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What You Should Know About Your Peugeot Key Fob

Peugeot Key Fob is a convenient feature that lets drivers start their car from a distance. This can be beneficial in cold or hot weather conditions and allows drivers to warm the interior and engine before getting inside the vehicle.

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Keyless Entry

In addition to opening and locking the doors of your car, some key fobs are also able to start the engine. This is a great feature if your vehicle needs to be left during a hot summer day or when the trunk is filled with heavy objects that make it difficult to manually open the door. To unlock the car using your key fob, simply press the unlock button several times in rapid succession. The door locks should unlock and the red LED light will begin to flash. If this does not occur, your key fob battery could be dead and requires to be replaced. Alternatively, RF interference from nearby buildings could disrupt your system.

Another cool feature is that some key fobs are equipped with a physical key that can be used to unlock the car (often only for the driver's side, but occasionally for the boot too). They can typically be opened by opening a flap on the fob, or by pressing a button on the case. The physical key may then slide out of the slot inside the case, allowing access to the lock.

Key fobs can be damaged by water, especially when the chips inside are exposed to salty or soapy water. In some instances chips that are damaged can cause key fobs to stop working. If this happens, the key fob will have to be replaced - typically by the dealer. However, locksmiths may provide replacement keys quicker than dealers, and at a significantly lower cost.

Remote Start

If your key fob includes the remote start feature it will let you turn on the engine without needing to hold the keys to your car in hands. This is especially useful when it's hot out and you're looking to cool your car when you're running the errands. There are some things you need to know prior to using this feature.

Certain key fobs come with a separate remote engine start button (for example Ford's keyfob has an arrow-shaped circular shape that runs clockwise) which you must press to remotely start your car. Others, such as Mazdas keys, require you to lock the key and then press the start button.

If you're not able to start your car, it could be that you have a dead or weak battery in the key fob. The battery inside the key fob isn't powerful enough to send a signal to the car's system.

If this is the case, then you'll need replace the batteries on your key fob or consider changing the program. The procedure varies for each vehicle, but the instructions are typically found in the owner's manual. Our mobile technicians are also able to help you with this process. We have the specialist equipment to cut and program a new Peugeot key at home, office or even when you're stuck by the roadside.

Door Locks

The Peugeot 3008 remote system enables you to lock or unlock your car by pressing a button on your key fob. As opposed to the traditional keys that has a physical key hole the key fob has an encrypted replica of the car key inside.

To do this, it utilizes the use of a specific radio signal that is only sent when the key is within a certain range of the car. A solenoid inside the door lock converts the electronic signal into a mechanical one once the signal has been spotted. The rod is then turned to operate the car door locks, just as an actual key would.

There are several possible causes for an peugeot 206 key replacement keyfob that's not locking or unlocking your vehicle. The most common cause is an unresponsive battery. It can be repaired in a matter of minutes. Other causes are worn buttons, water damage, signal interference or a malfunctioning electronic chip.

The key fob of modern cars is not an exception. Modern cars require an extremely high level of precision to function. The key fob may be improperly programmed, or suffer from a hardware issue that prevents it from responding to signals from the vehicle. A locksmith certified by the ICRC can reprogram your key fob in order to ensure it is compatible with your vehicle.

Immobiliser

Peugeot were one of the first car manufacturers to include an immobiliser chip in the key. This stops the vehicle from starting if it detects an error in the signal sent from the key to the car. This is a great feature when they are new however over time, the chips get worn out and cause issues. This usually starts with getting an alert that reads 'anti theft system active' on the dashboard, or a warning light is lit up stating 'immobiliser fault'.

Usually Peugeot dealerships must be called to create and programme replacement keys. However a professional mobile locksmith comes with dealer-standard equipment inside their van, meaning they can be with you and making new Peugeot keys at the roadside or at home much quicker than dealerships would be capable of.

Generally Peugeot keys begin to exhibit problems because the key blade wears out. The wear causes the mouth of the key to stop being able to enter the lock in a proper manner and causing wear on the locks themselves. The issue can be fixed by simply changing the blade. It is also possible to have the teeth of the key repaired to make them more efficient. This is something only a fully trained auto locksmith can accomplish but it could help you avoid a lot of headache and expense in the long run.