Renault Trafic Key Fob: A Simple Definition
The Story of the Renault Card Key
The hands-free card is one of the most important inventions ever to change the way people use cars. Pascaline Head Cross-Cutting Products for Renault Group Products talks us through the background and development of this compact device.
The origins of a card
A key part in the car-owner's daily life The hands-free card of Renault has become a global phenomenon. It was first designed over 20 years ago it is among the most innovative innovations of the company. Pascaline, the Head of Cross-Cutting Products in the Products division takes you on the journey of discovery to learn the history of this useful accessory.
In 2001 the Laguna II, an executive saloon that is a symbol of 'lifestyle driving", was launched into production. It was a time of a lot of innovation with various new equipment capabilities that let customers take advantage of their vehicle to the fullest.
However, the people who occupied these cars still had to use their keys to open and close their doors. This was a major issue for a lot of people and Renault engineers were determined to tackle the issue.
As a result, they decided to incorporate a contactless keycard in their vehicles and create an application that allows drivers to open and start their cars by merely waving hands. The card key is now found in two of three Renault vehicles. If it's in the ignition barrel or on the centre console the car will be unlocked when the card is near and close automatically when it's removed. This authentic Renault remote control key card (without the 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
A Renault key card, or even a remote car key, is a wonderful convenience to have in our daily lives. Unfortunately, these items can fail due to wear and tear or dropping. renault captur key can be quite frustrating when this occurs. There are several ways that you can repair your Renault keycard. Contacting your dealer is one option. It could take a while and could be costly. A professional locksmith is another option.
SR Key Solutions is fully equipped to create and program Renault keys and cards and keys. We can offer you a replacement for your existing key at a much lower cost than a dealer would charge. We can also do the job much quicker than a dealer would.
This product is compatible with the Renault Laguna II, Espace 4 and Vel Satis keycards (keyless entry system). It protects your card and gives it a nice look. It is available in two colors and can be customized with your logo or VIN. It can be attached to a standard keychain, or in the key case. This is a genuine Renault part and can only be used on the vehicle for the reason for which it was purchased. Please include your VIN when you order to ensure that the correct key is sent.
The technology
Renault key cards are equipped with transponder chips inside and have the ability to communicate at low frequency that lets the card communicate with your car. These chips are prone to cracking from general use and can be extremely expensive to get them repaired or replaced by a dealer. We can repair or replace your Renault key card for less than the dealer price.
The hands-free card first came out in 2001, in the Laguna II saloon. This car was conceived as the lifestyle car of the 21st Century. But, despite a thorough design brief based upon more than thousands of customer interviews, which examined their lifestyles, habits and expectations, Renault ran out of time to create prototypes and test every possible scenarios for use.
Luckily, the lead product developer on Laguna II, Bernard Dumondel was staying in a hotel at the time and was using his room key to open his car. The key he was using had tiny magnetic strips, Bernard Dumondel thought it might be possible to make a car key that worked in a similar way.
In the years that followed, the card was hailed as a groundbreaking innovation and is now available on two of three Renault vehicles. Renault has decided to utilize the new features of smartphones to enhance the hands-free card when it appears that they are soon to replace it.
The keyless entry system
Renault's hands free card was a pioneering piece of technology when it first came out 20 years ago. The exterior design is the same but the technology has been upgraded to make it easier to use and more difficult 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 signal antennas "around" the car are configured to detect whether the key is located outside or inside the car. The key can still function from a distance to start the ignition of your car, but it won't be able to unlock the doors, and that's to protect you.
Second, the wireless remote control transmissions of the system use the rolling-code. This lowers the likelihood of the security being breached by someone intercepting and retransmitting the control message in order 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've dropped it on the floor - it could be an indication that the receiver module has developed a fault. If this is the situation it is necessary to replace your key fob using an original Renault replacement. To find out more you can click on the 'Key Programming Information tab' above. Customers who are in the motor or locksmith trade can sign up for a trade account and enjoy a special price.