A Step-By-Step Guide For Choosing Your Renault Clio Replacement Key

Renault Clio Replacement Key

Renault cars use a different method of keys than other makes. Instead of a key that is transformed into a lock to open the doors and begin the engine they have a key card that slots into the dash panel reader, and a button needs pressing to activate.

It can be a long-winded and costly to purchase a replacement key from the main dealer, especially if you only have one renault clio key replacement cost key. We have Renault keys and cards in stock to get you back in the car in a short time.

Transponder Chips

Renault offers a range of immobilisers and keys locks. The most recent systems, which were introduced in 2000, all have transponder chips. These are tiny circuits that are embedded into the key. They transmit signals to the computer system in the vehicle. If the signal is not received, the engine won't start. This is a great security measure to ensure your car isn't taken away and only you can start it.

A replacement key that comes with chip is slightly more expensive than a standard key. This is due to the extra manufacturing costs that are associated with the micro-circuit. However, you won't need to pay an arm and a leg. Locksmiths can produce a key with a Transponder Chip for a lower price than what you would buy from an auction.

Many Renault owners who have lost their keys or cards believe that their only alternative is to visit the dealer, which can be a long process that will see you waiting for a long time to receive your new key. Instead, contact an expert locksmith to create a replacement Renault Key for less than what it costs and will not require a dealership.

Keys and keycards can become damaged or even fail. This is usually due to the internal workings of card bending and cracked over time. Key cards can be repaired by some Renault key repair technicians, however this is only a temporary fix and the card will most likely fail again in the near future. A professional locksmith will be able to remove the chip from the old key and use laptop software to program a new key to your Renault car. This will restore the functionality of your remote and allow you to start your car as normal. This will also help to keep your car safe from theft as only the right key will be able to activate the immobiliser.

Immobilisers

Immobilisers are electronic devices that prevent your car from being hot-wired, or removed without the right key. Since 1998, they are mandatory in the UK for all new vehicles. They are embedded into the fobs or keys of your vehicle. They function by sending a code to your car's ECU (Electronic Control Unit) when the key is activated and the car is started. If the code isn't the identical then the ECU disables the components needed to start the engine and drive away the vehicle.

This prevents a criminal from using specialized equipment to copy the signal emitted by your key and transmit it to the car's ECU and it can begin. This technology has cut down on car thefts significantly as it is difficult to steal a car equipped with this technology. Insurance companies usually offer discounts on premiums if you have it fitted.

The immobiliser is usually hidden in the head of the car key. It is a microchip which is activated by inserting the key into the ignition barrel. A coil around the barrel reads the chip and then sends an indication to the ECU which can only be deactivated using the use of a key that is programmed or by removing the chip from the key.

A few early Renault models used static codes that could be copied by special devices, however the most recent versions have been updated to use changing or rolling security codes that can only be duplicated with the appropriate technology. This has boosted the effectiveness of these systems and it is essential that only certified professionals from Thatcham Research install these devices to prevent theft.

If you have a Renault Clio key or card that is not working, it may be necessary to re-program it. Car Keys Solutions keeps all Renault keys and cards on hand and can cut and program your new key as you are waiting.

Our team understands that your time is important, so we will always try to make the process as smooth as we can. We will inform you of the estimated time of service so you can plan your schedule accordingly. We will ensure that our work is done to the highest standards to ensure that you are 100% satisfied with your new key for your renault.

Key Cards

The hands-free card is an integral feature of Renault's vehicles. The tiny device can be used to open and start the vehicle, but it also allows drivers to control a variety of other functions, such as the lighting and the sound welcome sequence, and it can even act as a replacement for the traditional car key when the driver isn't driving. The hands-free card was initially created in 2001, when Renault prepared to launch the Laguna II saloon. Bernard Dumondel was in a hotel and saw how easy it was to lock a room using magnetic cards. He developed the idea further and eventually made it a standard feature in Renault's automobiles.

To make use of 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. Renault was the first to create a 'hands-free card', a small device which allows you unlock your car and begin it without having to touch the handle. It was the first time a manufacturer of a car could offer this kind of technology to its customers, and it changed the way that drivers drive. Its design made it easier to get in and out of cars. It is one of the most popular features of a car today.

What is the procedure? The key card itself contains a tiny microprocessor which has to be programmed for the specific vehicle. This is accomplished using an specialized programer like the AVDI. The key also has the ability to transmit its own identification code that is used to communicate with the immobiliser of the car.

When you press a button on the remote, the chip inside the key detects this and informs the car to respond in the same way. This could include anything from opening the doors, to changing the radio station or setting the temperature control. This is what makes a Renault a very technologically advanced piece of equipment.

The "hands-free card" was the brainchild of a design team headed by Bernard Dumondel. He was working on a saloon called the Laguna II that was supposed to be the car of lifestyle for the 21st Century. He was in the hotel and was trying to use the keys in his room. He realized he could make a key which would unlock and start the car by simply pressing it.

The key is made up of an outer casing (usually black), buttons, a chip transponder and a plastic blade. The case can be replaced with a a new key that has been equipped with the transponder chip from another Renault remote key. This is an easy and efficient solution for keys that have been severely damaged, for example buttons that have been broken or worn out. However, if you have a new key and it doesn't start your car this is probably because the immobiliser hasn't transferred to the new key. To test this, hold the old key in place with the new one and the car will start.