What G28 Should Know About Your Peugeot Key Fob
Peugeot Key Fob is a useful feature that allows drivers to start their car from some distance. This can be useful during temperatures that are hot or cold because it allows drivers to warm the engine and the interior before getting inside the vehicle.
Car dealerships can design and program new Peugeot keys for you however only if you have the time to wait for weeks for them to do so. KeyNOW KeyNOW we can cut programs, cut and deliver new Peugeot keys to you a lot quicker.
Keyless Entry
As well as opening and locking your car doors, some key fobs can also be used to start the engine. This is a great feature if your vehicle is left in a hot weather condition 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 your key fob several times quickly to begin the car. The door locks will lock and the red light will begin to flash. If not, the battery in your key fob might be dead and need replacing. Also, RF interference coming from nearby buildings may affect your system.
Certain key fobs can also be equipped with an actual key that can be used to open your car (often for the driver's side door, but sometimes the boot too). You can open them by lifting a flap or pressing the button. The physical key can then be removed from the slot in the case.
Key fobs can be damaged by water, especially in the event that the chips inside are exposed to soapy or salty water. In some cases key fobs may stop working completely due to damage to the chip. If this happens, the key fob will have to be replaced - typically by the dealer. Locksmiths are able to replace keys much quicker and at a lower price than dealerships.
Remote Start
You can start your car without having to have your keys in your car. This is especially helpful if it's hot and you need to cool your car down while running around. There are a few points you must know before using this feature.
Certain key fobs have an engine start button that you can use to start your vehicle remotely (for instance, Ford has a circular an arrow which is moving clockwise around its key fob). Other key fobs, like Mazda's keys, require you to secure the key, and then press the start button.
It could be that you have a weak or dead battery in your key fob, if you are unable to start your car. This is due to the fact that the batteries in the key fob aren't able anymore to send an energizing signal to the car's system.
If this is the case, then you'll need replace the batteries on your key fob or consider to re-programme it. This procedure varies from car to car, but you can typically follow the steps in your owner's manual. Our mobile technicians can assist with this procedure as we have the specialist equipment to cut and program replacement Peugeot keys at the workplace, at home or even if you're stuck at the side of the road.
Door Locks
The Peugeot 3008 remote system enables you to lock or unlock your vehicle by pressing a button on your key fob. This key fob, unlike the traditional key with a physical hole, holds an encrypted copy of the car keys inside.
In order to accomplish this, it uses a special radio signal that can only be transmitted when the key is within a specified range of the vehicle. A solenoid inside the door lock converts the electronic command into mechanical once the signal has been spotted. This is accomplished by moving a rod which operates the car door locks exactly like the turning of keys used to do.
If you notice that a Peugeot key fob has stopped locking or unlocking the car, there are many possibilities of the cause. The most common cause is a dead battery for the coin, which can be replaced in minutes. Other reasons include worn-out buttons, water damage or signal interference or a defective chip.
Modern cars require a very precise level of accuracy to function and the key fob isn't in any way immune to this. The key fob might be programmed incorrectly, or it could have a hardware defect that prevents the vehicle from responding to the signal sent by the key. A licensed locksmith can reprogram the key fob and ensure that it works with your vehicle.
Immobiliser
Peugeot was one of the first companies to include an immobiliser in the key. This stops the vehicle from starting if it detects an error in the signal sent from the key to the car. This is great when they're brand new, but over time the chips wear out and cause problems. This usually occurs when you notice an alert on your dashboard saying 'anti-theft system active or a warning light that says 'immobiliser failure'.
Typically Peugeot dealerships have to be called in to design and program replacement keys. Mobile locksmiths will have standard equipment from dealers on their van. This means that they can make new Peugeot keys at home or on the roadside quicker than a dealership.
Peugeot keys usually begin to fail when the blade starts to wear out. This wear can cause the mouth of the key to fit into the lock properly, causing further wear on the locks. The issue can be addressed by simply changing the blade. It may also be helpful to have the teeth of the key replaced so that they function more efficiently. Only a professional auto locksmith can do this, however it will save you lots of time and money in the future.