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What You Should Know About Your Peugeot Key Fob

Peugeot Key Fob is a useful feature that lets drivers start their vehicle from some distance. This feature is beneficial in cold or hot conditions, as it offers drivers to warm their car's interior and engine before entering the vehicle.

Dealerships can program and create new Peugeot keys however only if they have the time. KeyNOW is the only place where you can get your keys. KeyNOW we can cut the keys, program them and then deliver new Peugeot keys to you, much quicker.

Keyless Entry

As well as opening and locking the doors of your car, some key fobs are also able 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 filled with heavy objects 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 close and a red LED light will start to flash. If it doesn't it means that the battery inside the key fob could be depleted and require replacement. Also, RF interference coming from nearby buildings may interfere with your system.

Another interesting feature is that some key fobs have a hidden physical key to unlock the car (often only for the door of the driver, but sometimes for the boot too). They are usually accessible by opening a flap on the fob, or by pressing a button on the case. The key can then slide out of the slot inside the case to gain access to the lock.

Key fobs can be damaged by water, especially in the event that the chips inside are exposed to salty or soapy water. In some cases the chip that is damaged could cause key fobs to stop functioning. In this scenario 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

You can start your car without having to carry your keys in your car. This is particularly useful in hot weather and you want to cool your car while running on errands. There are a few points you must know before you can use this feature.

Certain key fobs come with a specific remote engine start button (for instance Ford's key fob sports an arrow that is circular and going clockwise) that you need to press to remotely start your car. Mazdas, for instance require you to lock the key first and then press the Start button.

There could be an insufficient or dead battery in your key fob, if you're not able to start the car. https://www.thekeylab.co.uk/peugeot-car-keys/ is due to the fact that the batteries of the key fob aren't strong enough to send an intense signal to the car's system.

If this happens, either replace the batteries or reprogram your key fob. This procedure varies from car to car, but you can typically follow the steps in the owner's manual. Our mobile technicians are capable of helping you with this procedure. We have the specialist equipment needed to cut and program the replacement Peugeot keys at your office, home or even when you're stuck by the roadside.

Door Locks

The Peugeot 3008 remote system enables you to lock or unlock your vehicle by pressing a button on your 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.

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In order to accomplish this, it uses a unique radio signal which is only sent when the key is within a certain distance of the vehicle. When the signal is recognized an internal solenoid within the door lock converts the electronic command into an action that is mechanical. This causes a rod to turn the car door locks, just as keys on a real key would.

There are many possible causes for an Peugeot keyfob that is not locking or unlocking your car. Most likely is the battery of the coin is dead, which can be replaced within minutes. Other causes are worn-out buttons signal interference or water damage, or a faulty chip.

The key fobs of modern cars is no exception. Modern vehicles require an extremely high level of precision in order to operate. Key fobs can be programed incorrectly or have an issue with the hardware that stops it from receiving a signal from the vehicle. A licensed locksmith can reprogram your key fob in order to ensure it is compatible with your vehicle.

Immobiliser

Peugeot was among the first manufacturers to install an immobiliser inside the key. The immobiliser chip stops the car from starting if it detects an error in the signal sent from the key to the car. This is great when they're new however, over time, the chips will get worn out and cause issues. It usually starts with a message saying 'anti theft system active' on the dashboard, or a warning light illuminated stating 'immobiliser fault'.

Typically Peugeot dealerships have to be asked to create and program replacement keys. However, a professional locksmith comes with dealer-standard equipment inside their van, which means they can be with you and creating new Peugeot keys at the roadside or at home much quicker than dealers would be capable of.

Peugeot keys typically begin to fail when the key blade starts to wear out. This wear causes the mouth part of the key to stop being able to enter the lock in a proper manner and causing wear on the locks themselves. Often simply swapping over a new blade is enough to resolve the problem. It could also be beneficial to have the teeth of the key repaired to enable them to perform more smoothly. Only a professional auto locksmith is able to do this, but it could save you a lot of time and cash in the long run.