What You Should Know About Your Peugeot Key Fob
Peugeot Key Fob is an excellent feature that allows drivers to start their car from the distance. This feature is beneficial in hot or cold conditions, as it offers drivers the chance to warm the interior and engine before entering the vehicle.
Car dealerships are able to create and program new Peugeot keys for you, but only if you are willing to wait for weeks for them to do it. At peugeot 306 key replacement can cut, program and hand over new Peugeot keys to you much quicker.
Keyless Entry
Along with opening and locking the doors of your car, some key fobs also have the capability to start the engine. This is useful in the event that you have to leave your vehicle during hot weather, or if you're carrying heavy items in the boot which make it difficult to open the door manually. Press the unlock button on the key fob a few times to unlock the vehicle. The door locks should unlock and the red LED light should start to flash. If not then the battery in your key fob could be dead and in need of replacement. Alternately, interference from RF caused by nearby buildings could disrupt your system.
Another interesting feature is that some key fobs come with a physical key that can be used to unlock the car (often only for the driver's side, but sometimes also for the boot). They can typically be opened by flipping up a flap on the fob, or pressing a button on the case. The key's physical form can slide out of the slot inside the case to open the lock.
Key fobs may be damaged by water, especially if the chips are exposed to soapy or salty water. In some instances chips that are damaged can cause key fobs to stop functioning. In this situation the key fob will need to be replaced by the dealer. However, locksmiths often offer replacement keys faster than a dealership, and at a significantly lower cost.
Remote Start
If your key fob is equipped with the remote start feature, it will let you turn on the engine without having to have your car keys on hands. This is especially useful when it's hot and you need to cool down your car while you run some errands. But, there are a few things you need to know prior to using this feature.
Some key fobs include a remote engine start button that can be pressed to start your vehicle remotely (for instance, Ford has a circular arrow that moves clockwise on its key fob). Mazdas, for example require you to lock the key first and then press the Start button.
There may be a weak or dead battery in your key fob, if you are unable to start the car. The battery of the key fob isn't strong enough to transmit a signal to the car's system.
If this is the situation, you'll need to replace the batteries on your key fob, or try changing the program. The process is different for every car, but the instructions are typically found in the owner's manual. Our mobile technicians can assist with this procedure 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 allows you to lock or unlock your vehicle by pressing a button on your key fob. The key fob, in contrast to the traditional key with an actual hole, can store an unnoticed copy of the car keys inside.
In order to accomplish this, it employs a unique radio signal which is only sent out when the key is within a specified range of the car. A solenoid in the door lock converts the electronic signal into mechanical once the signal has been spotted. This moves a rod that is used to operate the car door locks as a key in a physical lock would do.
If you notice that a Peugeot key fob has stopped locking or unlocking the vehicle, there are many possibilities of the cause. The most common cause is a dead coin battery, 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 precise level of accuracy to function, and the key fob isn't immune to this. The key fob could have been programmed incorrectly, or it could have a hardware issue that makes the vehicle unable to respond to the signal generated by the key. A locksmith certified by the ICRC can reprogram your key fob to ensure it is compatible with the vehicle.
Immobiliser
Peugeot was one of the first companies to put an immobiliser on a key. This stops the car from being started when the key sends a wrong signal to the car. This is a great feature when they're new however over time, the chips will wear out and cause problems. This usually occurs when you see an alert on your dashboard saying 'anti-theft system active or a warning lamp that reads "immobiliser failure".
Normally Peugeot dealerships have to be called to create and program replacement keys. Mobile locksmiths will have standard equipment from dealers on their van. This means they can design new Peugeot keys at your house or at the roadside quicker than dealers.
Peugeot keys generally begin to malfunction when the key blade begins to wear. The wear causes the mouth part of the key to stop from feeding into the lock properly, causing more wear on the locks themselves. The issue can be addressed by changing the blade. It is also possible to have the teeth on the key refurbished to allow them to operate more efficiently. This is something only a trained auto locksmith can accomplish however it can save you a lot of headache and expense in the long run.