs are also able to start the engine. This is useful when the vehicle needs to be parked on a hot day or when the car's boot is filled with heavy objects that make it difficult to open the door. Press the unlock button on the key fob a few times quickly to start the vehicle. peugeot car key G28 will be locked and a red light will start to flash. If it doesn't, the battery in your key fob might be depleted and require replacement. In addition, RF interference from nearby buildings could disrupt your system.
Certain key fobs also come with physical keys that can be used to unlock your car (often for the driver's side door, but occasionally the boot as well). You can open them by lifting a flap or pressing the button. The key's physical part can be pulled out of the slot in the case.
Key fobs may be damaged by water, especially when the chips are exposed to salty or soapy water. In certain instances the chip that is damaged could cause key fobs to cease working. In this case the key fob needs to be replaced by the dealer. Locksmiths can provide replacement keys much faster and at a lesser cost than dealerships.
Remote Start
If your key fob includes the remote start feature it will allow you to start the engine without needing to hold the keys to your car in the palm of your hand. This is particularly useful when it's hot out and you want to cool your car while you run the errands. There are some things you need to know before you use this feature.
Some key fobs come with a remote engine start button that you can press to start your car remotely (for instance, Ford has a circular arrow that is moving clockwise on its key fob). Mazdas, for example require you to first lock the key 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 your car. The key fob's battery isn't as strong to transmit a signal to the car system.
If this is the situation, you'll need to replace the batteries on your key fob, or try changing the program. The process is different for each car, but the instructions are typically found in the owner's manual. Our mobile technicians are also equipped to assist you in this process. We have the expert equipment required to cut and program the replacement Peugeot keys at your office, home or if you are stuck on the roadside.
Door Locks
The Peugeot 3008 remote system enables you to lock or unlock your vehicle by pressing a button on your key fob. Unlike the traditional key that has a key hole that is physical the key fob has an encrypted copy of the car's key inside.
For this, it employs a unique radio signal which is only transmitted when the key is within a specified range of the vehicle. When the signal is recognized an internal solenoid within the door lock transforms the electronic signal into a mechanical action. This is accomplished by moving a rod which controls the door locks similar to the way the physical key used to do.
If a Peugeot key fob has stopped locking or unlocking the vehicle, there are a variety of possible causes of the problem. The most common is a dead coin battery, which can be replaced within minutes. Other causes are worn buttons, water damage, signal interference or a defective electronic chip.
Modern vehicles require a precise level of precision to function and the key fob isn't in any way immune to this. The key fob could be programmed incorrectly, or it could have a hardware fault that stops the vehicle from responding to the signal generated by the key. A certified locksmith can reprogramme your key fob to ensure that it is compatible with your vehicle.
Immobiliser
Peugeot was among the first manufacturers to install an immobiliser on the key. This stops the car from starting in the event that the key transmits the incorrect signal to the car. This is a great feature when they are new, but over time the chips will wear out and cause problems. This usually starts with getting a message saying 'anti theft system active' on the dashboard, or a warning light is lit up stating 'immobiliser fault'.
Typically, Peugeot dealerships must be called in to design and program replacement keys. Mobile locksmiths use dealer-standard equipment in their van. This means they can design new Peugeot keys at your house or at the roadside faster than dealerships.
Peugeot keys usually start to malfunction when the key blade starts to wear out. This wear causes the mouth of the key to stop being able to enter the lock in a proper manner leading to wear on the locks themselves. The issue can be fixed by changing the blade. It may also be helpful to have the teeth on the key refurbished so that they can operate more efficiently. Only a licensed auto locksmith can do this, but it could save you lots of time and cash in the long run.