The Story of the Renault Card Key
The inventions that have altered the way we use cars and other vehicles, none has made as a huge difference to the everyday lives of drivers like the hands-free card. Pascaline Head Cross-Cutting Products for Renault Group Products talks us through the background and development of this compact device.
The origins of the card
A vital part of the car-owner’s daily life the hands-free card from Renault has become a global phenomenon. It was first designed over 20 years ago and is now one of the top innovations from the company. Pascaline, the Head of Cross-Cutting Products in the Products division, takes you on an adventure of discovery to find out the background of this handy tool.
It was in 2001 that the Laguna II, a saloon that was designed to reflect a lifestyle driving, went into production. It was a time of a lot of innovation with various new equipment options that allowed customers to take advantage of their vehicle to the fullest.
However, the owners of the cars had to use keys to open and close their doors. Renault engineers believed that this was a major problem for many people.
So, they decided to put a keycard that is contactless into their vehicles. They then developed an application that allows drivers to unlock and start their cars with just a wave of the hand. The result is the card key, that is now found on two in three Renault vehicles. The card can be found in the ignition barrel or in the centre console the car will open when the card is in close proximity and secure itself automatically when moved away. This is a genuine Renault remote control card (without blade). It is supplied individually clam packed and is prepared to be programmed using Abrites diagnostics for Renault/ Dacia software with the ProTAG programmer.
The design
The possession of a Renault key card or the car remote key can be a wonderful convenience in our daily lives. Unfortunately, these items can be prone to failure due to wear and wear or being dropped. If this occurs, it could be extremely frustrating. There are a variety of ways you can replace your Renault keycard. Contacting the dealership is one option. This could take some time and may be costly. Another option is to see a professional locksmith.
SR Key Solutions has the necessary equipment to program and manufacture Renault keys and cards and keys. We can provide you with an alternative to your current key at a significantly cheaper price than what a dealer would charge. Furthermore, we can complete it much faster than a dealership.
This product is compatible with the Renault Laguna II (keyless entry), Espace 4 (keyless entry) and Vel Satis (keyless entrance system). It will protect your card and gives it a beautiful appearance. It is available in two colours and can be customized with your VIN, logo or any other information. 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 vehicle ordered. Please provide your VIN to ensure that the correct key is delivered.
The technology
Renault key cards come with transponder chips, as well as a low-frequency communication feature. This enables the card to communicate with your car. These chips are prone to cracking because of use and it can be very expensive to have them repaired or replaced by a dealer. We can repair or replacement your Renault key cards at a fraction the price of a dealership.
The first hands-free cards were introduced in 2001, in the Laguna II saloon. This car was conceived as the ideal lifestyle car of the 21st Century. However, despite renault trafic key replacement detailed design brief based on over thousands of customer interviews, which examined their lifestyles, habits and expectations, Renault ran out of time to develop prototypes and test every possible applications.
Bernard Dumondel was the product leader of Laguna II at the time. He used the hotel room key to unlock his car. He was of the opinion that a car key could be created with the same magnetic strip as the key.
In the years to follow the card was seen as an innovative invention and is now present on two of three Renault vehicles. Renault has decided to make use of the latest features of smartphones to improve the hands-free card, even the fact that it appears they are about to replace it.
The keyless entry system
The hands free card of Renault was a ground-breaking piece of technology when it was first introduced 20 years ago. Its exterior remains the same, but the technology inside has seen some upgrades to make it more user-friendly and harder to hack.
It can’t be used to unlock the doors or start the engine from outside the vehicle, unless it is activated by the driver. This is because radio antennae “around the car” are set up to determine whether the key is inside or outside. The key will still work from a distance to turn on the ignition of the car, but not to unlock the doors, and that’s to protect you.
The second is that the system’s wireless remote control transmissions employ a rolling-code. This lowers the likelihood of the security being breached by someone who intercepts and retransmits a control message to gain access, but it does not eliminate the threat completely. [1]
If your Megane’s key fob suddenly stops working – especially after you’ve dropped it on the ground – it could be a sign the receiver module has developed an issue. If this is the case, you’ll need to replace it with an authentic Renault replacement. Click the ‘Key Programming Info tab to find out more. Customers who are working in the locksmith or motor trade can register for a trade account to receive a discount on prices.
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