What You Should Know About Your Peugeot Key Fob
Peugeot Key Fob is a useful feature that allows drivers to start their vehicle from an extended distance. This feature is beneficial in hot or cold conditions, since it gives motorists to warm their vehicle's engine and interior before entering the vehicle.
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Keyless Entry
Key fobs can help start the engine of your car. This is useful when the vehicle needs to be left on a hot day or when the trunk is full of heavy items that make it difficult to manually open the door. To unlock the car using your key fob, simply press the unlock button several times in quick intervals. The door locks will lock and the red light will begin to flash. If not it means that the battery inside your key fob may be dead and requires replacement. Alternately, interference from RF caused by nearby buildings could disrupt your system.
Another neat feature is that some key fobs are equipped with a physical key to unlock the car (often only for the driver's door, but sometimes, they can also be used for the boot). They can typically be opened by flipping up an opening on the fob, or a button on the case. The key's physical form can be slid out of the slot inside the case.
Key fobs are susceptible to being damaged by water, particularly when the chips inside are exposed to soapy or salty water. In some cases key fobs can stop working completely due to a damaged chip. In this situation the key fob will need to be replaced by the dealer. Locksmiths are able to replace keys much quicker and at a lower cost than dealerships.
Remote Start
If your key fob comes with the remote start feature it will allow you to turn on the engine without needing to have your car keys in hands. This is particularly helpful in hot weather and you're trying to cool your car while running the errands. There are a few points you must be aware of before you can use this feature.
Some key fobs feature a specific remote engine start button (for instance Ford's key fob sports a circular arrow going clockwise) that you need to press to start the car remotely. Other key fobs, like Mazda's, require that you first secure the key, and then press the start button.
If you're unable to start your car, it could be that you have a dead or weak battery inside the key fob. G28CarKeys isn't as strong to send a signal to the car's system.
If this happens, you can either replace the batteries or reprogram your key fob. This procedure varies from car to vehicle, but you can usually follow the instructions in the owner's manual. Our mobile technicians are also able to assist with this procedure We've got the expert equipment to cut and program replacement Peugeot keys at your workplace, home, or if you're on the side of the road.
Door Locks
The Peugeot 3008 remote key system enables the owner to lock and unlock their vehicle with the press of a button on the 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 keys inside.
For this, it utilizes the use of a specific radio signal that can only be transmitted when the key is within a certain distance of the vehicle. A solenoid inside the door lock converts the electronic command to mechanical once the signal is detected. This is accomplished by moving a rod which opens the door lock as a physical key used to do.
If you find that your Peugeot key fob isn't locking or unlocking the vehicle, there are a variety of possible causes. The most common cause is a dead coin battery, which can be replaced in minutes. Other reasons include worn buttons, water damage signals interference or a defective electronic chip.
Modern cars require a very high level of precision to operate, and the key fob isn't in any way immune to this. The key fob might be programmed incorrectly, or may have a hardware issue that prevents it from receiving signals from the vehicle. A licensed locksmith can reprogram your key fob to make sure it is compatible with your vehicle.
Immobiliser
Peugeot were among the first car manufacturers to implement an immobiliser device in a key. This prevents the car from being started if the key sends the wrong signal to the vehicle. When it's brand new, this is fantastic, but as they age the chips may wear out and start causing problems. This typically happens when you notice an alert on your dashboard stating 'anti-theft system active or a warning light that reads 'immobiliser failure'.
Usually Peugeot dealerships are called to create and program replacement keys. However, a professional locksmith comes with dealer-standard equipment inside their van, which means they can be there and generating new Peugeot keys at the side of the road or at your home faster than dealerships would be able to.
Peugeot keys typically begin to malfunction when the blade begins to wear. This wear could cause the mouth of the key not to fit into the lock properly, causing further wear on the locks. The issue can be solved by changing the blade. It is also possible to have the teeth on the key cleaned to allow them to work more smoothly. This is something only a fully certified auto locksmith can do however it can save you lots of trouble and cost in the long term.