Why Peugeot 3008 Key Fob Doesn't Matter To Anyone What You Should Know About Your Peugeot Key Fob

Peugeot Key Fob lets drivers start the car from afar. This can be useful during temperatures that are hot or cold as it permits drivers to warm up the engine and the interior before entering the vehicle.

Car dealerships are able to create and program new Peugeot keys for you however only if you have the time to wait for weeks to do so. We can cut and program, then deliver new Peugeot keys much more quickly at KeyNOW.

Keyless Entry

Some key fobs can also start your car's engine. This is helpful if the vehicle has to be left on a hot day, or if the boot is full of heavy items that make it difficult to open the door. Press the unlock button on your key fob a few times quickly to start the car. The door locks will lock and the red light will begin to flash. If this doesn't happen, your key fob battery may be dead and needs to be replaced. Alternately, RF interference caused by nearby buildings could interfere with your system.

Certain key fobs also come with a physical key that can be used to open your car (often for the driver's side door, but sometimes the boot too). They are usually accessible by opening the flap on the fob, or a button on the case. The key can then be removed from a slot in the case, allowing access to the lock.

Key fobs may be damaged by water, especially when the chips inside are exposed to soapy or salty water. In some instances, key fobs will cease working completely due a damaged chip. In this case the key fob needs to be replaced by the dealer. However, locksmiths often provide replacement keys faster than dealers, and at a lesser cost.

Remote Start

You can start your car without needing to have your keys with you. This is especially useful when it's hot outside and you're looking to cool your car while you run errands. However, there are a few important things to be aware of prior to using this feature.

Some key fobs have an exclusive remote engine start button (for instance Ford's keyfob has an arrow-shaped circular shape that runs clockwise) which you must press in order to start the car remotely. Mazdas, for example require you to first lock the key and then press the Start button.

There may be an insufficient or dead battery in your key fob if you aren't able to start your car. The battery in the key fob is no longer strong enough to send a signal back to the car system.

If this is the case, then you'll need replace the batteries on 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 can assist you with this process - we've got the specialist equipment to cut and program replacement Peugeot keys at your home, workplace or if you're on the side of the road.

Door Locks

The Peugeot 3008 remote key system allows the owner to lock and unlock their vehicle at the touch of a button on the key fob. As opposed to the traditional keys that has a physical key hole the key fob contains an electronic copy of the car keys inside.

To accomplish this, it relies on a special radio signal that is only transmitted when the key is within a specified range of the car. Once the signal is spotted by a solenoid, the door lock converts the electronic signal into an action that is mechanical. This moves a rod that controls the door locks similar to the way the physical key used to do.

There are a myriad of reasons for the Peugeot keyfob that is not locking or unlocking your vehicle. The most common is a dead coin battery, which is easily replaced in a matter of minutes. Other causes are worn-out buttons signals interference or water damage or a damaged chip.

Modern cars require a very precise level of precision to function, and the key fob isn't in any way immune to this. The key fob could be programmed incorrectly, or may have an issue with the hardware that prevents it from responding to a signal from the vehicle. A certified locksmith can reprogram the key fob to ensure that it is compatible with your vehicle.


Immobiliser

Peugeot were one of the first car makers to incorporate an immobiliser chip in a key. The immobiliser chip stops the car from starting if it detects an untrue signal coming from the key to the car. When it's brand new, this is fantastic, but as they age the chips will wear out and start to cause issues. It usually happens when you notice a message on your dashboard saying 'anti-theft system active or a warning lamp that reads "immobiliser failure".

Normally Peugeot dealerships are asked to create and program replacement keys. However, a professional locksmith comes with dealer-standard equipment inside their van, meaning they can be with you and generating new Peugeot keys by the roadside or at home much quicker than a dealership would be capable of.

Peugeot keys typically begin to fail when the key blade wears out. This wear causes the mouth of the key to stop being able to enter the lock in a proper manner which causes more wear on the locks themselves. Often simply swapping over peugeot 406 key fob helps to resolve the problem. It may also be helpful to have the teeth on the key refurbished in order to make them perform more smoothly. This is something only a competent auto locksmith is able to do however it can reduce the frustration and money in the long run.