What You Should Know About Your peugeot 208 key Key Fob

Peugeot Key Fob is a convenient feature that allows drivers to start their vehicle from the distance. This is useful in cold or hot weather conditions as it permits drivers to warm the interior and engine before entering the vehicle.

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Keyless Entry

As well as opening and locking your car doors, some key fobs also have the capability to start the engine. This is useful when the vehicle needs to be parked in a hot weather condition or when the car's boot is full of heavy items that make it difficult to manually open the door. To start the car using your key fob, press the unlock button several times in quick sequence. The door locks will lock and a red light will start to flash. If this doesn't happen the battery for your key fob may be dead and needs to be replaced. Alternately RF interference caused by nearby buildings could affect your system.

Another interesting feature is that some key fobs contain a physical key that can be used to unlock the car (often only for the driver's side, but sometimes for the boot too). They are usually accessible by flipping up the flap on the fob, or by pressing a button on the case. The physical key can be slid 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 cases a chip that has been damaged can cause key fobs to stop functioning. In this situation the key fob has to be replaced by the dealer. However, locksmiths may offer replacement keys much faster than a dealership, and at a lower cost.

Remote Start

If your key fob includes the remote start feature it can start the engine without needing to hold the keys to your car in hands. This is particularly useful if it's hot outside and you want to cool down your car while running the errands. There are a few points you must be aware of prior to using this feature.

Some key fobs include a remote engine start button that can be pressed to start your car remotely (for instance, Ford has a circular arrow that is moving clockwise on its key fob). Mazdas, for instance, require you to lock the key for peugeot 207 first and then press the Start button.

There could be a weak or dead battery in your key fob if you're not able to start the car. The battery of the key fob is no longer strong enough to send a signal back to the car's system.

If this is the case, you'll need to replace the batteries in your key fob, or try to re-programme it. The procedure varies for each vehicle, but the instructions are generally found in the owner's manual. Our mobile technicians are also competent to assist you with this process. We have the expert tools needed to cut and program the replacement Peugeot keys at office, home or even in case you're stuck at the roadside.

Door Locks

The Peugeot 3008 remote key system enables the owner to lock and unlock their vehicle with the press of a button on the key fob. In contrast to the traditional key which has a key hole that is physical the key fob has a hidden electronic copy of the car's key inside.

It does this by utilizing a radio signal that can only be transmitted if the key is in a certain distance from the car. When the signal is recognized and a solenoid in the door lock transforms the electronic signal into an action mechanical. This triggers a rod that operates the car door locks similar to the way keys used to do.

There are a myriad of reasons for the Peugeot keyfob not locking or unlocking your vehicle. The most common is an unresponsive coin battery which can be replaced within minutes. Other causes include worn-out buttons signals interference or water damage or a defective chip.

Modern vehicles require a precise level of accuracy to operate, and the key fob is not in any way immune to this. The key fob may have been programmed incorrectly or it may be faulty in hardware that stops the vehicle from responding to the signal from the key. A locksmith certified by the ICRC can reprogram your key fob to ensure that it is compatible with the vehicle.

Immobiliser

Peugeot were one of the first car manufacturers to include an immobiliser chip in a key. This stops the car from starting in the event that the key sends the wrong signal to the vehicle. This is great in the beginning however, over time, the chips may wear out and cause problems. It usually starts with an error message that says 'anti-theft system active' on the dashboard, or a warning light flashing with the message 'immobiliser fault'.

Normally Peugeot dealerships need to be called in to design and program replacement keys. Mobile locksmiths use dealer-standard equipment in their van. This means that they can create new Peugeot keys at home or by the roadside much faster than dealers.

Peugeot keys usually start to fail when the blade begins to wear. This wear can cause the mouth of the key to be able to enter the lock correctly, which can cause further wear on the locks. The problem can be resolved by simply changing the blade. It can also be beneficial to have the teeth of the key refurbished so they work more smoothly. Only a qualified auto locksmith can do this, however it will save you a lot of time and cash in the long run.