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What You Should Know About Your Peugeot Key Fob

Peugeot Key Fob is an excellent feature that lets drivers 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 can design and program new Peugeot keys for you however, only if you have the time to wait for weeks to complete the process. KeyNOW can cut, program, and deliver new Peugeot keys much faster at KeyNOW.

Keyless Entry

Key fobs can allow you to start your car's engine. This is helpful if the vehicle has to be left in a hot weather condition or when the trunk is filled with heavy objects that make it difficult to open the door. Press  replacement key for peugeot partner van  on your key fob a few times quickly to start the vehicle. The door locks will unlock and a red light will start to flash. If it doesn't, the battery in your key fob could be dead and requires replacement. Also, RF interference coming from nearby buildings could affect your system.

Another nifty 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, they can also be used for the boot). They can be opened by opening the flap on the fob, or a button on the case. The key's physical part can be removed from the slot of the case to access the lock.

Key fobs can be damaged by water, particularly if the chips inside them are exposed to soapy or salty water. In some cases key fobs can stop working completely due a damaged chip. In this scenario the key fob has to be replaced by the dealer. However, locksmiths can often offer replacement keys much faster than a dealer, and at a significantly lower cost.

Remote Start

You can start your car and not need to have your keys on you. This is particularly helpful when it's hot outside and you want to cool your car while you run around. But there are a few things to consider before making use of this feature.

Certain key fobs come with a separate remote engine start button (for example Ford's key fob features an arrow-shaped circular shape that runs clockwise) that you need to press in order to start the car remotely. Others, such as Mazdas requires that you first lock the key and then press the start button.

If you're unable start your car, you may have a dead or weak battery in the key fob. This is due to the fact that the batteries of the key fob are no longer able to send an intense signal to the car's system.

If this is the situation, you'll need to replace the batteries in the key fob or attempt to re-programme it. The procedure varies for each vehicle, but the instructions are usually in the owner's manual. Our mobile technicians are also able to assist with this process as we have the specialist equipment to cut and program replacement Peugeot keys at your home, workplace or if you're on the side of the road.

Door Locks

The Peugeot 3008 remote system allows you to lock or unlock your car by pressing a button on your key fob. This key fob, unlike the standard key that has an opening in the middle, is designed to store a hidden copy of the car keys inside.

To do this, it relies on a unique radio signal which is only sent out when the key is within a specified range of the vehicle. Once the signal is spotted by a solenoid, the door lock transforms the electronic command into an action that is mechanical. The rod is then turned to operate the car door locks, just like the physical key could.

There are several possible causes for an Peugeot keyfob that's not locking or unlocking your car. The most frequent cause is the battery of the coin is dead, which is easily replaced in a matter of minutes. Other reasons include worn buttons, water damage signal interference or a damaged electronic chip.

Modern cars require a very precise level of accuracy to operate, and the key fob is not in any way immune to this. The key fob might be programmed incorrectly, or may have an issue with the hardware that stops it from responding to signals from the vehicle. A locksmith who is certified can reprogram the key fob and make sure that it works with your vehicle.

Immobiliser

Peugeot was among the first companies to include an immobiliser inside a key. This stops the vehicle from starting if it detects an untrue signal being sent from the key to the car. This is great in the beginning but as time passes, the chips may get worn out and cause issues. This usually starts with getting an alert that reads 'anti theft system active' on the dashboard, or a warning light is lit up stating "immobiliser fault".

Peugeot dealerships are typically used to design and program replacement keys. However, a professional locksmith comes with dealer-standard equipment inside their van, which means they can be there and creating new Peugeot keys at the roadside or at home, much faster than a dealership would be capable of.

Peugeot keys typically begin to fail when the key blade wears out. This wear can cause the mouth of the key not to get into the lock correctly, which can cause further wear on the locks. Sometimes, simply changing a new blade can help resolve the problem. It can also be beneficial to have the teeth of the key replaced to enable them to operate more efficiently. Only a professional auto locksmith can do this, however it will save you a lot of time and cash in the long run.