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The Story of the Renault Card Key

The inventions that have revolutionized the way we drive and other vehicles, none has made as significant changes to the daily lives of drivers as the hands-free card. Pascaline, Head of Cross-Cutting Products at Renault Group Products talks us through the history of this little device.

The origins of the card

A crucial part of the life of a car owner the hands-free card from Renault has become a global hit. It was first developed in the year 2000 and is now one of the most innovative innovations within the company. Pascaline, Head of Cross-Cutting Products at the Products division takes us on an adventure to find out the story behind this helpful accessory.

It was in 2001 that the Laguna II, a saloon that was designed to reflect a lifestyle driving, came into production. It was a time of great innovation with an array of new features capabilities that let customers take advantage of their vehicle to the maximum.

The occupants had to use the keys to open and shut their doors. Renault engineers determined that this was a major problem for many.

They decided to incorporate the use of a contactless card into their vehicles, and then develop an application that would allow drivers to enter and unlock their cars simply by using their hands.  renault replacement key card  is now found in two of three Renault vehicles. The car will be unlocked automatically when the card is in close proximity to the ignition barrel, or on the centre console. This is a genuine Renault remote control key card (without the blade). It is supplied individually clam packed and ready to be programmed with Abrites diagnostics for Renault/ Dacia software with the ProTAG programmer.

The design

A Renault key card or even a remote car key, is a wonderful convenience to have in our daily lives. Unfortunately, these devices are prone to malfunction due to wear and tear or dropping. If this occurs, it could be quite stressful. Thankfully, there are several options to replace your Renault key card. One option is to contact your dealer. However, this may take a long time and it could be costly. Another option is to visit an expert locksmith.

SR Key Solutions is fully equipped to make and programme Renault keys and cards. We can offer you the replacement for your current key at a cheaper price than what a dealer would charge. We can also do the job much quicker than a dealership would.

This product is compatible with the Renault Laguna II (keyless entry), Espace 4 (keyless entry) and Vel Satis (keyless entrance system). It is designed to protect your keycard while providing a stylish design. It comes in two colours and can be personalized with your VIN, logo, or other details. It can be used in conjunction with a normal keychain or put inside the key case. This is an authentic Renault component and can only be used with the vehicle for which it was ordered. Please provide your VIN to ensure that the correct key is supplied.

The technology

Renault key cards have transponder chips within and feature the ability to communicate at low frequency that enables the card to communicate with your car. These chips can break due to normal use, and are extremely costly to replace or repair them at an auto dealer. We can repair or replacement your Renault key cards at only a fraction of the cost of the dealer.

The first hands-free card was introduced in 2001, in the Laguna II saloon. This car was designed to be the lifestyle car of the 21st Century. Renault could not test every possible application despite the detailed design guidelines built on over 6,000 phone calls with customers.

Fortunately, the product manager on Laguna II, Bernard Dumondel was in a hotel at the time and was using his room key to unlock his car. The key he was using had the small magnetic strip the product lead thought it might be possible to make an auto key that operated similarly.

In the following years the card was seen as an innovation that was revolutionary and is now found on two out of three Renault vehicles. Renault has chosen to use the latest features of smartphones to enhance the hands-free cards, even although it appears they are soon to replace it.

The keyless entry system

The hands-free cards of Renault were a groundbreaking piece of technology when it was introduced twenty years ago. The exterior design is the same however the technology has been improved to make it more user-friendly and less vulnerable to hacking.

It's not able to be used from outside to open doors or start the car unless the driver has activated it. This is because radio antennae "around the car" are designed to determine whether the key is inside or outside. The key can still turn on the ignition from a distance, but not unlock 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 minimizes the possibility of someone intercepting the control message and then transmitting it again to gain access, but it does not eliminate it. [1]

If your Megane's key fob suddenly stops working - particularly after you have dropped it on the ground - it could be a sign that the receiver module has developed a fault. If this is the case, you will need to replace your key fob with an original Renault replacement. For more information you can click on the 'Key Programming Information tab above. Customers who are involved in the locksmith or motor trade can register for a trade account and benefit from a discounted price.