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Peugeot 308 Key Fob Problems and How to Fix Them If your Peugeot key fob suddenly stopped working it could be due to a dead battery in the coincell unit or water damage receiver module issues or even a defective chip These are all easy solutions and youll be able to restore your car to speed in a matter of minutes Car keys can also become faulty due to the fact that the blade on the key gets worn It is easy to fix the issue by visiting your local Car Key Man Auto Locksmith to install a new blade Battery The battery that powers the key fob on your Peugeot 308 can sometimes die or become too weak to send an energizing signal to the car The key fob may stop working and prevent you from locking or unlocking your doors or even starting the engine Youll need a replacement battery for your key fob to repair this The KeyLab can buy a brand new battery at an auto parts shop or at your local hardware store Make sure the battery is brand new and has not on the counter for too long A new battery has greater capacity and will send a stronger signal your car After replacing the battery If you have a new battery try unlocking and locking the doors of your Peugeot using the key fob If the doors arent unlocking the issue is likely with the cars receiver module which can be programmed by your local Peugeot dealer The chip inside the key fob might be damaged This could happen if drop your key fob on the ground or expose it to water Rubber seals that protect your chip from moisture could wear out over time This is especially true if you expose your key fob to water for prolonged periods of time like submerging it at the beach in the ocean To prevent this from happening its essential to keep your key fob away from moisture and to never let it come into contact with water Water Damage Dont lose hope on your key fob when it gets wet no matter if you dropped it into a pool or fumbled into a Puddle While the key fob has rubber seals to protect it from water longterm exposure to water could lead to damage to its electronic chip Since water is an excellent conductor so any water that is able to get inside the key fob will cause a chain of short circuits which could eventually destroy the chip After taking the batteries out clean the contacts using isopropyl and then dry them completely before putting them back into Your Peugeot 308 may not start due to the battery being dead If you have an extra car jumper cables could be used to get the engine running again If the battery is faulty it must be replaced Another reason could be a defective receiver inside the vehicle which could stop it from receiving a signal from the key fob The key fob could be damaged or there may be an issue with the antenna wiring or the key fob itself It is possible to program a new keyfob for your vehicle if you are using one If you are unable solve the issue yourself call an expert technician A technician who is trained in the field will be able detect the issue quickly and resolve it quickly Radio Interference Interference can cause symptoms such as a key fob thats not recognized or has a narrow range The interference could be radiated or transmitted the latter resulting from power and speaker cables getting too close to electrical parts In general rerouting cables and moving them away from these components will resolve the issue Its unlikely that anyone is listening in on your key fob signals to steal your car however its possible that your signal has been masked by radio frequency interference Luckily this is a simple issue to fix If your key fob isnt being recognized by the system you can try a new battery Make sure the battery is of the correct size and type Batteries that are not of the correct dimensions can harm your battery These devices may interfere with the key signal if they use the same radio frequency Avoid connecting these devices to your key fob Pairing Issues The remote keyless entry system contains an antenna that receives radio frequency signals from the key fob If this receiver develops a problem you wont be able to start your car even if the key fob functions and is changed This problem can be caused by a variety of ways such as the battery of the coincell being dead or water damage The receiver could also be failing due to a software glitch or internal damage in the key The battery that powers your Peugeot 308 keyfob is likely to have failed You can replace it with a new battery however its important to choose the right battery for your key fob A bad battery can cause further issues with the key fob therefore it is recommended to use either the original or an equivalent replacement in size voltage and specifications Your Peugeot 308 keyfob may not work if it has been linked to a different vehicle You might have accidentally given your key fob away to a friend or it was used to unlock other vehicles This can be resolved by reprogramming the key fob with an OBDII scanner This scanner will typically ask you to provide certain details about your vehicle such as the VIN or engine type so it is essential to enter this correctly