What You Should Know About Your Peugeot Key Fob
Peugeot Key Fob allows drivers to start the car from afar. This is beneficial during extreme temperatures as it permits drivers to warm the engine and the interior before getting inside the vehicle.
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Keyless Entry
Certain key fobs also start your car's engine. This is useful if the vehicle is left in a hot weather condition or when the car's boot is stuffed with heavy items that make it difficult to open the door. To unlock the car using your key fob, simply press the unlock button several times in quick intervals. The door locks should unlock and the red LED light should begin to flash. If this does not occur the battery for your key fob could be dead and requires to be replaced. Alternatively, RF interference from nearby buildings may disrupt your system.
Certain key fobs 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 too). They can usually be accessed by opening a flap on the fob, or by pressing a button on the case. The key's physical part can be slid out of the slot inside the case.
Key fobs can be damaged by water particularly when the chips are exposed to salty or soapy water. In some cases, a chip that is damaged can cause key fobs not to function. In this scenario the key fob has to be replaced by the dealer. However, locksmiths may offer replacement keys faster than a dealer, and at a lower cost.
Remote Start
If your key fob has the remote start feature it will let you start the engine without needing to have your car keys in hands. This is particularly useful when it's hot outside and you're trying to cool down your car while you run around. However, there are a few important things to be aware of prior to using this feature.
Some key fobs come with a remote engine start button you can press to start your vehicle remotely (for example, Ford has a circular arrow moving clockwise on its key fob). Others, like Mazda's key fob, require you to first secure the key, and then press the start button.
There could be a weak or dead battery in your key fob, if you're unable to start the car. The battery inside the key fob isn't powerful enough to send a signal to your car system.
If this is the scenario, you'll have to replace the batteries in the key fob or attempt changing the program. This process differs from vehicle to vehicle, but you can usually follow the instructions in your owner's manual. Our mobile technicians are able to help you with this process. We have the specialist tools needed to cut and program the replacement Peugeot key at your home, office or even in case you're stuck at the roadside.
Door Locks
The Peugeot 3008 remote allows you to lock or unlock your vehicle by pressing a button on your key fob. This key fob, unlike the traditional key with a physical hole, stores a secret copy of the car keys inside.
To do this, it utilizes a special radio signal that is only sent when the key is within a specified range of the vehicle. A solenoid in the door lock converts the electronic signal into a mechanical one once the signal has been detected. This triggers a rod that controls the door locks exactly like the turning of a physical key used to do.
There are many possible causes for the Peugeot keyfob that is not locking or unlocking your vehicle. The most frequent cause is the battery of the coin is dead, which is easily replaced in a matter of minutes. Other causes include worn-out buttons signal interference, or water damage or a damaged chip.
Modern vehicles require a high level of precision to operate, and the key fob is not immune to this. The key fob might have been programmed incorrectly or it may have a hardware fault that prevents the vehicle from responding to the signal of the key. A certified locksmith can reprogramme your key fob to ensure that it is compatible with the vehicle.
Immobiliser
Peugeot were one of the first car makers to use an immobiliser chip in the key. This prevents the vehicle from starting if it sees an error in the signal sent from the key to the car. This is a great feature when they're new however over time, the chips can wear out and cause problems. This usually starts when you see an alert on your dashboard that says 'anti-theft system active or a warning lamp that says 'immobiliser failure'.
Usually Peugeot dealerships are called to create and programme replacement keys. However, a professional locksmith has dealer-standard equipment in their van, which means they can be there and generating new Peugeot keys on the roadside or at home more quickly than a dealership would be able to.
Generally Peugeot keys start to show issues as the key blade wears out. The wear causes the mouth of the key to stop entering the lock correctly, causing more wear on the locks themselves. Sometimes, simply changing a new blade helps to solve the issue. It may also be helpful to have the teeth of the key repaired in order to make them perform more smoothly. This is something only a fully certified auto locksmith can do but it could save you lots of hassle and expense in the long term.