What You Should Know About Your Peugeot Key Fob
Peugeot Key Fob is a useful feature that lets drivers start their vehicle from some distance. This can be useful during extreme temperatures and allows drivers to warm up the engine and the interior before getting inside the vehicle.
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Keyless Entry
Certain key fobs also start the engine of your car. This is useful if you need to leave the vehicle during the heat of summer, or if you're carrying heavy items in the boot that make it difficult to open the door manually. Press the unlock button on the key fob a few times to unlock the vehicle. The door locks should close and a red LED light will start to flash. If this doesn't occur the battery for your key fob could be dead and requires to be replaced. Also, RF interference coming from nearby buildings may affect your system.
Certain key fobs also come with physical keys that can be used to unlock your vehicle (often for the driver's side door, but occasionally the boot as well). They can be opened by lifting the flap or pressing a button. The key's physical part can be slid out of the slot inside the case.
Water can damage key fobs particularly when the chips are exposed to salty or soapy water. In certain instances, key fobs will cease working completely due an issue with the chip. In this scenario the key fob needs to be replaced by the dealer. Locksmiths can provide replacement keys much more quickly and at a lower price than dealerships.
Remote Start
If your key fob is equipped with the remote start feature it allows you to start the engine without needing to hold your car keys in hands. This is particularly useful if you are in a hot climate and want to cool your car down while you run some errands. There are a few things that you should know before using this feature.
Some key fobs come with a remote engine start button that you can press to start your vehicle remotely (for example, Ford has a circular an arrow which is moving clockwise around its key fob). Mazdas, for example require you to lock the key first and then press the Start button.
If you're unable start your car, you could have a dead or weak battery inside the key fob. This is due to the fact that the batteries in the key fob aren't able to send an effective signal to the car's system.
If this is the scenario, you'll have to replace the batteries on the key fob or attempt programming it. This process differs from vehicle to car, but you can typically follow the steps in the owner's manual. Our mobile technicians are capable of helping you with this process. We have the specialist equipment required to cut and program replacement Peugeot keys at home, office or even if you are stuck on the roadside.
Door Locks
The Peugeot 3008 remote key system enables the owner to lock and unlock their vehicle by pressing of a button on the key fob. In contrast to the traditional key which has a physical key hole the key fob has a hidden electronic replica of the car key inside.
It does this by using the radio signal which is only transmitted if the key is within some distance from the car. A solenoid in the door lock transforms the electronic command into a mechanical one once the signal has been spotted. This triggers a rod that operates the car door locks similar to the way a key in a physical lock would do.
If you notice that a Peugeot key fob isn't locking or unlocking the vehicle, there are a variety of possible causes. The most frequent cause is an unresponsive battery. It can be replaced within minutes. Other reasons include worn buttons, water damage, signal interference or a damaged electronic chip.
Modern cars require a very high level of precision for operation, and the key fob is not in any way immune to this. The key fob may be programmed incorrectly, or have an issue with the hardware that stops it from responding to signals from the vehicle. A certified locksmith can reprogramme your key fob in order to ensure it is compatible with the vehicle.
Immobiliser
Peugeot were among the first car makers to implement an immobiliser device in the key. The chip prevents the car from starting if it sees an error in the signal sent from the key to the car. If it's new, this is great but as they age the chips can get worn out and begin to cause issues. It usually starts with an error message that says 'anti-theft system active on the dashboard or a warning light is lit up stating 'immobiliser fault'.
Peugeot dealerships are usually used to design and program replacement keys. However, a professional mobile locksmith is equipped with dealer-standard tools in their van, which means they can be there and making new Peugeot keys by the roadside or at home more quickly than dealerships would be capable of.
Peugeot keys usually start to fail when the blade begins to wear out. This wear causes the mouth of the key to stop from feeding into the lock properly and causing wear on the locks themselves. The problem can be resolved by simply changing the blade. It could also be beneficial to have the teeth of the key replaced to allow them to work more smoothly. This is something only a fully trained auto locksmith can accomplish however it will help you avoid a lot of headache and expense in the long run.