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What You Should Know About Your Peugeot Key Fob Peugeot Key Fob is a handy feature that allows drivers to start their car from an extended distance. This feature is helpful in hot or cold conditions, since it gives drivers to warm their vehicle's engine and interior before entering the vehicle. Dealerships can program and design new Peugeot keys, but only if they have the time. KeyNOW is the only place where you can get your keys. KeyNOW we can cut programs, cut and deliver new Peugeot keys to you, significantly faster. Keyless Entry Some key fobs can also start your car's engine. This can be useful if you have to leave your vehicle on hot days, or if you're carrying large items in the trunk that make it difficult to open the door manually. Press the unlock button on the key fob a few times quickly to start the vehicle. The door locks will be locked and the red light will begin to flash. If this doesn't happen then your key fob battery could be dead and requires to be replaced. Alternately, RF interference from nearby buildings may disrupt your system. Certain key fobs can also be equipped with physical keys that can be used to open your car (often for the driver's side door, but occasionally the boot too). They are usually accessible by flipping up the flap on the fob, or a button on the case. The key's physical form can be removed from the slot of the case to open the lock. Key fobs can get damaged by water – particularly when the chips within them are exposed to salty or soapy water. In some instances, a chip that is damaged can cause key fobs to cease working. If this happens, the key fob has to be replaced, usually by the dealer. Locksmiths are able to replace keys much faster and at a lower cost than dealerships. Remote Start If your key fob comes with the remote start feature it will allow you to start the engine without needing to hold your car keys in hands. This is especially helpful when it's hot and you're looking to cool down your car while you run on errands. There are some things you need to know before you can use this feature. Certain key fobs have a specific remote engine start button (for example Ford's key fob features an arrow-shaped circular shape that runs clockwise) which you must press to remotely start your car. Others, like Mazda's key fob, require you to first lock the key and then press the start button. If you're not able to start your car, you could have a weak or dead battery inside the key fob. The battery in the key fob isn't strong enough to transmit a signal to the car system. If this is the situation, you'll need to replace the batteries on your key fob, or try to re-programme it. The procedure differs for each vehicle, however the instructions are generally found in the owner's manual. Our mobile technicians are also capable of helping you with this process. We have the specialist equipment needed to cut and program a replacement Peugeot keys at office, home or if you are stuck on the roadside. Door Locks The Peugeot 3008 remote system allows you to lock or unlock your vehicle by pressing a button on your key fob. Contrary to the traditional key, which has a physical key hole the key fob has a hidden electronic replica of the car key inside. It does this by using a radio signal that can only be sent when the key is within some distance from the car. A solenoid inside the door lock transforms the electronic command into a mechanical one once the signal is detected. This causes a rod to control the car door locks just as a physical key could. There are many possible causes for the Peugeot keyfob that isn't locking or unlocking your vehicle. Most likely is an unresponsive coin battery which can be replaced within minutes. peugeot keys include worn-out buttons signal interference, or water damage or a malfunctioning chip. The key fob on modern automobiles is not an exception. Modern vehicles require an extremely high level precision to function. The key fob might be programed incorrectly or have an issue with the hardware that prevents it from responding to a signal from the vehicle. A locksmith certified by the ICRC can reprogram your key fob to make sure it is compatible with the vehicle. Immobiliser Peugeot was among the first companies to put an immobiliser into a key. The chip prevents the car from starting if it detects an untrue signal coming from the key to the car. When it's brand new, this is fantastic, but as they age the chips will wear out and cause problems. It usually starts with an alert that reads 'anti theft system active on the dashboard or a warning light flashing with the message “immobiliser fault”. Typically, Peugeot dealerships have to be called to create and program replacement keys. A mobile locksmith will use dealer-standard equipment in their van. This means they can create new Peugeot keys at home or by the roadside faster than dealers. Peugeot keys usually begin to malfunction when the key blade wears out. This wear could cause the mouth of the key to feed into the lock correctly, which can cause further wear on the locks. Sometimes, simply changing a new blade can help resolve the problem. It can also be beneficial to have the teeth of the key replaced to ensure that they function smoothly. This is something only a qualified auto locksmith can do however it will save you lots of frustration and money in the long run.