What You Should Know About Your Peugeot Key Fob
Peugeot Key Fob allows drivers to start the car from afar. This is useful in extreme temperatures because it allows drivers to warm the engine and the interior before entering the vehicle.
Dealerships can program new Peugeot keys however only when they have the time. KeyNOW KeyNOW, we can cut the keys, program them and then deliver new Peugeot keys to you significantly faster.
Keyless Entry
Along with unlocking and opening your car doors, some key fobs also have the ability to start the engine. This is helpful if the vehicle needs to be parked during a hot summer day or when the car's boot is stuffed with heavy items 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 should lock and a red LED light will begin to flash. If this does not happen then your key fob battery could be dead and requires to be replaced. Alternately, the RF interference created by nearby buildings could disrupt your system.
Another interesting feature is that certain key fobs come with a physical key that can be used to unlock the car (often only for the door of the driver, but sometimes for the boot too). You can open them by lifting the flap or pressing a button. The key's physical part can be slid out of the slot inside the case.
Key fobs can be damaged by water - particularly in the event that the chips inside are exposed to soapy or salty water. In certain instances, a chip that is damaged could cause key fobs not to function. In this case the key fob needs to be replaced by the dealer. However, locksmiths are able to offer replacement keys faster than a dealer, and at a much lower cost.
Remote Start
You can start your car without having to carry your keys with you. This is particularly useful when it's hot outside and you're looking to cool your car while running on errands. There are a few points you need to know prior to using this feature.
Some key fobs come with a remote engine start button that you can use to start your vehicle remotely (for instance, Ford has a circular arrow moving clockwise on its key fob). Other key fobs, like Mazda's requires that you first lock the key and then press the start button.
There could be a dead or weak battery in your key fob, if you aren't able to start your car. The battery of the key fob isn't strong enough to send a signal to your car's system.
If this is the case, you'll need to replace the batteries in your key fob or consider programming it. The procedure for this differs from car to vehicle, but you can generally follow the directions in the owner's manual. Our mobile technicians can also assist with this process as we have the specialist equipment to cut and program replacement Peugeot keys at your place of work, home or if you're at the side of the road.
peugeot van key replacement lets you to lock or unlock your vehicle by pressing the button on your key fob. Contrary to the traditional key, which has a physical key hole, this key fob stores an electronic copy of the car key inside.
It does this by utilizing the radio signal which is only sent when the key is in some distance from the car. Once the signal is detected an internal solenoid within the door lock converts the electronic signal into a mechanical action. The rod is then turned to turn the car door locks, the same way a physical key could.
If a Peugeot key fob has stopped locking or unlocking the vehicle, there are many possible causes. The most common reason is the battery is dead. This can be fixed in minutes. Other causes include worn buttons water damage, signal interference or a malfunctioning electronic chip.
The key fob on modern automobiles is not an exception. Modern cars require extremely high level precision in order to operate. The key fob could have been programmed incorrectly, or it may have a hardware defect that prevents the vehicle from responding to the signal from the key. A certified locksmith can reprogram your key fob to ensure it is compatible with your vehicle.
Immobiliser
Peugeot was one of the first manufacturers to install an immobiliser inside a key. The immobiliser chip stops the car from starting if it sees an error in the signal sent from the key to the car. When new this is great however, as they age the chips will wear out and begin to cause problems. It usually starts with an alert that reads 'anti theft system active on the dashboard or a warning light is flashing with the message 'immobiliser fault'.
Typically Peugeot dealerships have to be asked to create and program replacement keys. Mobile locksmiths will use dealer-standard equipment in their van. This means they can design new Peugeot keys at home or by the roadside faster than dealers.
Generally Peugeot keys start to have issues when the blade of the key wears out. This wear could cause the mouth of the key to feed into the lock in a proper manner, causing further wear on the locks. Sometimes, simply changing a new blade helps to resolve the problem. It may also be helpful to have the teeth of the key replaced so that they function more efficiently. Only a professional auto locksmith is able to do this, but it will save you lots of time and money in the future.