Peugeot 3008 Key Fob: 10 Things I Wish I'd Known Sooner

What You Should Know About Your Peugeot Key Fob

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

Dealerships can program and create new Peugeot keys however only if they have the time. KeyNOW can cut and program, then deliver new peugeot 308 key fob keys faster than you can at KeyNOW.

Keyless Entry

Key fobs can help start the engine of your car. This is a great feature if your vehicle is left during a hot summer day or when the car's boot is filled with heavy objects that make it difficult to open the door. Press the unlock button on the key fob a couple of times to open the vehicle. The door locks should unlock and the red LED light should begin to flash. If not, the battery in your key fob could be dead and requires replacement. Also, RF interference coming from nearby buildings could disrupt your system.

Another neat feature is that certain key fobs come with a physical key that can be used to unlock the car (often only for [Redirect-Meta-0] the driver's door, but sometimes for the boot too). You can open them by lifting the flap or pressing a button. The key's physical part can be pulled out of the slot in the case.

Water can damage key fobs, especially if the chips are exposed to soapy or salty water. In some instances chips that are damaged could cause key fobs not to function. If this occurs the key fob will need to be replaced - typically by the dealer. However, locksmiths are able to provide replacement keys faster than dealers, and at a significantly lower cost.

Remote Start

If your key fob is equipped with the remote start feature it can start the engine without needing to hold the keys to your car in hands. This is particularly useful when it's hot and you're trying to cool your car while running around. However, there are some things to consider before using this feature.

Some key fobs come with a remote 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 instance, require you to first lock the key and then press the Start button.

If you're not able to start your car, you might have a dead or weak battery in the key fob. The battery in the key fob isn't powerful enough to transmit a signal to the car's system.

If this happens, you'll need to either replace the batteries or reprogram your key fob. This procedure varies from car to car, but you can usually follow the instructions in your owner's manual. Our mobile technicians are equipped to assist you in this process. We have the specialist tools needed to cut and program a new Peugeot keys at office, home or if you are stuck on the roadside.

Door Locks

The Peugeot 3008 remote system allows you to lock or unlock your vehicle by pressing a button on your key fob. In contrast to the traditional key which has a physical key hole this key fob is able to store an electronic copy of the car's key inside.

It does this by using a radio signal that can only be transmitted if the key is in some distance from the car. A solenoid inside the door lock converts the electronic command to mechanical after the signal has been detected. This causes a rod to turn the car door locks, the same way keys on a real key could.

There are a variety of possible reasons for a Peugeot keyfob that is not locking or unlocking your car. The most common reason is a dead battery. This can be repaired in a matter of minutes. Other causes include worn-out buttons signals interference or water damage or a malfunctioning chip.

Modern cars require a very high degree of precision to function and the key fob is not immune to this. The key fob could be programmed incorrectly or it could be faulty in hardware that prevents the vehicle from responding to the signal sent by the key. A locksmith who is certified can reprogram the key fob, and ensure that it works with your vehicle.

Immobiliser

Peugeot were one of the first car manufacturers to use 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 great in the beginning but as time passes, the chips will wear out and cause problems. This usually occurs when you notice an alert on your dashboard that says 'anti-theft system active or a warning light that reads "immobiliser failure".

Peugeot dealerships are typically used to create and program replacement keys. However, a professional locksmith is equipped with dealer-standard tools in their van, which means they can be at your location and creating new Peugeot keys at the roadside or at home, much faster than dealerships are able to.

Peugeot keys usually begin to malfunction when the blade begins to wear. This wear causes the mouth part of the key to stop feeding into the lock correctly which causes more wear on the locks themselves. The issue can be addressed by simply changing the blade. It can also help to have the teeth of the key repaired so that they function more efficiently. Only a qualified auto locksmith can do this, but it could save you a lot of time and money in the long run.