The 3 Greatest Moments In Renault Trafic Key Fob History

The Story of the Renault Card Key

In all the inventions that have changed the way we use cars and other vehicles, none has made as an impact on 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

The hands free card of Renault is a global success. renault clio car key 's now an essential element of the daily lives of car owners. First designed in the year 2000 it is among the top innovations from the company. Pascaline is the head of Cross-Cutting Products in the Products division takes you on a an adventure of discovery to learn the history of this handy accessory.





It was in 2001 that the Laguna II, a saloon aimed at embodying 'lifestyle' driving, entered production. It was a time of great innovation, with numerous new equipment features that helped customers to enjoy the full benefits of their vehicle.

However, the people who occupied these cars were still required to utilize keys to open and close their doors. This was a huge obstacle for many and Renault engineers determined to address it.

They decided to include an electronic contactless card into their vehicles, and devise the system that would allow drivers to unlock and begin their cars simply by waving their hands. The result is the card key which is now on a third of Renault vehicles. The car will automatically unlock when the card is in close proximity to the ignition barrel, or the center console. This is a genuine Renault remote control keycard (without blade). It comes in a clam-packed box and is ready to be programmed with Abrites Diagnostics for Renault/ Dacia Software with the ProTAG Programmer.

The design

A Renault key card, or even remote car keys, can be a great convenience to have in our everyday lives. Unfortunately, these items are susceptible to failure due to wear and wear or simply being dropped. If this occurs, it could be very frustrating. There are many ways you can repair your Renault keycard. One option is to call the dealership. This may take a while and could be costly. A professional locksmith is a different option.

SR Key Solutions is fully equipped to create and program Renault keys and cards. We can offer an upgrade to your existing key at a significantly cheaper price than what a dealer would charge. We can also do it faster than a dealer.

This product is compatible with Renault Laguna II, Espace 4 and Vel Satis keycards (keyless entry system). It is designed to protect your keycard while giving it a nice look. It comes in two different colors and can be personalized by adding your VIN or a logo. It can be put in the key case or with a standard keychain. This is an authentic Renault part and will only work with the vehicle for the purpose for which it was ordered. Please include your VIN at the time of ordering to ensure that the correct key is sent.

The technology

Renault key cards have transponder chips within and feature a low frequency communication feature that allows the card to communicate with your car. These chips are prone to cracking due the use of common sense and it could be expensive to have them repaired or replaced by a dealer. We can repair or replace your Renault key cards for only a fraction of the cost of a dealership.

The hands-free card first appeared in 2001, in the Laguna II saloon. This car was designed as the car that would be the most desirable of the 21st century. However, despite a detailed design brief that was based on more than 6,000 customer interviews looking at their lifestyles, habits and expectations, Renault ran out of time to create prototypes and test every possible applications.

Fortunately, the lead of the product on Laguna II, Bernard Dumondel was in an hotel at the time and was using his room key to open his car. He thought that a car key could be made with the same magnetic strip as the key.

In the following years the card was described as an innovative invention and is now present on two of three Renault vehicles. Renault has chosen to use the latest features of smartphones to improve the hands-free cards, even the fact that it appears they are soon to replace it.

The keyless entry system

The hands-free card of Renault was a groundbreaking piece of technology when it was first introduced 20 years ago. Its exterior is still similar, but the technology inside has received some upgrades to make it more secure and user-friendly. to hack.

First of all, it cannot be used to unlock the doors or start the engine from outside the vehicle, unless it is activated by the driver. That's because radio signal antennas "around" the car are set up to determine whether the key is located outside or inside the car. The key will still start the ignition from a distance, but not unlock the doors. This is for your safety.

Second, the wireless remote control transmissions of the system employ the rolling-code. This decreases the risk of the security being breached by someone who intercepts and retransmits the control message in order to gain access, but doesn't eliminate the risk completely. [1]

If the key fob on your Megane suddenly stops working, particularly after dropping it to the floor, it could be a sign that the receiver module is damaged. If this is the situation then you'll need to replace your key fob using an original Renault replacement. Click the 'Key Programming Info' tab above to find out more. Customers who are in the locksmith or motor trade can sign up for a trade account and benefit from a discounted price.