The Story of the Renault Card Key
In all the inventions that have revolutionized the way we use cars but none has made such an impact on the daily lives of drivers as the hands-free card. Pascaline, Head Cross-Cutting Products for Renault Group Products will walk us through the background and development of this small device.
The origins of the card
A crucial part of the daily lives of car owners, Renault's hands-free card has become a global phenomenon. It was first developed twenty years ago and is now one of the most innovative innovations within the company. Pascaline who is the Head of Cross-Cutting Products at the Products division is taking us on journey to learn the story behind this helpful 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 that saw great innovation, including numerous new equipment features that helped customers enjoy the full benefits of their car.
However, the people who occupied the cars had to make use of keys to open and close their doors. Renault engineers determined that this was a significant problem for many.
They decided to put an electronic contactless card into their vehicles, and develop an application that would allow motorists to unlock and start their cars simply by shaking their hands. The card's key is found in two of three Renault vehicles. The car will open automatically when the card is placed near the ignition barrel, or on the centre console. This is a genuine Renault remote control keycard (without blade). It comes in a clam-packed box and is ready to be programmed using Abrites Diagnostics for Renault/ Dacia Software with the ProTAG Programmer.
The design
A Renault key card, or even remote car keys, is a wonderful convenience to have in our everyday lives. Unfortunately, renault replacement key are prone to failure due to ware and wear or simply being dropped. If this occurs, it is quite frustrating. There are, however, several options to replace your Renault key card. One option is to contact your dealer. However, this may take a long time, and it could also be expensive. A professional locksmith is another option.
SR Key Solutions has the required equipment to program and make Renault keys and cards and keys. We can repair your key at a cost that is lower than what a dealer would charge. We can also do it faster than dealers.
This product is compatible with the Renault Laguna II, Espace 4 and Vel Satis keycards (keyless entry system). It will protect your card while giving it a beautiful appearance. It is available in two colors and can be customized with your VIN, logo, etc. It can be used with a standard keychain or placed inside a key case. This is a genuine Renault part that will only be compatible with the vehicle you have ordered. Please provide your VIN to ensure that the correct key is provided.
The technology
Renault key cards come with transponder chips as well as a low-frequency communication feature. This enables the card to talk to your car. These chips can break due to regular usage, and it can be extremely expensive to replace or repair them at the dealer. We can repair or replacement your Renault key cards at only a fraction of the cost of a dealership.
The hands-free card first came out in 2001, on the Laguna II saloon. This car was designed to be the car that would be the most desirable of the 21st century. However, despite an in-depth 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 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 was of the opinion that keys for cars could be made with the same magnetic strip that was used to make the key.
In the following years the card was seen as an innovation that was revolutionary and is now present on two of three Renault vehicles. Renault has chosen to use the new features of smartphones to improve the hands-free cards, even the fact that it appears they are about to replace it.
The keyless entry system
The hands free card of Renault was a revolutionary piece of technology when it was launched 20 years ago. The exterior of the card is identical however the technology has been improved to make it more user-friendly and more secure to hack.
It's not able to be used from outside to open doors or start the car until the driver is able to activate it. This is because radio antennae "around the car" are configured to detect whether the key is inside or outside. The key can still turn on the ignition from a distance, but it will not open the doors. This is for your safety.
The second is that the wireless remote control transmissions of the system employ a rolling-code. This decreases the chance of someone intercepting the control message and then transmitting it to gain access, but doesn't completely eliminate it. [1]
If the key fob on your Megane suddenly stops working, particularly after you've dropped it on the floor it could indicate that the receiver module is damaged. If this is the situation, you'll need replace it with a genuine Renault replacement. To learn more about key programming, go to the Key Programming Information tab above. Customers working in the locksmith or motor trade can register for a trade account, and enjoy special pricing.
In all the inventions that have revolutionized the way we use cars but none has made such an impact on the daily lives of drivers as the hands-free card. Pascaline, Head Cross-Cutting Products for Renault Group Products will walk us through the background and development of this small device.
The origins of the card
A crucial part of the daily lives of car owners, Renault's hands-free card has become a global phenomenon. It was first developed twenty years ago and is now one of the most innovative innovations within the company. Pascaline who is the Head of Cross-Cutting Products at the Products division is taking us on journey to learn the story behind this helpful 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 that saw great innovation, including numerous new equipment features that helped customers enjoy the full benefits of their car.
However, the people who occupied the cars had to make use of keys to open and close their doors. Renault engineers determined that this was a significant problem for many.
They decided to put an electronic contactless card into their vehicles, and develop an application that would allow motorists to unlock and start their cars simply by shaking their hands. The card's key is found in two of three Renault vehicles. The car will open automatically when the card is placed near the ignition barrel, or on the centre console. This is a genuine Renault remote control keycard (without blade). It comes in a clam-packed box and is ready to be programmed using Abrites Diagnostics for Renault/ Dacia Software with the ProTAG Programmer.
The design
A Renault key card, or even remote car keys, is a wonderful convenience to have in our everyday lives. Unfortunately, renault replacement key are prone to failure due to ware and wear or simply being dropped. If this occurs, it is quite frustrating. There are, however, several options to replace your Renault key card. One option is to contact your dealer. However, this may take a long time, and it could also be expensive. A professional locksmith is another option.
SR Key Solutions has the required equipment to program and make Renault keys and cards and keys. We can repair your key at a cost that is lower than what a dealer would charge. We can also do it faster than dealers.
This product is compatible with the Renault Laguna II, Espace 4 and Vel Satis keycards (keyless entry system). It will protect your card while giving it a beautiful appearance. It is available in two colors and can be customized with your VIN, logo, etc. It can be used with a standard keychain or placed inside a key case. This is a genuine Renault part that will only be compatible with the vehicle you have ordered. Please provide your VIN to ensure that the correct key is provided.
The technology
Renault key cards come with transponder chips as well as a low-frequency communication feature. This enables the card to talk to your car. These chips can break due to regular usage, and it can be extremely expensive to replace or repair them at the dealer. We can repair or replacement your Renault key cards at only a fraction of the cost of a dealership.
The hands-free card first came out in 2001, on the Laguna II saloon. This car was designed to be the car that would be the most desirable of the 21st century. However, despite an in-depth 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 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 was of the opinion that keys for cars could be made with the same magnetic strip that was used to make the key.
In the following years the card was seen as an innovation that was revolutionary and is now present on two of three Renault vehicles. Renault has chosen to use the new features of smartphones to improve the hands-free cards, even the fact that it appears they are about to replace it.
The keyless entry system
The hands free card of Renault was a revolutionary piece of technology when it was launched 20 years ago. The exterior of the card is identical however the technology has been improved to make it more user-friendly and more secure to hack.
It's not able to be used from outside to open doors or start the car until the driver is able to activate it. This is because radio antennae "around the car" are configured to detect whether the key is inside or outside. The key can still turn on the ignition from a distance, but it will not open the doors. This is for your safety.
The second is that the wireless remote control transmissions of the system employ a rolling-code. This decreases the chance of someone intercepting the control message and then transmitting it to gain access, but doesn't completely eliminate it. [1]
If the key fob on your Megane suddenly stops working, particularly after you've dropped it on the floor it could indicate that the receiver module is damaged. If this is the situation, you'll need replace it with a genuine Renault replacement. To learn more about key programming, go to the Key Programming Information tab above. Customers working in the locksmith or motor trade can register for a trade account, and enjoy special pricing.