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What You Should Know About Your Peugeot Key Fob Peugeot Key Fob is a handy feature that lets drivers start their vehicle from the distance. This feature is beneficial in cold or hot weather, as it gives motorists to warm their vehicle's engine and interior before entering the vehicle. Dealerships can program and design new Peugeot keys however only if they are able to do so. We can cut programs, cut, and deliver new Peugeot keys much faster at KeyNOW. Keyless Entry Key fobs can help start the engine of your car. This is useful when you need to leave the vehicle during the heat of summer, or if you're carrying heavy items in the trunk that make it difficult to open the door manually. To start the car using your key fob, press the unlock button on it several times in quick intervals. The door locks should be locked and a red LED light will begin to flash. If this does not occur then your key fob battery could be dead and requires to be replaced. Alternately, the RF interference created by nearby buildings could affect 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 occasionally the boot too). They can be opened by opening a flap on the fob, or by pressing a button on the case. The key's physical part can slide out of the slot inside the case to access the lock. Key fobs can be damaged by water, especially if the chips inside them are exposed to soapy or salty water. In some cases, a chip that is damaged could cause key fobs not to function. If this happens the key fob has to be replaced, usually by the dealer. However, locksmiths can often offer replacement keys faster than a dealership, and at a significantly lower cost. Remote Start You can start your car without having to carry your keys with you. This is especially helpful when it's hot and you're trying to cool down your car while doing around. However, there are a few things you need to know prior to making use of this feature. Certain key fobs come with a separate remote engine start button (for instance Ford's key fob features an arrow that is circular and going clockwise) that you need to press to start the car remotely. Other key fobs, like Mazda's keys, require you to secure the key, and then press the start button. There could be a weak or dead battery in your key fob, if you're unable to start your car. This is due to the fact that the batteries of the key fob aren't able to send a strong signal to the car's system. If this happens, you'll need to either replace the batteries or re-program your key fob. This process varies from car to car, but you can generally follow the instructions in the owner's manual. Our mobile technicians are also competent to assist you with this process. We have the expert tools needed to cut and program a new Peugeot keys at your home, office or even when you're stuck on the roadside. Door Locks The Peugeot 3008 remote system enables you to lock or unlock your car by pressing the button on your key fob. Contrary to the traditional key, which has a physical key hole the key fob has a hidden electronic copy of the car key inside. It does this by using the radio signal which can only be transmitted if the key is within a certain distance from car. Once the signal is spotted by a solenoid, the door lock transforms the electronic signal into a mechanical action. This is when a rod turns to turn the car door locks just as an actual key could. There are a variety of possible reasons for a Peugeot keyfob that isn't locking or unlocking your vehicle. The most common is an unresponsive coin battery which can be replaced in a matter of minutes. Other causes are worn-out buttons signal interference, or water damage or a damaged chip. Modern cars require a very precise level of accuracy to operate, and the key fob is not immune to this. The key fob might have been programmed incorrectly or it could be faulty in hardware that makes the vehicle unable to respond to the signal sent by the key. www.thekeylab.co.uk certified locksmith can reprogramme your key fob to make sure it is compatible with your vehicle. Immobiliser Peugeot were among the first car manufacturers to incorporate an immobiliser chip in a key. This stops the car from starting if the key sends the wrong signal to the car. This is a great feature in the beginning however over time, the chips may get worn out and cause issues. It usually starts with a message saying 'anti theft system active' on the dashboard, or a warning light is flashing with the message “immobiliser fault”. Normally Peugeot dealerships are called to create and program replacement keys. However a professional mobile locksmith comes with dealer-standard equipment inside their van, meaning they are able to be with you and generating new Peugeot keys on the roadside or at your home faster than dealerships would be able to. Peugeot keys generally begin to fail when the key blade wears out. This wear could cause the mouth of the key not to fit into the lock correctly, which can cause further wear on the locks. Often simply swapping over the blade will help solve the issue. It could also be beneficial to have the teeth of the key replaced to allow them to operate more efficiently. Only a professional auto locksmith is able to do this, however it will save you a lot of time and cash in the long run.