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What You Should Know About Your Peugeot Key Fob

Peugeot Key Fob is a convenient feature that allows drivers to start their car from a distance. This can be useful during cold or hot weather, as it allows drivers to warm the engine and the interior before entering the vehicle.

Dealerships are able to program and create new Peugeot keys however only when they have the time. KeyNOW is the only place where you can get your keys. KeyNOW, we can cut programming, cut and give new Peugeot keys to you, significantly faster.

Keyless Entry

Key fobs can start your car's engine. This is useful if you have to leave your vehicle on hot days or if you're carrying large objects in the boot that make it difficult to open the door manually. Press the unlock button on your key fob couple of times to open the car. The door locks should close and the red LED light should start to flash. If this doesn't happen, your key fob battery could be dead and requires to be replaced. Alternately, interference from RF caused by nearby buildings could affect your system.

Another cool feature is that certain key fobs contain a physical key to unlock the car (often only for the door of the driver, but occasionally for the boot too). 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 can get damaged by water - particularly when the chips inside are exposed to soapy or salty water. In some instances, a chip that is damaged could cause key fobs to cease working. In this scenario the key fob needs to be replaced by the dealer. However, locksmiths are able to offer replacement keys much faster than a dealer, and at a much lower cost.

Remote Start

If your key fob has the remote start feature, it will let you turn on the engine without needing to have your car keys in hand. This is especially useful when it's hot and you want to cool your car while you run errands. However, there are some important things to be aware of prior to using this feature.

Certain key fobs have an engine start button that you can press to start your vehicle remotely (for example, Ford has a circular arrow that is moving clockwise on its key fob). Mazdas, for example, require you to lock the key first and then press the Start button.

If you're having trouble starting your car, it could be that you have a weak or dead battery in the key fob. This is due to the fact that the batteries of the key fob aren't able to send an effective signal to the car's system.

If this happens, you'll need to either replace the batteries or reprogram your key fob. The process is different for each vehicle, however the instructions are generally found in the owner's manual. Our mobile technicians can also assist with this process We've got the expert equipment to cut and program replacement peugeot 208 key replacement keys at your place of work, home or if you're on the side of the road.

Door Locks

The Peugeot 3008 remote key system allows the owner to lock and unlock their vehicle at the touch of a button on the key fob. In contrast to the traditional key which has a physical key hole the key fob has an encrypted copy of the car key inside.

To do this, it employs an exclusive radio signal that is only sent out when the key is within a specific range of the vehicle. When the signal is recognized and a solenoid in the door lock converts the electronic command into a mechanical action. The rod is then moved to operates the car door locks just like the turning of a key in a physical lock would do.

There are several possible causes for the Peugeot keyfob not locking or unlocking your vehicle. The most common is a dead battery for the coin, which is easily replaced in a matter of minutes. Other reasons include worn-out buttons, signal interference or water damage, or a faulty chip.

The key fob in modern cars is not an exception. Modern cars require extremely high level of precision in order to operate. The key fob may have been programmed incorrectly or it may have a hardware fault that hinders the vehicle from responding to the signal of the key. A certified locksmith can reprogram your key fob to ensure it is compatible with the vehicle.

Immobiliser

peugeot key replacement was among the first companies to include an immobiliser on the key. This prevents the car from starting when the key sends a wrong signal to the car. This is a great feature when they're new but as time passes, the chips will get worn out and cause issues. This usually occurs when you see a message on your dashboard that reads 'anti theft system active' or a warning lamp that reads 'immobiliser failure'.

Peugeot dealerships are usually called to create and program replacement keys. A mobile locksmith will use dealer-standard equipment in their van. This means that they can design new Peugeot keys at your home or by the roadside much faster than a dealership.

Generally Peugeot keys start to have problems when the 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. Often simply swapping over the blade will help resolve the problem. It is also possible to have the teeth of the key replaced to allow them to operate more efficiently. This is something only a fully certified auto locksmith can do but it could save you lots of frustration and money in the long run.