What You Should Know About Your Peugeot Key Fob
Peugeot Key Fob is an excellent feature that allows drivers to start their vehicle from an extended distance. This is useful in cold or hot weather as it permits drivers to warm up the engine and interior before entering the vehicle.
Car dealerships are able to create and program new Peugeot keys for you but only if they have the time to wait weeks for them to do it. We can cut and program, then deliver new Peugeot keys faster than you can at KeyNOW.
peugeot 107 replacement key G28 start the engine of your car. This is a great feature if your vehicle needs to be left during a hot summer day or when the trunk is stuffed with heavy items that make it difficult to manually open the door. Press the unlock button on the key fob a few times quickly to start the car. The door locks should be locked and the red LED light will start to flash. If this doesn't happen then your key fob battery may be dead and needs to be replaced. Also, RF interference coming from nearby buildings may affect your system.
Another neat feature is that some key fobs have a hidden physical key that can be used to unlock the car (often only for the door of the driver, but sometimes for the boot too). You can open them by lifting a flap or pressing a button. The key's physical form can be removed from the slot inside the case.
Key fobs may be damaged by water, particularly when the chips inside are exposed to soapy or salty water. In some cases keys will cease to function completely due to an issue with the chip. If this happens, the key fob will need to be replaced, usually by the dealer. Locksmiths can replace keys much quicker and at lower costs than dealerships.
Remote Start
You can start your car without having to have your keys with you. This is especially useful when you are in a hot climate and want to cool your vehicle while running around. There are a few things you need to know before you can use this feature.
Some key fobs feature a separate remote engine start button (for example, Ford's key fob has an arrow that is circular and going clockwise) which you must press to remotely start your car. Others, like Mazda's key fob, require you to first secure the key, 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. The battery inside the key fob is no longer strong enough to send a signal to the car system.
If this is the case, then you'll need replace the batteries on your key fob or try changing the program. The procedure differs for each vehicle, but the instructions are typically found in the owner's manual. Our mobile technicians are also able to help with this process as we have the specialist equipment to cut and program replacement Peugeot keys at your home, workplace or even if you're stuck at the side of the road.
Door Locks
The Peugeot 3008 remote key system allows the owner to lock and unlock their vehicle with a press of a button on the key fob. The key fob, in contrast to the traditional key with an actual hole, can store an encrypted copy of the car keys inside.
It does this by utilizing an electronic signal that can only be sent when the key is at an appropriate distance from the car. When the signal is detected, a solenoid inside the door lock converts the electronic command into a mechanical action. This turns a rod to turn the car door locks, just like keys on a real key would.
If you find that your Peugeot key fob has stopped locking or unlocking the vehicle, there are many possibilities of the cause. The most frequent reason is the battery is dead. This can be fixed in minutes. Other causes include worn buttons water damage or signal interference, or a faulty electronic chip.
The key fob of modern automobiles is not an exception. Modern cars require an extremely high level precision in order to operate. The key fob may have been programmed incorrectly, or it may have a hardware defect that hinders the vehicle from responding to the signal of the key. A licensed locksmith can reprogram your key fob to ensure that it is compatible with your vehicle.
Immobiliser
Peugeot were one of the first car manufacturers to implement an immobiliser device in the key. The immobiliser chip stops the car from starting if it detects an untrue signal coming from the key to the car. In the beginning, this is great but as they age the chips may wear out and cause issues. This typically starts with an alert stating 'anti theft system active on the dashboard or a warning light is illuminated stating "immobiliser fault".
Usually Peugeot dealerships are asked to create and program replacement keys. Mobile locksmiths will have standard equipment from dealers on their van. This means that they can design new Peugeot keys at your house or at the roadside quicker than dealers.
Peugeot keys typically begin to fail when the blade begins to wear out. This wear causes the mouth of the key to stop entering the lock correctly, causing more wear on the locks themselves. The issue can be solved by simply replacing the blade. It could also be beneficial to have the teeth of the key replaced so that they can operate more efficiently. Only a certified auto locksmith is able to do this, but it can save you lots of time and money in the future.