The Story of the Renault Card Key
The hands-free card is one of the most important inventions ever to change the way that people use cars. renault clio car key replacement is the head of Cross-Cutting Products at Renault Group Products, takes us through the history of this small device.
The origins of the card
Hands free cards from Renault are an international hit. It has become an essential part of the daily life of car owners. The first time it was designed, in the year 2000 and is now one of the company's leading innovations. Pascaline, Head of Cross-Cutting Products at the Products division takes us on an adventure to find out the story of this handy accessory.
In 2001, the Laguna II, a saloon that was designed to reflect a lifestyle driving, entered production. It was an era of a lot of innovation with a variety of new equipment attributes that helped customers enjoy their vehicle to the fullest.
However, the occupants of these cars still had to utilize keys to open and close their doors. Renault engineers realized that this was a significant problem for many.
They decided to incorporate a contactless card in their vehicles, and develop a system which would allow drivers to open and start their cars by simply shaking their hands. The result is the key card, which is now on a majority of Renault vehicles. Whether it's inside the ignition barrel or in the centre console the car will open when the card approaches, and lock automatically when it is removed. This is a genuine Renault remote control card (without blade). It comes in a clamshell and is ready to be programmed using Abrites Diagnostics for Renault/ Dacia Software with the ProTAG Programmer.
The design
A Renault key card, or even a remote car key, is a great feature to have in our daily lives. Unfortunately, these products are susceptible to failure due to ware and wear or simply being dropped. If this occurs, it could be quite stressful. There are several ways that you can replace your Renault keycard. One option is to call your dealership. But, this can take a long time, and it could also be expensive. A professional locksmith is an alternative option.
SR Key Solutions is fully equipped to design and program Renault keys and cards. We can change your key at a cost that is lower than what a dealer will charge. We can also make it faster than an agent.
This product is compatible for the Renault Laguna II (keyless entry), Espace 4 (keyless entry) and Vel Satis (keyless entrance system). It protects your card while giving it a nice look. It is available in two colors and can be customized with your logo or VIN. It can be tucked away in a key case or used with an ordinary keychain. This is a genuine Renault part that will only fit the vehicle ordered. Please provide your VIN at the time of ordering to ensure that the correct key is delivered.
The technology
Renault key cards come with transponder chips as well as a low-frequency communication feature. This enables the card to talk to your car. The chips are susceptible to cracking due the use of common sense and it can be very costly to have them repaired or replaced at a dealership. We can repair or replace your Renault key card for less than the dealer price.
The hands-free card first appeared in 2001, in the Laguna II saloon. This car was designed to be the lifestyle car of the 21st century. Renault could not test all possible uses despite an extensive design brief that was based on over 6,000 interviews with customers.
Bernard Dumondel was the product leader of Laguna II at the time. He used his hotel room keys to unlock his car. He was of the opinion that a car key could be made with the same magnetic strip as the key.
In the years following the card was hailed as an innovative technology and is now offered on two of three Renault vehicles. While smartphones seem to be in the process of replacing it, Renault has chosen to utilize these new technologies without letting the hands-free card fall off the radar.
The keyless entry system
The hands-free card of Renault was an innovative piece of technology at its launch 20 years ago. The exterior of the card is identical however the technology has been upgraded to make it easier to use and less vulnerable to hacking.
First of all, it cannot be used to unlock the doors or start the engine from outside the vehicle unless it is activated by the driver. The reason is that the radio signal antennas "around" the car are set up to determine if the key is outside or inside. The key will continue to turn the ignition from a distance, but it will not open the doors. This is to ensure your safety.
The second is that the wireless remote control transmissions used by the system use a rolling-code. This reduces the likelihood of someone stealing the control message and then retransmitting it in order to gain access, but doesn't completely eliminate it. [1]
If your Megane's key fob suddenly stops working - especially after you have dropped it on the floor, it could be an indication that the receiver module has developed a fault. If this is the situation, you'll need to replace it with a genuine Renault replacement. To learn more, click the 'Key Programming Information tab' above. Customers working in the locksmith or motor trade can sign up for a special trade account and enjoy a discount pricing.