The Three Greatest Moments In Renault Trafic Key Fob History

The Story of the Renault Card Key

The hands-free card is among of the most important inventions to ever change the way people use their cars. Pascaline, Head Cross-Cutting Products for Renault Group Products will walk us through the history and development of this small device.

The origins of the card

A vital part of the daily lives of car owners the hands-free card from Renault has become a global phenomenon. It was designed over in the year 2000 and is now one of the leading innovations in the company. Pascaline is the head of Cross-Cutting Products in the Products division, takes you on an adventure of discovery to understand the origins of this handy tool.

It was in 2001 that the Laguna II, a saloon designed to embody 'lifestyle' driving, came into production. It was an era of tremendous innovation and a variety of new equipment attributes that helped customers enjoy their car to the fullest.

However, the people who occupied these cars were still required to make use of keys to open and close their doors. Renault engineers believed that this was a significant problem for many.

In the end, they decided to integrate a contactless card into their vehicles. They then developed a system that would enable users to unlock and start their vehicles by merely waving a hand. The result is the card key which is now on a majority of Renault vehicles. The car will open automatically when the card is placed near the ignition barrel, or the center console. This is a genuine Renault remote control card (without blade). It comes in a clam-packed box and is ready to be programmed with 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 fantastic convenience to have in our daily lives. However, these devices can fail because of wear and tear or simply being dropped. It can be quite frustrating when this happens. Fortunately, there are many options to replace your Renault key card. One option is to contact the dealership. This could take some time and could be costly. A professional locksmith is a different option.

SR Key Solutions is fully equipped to manufacture and program Renault keys and cards and keys. We can provide the replacement for your current key at a cheaper price than what the price a dealer would charge. Furthermore, we can complete it faster than a dealer.

This product is compatible with Renault Laguna II, Espace 4 and Vel Satis keycards (keyless entry system). It will protect your card while giving it a nice look. It comes in two colors and can be customized with your VIN, logo, or other details. It can be used in conjunction with a normal keychain or placed inside a key case. This is an original Renault item that will only fit the car you have ordered. Please provide your VIN to ensure that the correct key has been provided.

The technology

Renault key cards come with transponder chips and a low frequency communication feature. This allows the card to talk to your car. These chips may break from regular use, and it's extremely costly to repair or replace them at an auto dealer. We can repair or replace your Renault key card at only a fraction of the dealer price.

The hands-free card first appeared in 2001, on the Laguna II saloon. This car was designed to be the car for lifestyle in the 21st Century. Renault could not test all possible uses, despite the detailed design guidelines based upon over 6,000 interviews with customers.

Luckily, the product lead on Laguna II, Bernard Dumondel, was staying in a hotel at the time, and used his room key to unlock his car. He believed that an automobile key could be made using the same magnetic strip used for the key.

In the following years the card was seen as an innovative invention and is now on two out of three Renault vehicles. Renault has opted to use the latest features of smartphones to improve the hands-free card, even when it appears that they are about to replace it.

renault clio replacement key cost of Renault was a groundbreaking piece of technology when it was first introduced 20 years ago. The exterior design is the same however the technology has been upgraded to make it more user-friendly and less vulnerable to hacking.

It isn't able to be used from outside to unlock doors or start the car until the driver is able to activate it. This is because radio antennae "around the car" are designed to determine whether the key is inside or outside. The key will still start the ignition from a distance but not unlock the doors. This is for your safety.





The second is that the wireless remote control transmissions of the system use a rolling-code. This decreases the chance of someone intercepting the control message and then transmitting it to gain access, but it does not remove it. [1]

If your Megane's key fob suddenly stops working - specifically after you have dropped it on the ground - it could be an indication that the receiver module has developed an issue. If this is the situation you'll need to replace your key fob using an original Renault replacement. Click the 'Key Programming Information' tab above to learn more. Customers who are involved in the locksmith or motor trades can apply for a trade account and benefit from a discounted price.