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What You Should Know About Your Peugeot Key Fob
Peugeot Key Fob lets drivers start the car from afar. This is beneficial during extreme temperatures and allows drivers to warm up the engine and the interior before entering the vehicle.
Dealerships can program and create new Peugeot keys however only if they are able to do so. We can cut and program, then deliver new Peugeot keys faster with KeyNOW.
Keyless Entry
Along with opening and locking your car doors, a few key fobs also have the ability to start the engine. This is a great feature if your vehicle needs to be parked in a hot weather condition or if the boot is full of heavy items that make it difficult to open the door. To start the car using your key fob, simply press the unlock button on it several times in rapid intervals. The door locks should close and the red LED light should start to flash. If it doesn't then the battery in the key fob could be dead and in need of replacement. Alternately, the RF interference created by nearby structures could interfere with your system.
Another neat feature is that certain key fobs are equipped with a physical key to unlock the car (often only for the driver's door, but sometimes, they can also be used for the boot). You can open them by lifting the flap or pressing the button. peugeot 407 key may then be removed from the slot inside the case to open the lock.
Key fobs can get damaged by water, particularly in the event that the chips inside are exposed to salty or soapy water. In certain instances, a chip that is damaged can cause key fobs to cease working. If this occurs the key fob has to be replaced - usually by the dealer. Locksmiths can supply replacement keys much faster and at lower costs than dealerships.
Remote Start
You can start your car and not need to have your keys on you. This is particularly useful when it's hot out and you're trying to cool your car while running errands. But, there are a few things you need to know prior to using this feature.
Certain key fobs have an exclusive remote engine start button (for example Ford's key fob sports an arrow in a circle that goes clockwise) which you must press to remotely start your car. 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 are unable to start your car. The battery in the key fob isn't powerful enough to send a signal to your car's system.
If this is the case, then you'll need replace the batteries on your key fob or try to re-programme it. The procedure for this differs from car to vehicle, but you can typically follow the steps in the owner's manual. Our mobile technicians are also capable of helping you with this procedure. We have the specialist equipment needed to cut and program a new Peugeot key at home, office or even when you're 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. This key fob, unlike the standard key that has an actual hole, can store an unnoticed copy of the car keys inside.
It does this by utilizing a radio signal that can only be sent when the key is within some distance from the car. A solenoid inside the door lock transforms the electronic command into mechanical once the signal has been detected. The rod is then moved to operates the car door locks just like the turning of the physical key used to do.
There are a variety of possible reasons for the Peugeot keyfob that isn't locking or unlocking your car. The most frequent reason is an unresponsive battery. This can be replaced within minutes. Other reasons include worn buttons, water damage or signal interference, or a damaged electronic chip.
The key fobs of modern automobiles is not an exception. Modern vehicles require an extremely high level of precision in order to operate. The key fob could be programmed incorrectly, or it could be faulty in hardware that prevents the vehicle from responding to the signal of the key. A locksmith certified by the ICRC can reprogram the key fob and make sure that it is compatible with your vehicle.
Immobiliser
Peugeot were among the first car manufacturers to incorporate an immobiliser chip in the key. The immobiliser chip stops the car from starting if it sees an untrue signal being sent from the key to the car. In the beginning, this is great but as they age the chips may wear out and cause issues. This typically starts with an error message that says 'anti-theft system active on the dashboard or a warning light blinking indicating 'immobiliser fault'.
Typically, Peugeot dealerships need to be called to create and programme replacement keys. However a professional mobile locksmith is equipped with dealer-standard equipment in their van, which means they are able to be with you and making new Peugeot keys by the roadside or at home much quicker than dealerships would be capable of.
Peugeot keys usually begin to malfunction when the key blade begins to wear. This wear could cause the mouth of the key not to feed into the lock properly, causing further wear on the locks. Sometimes, simply changing a new blade can help solve the issue. It may also be helpful to have the teeth on the key refurbished in order to make them work more smoothly. This is something only a fully qualified auto locksmith can do however it will reduce the headache and expense in the end.