The Story of the Renault Card Key
The hands-free card is among of the most important inventions ever to change the way that people use cars. Pascaline, the Head of Cross-Cutting Products at Renault Group Products walks us through the history of this simple device.
The origins of the card
A crucial part of the daily lives of car owners, Renault's hands-free card has become a worldwide hit. It was first designed over 20 years ago, it is one of the most innovative innovations of the company. Pascaline is the head of Cross-Cutting Products in the Products division, takes you on journey of discovery in order to find out the background of this handy tool.
renault megane key card replacement cost was in 2001 that the Laguna II, a saloon designed to embody 'lifestyle' driving, came into production. It was a time of great innovation with various new equipment attributes that helped customers enjoy their vehicle to the fullest.
The occupants were still required to use keys to open and close their doors. Renault engineers were determined that this was a significant problem for many people.
In the end, they decided to include a contactless card into their vehicles. They also developed the system that would allow motorists to open and start their cars with a simple wave of a hand. The key card is now present in two of three Renault vehicles. The car will unlock automatically when the card is near the ignition barrel or the center console. This authentic Renault remote control key card (without 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 remote car keys is a great feature to have in our everyday lives. Unfortunately, these items can fail due to wear and wear or being dropped. It can be a frustrating experience when this occurs. There are a variety of ways you can replace your Renault keycard. Contacting your dealership is one option. However, this could take a long time and it could also be expensive. A professional locksmith is another option.
SR Key Solutions is fully equipped to design and program Renault keys and cards. We can replace your keys at a cost that is lower than what a dealer will charge. Furthermore, we can complete it much more quickly than a dealership.
This product is compatible with the Renault Laguna II, Espace 4 and Vel Satis keycards (keyless entry system). It helps protect your card and gives it a nice appearance. It comes in two colors and can be customized by adding your VIN or a logo. It can be put into the form of a key case or with a standard keychain. This is a genuine Renault item and can only be used on the vehicle for the purpose for which it was ordered. Please supply your VIN at the time of ordering to ensure that the right key is supplied.
The technology
Renault key cards are equipped with transponder chips inside. They also have the ability to communicate at low frequency which allows the card to communicate with your vehicle. These chips are prone to cracking due the use of common sense and can be extremely costly to have them repaired or replaced at a dealership. We can repair or replace your Renault key cards for a fraction the price of a dealership.
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. But, despite a thorough design brief based on over 6,000 customer surveys that looked at their lifestyles, habits and expectations, Renault ran out of time to create prototypes and test every possible applications.
Fortunately, the lead of the product on Laguna II, Bernard Dumondel, was staying in a hotel at the time. He was using his room key to unlock his car. As the key featured tiny magnetic strips, the product lead thought it might be possible to make an automobile key that functions similarly.
In the years to follow the card was hailed as an innovation that was revolutionary and is now used on two of three Renault vehicles. Although smartphones appear to be in the process of replacing it, Renault has chosen to make use of these new features without leaving the hands-free cards by the wayside.
The keyless entry system
Renault's hands free card was a groundbreaking piece of technology when it was introduced 20 years ago. The exterior design is the same however the technology has been upgraded to make it easier to use and harder to hack.
It can't be used from outside to open doors or start the car until the driver has activated it. This is because radio antennae "around the car" are set up to determine whether the key is inside or outside. The key can still function from a distance to turn on the ignition, but not to unlock the doors. This is for your security.
The second thing is that the system's wireless remote control transmissions use a rolling code. This decreases the chance of someone stealing an informational message and transmitting it again to gain access, but doesn't completely eliminate the possibility. [1]
If your Megane's key fob suddenly stops working - especially after you have dropped it on the floor, it could be a sign the receiver module has developed an issue. If this is the case, you'll need to replace it with a genuine Renault replacement. Click on the Key Programming Information above to learn more. Customers who are in the motor or locksmith trades can apply for a trade account to get preferential pricing.