What You Should Know About Your Peugeot Key Fob
Peugeot Key Fob lets drivers start the car from a distance. This is useful in cold or hot weather conditions, as it allows drivers to warm the interior and engine before getting inside the vehicle.
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Keyless Entry
Along with unlocking and opening your car doors, certain key fobs also have the ability to start the engine. This is useful if the vehicle needs 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 your key fob a several times quickly to begin the vehicle. The door locks will lock and a red light will start to flash. If this doesn't happen the battery in your key fob could be dead and requires to be replaced. Alternately RF interference caused by nearby buildings could interfere with 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 driver's door, but sometimes, they can also be used for the boot). You can open them by lifting the flap or pressing a button. The key's physical form can be slid out of the slot in the case.
Water can cause damage to key fobs, especially when the chips are exposed to salty or soapy water. In some instances chips that are damaged could cause key fobs not to function. If this happens, the key fob has to be replaced, usually by the dealer. Locksmiths can provide replacement keys faster and at a lower price than dealerships.
Remote Start
If your key fob is equipped with the remote start feature it will let you turn on the engine without having to hold the keys to your car in hands. This is especially useful in hot weather and you want to cool your car when you're running on errands. There are a few things you must know before using this feature.
Certain key fobs have an engine start button that you can press to start your vehicle remotely (for example, Ford has a circular arrow that is moving clockwise on its key fob). Others, like Mazda's requires that you first secure the key, and then press the start button.
If you're having trouble starting your car, you could have a weak or dead battery in the key fob. This is because the batteries of the key fob aren't able anymore to send an intense signal to the car's system.
If this is the case, you'll need to replace the batteries on your key fob or consider programming it. The process is different for each vehicle, but the instructions are usually in the owner's manual. Our mobile technicians are capable of helping you with this procedure. We have the expert equipment needed to cut and program the replacement Peugeot key at home, office or even in case you're stuck at the roadside.
Door Locks
The Peugeot 3008 remote allows you to lock or unlock your vehicle by pressing a button on your key fob. Contrary to the traditional key, which has a key hole that is physical, this key fob stores a hidden electronic copy of the car's key inside.
It does this by utilizing the radio signal, which is only transmitted when the key is in some distance from the car. A solenoid inside the door lock converts the electronic signal into mechanical after the signal has been spotted. This is when a rod turns to operate the door locks, just as the physical key could.
If you find that your Peugeot key fob isn't locking or unlocking the car, there are several possible causes of the problem. The most common reason is a dead battery. This can be fixed in minutes. Other causes are worn-out buttons signal interference, or water damage, or a faulty chip.
The key fob of modern automobiles is not an exception. Modern cars require extremely high level of precision in order to operate. The key fob could be programmed incorrectly, or it may have a hardware defect that prevents the vehicle from responding to the signal of the key. A locksmith certified by the ICRC can reprogram your key fob to ensure it is compatible with the vehicle.
new key for peugeot 207 were one of the first car makers to include an immobiliser chip in the key. The chip prevents the car from starting if it sees an error in the signal sent from the key to the car. This is a great feature when they're brand new however, over time, the chips will get worn out and cause issues. This usually begins with an alert stating 'anti theft system active' on the dashboard, or a warning light is illuminated stating "immobiliser fault".
Peugeot dealerships are typically used to create and program replacement keys. A mobile locksmith will have dealer-standard equipment on their van. This means that they can create new Peugeot keys at your house or on the roadside quicker than a dealership.
Generally Peugeot keys start to show issues as the key blade wears out. The wear causes the mouth part of the key to stop entering the lock correctly which causes more wear on the locks themselves. Sometimes, just swapping out a new blade can help resolve the problem. It may also be helpful to have the teeth of the key repaired to enable them to operate more efficiently. Only a certified auto locksmith can do this, but it can save you a lot of time and cash in the long run.