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What You Should Know About Your Peugeot Key Fob Peugeot Key Fob allows drivers to start the car from a distance. This can be useful during cold or hot weather conditions as it permits drivers to warm the interior and engine before entering the vehicle. Dealerships can program and create new Peugeot keys, but only when they have the time. KeyNOW KeyNOW, we can cut programming, cut and give new Peugeot keys to you, much quicker. Keyless Entry As well as unlocking and opening your car doors, some key fobs can also be used to start the engine. This is useful if the vehicle is left on a hot day, or if the boot is full of heavy items that make it difficult to open the door. To start the car using your key fob, simply press the unlock button several times in rapid intervals. The door locks should unlock and the red LED light will begin to flash. If this does not occur the battery for your key fob may be dead and needs to be replaced. Alternately, RF interference from nearby buildings could cause interference to 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). You can access them by lifting a flap or pressing a button. The key's physical form can be slid out of the slot inside the case. Water can damage key fobs particularly when the chips are exposed to soapy or salty water. In some cases keys will stop working completely due damage to the chip. In this scenario the key fob has to be replaced by the dealer. Locksmiths can supply replacement keys faster and at lower costs than dealerships. Remote Start If your key fob has the remote start feature it can start the engine without needing to have your car keys in the palm of your hand. This is especially helpful if it's hot and you want to cool your vehicle while you run the errands. However, there are some things to consider before using this feature. Some key fobs have a separate remote engine start button (for example Ford's key fob features an arrow-shaped circular shape that runs clockwise) that you need to press to start the car remotely. Other key fobs, like Mazda's, require that you first secure 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 your car. This is due to the fact that the key fob's batteries aren't able anymore 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. The procedure is different for each vehicle, but the instructions are typically found in the owner's manual. Our mobile technicians are able to help you with this procedure. We have the specialist equipment to cut and program a replacement Peugeot key at office, home or if you are stuck on the roadside. Door Locks The Peugeot 3008 remote key system allows the owner to lock and unlock their vehicle at the touch of a button on the key fob. The key fob, in contrast to the traditional key with a physical hole, holds a hidden copy of the car keys inside. peugeot 206 key replacement does this by utilizing a radio signal that can only be transmitted when the key is at a certain distance from the car. When the signal is recognized, a solenoid inside the door lock translates the electronic signal into an action mechanical. This is when a rod turns to operate the door locks, just as an actual key would. There are many possible causes for an Peugeot keyfob that isn't locking or unlocking your vehicle. Most likely is a dead battery for the coin, which can be replaced in minutes. Other reasons include worn-out buttons, water damage or signal interference or a defective chip. The key fobs of modern vehicles isn't an exception. Modern cars require an extremely high level of precision to function. The key fob could be programmed incorrectly, or have a hardware issue that prevents it from responding to signals from the vehicle. A licensed locksmith can reprogram your key fob to ensure that it is compatible with the vehicle. Immobiliser Peugeot was one of the first companies to incorporate an immobiliser on a key. This prevents the car from starting in the event that the key sends the wrong signal to the vehicle. This is a great feature when they're brand new however over time, the chips will wear out and cause problems. This usually begins with an alert stating 'anti theft system active' on the dashboard, or a warning light blinking indicating 'immobiliser fault'. Normally Peugeot dealerships must be called in to design and program replacement keys. However, a professional mobile locksmith is equipped with dealer-standard equipment in their van, which means they can be at your location and creating new Peugeot keys at the roadside or at home, much faster than dealers would be able to. Generally Peugeot keys begin to experience issues as the key blade wears out. This wear can cause the mouth of the key not to feed into the lock in a correct manner, leading to further wear on the locks. Sometimes, simply changing a new blade can help resolve the problem. It may also be helpful to have the teeth of the key replaced to make them more efficient. This is something only a qualified auto locksmith can do however it will help you avoid a lot of frustration and money in the end.