What You Should Know About Your Peugeot Key Fob
Peugeot Key Fob lets drivers start the car from afar. This feature is beneficial in hot or cold conditions, since it gives drivers to warm their vehicle's engine and interior before entering the vehicle.
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Keyless Entry
Certain key fobs also start the engine of your car. This is useful when the vehicle needs to be parked on a hot day or in the case that the boot is full of heavy objects that make it difficult to manually open the door. Press the unlock button on the key fob a several times quickly to begin the car. The door locks should lock and the red LED light should start to flash. If this does not happen then your key fob battery could be dead and requires to be replaced. Alternately, RF interference caused by nearby structures could interfere with your system.
Some key fobs also have an actual key that can be used to unlock your vehicle (often for the driver's side door, but occasionally the boot as well). You can open them by lifting the flap or pressing a button. The key's physical part can be slid out of the slot inside the case.
Key fobs can get damaged by water, especially in the event that the chips inside are exposed to soapy or salty water. In some instances keys will cease working completely due a damaged chip. In this instance the key fob has to be replaced by the dealer. However, locksmiths are able to offer replacement keys much faster than a dealer, and at a lesser cost.
Remote Start
If your key fob comes with the remote start feature, it allows you to start the engine without needing to have your car keys in the palm of your hand. This is especially useful in hot weather and you're looking to cool down your car while running the errands. But, there are a few things you should know before using this feature.
Certain key fobs have an engine start button that you can press to start your car remotely (for example, Ford has a circular arrow that moves clockwise on its key fob). Mazdas, for instance require you to lock the key first and then press the Start button.
You may have an insufficient or dead battery in your key fob, if you aren't able to start your car. The battery of the key fob isn't as strong to send a signal to the car system.
If this is the scenario, you'll have to replace the batteries on your key fob or try reprogramming it. This procedure varies from car to car, but you should generally follow the directions in your owner's manual. Our mobile technicians are competent to assist you with this process. We have the expert equipment needed to cut and program a replacement Peugeot key at your office, home or even when you're stuck by the roadside.
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. The key fob, which is different from the standard key that has a physical hole, stores a hidden copy of the car keys inside.
It does this by utilizing an electronic signal that is only transmitted if the key is at some distance from the car. A solenoid inside the door lock converts the electronic command to a mechanical one once the signal is detected. This is when a rod turns to operate the car door locks just as a physical key could.
There are a variety of possible reasons for a Peugeot keyfob that isn't locking or unlocking your car. The most common cause is the battery of the coin is dead, which can be replaced in a matter of minutes. Other causes include worn buttons, water damage, signal interference or a damaged electronic chip.
The key fob on modern vehicles isn't an exception. Modern cars require an extremely high level precision to function. The key fob may be programmed incorrectly, or have a hardware issue that prevents it from receiving signals from the vehicle. A locksmith certified by the ICRC can reprogram your key fob in order to ensure it is compatible with the vehicle.
Immobiliser
Peugeot was one of the first companies to include an immobiliser into the key. The chip prevents the car from starting if it sees an untrue signal coming from the key to the car. This is great when they're brand new, but over time the chips will get worn out and cause issues. peugeot key fob not working starts with a message saying 'anti theft system active' on the dashboard, or a warning light lit up stating "immobiliser fault".
Typically, Peugeot dealerships have to be called in to design and program replacement keys. However, a professional locksmith is equipped with dealer-standard equipment in their van, meaning they can be with you and making new Peugeot keys at the side of the road or at home much quicker than dealerships are able to.
Peugeot keys usually start to malfunction when the blade starts to wear out. This wear could cause the mouth of the key to feed into the lock correctly, which can cause further wear on the locks. Sometimes, just swapping a new blade is enough to solve the issue. It can also be beneficial to have the teeth on the key refurbished to allow them to work more smoothly. Only a qualified auto locksmith can do this, but it can save you lots of time and money in the end.