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What You Should Know About Your Peugeot Key Fob

Peugeot Key Fob lets drivers start the car from afar. This feature is useful in cold or hot conditions, since it gives motorists to warm up their engine and interior before entering the vehicle.

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Keyless Entry

Along with opening and locking the doors of your car, some key fobs are also able to start the engine. This is a great feature if your vehicle is left in a hot weather condition or if the boot is full of heavy objects that make it difficult to manually open the door. Press the unlock button on the key fob a couple of times to open the car. The door locks will be locked and a red light will start to flash. If it doesn't, the battery in your key fob might be dead and need replacing. Alternatively, RF interference from nearby buildings could disrupt your system.

Another cool feature is that certain key fobs are equipped with a physical key that can be used to unlock the car (often only for the driver's door, but sometimes also for the boot). They can be opened by lifting the flap or pressing the button. The key's physical form can be slid out of the slot in the case.

Water can cause damage to key fobs, especially if the chips are exposed to soapy or salty water. In certain instances key fobs may cease to function completely due to an issue with the chip. In this case, the key fob must be replaced by the dealer. However, locksmiths can often provide replacement keys quicker than dealers, and at a significantly lower cost.

Remote Start

If your key fob includes the remote start feature, it will let you start the engine without having to hold your car keys in hands. This is especially useful when you are in a hot climate and want to cool down your car while running errands. But there are a few things to consider before making use of this feature.

Some key fobs feature a specific remote engine start button (for instance Ford's keyfob has an arrow in a circle that goes clockwise) that you need to press to start the car remotely. Mazdas, for instance require you to lock the key first and then press the Start button.

You may have a weak or dead battery in your key fob if you're not able to start your car. This is due to the fact that the batteries in the key fob aren't able to send an energizing signal to the car's system.

If this happens, either replace the batteries or re-program your key fob. This procedure varies from car to car, but you can generally follow the directions in your owner's manual. Our mobile technicians are also able to help with this process We have the expert equipment to cut and program replacement car key peugeot 107 peugeot 406 key fob keys at your workplace, home, or if you're at the side of the road.

Door Locks

The Peugeot 107 remote key 3008 remote key system enables the owner to lock and unlock their vehicle with the press of a button on the key fob. This key fob, unlike the standard key that has an actual hole, can store an unnoticed copy of the car keys inside.

For this, it utilizes the use of a specific radio signal that is only sent when the key is within a specified range of the vehicle. Once the signal is detected by a solenoid, the door lock converts the electronic command into the mechanical action. This moves a rod that is used to operate the car door locks just like the turning of a physical key used to do.

There are a myriad of reasons for the Peugeot keyfob that is not locking or unlocking your vehicle. The most frequent cause is an unresponsive coin battery which can be replaced in a matter of minutes. Other causes include worn-out buttons, signal interference, or water damage, or a faulty chip.

Modern vehicles require a high degree of precision in order to function and the key fob isn't immune to this. The key fob might be programmed incorrectly, or have an issue with the hardware that stops it from receiving a signal from the vehicle. A certified locksmith can reprogramme your key fob in order to ensure it is compatible with your vehicle.

Immobiliser

Peugeot was among the first companies to incorporate an immobiliser in the key. This prevents the vehicle from starting if it detects an incorrect signal being sent from the key to the car. This is great in the beginning however, over time, the chips will wear out and cause problems. This usually occurs when you see an alert on your dashboard stating 'anti-theft system active' or a warning lamp that reads 'immobiliser failure'.

Typically Peugeot dealerships are asked to create and program replacement keys. Mobile locksmiths will have dealer-standard equipment on their van. This means that they can design new Peugeot keys at your house or at the roadside faster than dealerships.

Generally Peugeot keys start to show problems because the key blade wears out. This wear causes the mouth part of the key to stop being able to enter the lock in a proper manner and causing wear on the locks themselves. The issue can be solved by simply replacing the blade. It is also possible to have the teeth of the key repaired so that they function more efficiently. This is something only a fully competent auto locksmith is able to do however it can save you lots of frustration and money in the end.