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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 hot or cold weather, as it allows drivers the opportunity to warm their car's interior and engine before entering the vehicle. Dealerships can program and design new Peugeot keys however, only when they have the time. At KeyNOW we can cut programming, cut and give new Peugeot keys to you a lot quicker. Keyless Entry Key fobs can help start the engine of your car. This is useful if you have to leave the vehicle on hot days, or if you're carrying heavy items in your boot that make it difficult to open the door manually. To open the car using your key fob, simply press the unlock button on it a few times in quick succession. The door locks will unlock and the red light will begin to flash. If this does not happen the battery in your key fob could be dead and requires to be replaced. Alternatively, RF interference from nearby buildings may cause interference to your system. Certain key fobs also come with an actual key that can be used to open your vehicle (often for the driver's side door, but sometimes the boot as well). They can be opened by lifting the flap or pressing a button. The key's physical form can slide out of a slot in the case to gain access to the lock. peugeot boxer key g28carkeys.co.uk can get damaged by water, especially when the chips inside are exposed to salty or soapy water. In certain instances key fobs may cease to function completely due to damage to the chip. If this occurs, the key fob has to be replaced – usually by the dealer. However, locksmiths are able to offer replacement keys faster than dealers and at a lower cost. Remote Start If your key fob comes with the remote start feature, it will allow you to start the engine without needing to have your car keys in the palm of your hand. This is especially useful when it's hot outside and you want to cool down your car while running on errands. There are a few points you should know before you use this feature. Certain key fobs come with a dedicated remote engine start button (for example Ford's keyfob has an arrow-shaped circular shape that runs clockwise) which you must press in order to remotely start your car. Other key fobs, like Mazda's requires that you first lock the key and then press the start button. If you're not able to start your car, you might have a weak or dead battery inside the key fob. The battery in the key fob isn't powerful enough to send a signal back to the car's system. If this is the scenario, you'll have to replace the batteries on your key fob, or try changing the program. The procedure differs for each car, but the instructions are generally found in the owner's manual. Our mobile technicians are able to assist with this procedure as we have the specialist equipment to cut and program replacement Peugeot keys at your place of work, home or if you're at the side of the road. Door Locks The Peugeot 3008 remote system allows you to lock or unlock your vehicle by pressing the button on your key fob. In contrast to the traditional key which has a physical key hole the key fob has an encrypted copy of the car's key inside. It does this by using the radio signal which is only transmitted when the key is within some distance from the car. A solenoid in the door lock transforms the electronic command into mechanical once the signal has been detected. The rod is then moved to operates the car door locks just like the turning of the physical key used to do. There are several possible causes for the Peugeot keyfob not locking or unlocking your vehicle. Most likely is the battery of the coin is dead, which can be replaced in minutes. Other causes are worn buttons, water damage, signal interference or a defective electronic chip. Modern vehicles require a precise level of precision in order to function and the key fob is not immune to this. The key fob could be programmed incorrectly, or it could have a hardware issue that makes the vehicle unable to respond to the signal generated by the key. A locksmith certified by the ICRC can reprogram the key fob to ensure that it is compatible with your vehicle. Immobiliser Peugeot was among the first manufacturers to install an immobiliser into the key. This stops the car from being started if the key sends the incorrect signal to the car. This is great when they are new however, over time, the chips will wear out and cause problems. It usually happens when you notice a message on your dashboard that says 'anti-theft system active or a warning lamp which reads 'immobiliser failed'. Typically, Peugeot dealerships are called to create and programme replacement keys. However, a professional mobile locksmith is equipped with dealer-standard tools in their van, meaning they can be at your location and making new Peugeot keys on the roadside or at home more quickly than dealerships are able to. Generally Peugeot keys start to show problems because the key blade wears out. The wear causes the mouth part of the key to stop from feeding into the lock properly leading to wear on the locks themselves. Often simply swapping over the blade will help solve the issue. It could also be beneficial to have the teeth on the key refurbished so that they can perform more smoothly. Only a qualified auto locksmith can do this, but it can save you lots of time and money in the long run.