Peugeot 3008 Key Fob: The Good, The Bad, And The Ugly
What You Should Know About Your Peugeot Key Fob
Peugeot Key Fob lets drivers start the car from a distance. This is beneficial during cold or hot weather conditions and allows drivers to warm the engine and the interior before entering the vehicle.
Car dealerships can design and program new Peugeot keys for you however only if you have the time to wait weeks for them to do this. At KeyNOW, we can cut programs, cut and deliver new Peugeot keys to you significantly faster.
Keyless Entry
Along with opening and locking your car doors, a few key fobs can also be used to start the engine. This can be useful if you have to leave the vehicle on hot days, or if you're carrying large items in the boot that make it difficult to open the door manually. Press the unlock button on the key fob a several times quickly to begin the car. The door locks should be locked and a red LED light will start to flash. If this does not occur the battery in your key fob could be dead and requires to be replaced. Alternately RF interference caused by nearby buildings could interfere with your system.
Another nifty feature is that certain key fobs contain a 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 open them by lifting the flap or pressing the button. The key's physical part can be removed from an opening in the case to gain access to the lock.
Key fobs are susceptible to being damaged by water, particularly if the chips inside them are exposed to soapy or salty water. In some instances key fobs can cease to function completely due to an issue with the chip. In this scenario the key fob will need to be replaced by the dealer. However, locksmiths can often provide replacement keys quicker than a dealer, and at a significantly lower cost.
Remote Start
You can start your car and not need to carry your keys in your car. This is particularly helpful when it's hot and you want to cool down your car while you run errands. However, there are a few things you should know before making use of this feature.
Some key fobs feature a dedicated remote engine start button (for example Ford's key fob sports an arrow that is circular and going clockwise) which you must press to remotely start your car. Mazdas, for example require you to first lock the key and then press the Start button.
If you're having trouble starting your car, you could have a dead or weak battery inside the key fob. This is because the batteries inside the key fob aren't able to send an intense signal to the car's system.
If this happens, you'll need to either replace the batteries or re-program your key fob. This process varies from car to car, but you can generally follow the instructions in the owner's manual. Our mobile technicians can also help with this process - we've got the specialist equipment to cut and program replacement Peugeot keys at your home, workplace or if you're at the side of the road.
Door Locks
The Peugeot 3008 remote system lets you to lock or unlock your vehicle by pressing the button on your key fob. The key fob, in contrast to the traditional key with an actual hole, can store an encrypted copy of the car keys inside.
It does this by utilizing the radio signal, which is only transmitted when the key is in a certain distance from the car. A solenoid in the door lock converts the electronic command into mechanical once the signal has been detected. This turns a rod to operate the door locks, just as an actual key would.
If the Peugeot key fob has stopped locking or unlocking the car, there are many possible causes of the problem. The most common cause is the battery of the coin is dead, which can be replaced within minutes. Other causes include worn buttons, water damage or signal interference, or a malfunctioning electronic chip.
Modern vehicles require a high degree of precision in order to function and the key fob isn't in any way immune to this. The key fob might be programmed incorrectly, or it may be faulty in hardware that prevents the vehicle from responding to the signal generated by the key. A licensed locksmith can reprogram your key fob in order to ensure it is compatible with your vehicle.
The KeyLab were among the first car manufacturers to include an immobiliser chip in the key. The immobiliser chip stops the car from starting if it sees an error in the signal sent from the key to the car. This is a great feature when they're brand new but as time passes, the chips get worn out and cause issues. This usually occurs when you notice a message on your dashboard that says 'anti-theft system active' or a warning lamp which reads 'immobiliser failed'.
Peugeot dealerships are typically called to design and program replacement keys. However a professional mobile locksmith comes with dealer-standard equipment inside their van, which means they are able to be with you and creating new Peugeot keys at the roadside or at home more quickly than dealers would be capable of.
Peugeot keys generally begin to malfunction when the blade begins to wear out. This wear causes the mouth of the key to stop entering the lock correctly and causing wear on the locks themselves. The problem can be resolved by simply changing the blade. It could also be beneficial to have the teeth on the key refurbished to allow them to perform more smoothly. Only a certified auto locksmith can do this, but it can save you lots of time and money in the end.