The Story of the Renault Card Key
In all the inventions that have revolutionized the way we use cars however, none has made as a huge difference to the everyday lives of drivers like the hands-free card. Pascaline, Head of Cross-Cutting Products at Renault Group Products walks us through the history of this small device.
The origins of a card
Hands free cards from Renault are an international hit. It's become an integral element in the lives of car owners. Since its first introduction around 20 years ago it's one of the company's most popular innovations. Pascaline is the head of Cross-Cutting Products in the Products division will take you on a an adventure of discovery to learn the history of this useful accessory.
In 2001, the Laguna II, a saloon that was designed to reflect a lifestyle driving, went into production. It was a period of tremendous innovation, featuring many new features. attributes that enabled customers enjoy the full advantages of their vehicle.
However, the occupants of the cars had to use keys to open and close their doors. This was a huge issue for a lot of people and Renault engineers determined to do something about it.
They decided to put a contactless card in their vehicles, and devise an application that would allow drivers to unlock and begin their cars simply by using their hands. The result is the card key, that is now found on a third of Renault vehicles. The car will open automatically when the card is near the ignition barrel, or the central console. This is a genuine Renault remote control keycard (without blade). It comes individually packed and ready to programme 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. However, these devices are prone to malfunction due to wear and tear or dropping. When this happens, it can be quite stressful. There are a variety of options to replace your Renault key card. Contacting your dealership is one alternative. It can take a long time and could be costly. A professional locksmith is an alternative option.
SR Key Solutions is fully equipped to manufacture and program Renault keys and cards and keys. We can replace your keys at a cost that is lower than what a dealer will charge. We can also do it quicker than dealers.
This product is compatible with the Renault Laguna II (keyless entry), Espace 4 (keyless entry) and Vel Satis (keyless entrance system). It protects your card and gives it a beautiful appearance. It comes in two colours and can be personalized with your VIN or a logo. It can be attached to a standard keychain or put inside a key case. This is a genuine Renault part that can only fit the car you have ordered. Please supply your VIN when ordering to ensure the correct key is delivered.
The technology
Renault key cards contain transponder chips within and feature an option for low frequency communication that allows the card to communicate with your car. These chips can break due to normal usage, and it can be very expensive to repair or replace them at a dealer. 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 as the car that would be the most desirable of the 21st Century. key card for renault megane replacement could not test every possible application despite having a detailed design guideline which was based on more than 6,000 conversations with customers.
Bernard Dumondel was the product leader for Laguna II at the time. He used his hotel room keys to unlock his car. He was of the opinion that keys for cars could be made with the same magnetic strip that was used to make the key.
In the following years the card was described as an innovative invention and is now found on two out of three Renault vehicles. Renault has decided to utilize the new features of smartphones to improve the hands-free card, even although it appears they are about to replace it.
The keyless entry system
Renault's hands free card was a pioneering piece of technology when it first came out 20 years ago. Its exterior is similar, but the technology inside has had a few upgrades to make it more user-friendly as well as harder to hack.
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 signal antennas "around" the car are set up to determine the presence of the key outside or inside the car. The key will continue to turn the ignition from a distance, but it will not open the doors. This is for your security.
The second aspect is that the wireless remote control transmissions of the system employ a rolling-code. This decreases the risk of the security being breached by someone intercepting and retransmitting a control message to gain access, but doesn't eliminate the threat completely. [1]
If the key fob on your Megane suddenly ceases to work, particularly after you've dropped it to the floor it could indicate that the receiver module has failed. If this is the scenario, you'll have to replace it with an authentic Renault replacement. Click the 'Key Programming Info above to learn more. Customers who are in the locksmith or motor trades can sign up for a special trade account and receive preferential pricing.