What You Should Know About Your Peugeot Key Fob

peugeot partner key fob replacement key for peugeot 207 Fob allows drivers to start the car from afar. This feature is helpful in hot or cold conditions, as it offers drivers the chance to warm their car's interior and engine before entering the vehicle.

Dealerships are able to program and create new Peugeot keys, but only if they are able to do so. KeyNOW KeyNOW we can cut programming, cut and give new Peugeot keys to you, significantly faster.

Keyless Entry

Some key fobs are also able to start the engine of your car. This is a great feature if your vehicle has to be left on a hot day or when the trunk is full of heavy objects that make it difficult to manually open the door. Press the unlock button on your key fob a several times quickly to begin the vehicle. The door locks should close and the red LED light will begin to flash. If this does not occur the battery for your key fob could be dead and requires to be replaced. Alternately, RF interference caused by nearby buildings could interfere with 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 also for the boot). You can access them by lifting the flap or pressing the button. The key's physical form can be removed from an opening in the case to access the lock.

Key fobs may be damaged by water - particularly when the chips inside are exposed to soapy or salty water. In certain instances, key fobs will cease to function completely due to damage to the chip. If this occurs the key fob will have to be replaced, usually by the dealer. Locksmiths can replace keys faster and at a lesser cost than dealerships.

Remote Start

If your key fob has the remote start feature, it will allow you to turn on the engine without having to have your car keys on hand. This is especially useful when it's hot outside and you want to cool your vehicle while running the errands. However, there are a few things you need to know prior to making use of this feature.

Some key fobs come with an engine start button that you can use to start your vehicle remotely (for instance, Ford has a circular an arrow which is moving clockwise around 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 are unable to start your car. The key fob's battery is no longer strong enough to send a signal back to the car system.

If this is the case, you'll need to replace the batteries in your key fob or consider reprogramming it. This procedure varies from car to car, but you should typically follow the steps in your owner's manual. Our mobile technicians are capable of helping you with this procedure. We have the expert equipment needed to cut and program replacement Peugeot key at office, home or if you are stuck on the roadside.

Door Locks

The peugeot 206 key fob 3008 remote key system enables the owner to lock and unlock their vehicle by pressing of a button on the key fob. Unlike the traditional key that has a physical key hole, this key fob stores a hidden electronic replica of the car key inside.

In order to accomplish this, it utilizes a special radio signal that can only be transmitted when the key is within a certain range of the car. Once the signal is spotted an internal solenoid within the door lock translates the electronic command into a mechanical action. The rod is then turned to turn the car door locks, the same way the physical key could.

If you find that your Peugeot key fob isn't locking or unlocking the vehicle, there are many possible reasons for the issue. The most common reason is an unresponsive battery. This can be replaced within minutes. Other causes include worn buttons, water damage or signal interference, or a faulty electronic chip.

Modern vehicles require a high degree of precision to operate and the key fob isn't immune to this. The key fob may be programmed incorrectly, or may have a hardware defect that prevents it from responding to a signal from the vehicle. A certified locksmith can reprogramme your key fob to make sure it is compatible with the vehicle.

Immobiliser

Peugeot was one of the first companies to include an immobiliser in the key. The chip prevents the car from starting if it sees an error in the signal sent from the key to the car. In the beginning, this is great however as they age, the chips wear out and begin to cause issues. It usually happens when you see a message on your dashboard that reads 'anti theft system active or a warning lamp that says 'immobiliser failure'.

Usually Peugeot dealerships are called to create and program replacement keys. However, a professional locksmith is equipped with dealer-standard equipment in their van, which means they can be with you and making new peugeot van key keys at the roadside or at home, much faster than a dealership would be capable of.

Generally Peugeot keys begin to exhibit problems when the blade wears out. This wear causes the mouth of the key to stop feeding into the lock correctly leading to wear on the locks themselves. The issue can be fixed by changing the blade. It can also be beneficial to have the teeth of the key replaced to allow them to work more smoothly. This is something only a certified auto locksmith can do however it will help you avoid a lot of frustration and money in the long run.