Renault Master Key Replacement
Renaults are extremely complicated system in relation to immobiliser locks and key. There are two major systems that affect the way a replacement key is programmed.
The majority of people believe that the only way to get a new car is to visit an auto dealer. However this can be lengthy and up to 50% more expensive. We can offer a better solution.
Immobilisers
Renault uses a few different methods for immobilisers and keys. The first models (pre-2000) use a key which must be inserted into the door lock, then pressed to start your vehicle. This type of system is difficult to code replacement keys. Newer models, starting in 2000 onwards will have a transponder style key that can be programmed into the car using laptop based software using its diagnostic socket.
Key cards
Renault key cards are very different from traditional keys, yet they work the same. They can be put into the dash card reader to open the car and start it. This type of key has an embedded transponder that can be used to identify the vehicle. A Dublin locksmith can create a Renault key or a replacement card. This will let you avoid any hassles if the original key gets damaged or lost.
Renault key cards are susceptible to damage from everyday use. The buttons inside the key card could break or lose their function due to a hit or normal wear and wear and tear. Contact a locksmith if notice that your Renault key card isn’t opening the vehicle or rattling. renault clio key fob replacement has the experience and tools to create an appropriate replacement for your Renault key card and could be much cheaper than dealers.
If you’ve lost a Renault key, it could be extremely frustrating, especially when it’s your only one! Many people think that the only solution is to contact a Renault dealer however this can be time-consuming. Renault dealers have to order the replacement key from their headquarters in France which can take a week or more to arrive. If you contact a locksmith, however, they can cut and program the replacement Renault key on the same day you contact them.
Keys that have a transponder chip
You might have a Renault made in the past 20 years that has keys with an embedded transponder chip. These tiny circuits help keep your car safe from theft, as they will only let the car start if the correct code is sent to it.
These chips are powered with tiny batteries that may be damaged over time. This can cause the key to stop working, and this is why it’s crucial to get an alternative for your Renault car keys as soon as you notice issues. Beishir Lock and Security carry an extensive selection of these types of keys, for a fraction of the price of your dealer, so you won’t need to spend a fortune.
You can purchase a replacement key by visiting a dealership, however this can be time-consuming and could hinder your ability to drive your car. A locksmith can reprogram the key and then give you a new one at the lower cost. They use a laptop to connect with the car’s computers and program the chip, which is generally faster and cheaper alternative.
Certain older Renaults have a different kind of key card which is fitted into the dash panel reader to start the car. These cards can be more difficult to obtain a replacement for, but the good part is that they work.
Replacement keys
Renault cars have a fairly complicated system as far as anti-theft locks and keys are concerned. Without getting into too much technical detail, there are two broad systems that affect how a replacement key can be programmed. Early models (usually up to 2000) work with a key that can’t be programmed into the car by simply plugging in a tester and pressing a button. These will require removal of what’s not an Eeprom chip from the anti-theft system and use of professional tools and software to write new key information into the car, allowing it to start.
Renaults from the more recent models, such as Megane, Clio and Laguna, use a modern system that uses cards. These are quite different to normal keys made of metal and fit into a specific dashboard card reader to open the doors and start the engine. They can also be replaced by a locksmith who is certified at just a fraction of the price that you’d pay for the same service at dealerships.
Australian consumer advocates Choice recently conducted a survey of 22 dealerships on the average cost of replacing one car key. Their findings weren’t the most pleasant reading. The findings were not good.
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