What You Should Know About Your Peugeot Key Fob
Peugeot Key Fob allows drivers to start the car from afar. This feature is helpful in hot or cold conditions, since it gives drivers the opportunity to warm their vehicle's engine and interior before entering the vehicle.
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Keyless Entry
As well as opening and locking your car doors, certain key fobs can also be used to start the engine. This is useful when the vehicle is left on a hot day or in the case that the boot is stuffed with heavy items that make it difficult to manually open the door. Press the unlock button on the key fob a few times to unlock the car. The door locks should close and a red LED light will start to flash. If this does not happen, your key fob battery could be dead and requires to be replaced. Alternately, RF interference caused by nearby buildings could disrupt your system.
Certain key fobs can also be equipped with physical keys that can be used to unlock your vehicle (often for the driver's side door, but sometimes the boot too). You can open them by lifting a flap or pressing the button. The physical key can then be pulled out of the slot inside the case.
Water can cause damage to key fobs particularly if the chips are exposed to soapy or salty water. In some cases a chip that has been damaged can cause key fobs not to function. In this situation the key fob will need to be replaced by the dealer. Locksmiths can replace keys faster and at a lesser cost than dealerships.
Remote Start
If your key fob comes with the remote start feature it can turn on the engine without having to hold your car keys in the palm of your hand. This is particularly useful in hot weather and you're looking to cool your car while running on errands. There are a few points you must know before you use this feature.
Certain key fobs have a remote engine start button you can press to start your car remotely (for example, Ford has a circular arrow that moves clockwise on its key fob). Others, like Mazda's keys, require you to lock the key and then press the start button.
If you're having trouble starting your car, you could have a dead or weak battery inside the key fob. The key fob's battery isn't strong enough to transmit a signal to the car's system.
If this happens, either replace the batteries, or re-program your key fob. The procedure differs for each vehicle, however the instructions are generally found in the owner's manual. Our mobile technicians are also equipped to assist you in this process. We have the specialist equipment to cut and program a replacement
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Door Locks
The
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For this, it uses a unique radio signal which is only sent out when the key is within a specified range of the vehicle. Once the signal is spotted, a solenoid inside the door lock translates the electronic command into the mechanical action. This turns a rod to operate the car door locks, the same way keys on a real key could.
There are many possible causes for the Peugeot keyfob not locking or unlocking your vehicle. The most frequent cause is a dead coin battery, which can be replaced in a matter of minutes. Other reasons include worn-out buttons, water damage or signal interference or a defective chip.
Modern cars require a very precise level of precision to operate and the key fob isn't immune to this. The key fob could be programmed incorrectly, or have a hardware issue that prevents it from responding to a signal from the vehicle. A licensed locksmith can reprogram your key fob to ensure it is compatible with your vehicle.
Immobiliser
Peugeot were among the first car makers to incorporate an immobiliser chip in a key. This prevents the vehicle from starting if the key sends the wrong signal to the car. When new this is great, but as they age the chips can get worn out and cause problems. This usually starts with getting an alert that reads 'anti theft system active on the dashboard or a warning light blinking indicating "immobiliser fault".
Peugeot dealerships are typically called to create and program replacement keys. A mobile locksmith will use dealer-standard equipment in their van. This means they can make new
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Peugeot keys usually start to malfunction when the key blade starts to wear out. This wear can cause the mouth of the key to feed into the lock correctly, which can cause further wear on the locks. Sometimes, just swapping the blade will help resolve the problem. It could also be beneficial to have the teeth of the key replaced to enable them to work more smoothly. This is something only a trained auto locksmith can accomplish however it can reduce the frustration and money in the end.