The Story of the Renault Card Key

Among all the inventions that have revolutionized the way we drive and other vehicles, none has made as an impact on the daily lives of drivers like the hands-free card. Pascaline, Head of Cross-Cutting Products at Renault Group Products, takes us through the history of this simple device.

The origins of the card

A key element in the lives of car owners, Renault's hands-free card has become a global phenomenon. The first time it was designed, twenty years ago and is now one of the top innovations from the company. Pascaline is the head of Cross-Cutting Products at the Products division takes us on an exploration to discover the history behind this handy accessory.

In 2001, the Laguna II, a saloon that aimed at capturing the essence of 'lifestyle' driving, entered production. It was an era of tremendous innovation and numerous new technology options that allowed customers to take advantage of their vehicle to the maximum.

The occupants were still required to use keys to open and shut their doors. Renault engineers believed that this was a significant issue for many people.

So, they decided to integrate a contactless keycard in their vehicles. They then developed a system that would enable drivers to open and start their vehicles with a simple wave of hands. The result is the card key, Renault Key Fob which is now on a majority of Renault vehicles. The car will unlock automatically when the card is placed near the ignition barrel, or on the centre console. This is an original Renault remote control card (without blade). It comes individually packed and ready to programme using Abrites diagnostics for Renault/ Dacia software with the ProTAG programmer.

The design

A renault key replacement near me key card or even remote car keys can be a great convenience to have in our everyday lives. Unfortunately, these things are prone to failure because of wear and tear or simply being dropped. It can be quite frustrating when this happens. Thankfully, there are several options to replace your Renault key card. One option is to contact the dealership. However, this could take a long time and it can also be costly. A professional locksmith is a different option.

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This product is compatible with renault key fob (http://nhsully.co.kr/bbs/board.php?bo_table=free&wr_id=918450) Laguna II, Espace 4 and Vel Satis keycards (keyless entry system). It protects your keycard whilst creating a beautiful design. It comes in two colors and can be printed with your VIN, logo or any other information. It can be attached to a standard keychain or inside the key case. This is an original Renault part that will only fit the vehicle ordered. Please provide your VIN when you place an order to ensure that the correct key is delivered.

The technology

Renault key cards are equipped with transponder chips inside. They also have a low-frequency communication feature which allows the card to communicate with your car. These chips can break due to regular use, and it is costly to replace or repair them at a dealer. We can repair or replace your Renault key card for a fraction of the dealership price.

The hands-free card first came out in 2001, on the Laguna II saloon. This car was designed as the car that would be the most desirable of the 21st Century. Renault was unable to test all possible uses despite a detailed design brief built on over 6,000 phone calls with customers.

Fortunately, the product manager on Laguna II, Bernard Dumondel was staying in a hotel at the time and was using his room key to unlock his car. The key he was using had an extremely small magnetic strip, the product lead thought it might be possible to make a car key that functioned in a similar way.

In the years following the card was hailed as a revolutionary invention and is now accessible on two of three Renault vehicles. While smartphones seem to be close to replacing it, Renault has chosen to make use of these new features without letting the hands-free card slip by the wayside.

The keyless entry system

The hands-free card of renault megane key card replacement cost was a revolutionary piece of technology when it first came out 20 years ago. The exterior is identical but the technology has been upgraded to make it more user-friendly and more secure to hack.

First of all, it cannot be used to open the doors or start the engine from outside the vehicle, unless it is activated by the driver. This is because radio antennae "around the car" are configured to detect whether the key is inside or outside. The key will still start 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 make use of a rolling code. This lowers the likelihood of the security being breached by someone who intercepts and retransmits a control message to gain access but it does not eliminate the risk altogether. [1]

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