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What You Should Know About Your Peugeot Key Fob Peugeot Key Fob is a convenient feature that allows drivers to start their vehicle from a distance. This feature is useful in hot or cold conditions, as it offers drivers the opportunity to warm the interior and engine before entering the vehicle. Dealerships can program and create new Peugeot keys but only if they are able to do so. We can cut keys, program them, and then deliver new Peugeot keys faster than you can at KeyNOW. Keyless Entry In addition to opening and locking your car doors, a few key fobs can also be used to start the engine. This is useful when you need to leave the vehicle on hot days, or if you're carrying large items in the trunk which make it difficult to open the door manually. Press the unlock button on your key fob few times quickly to start the car. The door locks will unlock and the red light will begin to flash. If it doesn't then the battery in the key fob could be dead and need replacing. Alternatively, RF interference from nearby buildings could interfere with 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 side, but sometimes also for the boot). They can be opened by flipping up an opening on the fob, or by pressing a button on the case. The key's physical form can be pulled out of the slot in the case. Water can cause damage to key fobs, especially when the chips are exposed to soapy or salty water. In certain instances chips that are damaged can cause key fobs to stop working. In this case the key fob has to be replaced by the dealer. However, locksmiths often offer replacement keys faster than dealers and at a lesser cost. Remote Start If your key fob has the remote start feature, it allows you to start the engine without needing to hold the keys to your car in hand. This is especially helpful when it's hot out and you're looking to cool down your car while you run on errands. There are a few points you must know prior to using this feature. Some key fobs include an engine start button that can be pressed to start your vehicle remotely (for instance, Ford has a circular arrow that is moving clockwise on its key fob). Mazdas, for instance require you to lock the key first and then press the Start button. If you're having trouble starting your car, it could be that you have a dead or weak battery inside the key fob. The key fob's battery isn't as strong to send a signal back to the car system. If this happens, either replace the batteries or re-program your key fob. The procedure is different for each vehicle, but the instructions are usually found in the owner's manual. Our mobile technicians are also able to help you with this process. We have the specialist equipment needed to cut and program replacement Peugeot keys at office, home or even when you're stuck on the roadside. Door Locks The Peugeot 3008 remote allows you to lock or unlock your vehicle by pressing the button on your key fob. Unlike the traditional key that has a physical key hole the key fob contains an encrypted copy of the car keys inside. In order to accomplish this, it utilizes a unique radio signal which is only sent out when the key is within a certain range of the vehicle. A solenoid in the door lock transforms the electronic command into a mechanical one once the signal has been detected. This triggers a rod that is used to operate the car door locks similar to the way the physical key used to do. If you notice that a Peugeot key fob isn't locking or unlocking the car, there are many possible causes. The most frequent cause is a dead battery. This is easily replaced in minutes. Other reasons include worn-out buttons, signals interference or water damage or a damaged chip. The key fob in modern cars is not an exception. Modern cars require extremely high level of precision to function. The key fob might be programed incorrectly or have an issue with the hardware that prevents it from receiving signals from the vehicle. A licensed locksmith can reprogram your key fob to ensure that it is compatible with your vehicle. Immobiliser Peugeot were one of the first car manufacturers to include an immobiliser chip in a key. peugeot 108 key cover prevents the car from starting if it detects an error in the signal sent from the key to the car. This is a great feature when they are new, but over time the chips will get worn out and cause issues. This usually starts with getting a message saying 'anti theft system active on the dashboard or a warning light is flashing with the message “immobiliser fault”. Peugeot dealerships are usually called to design and program replacement keys. Mobile locksmiths have standard equipment from dealers on their van. This means that they can design new Peugeot keys at your home or by the roadside quicker than a dealership. Peugeot keys generally begin to malfunction when the blade begins to wear out. This wear could cause the mouth of the key not to feed into the lock in a correct manner, leading to further wear on the locks. Sometimes, simply changing the blade will help resolve the problem. It may also be helpful to have the teeth of the key repaired so that they function more efficiently. Only a professional auto locksmith is able to do this, but it could save you lots of time and money in the long run.