What You Should Know About Your
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Peugeot Key Fob allows drivers to start the car from a distance. This can be useful during extreme temperatures as it permits drivers to warm up 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 patience to wait for weeks to do so. KeyNOW KeyNOW we can cut programming, cut and give new Peugeot keys to you, a lot quicker.
Keyless Entry
Key fobs can help start the engine of your car. This is useful if you have to leave the vehicle during hot weather, or if you're carrying large items in your boot that make it difficult for you to open the door manually. To start the car using your key fob, simply press the unlock button several times in rapid sequence. The door locks should be locked and the red LED light will start to flash. If this does not happen the battery for your key fob may be dead and needs to be replaced. Alternately, the RF interference created by nearby structures could interfere with your system.
Some key fobs have an actual key that can be used to unlock your car (often for the driver's side door, but sometimes the boot as well). They can be opened by lifting the flap or pressing the button. The key's physical part can be removed from a slot in the case to gain access to the lock.
Water can damage key fobs particularly if the chips are exposed to soapy or salty water. In certain instances, key fobs will stop working completely due an issue with the chip. In this instance the key fob has to be replaced by the dealer. However, locksmiths can often provide replacement keys faster than a dealership, and at a much lower cost.
Remote Start
You can start your car without needing to have your keys on you. This is especially helpful in hot weather and you want to cool down your car while you run on errands. But, there are a few things you need to know prior to using this feature.
Some key fobs feature a separate remote engine start button (for example, Ford's key fob has an arrow-shaped circular shape that runs clockwise) that you need to press in order to remotely start your car. Other key fobs, like Mazda's keys, require you to lock the key and then press the start button.
You may have a weak or dead battery in your key fob if you aren't able to start the car. The battery in the key fob isn't strong enough to send a signal to the car system.
If this is the case, you'll need to replace the batteries in the key fob or attempt reprogramming it. This process differs from vehicle to car, but you should generally follow the instructions in the owner's manual. Our mobile technicians are also capable of helping you with this procedure. We have the expert equipment required to cut and program a
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Door Locks
The Peugeot 3008 remote system allows you to lock or unlock your vehicle by pressing the button on your key fob. The key fob, in contrast to the standard key that has a physical hole, holds a secret copy of the car keys inside.
It does this by using an electronic signal that can only be transmitted if the key is in an appropriate distance from the car. A solenoid inside the door lock transforms the electronic command into mechanical after the signal has been spotted. This turns a rod to operate the door locks, just like the physical key would.
If a
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repaired in a matter of minutes. Other reasons include worn-out buttons, signal interference or water damage, or a faulty chip.
Modern cars require a very precise level of precision in order to function and the key fob is not immune to this. The key fob may be improperly programmed, or suffer from a hardware defect that prevents it from responding to a signal from the vehicle. A licensed locksmith can reprogram your key fob to make sure it is compatible with the vehicle.
Immobiliser
Peugeot were among the first car makers to include an immobiliser chip in a key. The immobiliser chip stops the car from starting if it sees an incorrect signal being sent from the key to the car. This is great when they're new but as time passes, the chips will wear out and cause problems. This usually starts with getting an error message that says 'anti-theft system active' on the dashboard, or a warning light is flashing with the message "immobiliser fault".
Peugeot dealerships are usually used to design and program replacement keys. A mobile locksmith will have standard equipment from dealers on their van. This means they can make new
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Generally Peugeot keys start to have problems because the key blade wears out. This wear can cause the mouth of the key not to be able to enter the lock properly, causing further wear on the locks. Sometimes, just swapping out the blade will help resolve the problem. It is also possible to have the teeth of the key repaired so that they function more efficiently. Only a licensed auto locksmith can do this, however it will save you a lot of time and cash in the long run.
