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What You Should Know About Your Peugeot Key Fob Peugeot Key Fob lets drivers start the car from afar. This is useful in temperatures that are hot or cold, as it allows drivers to warm the engine and the interior before getting inside the vehicle. Car dealerships can design and program new Peugeot keys for you, but only if you have the patience to wait for weeks for them to do it. KeyNOW can cut and program, then deliver new Peugeot keys faster with KeyNOW. Keyless Entry Key fobs can allow you to start your car's engine. This is useful when the vehicle has to be left during a hot summer day or if the boot is full of heavy items that make it difficult to manually open the door. Press the unlock button on the key fob a few times quickly to start the car. The door locks should be locked and a red LED light will start to flash. If not, the battery in the key fob could be dead and requires replacement. Alternately, the RF interference created by nearby buildings could interfere with your system. Another neat feature is that some key fobs have a hidden 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 typically be opened by opening a flap on the fob, or a button on the case. The key's physical part can be removed from a slot in the case to access the lock. Water can cause damage to key fobs, especially if the chips are exposed to salty or soapy water. In some cases the chip that is damaged could cause key fobs to stop working. If this occurs the key fob needs to be replaced – typically by the dealer. However, locksmiths often offer replacement keys much faster than dealers and at a much lower cost. Remote Start You can start your car without having to have your keys with you. This is particularly helpful when you are in a hot climate and want to cool your vehicle while you run the errands. But there are a few things you need to know prior to using this feature. Some key fobs have a dedicated remote engine start button (for instance, Ford's key fob has a circular arrow going clockwise) that you need to press to remotely start your car. Others, like Mazda's keys, require you to lock the key and then press the start button. There may be a dead or weak battery in your key fob, if you are unable to start the car. This is because the batteries of the key fob aren't able anymore to send an energizing signal to the car's system. If this is the case, then you'll need replace the batteries on your key fob, or try changing the program. This procedure varies from car to car, but you should typically follow the steps in your owner's manual. Our mobile technicians can help with this process as we have the specialist equipment to cut and program replacement Peugeot keys at your place of work, home or even if you're stuck at the side of the road. Door Locks The Peugeot 3008 remote key system enables the owner to lock and unlock their vehicle by pressing of a button on the key fob. As opposed to the traditional keys that has a key hole that is physical this key fob is able to store an encrypted copy of the car's key inside. To do this, it utilizes the use of a specific radio signal that is only sent when the key is within a certain distance of the vehicle. When the signal is detected by a solenoid, the door lock translates the electronic command into the mechanical action. This moves a rod that opens the door lock exactly like the turning of a physical key used to do. If you find that your Peugeot key fob has stopped locking or unlocking the car, there are several possible causes. Most likely is an unresponsive coin battery which can be replaced within minutes. Other causes include worn buttons, water damage signal interference or a malfunctioning electronic chip. Modern cars require a very precise level of precision in order to function and the key fob is not in any way immune to this. The key fob could have been programmed incorrectly or it could be faulty in hardware that prevents the vehicle from responding to the signal of the key. A certified locksmith can reprogram the key fob and ensure that it is compatible with your vehicle. Immobiliser Peugeot was one of the first companies to include an immobiliser in the key. This prevents the vehicle from starting if it sees an incorrect signal being sent from the key to the car. When new this is great, but as they age the chips may wear out and begin to cause problems. This typically happens when you see an alert on your dashboard that says 'anti-theft system active' or a warning lamp which reads 'immobiliser failed'. Peugeot dealerships are typically used to create and program replacement keys. However, peugeot replacement key fob has dealer-standard equipment in their van, which means they can be with you and making new Peugeot keys on the roadside or at home more quickly than dealerships would be capable of. Generally Peugeot keys start to have issues when the blade of the key wears out. The wear causes the mouth of the key to stop feeding into the lock correctly leading to wear on the locks themselves. The issue can be solved by simply changing the blade. It may also be helpful to have the teeth of the key repaired to make them more efficient. This is something only a fully trained auto locksmith can accomplish however it will help you avoid a lot of headache and expense in the long run.