The Story of the Renault Card Key
Among all 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 Cross-Cutting Products for Renault Group Products takes us through the history and development of this tiny device.
The history behind the card
A crucial part of the lives of car owners The hands-free card of Renault has been a huge hit worldwide. Since its first introduction in the year 2000 it is among the company's most popular innovations. Pascaline, the Head of Cross-Cutting Products in the Products division will take you on a a journey of discovery to understand the origins of this handy accessory.
In 2001, the Laguna II, a saloon that was designed to reflect a lifestyle driving, came into production. It was a period of tremendous innovation, featuring many new features. capabilities that enabled customers enjoy the full benefits of their car.
However, the occupants of these cars still had to utilize keys to open and close their doors. This was a huge issue for a lot of people and Renault engineers were determined to tackle it.
They decided to include a contactless card in their vehicles and to develop the system that would allow drivers to open and start their cars simply by shaking their hands. The result is the card key which is now present on a third of Renault vehicles. The car will automatically unlock when the card is placed near the ignition barrel or the central console. This is a genuine Renault remote control card (without blade). It comes individually 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 car remote key could be a great convenience in our everyday lives. Unfortunately, these things can be prone to failure due to ware and wear or being dropped. When this occurs, it is extremely frustrating. Thankfully, there are several options to replace your Renault key card. Contacting your dealer is an alternative. But, this can take a long time and it could also be costly. A professional locksmith is a different option.
SR Key Solutions has the necessary equipment to program and make Renault keys and cards. We can replace your key at a cost that is lower than what a dealer will charge. We can also do it much more quickly than a dealer.
This product is compatible with the Renault Laguna II (keyless entry), Espace 4 (keyless entry) and Vel Satis (keyless entrance system). It helps protect your card while giving it a beautiful appearance. It comes in two colours and can be personalized with your logo or VIN. It can be tucked away in the key case or with an ordinary keychain. This is a genuine Renault part that can only fit the vehicle that you ordered. Please provide your VIN to ensure that the correct key is sent.
new renault key are equipped with transponder chips within and feature a low frequency communication feature which allows the card to communicate with your vehicle. The chips are susceptible to cracking from general use and it could be expensive to get them repaired or replaced by a dealer. We can repair or replace your Renault key cards for just a fraction of the cost of a dealership.
The hands-free card first came out in 2001, on the Laguna II saloon. This car was conceived as the car for lifestyle in the 21st Century. However, despite an in-depth design brief that was based on more than 6000 customer interviews that examined their lifestyles, habits, and expectations, Renault ran out of time to develop prototypes and test all possible applications.
Bernard Dumondel was the product leader for Laguna II at the time. He used his hotel room key to unlock the car. He thought that the car key could be made with the same magnetic strip as the key.
In the years to follow the card was seen as an innovation that was revolutionary and is now present on two of three Renault vehicles. Although smartphones appear to be on the verge of replacing it, Renault has chosen to make use of these new features without leaving the hands-free cards to the side.
The keyless entry system
Renault's hands free card was a pioneering piece of technology when it was launched 20 years ago. Its design is the same, but the technology inside has received some improvements to make it more secure and user-friendly. to hack.
In the first place, it cannot be used to open the doors or start the engine from outside the vehicle, unless it is activated by the driver. This is because radio antennae "around the car" are set up to determine whether the key is inside or outside. The key will still work from a distance to start the ignition of the car, but not to unlock the doors, which is to ensure your safety.
The other thing to note is that the system's wireless remote control transmissions utilize a rolling code. This lowers the likelihood of the security being breached by someone who intercepts and retransmits the control message to gain access but does not eliminate the possibility completely. [1]
If the key fob on your Megane suddenly stops working, particularly after you've dropped it to the floor it could be a sign the receiver module is defective. If this is the case, you will need to replace your key fob using an original Renault replacement. Click the 'Key Programming Info tab above to find out more. Customers who are in the locksmith or motor trade can sign up for a special trade account, and enjoy special pricing.