"The Ultimate Cheat Sheet" On Peugeot 3008 Key Fob

What You Should Know About Your Peugeot Key Fob

Peugeot Key Fob is a convenient feature that allows drivers to start their car from some distance. This feature is beneficial in hot or cold conditions, as it offers drivers to warm their car's interior and engine before entering the vehicle.

Car dealerships can cut and program new Peugeot keys for you, but only if you have the time to wait weeks for them to complete the process. KeyNOW KeyNOW, we can cut programming, cut and give new Peugeot keys to you, a lot quicker.

Keyless Entry

In addition to opening and locking your car doors, a few key fobs are also able to start the engine. This is helpful if the vehicle needs to be parked on a hot day, or when the trunk is stuffed with heavy items that make it difficult to open the door. Press the unlock button on the key fob a few times to unlock the vehicle. The door locks will lock and a red light will start to flash. If this doesn't happen the battery in your key fob could be dead and requires to be replaced. Also, RF interference coming from nearby buildings could affect your system.

Some key fobs also have physical keys that can be used to open your car (often for the driver's side door, but occasionally the boot as well). They can usually be accessed by opening an opening on the fob, or a button on the case. The physical key can then be pulled out of the slot inside the case.

Water can cause damage to key fobs, especially if the chips are exposed to salty or soapy water. In some instances, a chip that is damaged could cause key fobs not to function. If this occurs, the key fob will need to be replaced - usually by the dealer. Locksmiths are able to replace keys faster and at lower costs than dealerships.

Remote Start

You can start your car without having to have your keys on you. This is especially helpful in hot weather and you're trying to cool your car while doing on errands. However, there are some important things to be aware of prior to using this feature.

Some key fobs come with a remote engine start button that you can press 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 first lock the key and then press the Start button.

If you're having trouble starting your car, it could be that you have a dead or weak battery in the key fob. This is due to the fact that the key fob's batteries aren't able anymore to send a strong signal to the car's system.

If this happens, you can either replace the batteries or re-program your key fob. The procedure for this differs from car to vehicle, but you can generally follow the directions in your owner's manual. Our mobile technicians are also equipped to assist you in this procedure. We have the specialist equipment needed to cut and program 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 the press of a button on the key fob. The key fob, which is different from the standard key that has a physical hole, stores an encrypted copy of the car keys inside.

To accomplish this, it employs the use of a specific radio signal that is only sent out when the key is within a certain range of the car. When the signal is recognized by a solenoid, the door lock transforms the electronic command into the mechanical action. This is when a rod turns to control the car door locks, the same way a physical key could.

There are several possible causes for the Peugeot keyfob not locking or unlocking your car. The most common is the  battery  of the coin is dead, which is easily replaced in a matter of minutes. Other causes include worn-out buttons water damage or signal interference or a damaged chip.

Modern cars require a very high level of precision to operate and the key fob isn't immune to this. The key fob could be programmed incorrectly or it could be faulty in hardware that makes the vehicle unable to respond to the signal sent by the key. A certified locksmith can reprogramme your key fob to make sure it is compatible with your vehicle.

Immobiliser

Peugeot were among the first car makers to include an immobiliser chip in the key. This prevents the vehicle from starting if it sees an untrue signal coming from the key to the car. This is a great feature when they are new however, over time, the chips wear out and cause problems. This usually starts when you see an alert on your dashboard stating 'anti-theft system active or a warning light that reads "immobiliser failure".

Typically Peugeot dealerships must be called to create and programme replacement keys. However a professional mobile locksmith comes with dealer-standard equipment inside their van, which means they can be there and making new Peugeot keys by the roadside or at home more quickly than dealers would be able to.

Peugeot keys usually begin to fail when the blade begins to wear. The wear causes the mouth part of the key to stop entering the lock correctly which causes more wear on the locks themselves. Sometimes, just swapping a new blade helps to solve the issue. It is also possible to have the teeth of the keys rehabilitated to make them more efficient. This is something only a qualified auto locksmith can do however it can save you a lot of headache and expense in the end.