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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 gives motorists to warm up their engine and interior before entering the vehicle. Car dealerships can create and program new Peugeot keys for you however only if you have the time to wait for weeks to do it. We can cut, program, and deliver new Peugeot keys much more quickly at KeyNOW. Keyless Entry Some key fobs are also able to help start the engine of your car. This is useful if you have to leave the vehicle during the heat of summer, or if you're carrying heavy items in the trunk that make it difficult to open the door manually. Press the unlock button on the key fob a several times quickly to begin the vehicle. The door locks should be locked and the red LED light will begin to flash. If this doesn't occur the battery in your key fob may be dead and needs to be replaced. Alternately, The KeyLab caused by nearby structures could interfere with your system. Some key fobs also have an actual key that can be used to open your car (often for the driver's side door, but occasionally the boot as well). They can be opened by lifting a flap or pressing a button. The physical key can be removed from the slot inside the case. Key fobs can be damaged by water particularly if the chips are exposed to salty or soapy water. In some instances key fobs can cease working completely due a damaged chip. In this instance, the key fob must be replaced by the dealer. However, locksmiths can often provide replacement keys faster than a dealer, and at a lower cost. Remote Start You can start your car and not need to carry your keys in your car. This is particularly useful if it's hot and you want to cool your vehicle while you run errands. There are a few points you should know before you can use this feature. Some key fobs feature a separate remote engine start button (for instance Ford's key fob sports 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 keys, require you to lock the key and then press the start button. There may be a weak or dead battery in your key fob, if you are unable to start the car. This is because the batteries in the key fob aren't able to send a strong signal to the car's system. If this happens, either replace the batteries or re-program your key fob. The process is different for every car, but the instructions are typically found in the owner's manual. Our mobile technicians are equipped to assist you in this process. We have the expert equipment needed to cut and program a replacement Peugeot keys at your home, office or even if you are stuck on the roadside. 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. Unlike the traditional key that has a key hole that is physical the key fob contains an encrypted replica of the car key inside. It does this by utilizing a radio signal that is only transmitted if the key is located at some distance from the car. A solenoid in the door lock converts the electronic command into an actual mechanical one after the signal has been detected. The rod is then moved to opens the door lock similar to the way keys used to do. If a Peugeot key fob isn't locking or unlocking the car, there are many possibilities of the cause. The most frequent reason is an unresponsive battery. This is easily replaced in minutes. Other causes include worn buttons water damage or signal interference, or a malfunctioning electronic chip. Modern vehicles require a high level of precision in order to function and the key fob isn't in any way immune to this. The key fob might 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 your vehicle. Immobiliser Peugeot was among the first manufacturers to install an immobiliser inside the key. This prevents the car from starting when the key sends a incorrect signal to the car. When new this is great however, as they age the chips may wear out and start causing problems. This usually starts with getting an error message that says 'anti-theft system active on the dashboard or a warning light illuminated stating “immobiliser fault”. Normally Peugeot dealerships are asked to create and program replacement keys. However, a professional locksmith comes with dealer-standard equipment inside their van, which means they can be there and making new Peugeot keys on the roadside or at your home faster than dealers would be capable of. Generally Peugeot keys begin to experience issues as the key blade wears out. The wear causes the mouth part of the key to stop entering the lock correctly, causing more wear on the locks themselves. Sometimes, simply changing the blade will help resolve the problem. It is also possible to have the teeth of the keys rehabilitated so they work more smoothly. This is something only a fully competent auto locksmith is able to do however it will save you lots of headache and expense in the long run.