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The Story of the Renault Card Key
In all the inventions that have revolutionized the way we use cars, none has made such significant changes to the daily lives of drivers as the hands-free card. Pascaline, Head Cross-Cutting Products for Renault Group Products takes us through the background and development of this tiny device.
The history behind the card
The hands-free card from Renault is an international success. It has become an essential element of the everyday life of car owners. First designed 20 years ago it's one of the top innovations from the company. Pascaline the Head of Cross-Cutting Products at the Products division takes us on journey to learn the story of this handy accessory.
In 2001, the Laguna II, a saloon that aimed at capturing the essence of 'lifestyle' driving, was introduced into production. It was a time of great innovation, with an array of new technology options that allowed customers reap the full advantages of their vehicle.
However, the people who occupied these cars had to use their keys to open and close their doors. This was a major obstacle for many and Renault engineers determined to tackle it.
They decided to incorporate an electronic contactless card into their vehicles, and develop an application that would allow motorists to unlock and start their cars by simply shaking their hands. The card's key is found in two out of three Renault vehicles. It's either located in the ignition barrel, or in the centre console the car will be unlocked when the card approaches and close automatically when it's moved away. This authentic Renault remote control key 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, is a wonderful convenience to have in our daily lives. Unfortunately, these items are susceptible to failure due to wear and wear or being dropped. It can be very frustrating when this happens. Fortunately, there are many ways to replace your Renault key card. Contacting your dealership is one option. But, this can take a long time and it could also be costly. Another option is to contact an expert locksmith.
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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 nice look. It comes in two colors and can be personalized with your VIN, logo, etc. It can be placed in an accessory case for keys or with the standard keychain. This is an original Renault part that will only fit the vehicle that you ordered. Please include your VIN when you order to ensure the correct key is provided.
The technology
Renault key cards have transponder chips and a low-frequency communication feature which allows the card to communicate with your car. renault car keys can break due to normal use, and it's extremely expensive to replace or repair them at the dealer. We can repair or replace your Renault key cards for a fraction the price of the dealer.
The first hands-free card was introduced in 2001, in the Laguna II saloon. This car was designed to be the lifestyle car of the 21st Century. But, despite a thorough design brief based on over 6,000 customer surveys that looked at their lifestyles, habits and expectations, Renault ran out of time to develop prototypes and test all possible use-cases.
Bernard Dumondel was the product leader of Laguna II at the time. He used his hotel room key to unlock the car. He thought that keys for cars could be created using the same magnetic strip as the key.
In the years to come the card was seen as an innovative invention and is now on two of three Renault vehicles. While smartphones may be in the process of replacing it, Renault has chosen to make use of these new features without leaving the hands-free cards out of use.
The keyless entry system
The hands-free card of Renault was a ground-breaking piece of technology when it was launched 20 years ago. The exterior is the same, but the technology has been improved to make it more user-friendly and more secure to hack.
It can't be used from outside to unlock doors or start the car until the driver turns it on. The reason for this is that radio signal antennas "around" the car are set up to determine if the key is outside or inside. The key will still work at a distance to begin the ignition of the car, but not to unlock the doors, which is for your safety.
The wireless remote control transmissions used by the system use a rolling-code. This minimizes the possibility of someone intercepting the control message and retransmitting it in order to gain access, but doesn't remove it. [1]
If the key fob on your Megane suddenly stops working, especially after you've dropped it on the floor It could be a sign that the receiver module has failed. If this is the case, you'll need to replace it with a genuine Renault replacement. Click the 'Key Programming Info tab to learn more. Customers in the motor or locksmith trade can register for a special trade account and enjoy a discount pricing.