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What You Should Know About Your Peugeot Key Fob
Peugeot Key Fob is a convenient feature that allows drivers to start their vehicle from some distance. This feature is helpful in hot or cold weather, as it allows drivers the chance to warm their car's interior and engine before entering the vehicle.
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Keyless Entry
Along with unlocking and opening the doors of your car, some key fobs also have the ability to start the engine. This is a great feature if your vehicle has to be left on a hot day or when the car's boot is full of heavy items that make it difficult to manually open the door. To start the car using your key fob, simply press the unlock button several times in rapid succession. The door locks should lock and a red LED light will begin to flash. If this doesn't occur the battery in your key fob could be dead and requires to be replaced. Alternately, RF interference caused by nearby buildings could interfere with your system.
Certain key fobs can also be equipped with physical keys that can be used to unlock your car (often for the driver's side door, but sometimes the boot as well). They can be opened by lifting a flap or pressing a button. The physical key can be pulled out of the slot in the case.
Water can damage key fobs particularly when the chips are exposed to soapy or salty water. In some instances the chip that is damaged can cause key fobs to stop working. If this happens the key fob has to be replaced - usually 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 having to carry your keys on you. This is especially useful when it's hot and you need to cool down your car while you run the errands. However, there are some things you should know before making use of this feature.
Certain key fobs come with a dedicated remote engine start button (for example Ford's key fob sports an arrow in a circle that goes clockwise) that you need to press to start the car remotely. Mazdas, for instance require you to first lock the key and then press the Start button.
If you're having trouble starting your car, you might have a dead or weak battery inside the key fob. This is due to the fact that the batteries in the key fob aren't able anymore to send a strong signal to the car's system.
If this is the situation, you'll need to replace the batteries in the key fob or attempt changing the program. The procedure varies for each car, but the instructions are usually in the owner's manual. Our mobile technicians can also help with this process as we have the specialist equipment to cut and program replacement Peugeot keys at the workplace, at home or if you're on the side of the road.
Door Locks
The Peugeot 3008 remote key system enables the owner to lock and unlock their vehicle with the press of a button on the key fob. This key fob, unlike the standard key that has an actual hole, can store an encrypted copy of the car keys inside.
It does this by using the radio signal which is only sent when the key is in a certain distance from car. When Full Posting is recognized an internal solenoid within the door lock translates the electronic signal into a mechanical action. This turns a rod to turn the car door locks, just as an actual key would.
If the Peugeot key fob isn't locking or unlocking the vehicle, there are many possible causes. The most common cause is an unresponsive battery. This can be repaired in a matter of minutes. Other causes are worn buttons, water damage, signal interference or a malfunctioning electronic chip.
The key fob in modern vehicles isn't an exception. Modern cars require an extremely high level precision to function. The key fob might be programmed incorrectly or it may be faulty in hardware that stops the vehicle from responding to the signal generated by the key. A locksmith who is certified can reprogram the key fob to ensure that it works with your vehicle.
Immobiliser
Peugeot was one of the first companies to incorporate an immobiliser in a key. This prevents the car from starting when the key sends a wrong signal to the vehicle. This is great when they are new however over time, the chips can wear out and cause problems. This usually begins with a message saying 'anti theft system active on the dashboard or a warning light is blinking indicating 'immobiliser fault'.
Typically Peugeot dealerships have to be called in to design and program replacement keys. However, a professional locksmith is equipped with dealer-standard equipment in their van, meaning they can be at your location and generating new Peugeot keys by the roadside or at your home faster than dealers would be able to.
Generally Peugeot keys begin to exhibit issues when the blade of the key wears out. This wear could cause the mouth of the key to fit into the lock in a correct manner, leading to further wear on the locks. Sometimes, simply changing the blade will help resolve the problem. It can also be beneficial to have the teeth of the keys rehabilitated to ensure that they function smoothly. Only a qualified auto locksmith is able to do this, but it could save you lots of time and money in the end.