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What You Should Know About Your Peugeot Key Fob Peugeot Key Fob allows drivers to start the car from afar. replacement key for peugeot partner van is useful in cold or hot weather, as it gives drivers the chance to warm the interior and engine before entering the vehicle. Dealerships can program and design new Peugeot keys but only if they have the time. KeyNOW can cut, program, and deliver new Peugeot keys much faster at KeyNOW. Keyless Entry Certain key fobs also start your car's engine. This is useful if the vehicle has to be left on a hot day or when the trunk is full of heavy items that make it difficult to open the door. Press the unlock button on the key fob a several times quickly to begin the vehicle. The door locks should lock and the red LED light should start to flash. If not it means that the battery inside your key fob could be depleted and require replacement. In addition, RF interference from nearby buildings could affect 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 driver's door but sometimes for the boot too). They can be opened by lifting a flap or pressing the button. The physical key can be pulled out of the slot inside the case. Water can cause damage to key fobs, especially if the chips are exposed to soapy or salty water. In some instances key fobs can cease to function completely due to damage to the chip. In this situation the key fob needs to be replaced by the dealer. However, locksmiths are able to provide replacement keys faster than dealers and at a lesser cost. Remote Start If your key fob includes the remote start feature it will let you start the engine without needing to hold the keys to your car in the palm of your hand. This is particularly useful in hot weather and you're looking to cool down your car while doing on errands. But, there are a few things to consider before using this feature. Some key fobs have an exclusive remote engine start button (for example Ford's key fob sports a circular arrow going clockwise) that you need to press in order to remotely start your car. Others, such as Mazdas, require that you first secure the key, and then press the start button. You may have a weak or dead battery in your key fob if you're unable to start the car. This is due to the fact that the key fob's batteries are no longer able to send a strong signal to the car's system. If this happens, you can either replace the batteries or reprogram your key fob. The procedure varies for each car, but the instructions are usually found in the owner's manual. Our mobile technicians can assist with this procedure as we have the specialist equipment to cut and program replacement Peugeot keys at your home, workplace 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 with a press of a button on the key fob. This key fob, unlike the standard key that has a physical hole, holds a secret copy of the car keys inside. In order to accomplish this, it uses the use of a specific radio signal that is only transmitted when the key is within a specific range of the vehicle. A solenoid in the door lock converts the electronic command to a mechanical one once the signal is detected. The rod is then turned to operate the car door locks, the same way the physical key would. If you find that your Peugeot key fob isn't locking or unlocking the car, there are several possible reasons for the issue. The most common cause is an unresponsive battery. It can be fixed in minutes. Other causes include worn-out buttons signals interference or water damage, or a faulty chip. Modern vehicles require a high level of precision to function, and the key fob is not in any way immune to this. The key fob might be improperly programmed, or suffer from an issue with the hardware that stops it from responding to a signal from the vehicle. A certified locksmith can reprogram the key fob and ensure that it works with your vehicle. Immobiliser Peugeot were one of the first car makers to incorporate an immobiliser chip in a key. The chip prevents the car from starting if it sees an error in the signal sent from the key to the car. When it's brand new, this is fantastic but as they age the chips may wear out and cause issues. This usually begins with an alert stating 'anti theft system active on the dashboard or a warning light is illuminated stating 'immobiliser fault'. Typically Peugeot dealerships must be called in to design and program replacement keys. However, a professional locksmith has dealer-standard equipment in their van, which means they can be there and making new Peugeot keys on the roadside or at your home faster than a dealership would be capable of. Peugeot keys typically begin to fail when the blade wears out. This wear causes the mouth part of the key to stop from feeding into the lock properly, causing more wear on the locks themselves. The issue can be addressed by simply replacing the blade. It is also possible to have the teeth on the key cleaned in order to make them work more smoothly. Only a certified auto locksmith is able to do this, but it can save you lots of time and cash in the long run.