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The Story of the Renault Card Key

In all the inventions that have revolutionized the way we use cars but none has made such a huge difference to the daily lives of drivers as the hands-free card. Pascaline Head Cross-Cutting Products for Renault Group Products talks us through the background and development of the device.

The origins of the card

The hands-free card from Renault is an international hit. It's now an essential element of the everyday life of car owners. The first time it was designed, around 20 years ago, it is one of the top innovations from the company. Pascaline, the Head of Cross-Cutting Products in the Products division, takes you on a journey of discovery to find out the background of this useful accessory.

In 2001 the Laguna II, an executive saloon that was designed to be a 'lifestyle vehicle", went into production. It was a time of great innovation with numerous new technology features which helped customers take advantage of their vehicle to the fullest.

The occupants still had to use the keys to open and shut their doors. This was a huge stumbling block for many people and Renault engineers were determined to fix it.

They decided to integrate a contactless card in their vehicles and to develop an application that would allow drivers to open and start their cars by simply using their hands. The card key can now be found in two of three Renault vehicles. It's either located in the ignition barrel or on the centre console the car will be unlocked when the card approaches and lock automatically when it is removed. This is an original Renault remote control card (without blade). It is supplied individually clam 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 can be a great convenience to have in our everyday lives. Unfortunately, these items are prone to malfunction due to wear and tear or being dropped. It can be a frustrating experience when this occurs. There are several ways that you can replace your Renault keycard. One option is to call the dealership. It could take a while and can be expensive. A professional locksmith is an alternative option.

SR Key Solutions has the required equipment to program and make Renault keys and cards. We can provide an alternative to your current key at a significantly lower cost than a dealer would charge. We can also provide it quicker than an agent.

This product is compatible for 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 printed with your VIN, logo, etc. It can be put into an accessory case for keys or with an ordinary keychain. This is a genuine Renault part that will only fit the vehicle ordered. Please provide renault megane key card replacement to ensure that the correct key is provided.

The technology

Renault key cards are equipped with transponder chips and a low frequency communication feature. This allows the card to talk to your car. These chips are prone to cracking due to use and it could be costly to have them repaired or replaced at a dealership. We can repair or replace your Renault key card at just a fraction of the retail price.

The hands-free card was initially launched in 2001 on the Laguna II saloon, which was designed to embody the 'lifestyle' car of the 21st century. However, despite a detailed 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 scenarios for use.

Bernard Dumondel was the product leader for Laguna II at the time. He used his hotel room key to unlock his car. He believed that the car key could be made with the same magnetic strip used for the key.

In the years to follow, the card was hailed an innovative invention and is now on two of three Renault vehicles. While smartphones seem to be on the verge of replacing it, Renault has chosen to utilize these new technologies without letting the hands-free card fall off the radar.

The keyless entry system

The hands free card of Renault was a revolutionary piece of technology when it first came out 20 years ago. Its exterior is still the same but the inside technology has undergone a few upgrades to make it more user-friendly and less difficult to hack.

It's not possible to use it from outside to unlock doors or start the car until the driver has activated it. That's because radio signal antennas "around" the car are designed to determine the presence of the key outside or inside the car. The key will still work from a distance to turn on the car's ignition but not to unlock the doors, and that's to protect you.

The second aspect is that the wireless remote control transmissions of the system utilize a rolling code. This reduces the chance of security being compromised by someone who intercepts and retransmits the control message to gain access, but isn't a guarantee of avoiding the possibility completely. [1]

If your Megane's key fob suddenly stops working - especially after you have dropped it on the ground - it could be a sign the receiver module has developed a fault. If this is the situation, you'll need replace it with an authentic Renault replacement. Click the 'Key Programming Information above to find out more. Customers who are in the locksmith or motor trade can register for a trade account to get preferential pricing.