What You Should Know About Your Peugeot Key Fob

peugeot 207 new key programming Key Fob is a useful feature that allows drivers to start their car from a distance. This is useful in cold or hot weather and allows drivers to warm the interior and engine before entering the vehicle.

Dealerships are able to program and create new key for peugeot partner van Peugeot keys however only when they have the time. We can cut programs, cut, and deliver new Peugeot keys faster than you can at KeyNOW.

Keyless Entry

Along with unlocking and opening your car doors, some key fobs are also able 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 objects that make it difficult to open the door. Press the unlock button on the key fob a few times quickly to start the vehicle. The door locks will be locked and the red light will begin to flash. If not then the battery in your key fob might be dead and requires replacement. Alternately, the RF interference created by nearby buildings could affect your system.

Certain key fobs can also be equipped with an actual key that can be used to unlock your vehicle (often for the driver’s side door, but occasionally the boot too). You can access them by lifting the flap or pressing a button. The physical key can be removed from the slot in the case.

Water can damage key fobs, especially if the chips are exposed to soapy or salty water. In some cases keys will cease to function completely due to a damaged chip. In this situation the key fob has to be replaced by the dealer. However, locksmiths may offer replacement keys much faster than a dealership, and at a significantly lower cost.

Remote Start

If your key fob comes with the remote start feature, it allows you to start the engine without having to have your car keys on the palm of your hand. This is especially useful when you are in a hot climate and want to cool your car while you run around. There are some things you need to know prior to using this feature.

Some key fobs include a remote engine start button that you can press to start your car remotely (for example, repairing Ford has a circular an arrow which is moving clockwise around its key fob). Other key fobs, like Mazda’s, require that you first secure the key, and then press the start button.

There could be an insufficient or dead battery in your key fob, if you aren’t able to start the car. The key fob’s battery isn’t strong enough to transmit a signal to the car’s system.

If this happens, you can either replace the batteries or reprogram your key fob. The procedure differs for every car, but the instructions are generally found in the owner’s manual. Our mobile technicians are also able to help you with this procedure. We have the specialist equipment required to cut and program the replacement Peugeot key at home, office or even when you’re stuck by the roadside.

Door Locks

The Peugeot 3008 remote system enables you to lock or unlock your vehicle by pressing a button on your key fob. Unlike the traditional key that has a physical key hole the key fob has an electronic copy of the car’s key inside.

To accomplish this, it employs a special radio signal that is only sent when the key is within a certain range of the car. Once the signal is spotted an internal solenoid within the door lock converts the electronic signal into the mechanical action. This causes a rod to operate the car door locks, the same way the physical key would.

If a peugeot 107 remote key key fob has stopped locking or unlocking the car, there are several possible reasons for the issue. Most likely is the battery of the coin is dead, which is easily replaced in a matter of minutes. Other causes include worn buttons, water damage or signal interference, or a damaged electronic chip.

Modern vehicles require a high level of precision to operate and the key fob is not in any way immune to this. The key fob may have been programmed incorrectly or it could have a hardware issue that hinders the vehicle from responding to the signal sent by the key. A certified locksmith can reprogramme your key fob to make sure it is compatible with the vehicle.

Immobiliser

Peugeot was among the first companies to include an immobiliser on a key. This stops the car from starting when the key sends a wrong signal to the car. This is a great feature when they are new however, over time, the chips get worn out and cause issues. This usually starts when you see an alert on your dashboard stating ‘anti-theft system active or a warning lamp which reads ‘immobiliser failed’.

Typically, Peugeot dealerships have to be asked to create and program replacement keys. However, a professional mobile locksmith is equipped with dealer-standard tools in their van, meaning they are able to be with you and creating new Peugeot keys at the roadside or at your home faster than dealerships are capable of.

Generally Peugeot keys begin to exhibit problems because the key blade wears out. This wear could cause the mouth of the key to be able to enter the lock properly, causing further wear on the locks. The issue can be addressed by changing the blade. It may also be helpful to have the teeth on the key cleaned to allow them to operate more efficiently. This is something only a fully competent auto locksmith is able to do but it could save you a lot of frustration and money in the long run.