What You Should Know About Your Peugeot Key Fob

Peugeot Key Fob lets drivers start the car from afar. This can be beneficial in cold or hot weather and allows drivers to warm the interior and engine before getting inside the vehicle.

Car dealerships can design and program new peugeot 206 key replacement keys for you, but only if you are willing to wait for weeks to complete the process. KeyNOW can cut keys, program them, and then deliver new Peugeot keys faster with KeyNOW.

Keyless Entry

Along with opening and locking your car doors, a few key fobs are also able to start the engine. This is useful when the vehicle needs to be left on a hot day or in the case that the boot is full of heavy objects that make it difficult to manually open the door. Press the unlock button on the key fob a few times quickly to start the vehicle. The door locks will unlock and a red light will start to flash. If this doesn't happen, your key fob battery could be dead and requires to be replaced. Alternately, RF interference from nearby buildings may cause interference to your system.

Another interesting feature is that some key fobs contain a physical key to unlock the car (often only for the driver's side, but occasionally for the boot too). You can open them by lifting a flap or pressing a button. The physical key can be pulled out of the slot inside the case.

Key fobs can be damaged by water, especially when the chips are exposed to soapy or salty water. In some instances keys will stop working completely due damage to the chip. If this occurs the key fob has to be replaced - usually by the dealer. However, locksmiths may provide replacement keys faster than dealers, and at a lower cost.

Remote Start

If your key fob comes with the remote start feature it can turn on the engine without having to hold the keys to your car in hand. This is particularly helpful when it's hot outside and you want to cool your car down while you run errands. There are a few things you must know before you can use this feature.

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

If you're unable start your car, you may have a weak or dead battery in the key fob. The battery inside the key fob isn't as strong to transmit a signal to the car system.

If this is the scenario, you'll have to replace the batteries on your key fob, or try programming it. This procedure varies from car to car, but you should generally follow the instructions in your owner's manual. Our mobile technicians are able to help you with this process. We have the specialist tools needed to cut and program a new Peugeot keys at office, home or when you're stuck by the roadside.

Door Locks

The peugeot 207 car key replacement 3008 remote key system allows the owner to lock and unlock their vehicle with a press of a button on the key fob. This key fob, unlike the standard key that has a physical hole, holds an unnoticed copy of the car keys inside.

In order to accomplish this, it employs an exclusive radio signal that can only be transmitted when the key is within a specified range of the vehicle. When the signal is detected an internal solenoid within the door lock transforms the electronic command into a mechanical action. The rod is then moved to controls the door locks as keys used to do.

There are a myriad of reasons for the Peugeot keyfob that is not locking or unlocking your vehicle. The most common is the battery of the coin is dead, which can be replaced within minutes. Other causes are worn-out buttons signals interference or water damage or a defective chip.

The key fob of modern vehicles isn't an exception. Modern cars require extremely high level of precision to function. The key fob might have been programmed incorrectly, or it may have a hardware fault that hinders the vehicle from responding to the signal of the key. A licensed locksmith can reprogram the key fob, and ensure that it is compatible with your vehicle.

Immobiliser

Peugeot was one of the first companies to put an immobiliser on the key. The immobiliser chip stops the car from starting if it sees an incorrect signal being sent from the key to the car. This is a great feature when they are new however, over time, the chips may wear out and cause problems. This usually starts with getting an alert stating 'anti theft system active' on the dashboard, or a warning light is blinking indicating "immobiliser fault".

Usually peugeot 107 key replacement dealerships need to be called in to design and program replacement keys. However a professional mobile locksmith has dealer-standard equipment in their van, meaning they can be at your location and making new Peugeot keys at the roadside or at home much quicker than dealerships would be capable of.

Generally Peugeot keys start to show problems because the key blade wears out. This wear could cause the mouth of the key to feed into the lock correctly, which can cause further wear on the locks. Often simply swapping over the blade will help solve the issue. It may also be helpful to have the teeth of the key repaired to ensure that they function smoothly. This is something only a certified auto locksmith can do however it will help you avoid a lot of frustration and money in the long run.