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What You Should Know About Your Peugeot Key Fob Peugeot Key Fob allows drivers to start the car from afar. peugeot key is beneficial in cold or hot conditions, as it offers drivers to warm the interior and engine before entering the vehicle. Car dealerships are able to create and program new Peugeot keys for you but only if they have the patience to wait for weeks for them to do this. KeyNOW KeyNOW we can cut programming, cut and give new Peugeot keys to you, much faster. Keyless Entry In addition to unlocking and opening the doors of your car, some key fobs also have the ability to start the engine. This is useful when you have to leave the vehicle on hot days or if you're carrying heavy items in the boot which make it difficult to open the door manually. To start the car with your key fob, press the unlock button on it several times in quick intervals. The door locks should close and the red LED light should start to flash. If this doesn't occur the battery in your key fob could be dead and requires to be replaced. Alternately, the RF interference created by nearby buildings could disrupt your system. Another cool feature is that certain key fobs have a hidden physical key that can be used to unlock the car (often only for the door of the driver, but sometimes also for the boot). They can usually be accessed by flipping up an opening on the fob, or by pressing a button on the case. The key can then be removed from the slot inside the case to access the lock. Water can cause damage to key fobs particularly if the chips are exposed to salty or soapy water. In some cases chips that are damaged can cause key fobs to stop working. In this instance the key fob needs to be replaced by the dealer. Locksmiths can supply replacement keys much 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 the keys to your car in hands. This is especially useful when it's hot outside and you want to cool your car while you run the errands. But there are a few things you need to know prior to making use of this feature. Some key fobs come with a remote engine start button you can press to start your vehicle remotely (for instance, Ford has a circular arrow moving clockwise on its key fob). Mazdas, for example, require you to lock the key first and then press the Start button. It could be that you have a weak or dead battery in your key fob, if you're not able to start your car. This is due to the fact that the key fob's batteries aren't able anymore to send an effective signal to the car's system. If this happens, you'll need to either replace the batteries, or re-program your key fob. This process varies from car to car, but you should generally follow the directions in the owner's manual. Our mobile technicians are also able to help you with this procedure. We have the specialist tools needed to cut and program a replacement Peugeot key at workplace, at home, or if you are stuck on the roadside. Door Locks The Peugeot 3008 remote key system enables the owner to lock and unlock their vehicle at the touch of a button on the key fob. Contrary to the traditional key, which has a physical key hole, this key fob stores an electronic replica of the car key inside. In order to accomplish this, it utilizes an exclusive radio signal that is only sent when the key is within a specific range of the vehicle. When the signal is recognized and a solenoid in the door lock translates the electronic signal into a mechanical action. This turns a rod to control the car door locks, just like a physical key would. There are several possible causes for a Peugeot keyfob that isn't locking or unlocking your vehicle. Most likely is an unresponsive coin battery which is easily replaced in a matter of minutes. Other causes include worn buttons, water damage signal interference or a damaged electronic chip. The key fobs of modern automobiles is not an exception. Modern vehicles require an extremely high level precision to function. The key fob could be programmed incorrectly, or have an issue with the hardware that prevents it from responding to signals from the vehicle. A locksmith certified by the ICRC can reprogram your key fob to ensure that it is compatible with the vehicle. Immobiliser Peugeot was among the first manufacturers to install an immobiliser inside a key. This prevents the vehicle from starting if it detects an incorrect signal being sent from the key to the car. This is great when they're brand new but as time passes, the chips will get worn out and cause issues. This usually starts with getting a message saying 'anti theft system active on the dashboard or a warning light is illuminated stating “immobiliser fault”. Normally Peugeot dealerships have to be asked to create and program replacement keys. However, a professional locksmith is equipped with dealer-standard tools in their van, which means they can be there and making new Peugeot keys at the roadside or at home much quicker than dealerships would be capable of. Peugeot keys usually begin to fail when the key blade begins to wear. The wear causes the mouth part of the key to stop from feeding into the lock properly and causing wear on the locks themselves. Sometimes, simply changing a new blade is enough to resolve the problem. It may also be helpful to have the teeth of the keys rehabilitated to make them more efficient. Only a qualified auto locksmith is able to do this, but it can save you lots of time and money in the end.