Renault Clio Replacement Key

Renault cars come with a distinct key system than other car manufacturers. Instead of a key that can be changed into a lock in order to open the doors and start the engine, they have a keycard that slot into a dash panel reader and a button needs pressing to activate.

If you lose your one and only Renault key, it could cost you time and money to get replacement keys from a major dealer. We keep Renault keys and cards on hand so we you can get back on the road fast.

Transponder Chips

Renault offers a variety of immobilisers and keys locks. The most recent systems, which were introduced in 2000, all have transponder chips. These are tiny circuits embedded in the key. They transmit signals to the computer system in the vehicle. If the signal isn't received, the engine won't start. This is an excellent security measure that ensures your vehicle cannot be stolen, and only you are authorized to start it.

A replacement key that comes with a chip is slightly more expensive than a standard key. This is due to the higher manufacturing costs that are associated with the micro-circuit. However, you won't be required to shell out an arm and a leg. Locksmiths can produce keys with a Transponder Chip for a lower price than the one you'd buy from a dealer.

Many Renault owners who have lost their keys or cards believe that the only solution is to go to their dealer. This can be a long and tedious process, and you may be waiting some time to receive your new key. Instead, you can speak to a locksmith who will be able to create an alternative Renault key at a much cheaper price and in only a fraction of the time that it takes an auto dealer to make it.

Keys and key cards may be damaged or fail, usually due to the internal mechanisms of the card breaking and cracking over time. Key cards are repaired by certain Renault key repairers, but this is only an interim fix and the card is likely to fail again in the future. A professional locksmith will be able to remove the chip from the old key, and then program a new Renault key using laptop software. This will allow your remote to function again and allow you to start the vehicle in the same way as you normally do. This will also help keep your car safe from theft since only the correct key is able to activate the immobiliser.

Immobilisers

Immobilisers are electronic devices that block your car being hot-wired or driven away without the correct key. Since 1998, they're mandatory in the UK for all new vehicles. They are embedded into the fobs or keys of your car. When the key is activated, a code is sent to the ECU (Electronic Control Unit). If the code doesn't match, the ECU disables certain components that are needed to run the engine and drive the car away.

This is a way to stop criminals from using specialized equipment to copy the signal emitted by your key and send it to the car's ECU, so that it can begin. This technology has cut down on car thefts by a significant amount since it is very difficult to steal a car equipped with this technology. Insurance companies often offer discounts on premiums if you have it fitted.

The immobiliser system is usually hidden within the head of your car key and comprises a microchip that is activated when the key is put into the ignition barrel. A coil around barrel detects the microchip and transmits a message to the ECU. This signal can only be deactivated by removing or programming a key.

Some early Renault models had static codes that could be copied by specially-designed devices, but more recent versions have been upgraded to use shifting or rolling security codes which can only be duplicated using the right technology. This has boosted the effectiveness of these systems and it is essential that only Thatcham Research-approved professionals install these anti-theft devices.

If your renault Clio replacement key or card isn't working then it may need to be re-programmed. Car Keys Solutions keeps all Renault keys and cards in stock and can cut and program your new key as you wait.

Our team is aware that your time is important, so we will always try to make the process as easy as we can. We will let you know the estimated time of service so you can plan according to the time frame. We will ensure that our work is done to the highest standards so that you're 100% satisfied with your new renault key.

Key Cards

The hands-free card is an essential component of Renault's popular line of vehicles. The small device can be used to unlock and start the vehicle, but it also allows drivers to control a variety of other functions, such as the lighting and sound welcome sequence, and can even act as a replacement key for renault trafic van for the traditional car key even when the driver isn't driving. The hands-free card was first developed in 2001, as Renault prepared to launch their Laguna II saloon. Bernard Dumondel was in a hotel and noticed how easy it was to lock a room with magnetic cards. He developed the idea further and eventually made it a standard feature of Renault's vehicles.

To use the hands-free card, you'll need a reader installed in the centre console of the vehicle. The reader and key card can be programmed using the AVDI or PROTAG programmes available from Abrites.

Remote Buttons

Renault has had a long-standing reputation for innovation. It was the first company to develop a "hands free card', a small device that allows you to unlock your car and start it without even touching the handle. It was the first time a automobile manufacturer could offer such a feature to its customers, and it changed the way drivers drive. Its design made it easier to get in and out of automobiles, and it is now one of the most frequently utilized features of any car that is on the road today.

But how does it work? The key card has a microprocessor that must be programmed to the vehicle. This is accomplished using an specialized programer like the AVDI. The key also has the ability to transmit its own identification number, which allows it to connect with the immobiliser system of the car.

The chip in the key is able to detect when you press the button on the remote, and tells that the vehicle to respond in the same way. This could range from opening doors, changing radio stations or setting the thermostat. This is what makes Renault an extremely intelligent piece of technology.

The 'hands-free card' was the brainchild of a design group led by Bernard Dumondel. He was working on the Laguna II, a saloon that was said to be the lifestyle car of the 21st century. He was in a hotel when he tried to use the keys in the room and realized that it was possible to design a key that can lock and start the car just by pressing it.

The key is comprised of an outer case (usually black) with buttons as well as a transponder chip the key blade made of plastic. The key case can be replaced by a an alternative key that has been equipped with the transponder chip from a different renault clio spare key remote key. This is an easy and efficient solution in the event that your key is seriously damaged, like the buttons are broken or worn out. If you do have a new key but it isn't able to start your car, it is likely because the immobiliser isn't transferred to the new key. To test, hold the old key near the new one. The car should begin.