The Story of the Renault Card Key
In all the inventions that have altered the way we use cars, none has made such an impact on the lives of drivers like the hands-free card. Pascaline is the head of Cross-Cutting Products at Renault Group Products, takes us through the history of this simple device.
The origins of a card
A vital part of the life of a car owner, Renault's hands-free card has been a huge hit worldwide. It was first designed over around 20 years ago, it is one of the most innovative innovations of the company. Pascaline the Head of Cross-Cutting Products at the Products division takes us on a a journey to discover the story behind this useful accessory.
It was in 2001 when the Laguna II, a saloon aimed at embodying 'lifestyle' driving, went into production. It was a time of great innovation with numerous new technology capabilities that let customers take advantage of their vehicle to the maximum.
However, the owners of the cars had to make use of keys to open and close their doors. Renault engineers believed that this was a major problem for many.
So, they decided to put a contactless card into their vehicles. They then developed the system that would allow users to unlock and start their cars by simply waving the hand. The result is the card key which is now present on a third of Renault vehicles. If it's inside the ignition barrel or the centre console, the car will unlock when the card approaches and secure itself automatically when removed. This authentic Renault remote control keycard (without blade). It comes individually packed and is ready to programme using Abrites diagnostics for Renault/ Dacia software with the ProTAG programmer.
The design
A Renault key card or even an auto remote key can be a fantastic comfort in our day-to-day lives. Unfortunately, these things can be prone to failure because of wear and tear or simply being dropped. If this occurs, it can be quite stressful. There are a variety of ways to replace your Renault key card. Contacting your dealer is one option. It can take a long time and can be costly. Another option is to see 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 will protect your keycard while creating a beautiful design. It comes in two colors and can be printed with your VIN, logo or any other information. It can be put into the key case or with a standard keychain. This is a genuine Renault product that is designed to be compatible with the vehicle you have ordered. Please provide your VIN to ensure that the correct key has been supplied.
The technology
Renault key cards contain transponder chips within and feature an option for low frequency communication that lets the card communicate with your car. The chips are susceptible to cracking due to regular use, and are extremely costly to replace or repair them at an auto dealer. renault megane key card replacement can repair or replace your Renault key card for less than the dealer cost.
The first hands-free card was introduced in 2001, on the Laguna II saloon. This car was conceived as the ideal lifestyle car of the 21st century. But, despite a thorough design brief based on over thousands of customer interviews, which examined their lifestyles, habits and expectations, Renault ran out of time to design prototypes and test every possible uses.
Bernard Dumondel was the product leader of Laguna II at the time. He utilized his hotel room key to unlock the car. He was of the opinion that an automobile key could be created using the same magnetic strip used for the key.
In the years that followed the card was hailed as an innovative invention and is now on two out of three Renault vehicles. Renault has decided to make use of the new features of smartphones to enhance the hands-free card, even though it appears that they are about to replace it.
The keyless entry system
Renault's hands-free card was an innovation in technology when it was introduced twenty years ago. The exterior design is the same but the technology has been upgraded to make it more user-friendly and harder to hack.
Firstly, it can't be used to open the doors or start the engine from outside the vehicle unless it is activated by the driver. That's because radio signal antennae "around" the car are configured to detect whether the key is in or inside it. The key will still work 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.
The second thing is that the wireless remote control transmissions of the system employ a rolling-code. This reduces the likelihood of someone stealing the control message and then transmitting it again to gain access, but doesn't eliminate it. [1]
If the key fob on your Megane suddenly stops working, particularly after you've dropped it to the floor it could be a sign that the receiver module is damaged. If this is the situation, you will need to replace your key fob with an original Renault replacement. To learn more you can click on the 'Key Programming Information tab above. Customers who are working in the locksmith or motor trades can apply for a trade account to benefit from a discounted price.