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What You Should Know About Your Peugeot Key Fob Peugeot Key Fob allows drivers to start the car from afar. This feature is beneficial in cold or hot conditions, as it offers drivers the chance to warm their car's interior and engine before entering the vehicle. Dealerships can program new Peugeot keys however only when they have the time. We can cut programs, cut, and deliver new Peugeot keys faster with KeyNOW. Keyless Entry Some key fobs are also able to help start the engine of your car. This is useful when the vehicle is left on a hot day or when the car's boot is full of heavy objects that make it difficult to open the door. Press the unlock button on the key fob a few times quickly to start the car. The door locks should be locked and a red LED light will begin to flash. If this does not happen the battery in your key fob could be dead and requires to be replaced. Also, RF interference coming from nearby buildings could interfere with your system. Certain key fobs can also be equipped with a physical key that can be used to unlock your vehicle (often for the driver's side door, but sometimes the boot as well). They can be opened by opening the flap on the fob, or pressing a button on the case. The physical key may then be removed from an opening in the case to open the lock. Key fobs may be damaged by water – especially when the chips inside are exposed to salty or soapy water. In some cases chips that are damaged can cause key fobs to cease working. If this occurs the key fob will have to be replaced – usually by the dealer. Locksmiths can supply replacement keys much quicker and at lower costs than dealerships. Remote Start You can start your car without needing to carry your keys with you. This is especially useful when you are in a hot climate and want to cool your car while running some errands. There are some things you must know prior to using this feature. Some key fobs feature an exclusive remote engine start button (for instance Ford's key fob features an arrow in a circle that goes clockwise) that you need to press in order to start the car remotely. Others, like Mazda's key fob, require you to first secure the key, and then press the start button. There could be an insufficient or dead battery in your key fob, if you aren't able to start the car. This is due to the fact that 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 reprogram your key fob. The procedure for this differs from car to car, but you should usually follow the instructions in the owner's manual. Our mobile technicians can also assist with this process as we have the specialist equipment to cut and program replacement Peugeot keys at your workplace, home, or even if you're stuck at the side of the road. Door Locks The Peugeot 3008 remote system enables you to lock or unlock your car by pressing a button on your key fob. As opposed to the traditional keys that has a physical key hole the key fob has an encrypted copy of the car's key inside. In order to accomplish this, it employs a unique radio signal which is only sent when the key is within a certain range of the vehicle. A solenoid in the door lock transforms the electronic command into mechanical once the signal has been detected. This causes a rod to turn the car door locks, just like a physical key would. There are several possible causes for the Peugeot keyfob that isn't locking or unlocking your car. The most common cause is the battery is dead. G28 Car Keys is easily replaced in minutes. Other causes include worn buttons water damage, signal interference or a defective electronic chip. Modern cars require a very 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 improperly programmed, or suffer from an issue with the hardware that stops it from responding to a signal from the vehicle. A locksmith certified by the ICRC can reprogram your key fob to ensure it is compatible with your vehicle. Immobiliser Peugeot was among the first companies to include an immobiliser in the key. The immobiliser chip stops the car from starting if it sees an untrue signal coming from the key to the car. In the beginning, this is great but as they age the chips will wear out and begin to cause problems. This usually begins with a message saying 'anti theft system active on the dashboard or a warning light illuminated stating “immobiliser fault”. Normally Peugeot dealerships need to be asked to create and program replacement keys. However, a professional mobile locksmith is equipped with dealer-standard tools in their van, which means they are able to be with you and creating new Peugeot keys at the side of the road or at your home faster than a dealership would be capable of. Generally Peugeot keys start to show issues when the blade of the key wears out. This wear could cause the mouth of the key not to be able to enter the lock correctly, which can cause further wear on the locks. The issue can be solved by changing the blade. It can also be beneficial to have the teeth of the key repaired so that they can work more smoothly. Only a certified auto locksmith is able to do this, but it could save you a lot of time and money in the end.