What You Should Know About Your Peugeot Key Fob

Peugeot Key Fob is a useful feature that lets drivers start their vehicle from an extended distance. This feature is helpful in hot or cold weather, as it gives drivers the opportunity to warm their vehicle's engine and interior before entering the vehicle.

Dealerships can program and create new Peugeot keys however, only if they are able to do so. We can cut keys, program them, and then deliver new peugeot boxer van replacement key keys faster than you can at KeyNOW.

Keyless Entry

Key fobs can help start the engine of your car. This is a great feature if your vehicle is left during a hot summer day or when the trunk is full of heavy objects that make it difficult to open the door. Press the unlock button on the key fob a couple of times to open the vehicle. The door locks will close and the red light will begin to flash. If not then the battery in the key fob could be depleted and require replacement. Alternately, RF interference from nearby buildings may affect your system.

Certain key fobs can also be equipped with a physical key that can be used to open your car (often for the driver's side door, but occasionally the boot as well). You can open them by lifting the flap or pressing the button. The key's physical form can slide out of the slot inside the case to open the lock.

Key fobs are susceptible to being damaged by water - especially if the chips inside them are exposed to soapy or salty water. In some instances, a chip that is damaged can cause key fobs to stop working. In this situation the key fob has to be replaced by the dealer. Locksmiths can supply replacement keys much quicker and at a lower price than dealerships.

Remote Start

If your key fob comes with the remote start feature, it can start the engine without needing to hold your car keys in hand. This is particularly useful if you are in a hot climate and want to cool your car while you run some errands. However, there are some things you need to know prior to making use of this feature.

Some key fobs come with an engine start button that you can press to start your car remotely (for example, Ford has a circular arrow moving clockwise on its key fob). Mazdas, for instance, require you to lock the key first and then press the Start button.

You may have a dead or weak battery in your key fob, if you aren't able to start the car. The battery in the key fob is no longer strong enough to send a signal to the car's system.

If this happens, you can either replace the batteries, or re-program your key fob. This procedure varies from car to car, but you can generally follow the directions in the owner's manual. Our mobile technicians are able to help with this process - we've got the specialist equipment to cut and program replacement peugeot 308 key replacement keys at your home, workplace or if you're at the side of the road.

Door Locks

The peugeot partner key 3008 remote system allows you to lock or unlock your vehicle by pressing the button on your key fob. This key fob, unlike the traditional key with a physical hole, holds a secret copy of the car keys inside.

For this, it relies on an exclusive radio signal that can only be transmitted when the key is within a specific range of the car. A solenoid in the door lock converts the electronic command into a mechanical one once the signal is detected. This is when a rod turns to operate the door locks, the same way a physical key would.

There are a myriad of reasons for an Peugeot keyfob not locking or unlocking your vehicle. The most common reason is the battery is dead. This can be repaired in a matter of minutes. Other causes include worn-out buttons water damage or signal interference or a damaged chip.

Modern vehicles require a precise level of accuracy to function and the key fob isn't in any way immune to this. The key fob may be improperly programmed, or suffer from an issue with the hardware that prevents it from receiving signals from the vehicle. A locksmith who is certified can reprogram the key fob and make sure that it is compatible with your vehicle.

Immobiliser

Peugeot was one of the first manufacturers to install an immobiliser into the key. This prevents the car from starting when the key sends a incorrect signal to the car. If it's new, this is great, but as they age the chips will wear out and begin to cause problems. It usually starts with a message saying 'anti theft system active' on the dashboard, or a warning light is illuminated stating 'immobiliser fault'.

Normally peugeot boxer replacement key dealerships are called to create and program replacement keys. Mobile locksmiths have dealer-standard equipment on their van. This means they can design new peugeot boxer key keys at your home or on the roadside faster than dealers.

Generally Peugeot keys start to have problems because the key blade wears out. This wear causes the mouth part of the key to stop being able to enter the lock in a proper manner leading to wear on the locks themselves. Sometimes, simply changing a new blade is enough to resolve the problem. It is also possible to have the teeth of the key refurbished to make them more efficient. This is something only a fully qualified auto locksmith can do however it will save you a lot of trouble and cost in the long term.