What You Should Know About Your Peugeot Key Fob

peugeot key repair Key Fob allows drivers to start the car from a distance. This can be beneficial in cold or hot weather conditions as it permits drivers to warm up the engine and the interior before entering the vehicle.

Car dealerships can design and program new Peugeot keys for you but only if they are willing to wait for weeks to do so. KeyNOW can cut, program, and deliver new Peugeot Partner key fob Replacement keys much more quickly at KeyNOW.

Keyless Entry

Along with opening and locking the doors of your car, some key fobs are also able to start the engine. This is useful when you have to leave the vehicle during hot weather, or if you're carrying heavy items in your boot that make it difficult for you to open the door manually. To start the car with your key fob, simply press the unlock button on it a few times in quick intervals. The door locks will unlock and a red light will start to flash. If this does not occur, your key fob battery may be dead and needs to be replaced. Alternately RF interference caused by nearby buildings could affect your system.

Another nifty feature is that some key fobs come with a physical key that can be used to unlock the car (often only for the driver's door, but sometimes for the boot too). They are usually accessible by opening a flap on the fob or pressing a button on the case. The key's physical part can be removed from the slot inside the case.

Key fobs can be damaged by water, especially when the chips inside are exposed to salty or soapy water. In some instances chips that are damaged can cause key fobs to cease working. In this situation the key fob has to be replaced by the dealer. Locksmiths can replace keys much more quickly and at a lower price than dealerships.

Remote Start

You can start your car and not need to have your keys with you. This is particularly useful if it's hot and you need to cool your vehicle while running around. However, there are some things you need to know prior to making use of this feature.

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

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

If this happens, you can either replace the batteries or re-program your key fob. This process varies from car to car, but you can typically follow the steps in the owner's manual. Our mobile technicians are also competent to assist you with this process. We have the specialist equipment needed to cut and program the replacement Peugeot key at your workplace, at home, or if you are stuck on the roadside.

Door Locks

The Peugeot 3008 remote system enables you to lock or unlock your vehicle by pressing the button on your key fob. The key fob, which is different from the standard key that has a physical hole, holds a hidden copy of the car keys inside.

It does this by utilizing the radio signal, which is only sent when the key is located at some distance from the car. A solenoid in the door lock converts the electronic command to mechanical after the signal is detected. This triggers a rod that controls the door locks just like the turning of a key in a physical lock would do.

If the Peugeot key fob isn't locking or unlocking the vehicle, there are many possible reasons for the issue. The most common cause is an unresponsive coin battery which can be replaced within minutes. Other causes include worn buttons water damage signals interference or a damaged electronic chip.

Modern cars require a very precise level of accuracy for operation and the key fob is not in any way immune to this. The key fob could be programed incorrectly or have an issue with the hardware that stops it from receiving a signal from the vehicle. A licensed locksmith can reprogram the key fob, and ensure that it works with your vehicle.

Immobiliser

Peugeot was among the first companies to put an immobiliser inside a key. This stops the car from starting in the event that the key sends the wrong signal to the vehicle. When new this is great however, as they age the chips wear out and start causing issues. This usually begins with an alert that reads 'anti theft system active' on the dashboard, or a warning light illuminated stating "immobiliser fault".

Typically Peugeot dealerships need to be called to create and programme replacement keys. Mobile locksmiths have standard equipment from dealers on their van. This means that they can create new Peugeot keys at your home or at the roadside quicker than dealerships.

Generally Peugeot keys begin to exhibit issues when the blade of the key wears out. This wear could cause the mouth of the key not to fit into the lock in a proper manner, causing further wear on the locks. The issue can be addressed by simply replacing the blade. It could also be beneficial to have the teeth of the key repaired to enable them to work more smoothly. Only a qualified auto locksmith is able to do this, but it can save you lots of time and cash in the long run.