What You Should Know About Your Peugeot Key Fob
Peugeot Key Fob allows drivers to start the car from afar. This feature is useful in cold or hot weather, as it gives motorists to warm up their engine and interior before entering the vehicle.
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Keyless Entry
In addition to unlocking and opening the doors of your car, some key fobs also have the capability to start the engine. This is useful if you need to leave the vehicle during hot weather, or if you're carrying large items in the trunk which make it difficult to open the door manually. Press the unlock button on the key fob a several times quickly to begin the vehicle. The door locks will be locked and the red light will begin to flash. If not it means that the battery inside your key fob may be dead and in need of replacement. Alternately, RF interference from nearby buildings could disrupt your system.
Some key fobs have physical keys that can be used to unlock your car (often for the driver's side door, but sometimes the boot too). You can access them by lifting a flap or pressing a button. peugeot 307 key fob can be removed from the slot inside the case.
Key fobs may be damaged by water particularly if the chips are exposed to soapy or salty water. In certain instances the chip that is damaged can cause key fobs to stop functioning. In this scenario, the key fob must be replaced by the dealer. However, locksmiths often offer replacement keys much faster than a dealership, and at a much lower cost.
Remote Start
You can start your car without needing to have your keys on you. This is particularly useful if it's hot and you need to cool down your car while running errands. But, there are a few things you should know before using this feature.
Certain key fobs come with a specific remote engine start button (for example, Ford's key fob has an arrow-shaped circular shape that runs clockwise) which you must press in order to remotely start your car. Mazdas, for example require you to lock the key first and then press the Start button.
It could be that you have a weak or dead battery in your key fob if you're unable to start the car. This is due to the fact that the batteries inside the key fob are no longer able to send an energizing signal to the car's system.
If this happens, either replace the batteries, or re-program your key fob. This procedure varies from car to car, but you should generally follow the instructions in your owner's manual. Our mobile technicians are capable of helping you with this process. We have the expert equipment needed to cut and program replacement Peugeot keys at your office, home or when you're stuck on the roadside.
Door Locks
The Peugeot 3008 remote key system allows the owner to lock and unlock their vehicle with a press of a button on the key fob. In contrast to the traditional key which has a key hole that is physical this key fob is able to store a hidden electronic copy of the car key inside.
To do this, it employs a special radio signal that can only be transmitted when the key is within a certain range of the vehicle. Once the signal is detected an internal solenoid within the door lock transforms the electronic command into an action that is mechanical. This moves a rod that opens the door lock exactly like the turning of the physical key used to do.
There are several possible causes for the Peugeot keyfob that isn't locking or unlocking your car. Most likely is an unresponsive coin battery which can be replaced in minutes. Other causes are worn buttons, water damage signal interference or a faulty electronic chip.
Modern vehicles require a precise level of accuracy to operate and the key fob is not immune to this. The key fob may be programmed incorrectly, or it may have a hardware defect that stops the vehicle from responding to the signal from the key. A locksmith certified by the ICRC can reprogram the key fob, and ensure that it works with your vehicle.
Immobiliser
Peugeot was among the first companies to include an immobiliser into the key. This prevents the vehicle from starting if it detects an error in the signal sent from the key to the car. In the beginning, this is great, but as they age the chips may wear out and cause issues. This usually begins with a message saying 'anti theft system active' on the dashboard, or a warning light is flashing with the message 'immobiliser fault'.
Typically, Peugeot dealerships need to be asked to create and program replacement keys. However, a professional mobile locksmith is equipped with dealer-standard equipment in their van, which means they are able to be with you and creating new Peugeot keys at the roadside or at home, much faster than dealerships are able to.
Peugeot keys typically begin to malfunction when the blade begins to wear out. The wear causes the mouth part of the key to stop feeding into the lock correctly and causing wear on the locks themselves. Sometimes, simply changing a new blade helps to solve the issue. It could also be beneficial to have the teeth of the key replaced to allow them to work more smoothly. This is something only a fully certified auto locksmith can do but it could save you lots of trouble and cost in the long run.