What You Should Know About Your Peugeot Key Fob
Peugeot Key Fob lets drivers start the car from a distance. This can be useful during cold or hot weather, as it allows drivers to warm up the engine and interior before getting inside the vehicle.
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Keyless Entry
Along with unlocking and opening the doors of your car, some key fobs also have the ability to start the engine. This is useful in the event that you have to leave the vehicle on hot days, or if you're carrying large items in the trunk that make it difficult to open the door manually. To start the car using your key fob, press the unlock button a few times in quick succession. The door locks should close and the red LED light should start to flash. If not, the battery in the key fob could be dead and in need of replacement. Alternately, interference from RF caused by nearby buildings could affect your system.
peugeot 208 key replacement G28CarKeys can also be equipped with a physical key that can be used to open your vehicle (often for the driver's side door, but sometimes the boot as well). They can typically be opened by opening an opening on the fob, or a button on the case. The key's physical form can be removed from an opening in the case to gain access to the lock.
Key fobs can be damaged by water particularly when the chips are exposed to salty or soapy water. In some instances chips that are damaged can cause key fobs to stop working. In this case the key fob has to be replaced by the dealer. Locksmiths are able to replace keys much faster and at lower costs than dealerships.
Remote Start
If your key fob comes with the remote start feature, it allows you to turn on the engine without having to have your car keys on the palm of your hand. This is particularly useful when it's hot and you're trying to cool your car while running the errands. However, there are a few things you should know before making use of this feature.
Certain key fobs come with a specific remote engine start button (for example Ford's key fob features an arrow that is circular and going clockwise) that you need to press to remotely start your car. Others, such as Mazdas keys, require you to lock the key and then press the start button.
There could be a dead or weak battery in your key fob if you are unable to start the car. This is due to the fact that the key fob's batteries aren't strong enough to send an energizing signal to the car's system.
If this happens, you'll need to either replace the batteries or reprogram your key fob. The procedure for this differs from car to car, but you should generally follow the instructions in your owner's manual. Our mobile technicians are able to assist with this procedure as we have the specialist equipment to cut and program replacement Peugeot keys at the workplace, at home or even if you're stuck at the side of the road.
Door Locks
The Peugeot 3008 remote key system enables the owner to lock and unlock their vehicle at the touch of a button on the key fob. Contrary to the traditional key, which has a key hole that is physical, this key fob stores an encrypted replica of the car key inside.
It does this by utilizing the radio signal which can only be transmitted when the key is at a certain distance from car. When the signal is detected an internal solenoid within the door lock transforms the electronic signal into the mechanical action. This causes a rod to control the car door locks, the same way the physical key would.
There are several possible causes for a Peugeot keyfob that is not locking or unlocking your vehicle. The most frequent cause is a dead battery for the coin, which is easily replaced in a matter of minutes. Other causes are worn-out buttons signal interference or water damage or a defective chip.
Modern cars require a very precise level of accuracy in order to function and the key fob is not immune to this. The key fob could have been programmed incorrectly, or it may have a hardware defect that prevents the vehicle from responding to the signal generated by the key. A licensed locksmith can reprogram the key fob, and ensure that it is compatible with your vehicle.
Immobiliser
Peugeot was one of the first manufacturers to install an immobiliser inside the key. The immobiliser chip stops the car from starting if it sees an incorrect signal being sent from the key to the car. In the beginning, this is great but as they age the chips wear out and cause problems. This typically happens when you see a message on your dashboard saying 'anti-theft system active' or a warning lamp that reads "immobiliser failure".
Typically Peugeot dealerships have to be called to create and program replacement keys. A mobile locksmith will utilize dealer-standard equipment on their van. This means that they can create new Peugeot keys at your home or by the roadside much faster than dealers.
Generally Peugeot keys begin to exhibit issues as the key blade wears out. The wear causes the mouth of the key to stop feeding into the lock correctly leading to wear on the locks themselves. The issue can be addressed by simply changing the blade. It may also be helpful to have the teeth of the key refurbished to ensure that they function smoothly. Only a certified auto locksmith can do this, but it could save you a lot of time and cash in the long run.