What You Should Know About Your Peugeot 3008 Key Key Fob

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

Car dealerships are able to create and program new Peugeot keys for you however only if you have the patience to wait for weeks to do so. We can cut programs, cut, and deliver new peugeot 1007 key fob programming keys much more quickly at KeyNOW.

Keyless Entry

Some key fobs can also help start the engine of your car. This is useful when the vehicle needs to be parked on a hot day or when the car's boot is stuffed with heavy items that make it difficult to open the door. Press the unlock button on your key fob several times quickly to begin the car. The door locks should unlock and the red LED light will start to flash. If this does not occur then your key fob battery could be dead and requires to be replaced. Alternately, the RF interference created by nearby buildings could disrupt your system.

Another cool feature is that certain key fobs have a hidden physical key 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 lifting a flap or pressing a button. The key can then slide out of the slot of the case, allowing access to the lock.

Key fobs can be damaged by water, especially when the chips inside are exposed to salty or soapy water. In certain instances chips that are damaged could cause key fobs not to function. In this case, the key fob must be replaced by the dealer. Locksmiths are able to replace keys much quicker and at a lower cost than dealerships.

Remote Start

You can start your car without needing to have your keys on you. This is particularly helpful when it's hot and you need to cool your car down while you run errands. There are some things you should know before you use this feature.

Some key fobs have an exclusive remote engine start button (for example, Ford's key fob has an arrow that is circular and going clockwise) that you need to press in order to remotely start your car. Mazdas, for example, require you to first lock the key and then press the Start button.

There could be a weak or dead battery in your key fob if you're unable to start your car. The battery inside the key fob isn't powerful enough to send a signal to the car system.

If this is the case, you'll need to replace the batteries in your key fob, or try to re-programme it. The procedure is different for each car, but the instructions are typically found in the owner's manual. Our mobile technicians are competent to assist you with this process. We have the specialist tools needed to cut and program a new Peugeot key at your office, home or even when you're stuck on the roadside.

Door Locks

The peugeot 2008 key 3008 remote key system enables the owner to lock and unlock their vehicle at the touch of a button on the key fob. Contrary to the traditional key, which has a key hole that is physical the key fob contains a hidden electronic copy of the car's key inside.

It does this by using the radio signal, which can only be transmitted when the key is located at a certain distance from car. When the signal is detected an internal solenoid within the door lock transforms the electronic signal into an action mechanical. This turns a rod to operate the car door locks, just like a physical key would.

If the Peugeot key fob has stopped locking or unlocking the vehicle, there are a variety of possibilities of the cause. The most common cause is the battery is dead. This can be fixed in minutes. Other causes include worn-out buttons signal interference, or water damage or a defective chip.

Modern vehicles require a high degree of precision in order to function and the key fob is not in any way immune to this. The key fob might be programmed incorrectly, or it could be faulty in hardware that makes the vehicle unable to respond to the signal from the key. A locksmith certified by the ICRC can reprogram the key fob and ensure that it is compatible with your vehicle.

Immobiliser

Peugeot was among the first manufacturers to install an immobiliser in the key. The chip prevents the car from starting if it detects an error in the signal sent from the key to the car. When new this is great however as they age, the chips may wear out and begin to cause issues. This typically happens when you notice an alert on your dashboard saying 'anti-theft system active or a warning light which reads 'immobiliser failed'.

Usually Peugeot dealerships have to be called in to design and program replacement keys. However, a professional mobile locksmith has dealer-standard equipment in their van, which means they can be there and generating new Peugeot keys by the roadside or at home, much faster than a dealership would be able to.

Peugeot keys usually begin to malfunction when the key blade wears out. The wear causes the mouth part of the key to stop feeding into the lock correctly leading to wear on the locks themselves. The issue can be solved by simply replacing the blade. It may also be helpful to have the teeth on the key refurbished so that they can perform more smoothly. This is something only a certified auto locksmith can do, but it can save you lots of frustration and money in the long run.