Peugeot 108 Key Battery Replacement

Changing the battery in your Peugeot 108 key fob is a simple process. Here’s how to do it:

Changing the Remote Control Battery

Peugeot 108 Remote Control Key Fob Battery Replacement Guide
Remote Control Key Fob

The battery replacement required for your Peugeot 108 remote control key fob is a CR 2016/3 volts.

  1. Using a small flat-headed screwdriver, unclip the cover by inserting the screwdriver into the slot located by the key chain loop 1.
  2. Prise the cover upwards and remove it 2.
  3. Take note of which way round the battery is placed in the fob and remove the dead battery from its compartment.
  4. Replace the battery.
  5. Clip the cover back into place.

Changing the Electronic Key Battery

Peugeot 108 Electronic Key Fob Battery Replacement Guide
Electronic Key Fob

The electronic key contains a mechanical ‘integral’ key for locking and unlocking the vehicle if there’s a malfunction with keyless entry. It doesn’t matter if the mechanical key remains in the fob or if it’s removed when replacing the battery.

When the battery of the electronic key is flat, this warning light Peugeot 108 Keyless Entry Fault (Amber Flashing Key) Dashboard Warning Light Symbol illuminates in the instrument panel. The battery replacement required for your Peugeot 108 electronic (proximity) key fob is a CR 2032/3 volts.

  1. Locate the cutout around the edge of the electronic key 1 and using a flat-headed screwdriver, unclip the cover. If possible, use a screwdriver around the same width as the cutout to avoid damaging the key fob.
  2. Remove the casing 2.
  3. Remove the protective cover from the battery by pulling it upwards 3.
  4. Take note of which way round the battery is placed in the fob and remove the dead battery from its compartment.
  5. Replace the battery.
  6. Replace the protective cover.
  7. Clip the cover back into place.

Conserving the Key Battery and Security

Your Peugeot 108 key fob battery will last from anywhere between 2 to 4 years depending on use. The electronic key constantly seeks reception of radio waves which drains the battery.

You can conserve the battery in your electronic key by turning off this feature when it’s not needed. The benefit of this also doubles as added security that prevents thieves hijacking wireless signals from your key fob.

To turn off your electronic key, keep the closed padlock button pressed Peugeot 108 closed padlock key fob button then press twice on the open padlock button Peugeot 108 open padlock key fob button. To confirm, check that the light on your electronic key flashes 4 times. In this situation, the Keyless Entry and Starting system is inoperative. To reactivate the electronic key, simply press either the open or closed padlock button.

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