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10 Apps To Aid You Manage Your Peugeot 3008 Key Fob
What You Should Know About Your Peugeot Key Fob

Peugeot Key Fob is a useful feature that lets drivers start their car from an extended distance. This can be beneficial in cold or hot weather conditions because it allows drivers to warm up the engine and interior before getting inside the vehicle.

Dealerships are able to program and create new Peugeot keys, but only when they have the time. At KeyNOW we can cut the keys, program them and then deliver new Peugeot keys to you a lot quicker.

Keyless Entry

In addition to opening and locking your car doors, some key fobs are also able to start the engine. This can be useful if you need to leave the vehicle during the heat of summer, or if you're carrying large objects in the boot which make it difficult to open the door manually. Press the unlock button on your key fob few times quickly to start the vehicle. The door locks will be locked and the red light will begin to flash. If it doesn't then the battery in your key fob could be dead and in need of replacement. Alternately, RF interference caused by nearby structures could interfere with your system.

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

Water can cause damage to key fobs, especially when the chips are exposed to soapy or salty water. In certain instances 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 more quickly and at lower costs than dealerships.

Remote Start

If your key fob is equipped with the remote start feature, it can turn on the engine without needing to hold your car keys in the palm of your hand. This is particularly useful if it's hot and you need to cool your vehicle while you run errands. There are a few points you must know before you can use this feature.

Some key fobs include a remote engine start button that you can press to start your vehicle remotely (for example, Ford has a circular arrow moving clockwise on its key fob). Mazdas, for instance, require you to first lock the key and then press the Start button.

It could be that you have an insufficient or dead battery in your key fob if you're unable to start the car. The battery inside the key fob isn't as strong to send a signal back to the car's system.

If this happens, either replace the batteries, or re-program your key fob. The procedure for this differs from car to car, but you can typically follow the steps in your owner's manual. Our mobile technicians are able to help you with this process. We have the specialist equipment needed to cut and program a replacement Peugeot key at workplace, at home, or in case you're stuck at the roadside.

Door Locks

The Peugeot 3008 remote allows you to lock or unlock your car by pressing the button on your key fob. As opposed to the traditional keys that has a key hole that is physical this key fob is able to store an electronic copy of the car's key inside.

In order to accomplish this, it relies on a special radio signal that is only sent when the key is within a certain range of the car. A solenoid in the door lock converts the electronic command to mechanical once the signal has been spotted. This is accomplished by moving a rod which operates the car door locks as keys used to do.

There are a variety of possible reasons for a Peugeot keyfob not locking or unlocking your vehicle. The most common reason is a dead battery. It can be repaired in a matter of minutes. Other reasons include worn-out buttons, signal interference or water damage, or a faulty chip.

The key fob in modern vehicles isn't an exception. Modern cars require an extremely high level precision in order to operate. The key fob could have been programmed incorrectly or it may be faulty in hardware that prevents the vehicle from responding to the signal from the key. peugeot car keys licensed locksmith can reprogram your key fob in order to ensure it is compatible with the vehicle.

Immobiliser

Peugeot was one of the first companies to incorporate an immobiliser inside a key. The immobiliser chip stops the car from starting if it sees an untrue signal coming from the key to the car. This is great when they are new but as time passes, the chips can get worn out and cause issues. This typically happens when you see a message on your dashboard stating 'anti-theft system active' or a warning lamp that reads 'immobiliser failure'.

Peugeot dealerships are typically called to create and program replacement keys. However, a professional mobile locksmith is equipped with dealer-standard equipment in their van, which means they are able to be with you and generating new Peugeot keys at the side of the road or at home, much faster than dealerships are capable of.

Generally Peugeot keys start to have issues as the key blade wears out. This wear causes the mouth of the key to stop entering the lock correctly and causing wear on the locks themselves. Often simply swapping over a new blade helps to solve the issue. It is also possible to have the teeth on the key refurbished so that they can operate more efficiently. Only a licensed auto locksmith is able to do this, but it will save you lots of time and money in the end.