Renault Clio Replacement Key

Renault cars have a unique system for keys than most other makes. Instead of traditional keys that can be transformed into a lock, the Renault cars use a keycard that slides into the panel reader in the dash. A button is press to activate the card.

It can be a long-winded and costly to obtain a replacement key from the main dealer if you only have one Renault key. We keep Renault keys and cards in stock so can get you back on the road quickly.

Transponder Chips

Renault has a variety of different systems in relation to their immobilisers and key locks and the latest models starting from 2000 include transponder chips. These are tiny mini circuits that are embedded into the key. They send signals to the computer system in the vehicle. If the signal isn't received, the engine won't begin. This is a fantastic security measure to ensure that your vehicle is not being taken away and only you are able to start it.

A replacement key that comes with chip is a bit more expensive than a regular key. This is due to the extra manufacturing costs that are associated with the micro-circuit. However, you won't be required to shell out an arm and a leg. Locksmiths can produce keys with a Transponder Chip for less than you would purchase from an auction.

Many renault laguna key card replacement owners who have lost their keys or key cards believe that their only option is to go to the dealer, but this could be a long procedure that will leave you waiting for your new key. Instead, you can contact a locksmith to make an alternative Renault Key at less than what it costs and will not require the time of a dealer.

Keys and keys can be damaged or fail, this is usually due to internal workings of the card being bent and cracking over time. These are repaired by certain renault zoe key card key card repairers, however it is only a temporary fix and the card will most likely fail again in the near future. A professional locksmith can take out the chip on the old key, and then program a brand new Renault key using laptop software. This will restore the function of your remote and enable you to start your car in the same way as you normally would. This will also help keep your car safe against theft since only right keys will activate the ignition immobiliser.

Immobilisers

Immobilisers are electronic devices that stop your car from being hot-wired or driven away without the correct key. Since 1998, they're required in the UK for all new vehicles. They are integrated into the keys or fobs of your car. They function by sending a code to your car's ECU (Electronic Control Unit) when the key is activated and the car is started. If the code is not the same then the ECU disables the components needed to start the engine and drive away the car.

This prevents a criminal from using specialized equipment to copy the signal sent by your key, and then transmit it to the car's ECU, so that it will startto unlock the vehicle and then start it, but also allows drivers to control other functions, such as the welcome lighting and sound sequence. It could even replace a traditional key when the driver isn't in the car. The hands-free cards were first developed in 2001, as Renault was preparing to launch the Laguna II saloon. Bernard Dumondel was in a hotel and was amazed at how easy it was to lock a room with magnetic cards. He adapted the idea and developed it further and eventually made it an integral feature of Renault's models.

You will need a card-reader installed in the vehicle's center console to make use of the handsfree card. The reader and card can be programmed with the AVDI/PROTAG programs available from Abrites.

Remote Buttons

Renault has had a long-standing reputation for innovation. Renault was the first to develop a "hands free card', a tiny device that allows you to unlock your car and start it without having to touch the handle. It was the first time that a automobile manufacturer could offer this kind of technology to its customers, and it changed the way that drivers drove. Its design made it simple to get in and out of cars. It is one of the most sought-after features of a car in the present.

How does it function? The key card contains an embedded microprocessor that needs to be programmed to the vehicle. This is done with an specialized programer like the AVDI. The key is also able to transmit its own identification number, which is used to connect with the vehicle's immobiliser system.

The chip in the key detects when you press the button on the remote and tells the vehicle to respond in the same way. This can include anything from opening the doors to changing the radio station or setting the temperature control. This is what makes the Renault an extremely sophisticated piece of technology.

The "hands-free" card was the brainchild of a design team headed by Bernard Dumondel. He was working on a saloon dubbed the Laguna II that was supposed to be the lifestyle car for the 21st century. He was staying in a hotel when he tried to use the keys for his room and realised that it was possible to make keys that could lock and open the car by touching it.

The key is comprised of an outer case (usually black) with buttons, a transponder chip and an aluminum key blade. The key case can be replaced by a a new key that has been equipped with the transponder chip from another Renault remote key. This is simple to do and is a good option in the event that the key has had some serious damage, for example when the buttons have fallen off or deteriorated. If you have a new key but it isn't able to start your car, it is probably because the immobiliser was not transferred. To test this, place your old key in the vicinity of the new one. The car should be able to start.