What You Should Know About Your Peugeot Key Fob
Peugeot Key Fob is a handy feature that lets drivers start their vehicle from a distance. This feature is beneficial in hot or cold conditions, since it gives drivers to warm up their engine and interior before entering the vehicle.
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Keyless Entry
Along with unlocking and opening your car doors, certain key fobs can also be used to start the engine. This is helpful if the vehicle needs to be parked in a hot weather condition or when the car's boot is full of heavy objects that make it difficult to manually open the door. To unlock the car using your key fob, simply press the unlock button a few times in quick succession. The door locks will close and the red light will begin to flash. If this doesn't occur then your key fob battery may be dead and needs to be replaced. Alternately, RF interference from nearby buildings may affect your system.
Another cool feature is that certain key fobs have a hidden physical key that can be used to unlock the car (often only for the driver's door, but sometimes for the boot too). They can usually be accessed by opening the flap on the fob, or pressing a button on the case. The key can then be removed from the slot inside the case to gain access to the lock.
Key fobs may be damaged by water, especially if the chips are exposed to salty or soapy water. In some instances the chip that is damaged can cause key fobs to cease working. If this happens, the key fob has to be replaced - typically by the dealer. Locksmiths can provide replacement keys much more quickly and at lower costs than dealerships.
Remote Start
You can start your car without having to carry your keys with you. This is especially helpful if it's hot and you want to cool down your car while running errands. There are a few things that you need to know prior to using this feature.
Some key fobs come with a remote engine start button that you can press to start your vehicle remotely (for example, Ford has a circular arrow moving clockwise on its key fob). Mazdas, for example, require you to first lock the key and then press the Start button.
If you're unable start your car, you could have a weak or dead battery inside the key fob. The battery of the key fob isn't as strong to send a signal to the car's system.
If this is the scenario, you'll have to replace the batteries on your key fob, or try to re-programme it. This process differs from vehicle to car, but you can usually follow the instructions in the owner's manual. Our mobile technicians are also equipped to assist you in this procedure. 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 allows you to lock or unlock your vehicle by pressing the button on your key fob. Contrary to the traditional key, which has a physical key hole the key fob contains an encrypted copy of the car keys inside.
In order to accomplish this, it uses the use of a specific radio signal that is only sent when the key is within a specified range of the car. A solenoid inside the door lock transforms the electronic command into a mechanical one once the signal has been detected. This turns a rod to control the car door locks, the same way keys on a real key would.
If a Peugeot key fob has stopped locking or unlocking the car, there are many possibilities of the cause. The most common is a dead coin battery, which can be replaced within minutes. Other reasons include worn buttons, water damage or signal interference, or a damaged electronic chip.
The key fob on modern cars is not an exception. Modern vehicles require an extremely high level precision to function. The key fob may be programmed incorrectly, or may have a hardware defect that prevents it from responding to a signal from the vehicle. A certified locksmith can reprogramme your key fob to ensure it is compatible with the vehicle.
Immobiliser
Peugeot was one of the first manufacturers to install an immobiliser in a key. This prevents the vehicle from starting if the key sends the incorrect signal to the car. This is great in the beginning however over time, the chips will get worn out and cause issues. This usually starts with getting a message saying 'anti theft system active' on the dashboard, or a warning light lit up stating "immobiliser fault".
Typically, Peugeot dealerships need to be called in to design and program replacement keys. A mobile locksmith will use dealer-standard equipment in their van. This means they can design new Peugeot keys at your house or by the roadside quicker than dealerships.
Peugeot keys usually begin to fail when the blade begins to wear out. This wear could cause the mouth of the key not to be able to enter the lock in a proper manner, causing further wear on the locks. Often simply swapping over a new blade helps to resolve the problem. It can also be beneficial to have the teeth of the key repaired to make them more efficient. This is something only a trained auto locksmith can accomplish however it will help you avoid a lot of headache and expense in the long term.