Renault Master Key Replacement
Renaults are extremely complicated system in relation to immobiliser locks and key. There are two main systems that determine how a replacement key will be programmed.
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Immobilisers
Renault uses a few different systems for immobilisers and key. The older models (pre 2000) use keys that need to be inserted into the door lock and then pressed to start the car, this is a difficult system to code keys that can be used as replacements for. Newer models from 2000 onwards will have a transponder style key that can be programmed for the car using laptop based software via its diagnostic socket.
Key cards
Renault key cards are very different from conventional keys, however they work the same. They are inserted into the dash card reader to open the car, and then start it. This type of key has a transponder chip embedded inside it that helps identify the vehicle in question. A Dublin locksmith can make you a Renault key or replacement card. This will help you avoid any hassles if your original key is damaged or lost.
Renault key cards are prone to wear and tear from daily use. The internal switch buttons may break or lose their function due to a knock or normal wear and wear and tear. Contact a locksmith if notice your Renault key card not opening or rattling. A locksmith is experienced and tools to create an replacement Renault key card and could cost less than an auto dealer.
It can be frustrating to lose your Renault key, especially when you are the only person with it! Many people think the only option is to go to an Renault dealer, but this can be very time-consuming. Renault dealers must order the replacement key directly from their headquarters in France. This can take up one week for it arrive. Locksmiths can program and cut the replacement Renault key the same day you contact.
Keys that have a transponder chip
You may have a Renault manufactured in the last 20 years with a key that has an embedded transponder chip. These mini-circuits protect your car from theft by only allowing it to start when the correct code has been sent.
These chips are powered by a small battery that can fail over time. This can cause the key to stop functioning, and that’s why it’s important to get an alternative for your Renault car keys whenever you notice issues. Beishir Lock and Security carry an array of these kinds of keys at just a fraction of the cost of the dealer, meaning you don’t need to shell out a fortune.
You can purchase a replacement key at the dealership, but it can be a lengthy process and will prevent you from driving your vehicle. Locksmiths can reprogram your key and supply you with a new key at a lower cost. They use a computer to connect with the car and then program the chip. This is usually more efficient and less expensive.
Certain older Renaults have an additional key card that is installed into a dash-panel reader to begin the vehicle. renault clio replacement key are more difficult to replace, but they function.
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, like Megane, Clio and Laguna utilize a more modern system that utilizes cards. They’re quite different from conventional keys made of steel, and fit into a specific dashboard card reader in order to open the doors and start the engine. They can also be repaired by a professional locksmith at just a fraction of the price that you’d expect to pay for the same service at a dealership.
Choice Choice, an Australian consumer advocacy group, recently surveyed 22 dealerships to find out the average cost for replacing the car key. Their findings were not pleasant reading. The results were not very good.
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