20 Myths About Peugeot 3008 Key Fob: Dispelled
What You Should Know About Your Peugeot Key Fob
Peugeot Key Fob is a handy feature that allows drivers to start their car from the distance. This is beneficial during cold or hot weather as it permits drivers to warm the interior and engine before getting inside the vehicle.
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Keyless Entry
Along with opening and locking your car doors, a few key fobs also have the ability to start the engine. This is useful if the vehicle has to be left on a hot day, or when the car's boot is full of heavy items that make it difficult to manually open the door. Press the unlock button on your key fob few times to unlock the car. The door locks should close and the red LED light should begin to flash. If this doesn't happen the battery for your key fob may be dead and needs to be replaced. In addition, RF interference from nearby buildings could affect your system.
Another nifty feature is that certain key fobs are equipped with a physical key that can be used to unlock the car (often only for the driver's door but sometimes for the boot too). They can be opened by lifting a flap or pressing a button. The key's physical part can be slid out of the slot inside the case.
Key fobs can be damaged by water particularly if the chips are exposed to soapy or salty water. In certain instances, key fobs will stop working completely due to a damaged chip. If this happens the key fob has to be replaced - typically by the dealer. However, locksmiths can often offer replacement keys much faster than dealers and at a much lower cost.
Remote Start
If your key fob includes the remote start feature, it can turn on the engine without needing to have your car keys in hand. This is particularly useful when it's hot outside and you want to cool your car when you're running errands. However, there are a few important things to be aware of prior to using this feature.
Certain key fobs have a remote engine start button that you can use to start your car remotely (for example, Ford has a circular arrow moving clockwise on its key fob). Others, like Mazda's keys, require you to lock the key and then press the start button.
If you're unable to start your car, it could be that you have a weak or dead battery in the key fob. This is due to the fact that the batteries in the key fob aren't able anymore to send an energizing signal to the car's system.
If this is the situation, you'll need to replace the batteries on your key fob or try reprogramming it. The process is different for each vehicle, but the instructions are typically found in the owner's manual. Our mobile technicians are also able to help you with this procedure. We have the specialist equipment required to cut and program a new Peugeot keys at office, home or even in case you're stuck at the roadside.
Door Locks
The Peugeot 3008 remote key system allows the owner to lock and unlock their vehicle with the press of a button on the key fob. The key fob, in contrast to the traditional key with an opening in the middle, is designed to store a hidden copy of the car keys inside.
For this, it utilizes an exclusive radio signal that can only be transmitted when the key is within a specified range of the car. A solenoid in the door lock converts the electronic signal into a mechanical one once the signal has been detected. The rod is then moved to is used to operate the car door locks as the physical key used to do.
If the Peugeot key fob has stopped locking or unlocking the vehicle, there are a variety of possible causes of the problem. Most likely is a dead coin battery, which can be replaced in a matter of minutes. Other causes are worn-out buttons signal interference or water damage, or a faulty chip.
Modern vehicles require a high level of precision to operate, and the key fob isn't in any way immune to this. The key fob might be programmed incorrectly, or may have an issue with the hardware that prevents it from responding to signals from the vehicle. A certified locksmith can reprogram the key fob to ensure that it works with your vehicle.
Immobiliser
Peugeot was among the first manufacturers to install an immobiliser in the key. This prevents the car from being started if the key sends the wrong signal to the vehicle. In the beginning, this is great however as they age, the chips wear out and begin to cause issues. It usually happens when you notice a message on your dashboard that reads 'anti theft system active' or a warning lamp that says 'immobiliser failure'.
The Key Lab are typically called 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 by the roadside or at home, much faster than dealers would be capable of.
Generally Peugeot keys begin to exhibit problems because the key blade wears out. This wear could cause the mouth of the key to get into the lock in a proper manner, causing further wear on the locks. Sometimes, just swapping out a new blade is enough to solve the issue. It can also be beneficial to have the teeth of the keys rehabilitated to ensure that they function smoothly. This is something only a qualified auto locksmith can do however it can save you lots of trouble and cost in the long term.