Replacement Key For Renault Clio Tips From The Most Effective In The Business

Renault Keys – How They Work

Renaults have a complicated system in terms of keys and immobilisers are concerned. This can make the process of replacing keys very slow. Unless you have access to the car and are able to bring it in for us to code through the diagnostic socket it can be a lengthy.

Keys

The Renault group is perhaps better recognized as a producer of buses, vans Lorries and tractors but they also manufacture cars. It was founded in 1899 and is a huge and well established company with an extensive selection of cars. If you lose your keys to your car or damage them you will require a replacement quickly. Rather than waiting for your local main dealer to order a brand new one for you, only to wait even longer to have it delivered, why not let us handle it? We can replace your smart key or remote very quickly by calling KeyNOW.

We can provide the mechanical code needed to purchase an Renault Clio V spare key, Captur 2 spare key or New Zoe key from the dealer. We can also reset your Renault Kangoo Traffic or Master key.

Renault has a long tradition of innovation. It was the first company to use remote central locking in production vehicles. The technology was developed by Paul Lipschultz for his employer Niemens which is a manufacturer of security components to the automotive industry. This was a major leap for the safety of cars.

Remotes

Despite smartphones seeming to be close to replacing them, the hands-free cards of Renault are still widely used in their vehicles. In fact, two out of three Renault vehicles are equipped with hands-free cards. Their usage has also increased in recent years. In this video Pascaline from the Products Division of Renault describes how these cards work.

Renaults have a surprisingly complex immobiliser, making it crucial to know the basics before attempting to unlock a car without a key. Some vehicles will have an emergency lock installed to the passenger door handle and is a good option if keys stop working or the batteries are out. This is a good choice for people who don’t want to hire a locksmith.

You’ll also need to have access to a tool like an apex key or a slim jim in order to remove the key fob and gain access. If you don’t have these tools, it may be necessary to make use of a screwdriver and hammer to take the cylinder out.

You will be able to step to the passenger side and see an unassuming lock that is inserted into the driver’s side panel close to the handle of the door. This is a precautionary measure to prevent thieves from accidentally taking other vehicles or locking themselves in their own. This is a simple, but efficient security feature that will help you save time and effort when you need to quickly get into your vehicle.

renault clio key of modern cars have transponders to prevent car theft. These small devices are connected to the key fob, and they contain an embedded chip that communicates with the car when it is within of. These chips employ a unique code to identify the key and tell it which vehicle it is paired with.

The chip sends an electrical signal to two coils that are fitted around the ignition barrel of the vehicle. These coils are activated when the key is within range and send a signal of electromagnetic energy to the transponder chip. The chip responds by sending back an identification code unique to the car. The unique code is used to unlock the doors and begin the engine.

In World War 2, a similar technology was used to aid air traffic control identify military aircrafts on radar. This kind of chip code is still in use in the aviation industry.

These systems were believed to be clone proof until recently. This was due to the fact that there were only 74 Quadrillion (74,000,000,000,000,000) possible codes for each transponder. The technology behind these chips has been improved, and they are no longer clone proof. This has seen many auto locksmiths to improve their skills by learning to read, program and write these newer types.

Immobilisers

Renaults are quite complex in the way they operate when it comes to their immobilisers and keys. There are two systems in use that effect the method by which a replacement key will be programmed to the car. The older system utilizes a “kill switch” to disable a vital part of the car’s starting mechanism if the correct key is not present. These are delicate devices that require a professional to determine and repair them if they malfunction.


The latest system is easier to use. It employs rolling security codes and advanced cryptography to prevent copying of the code from the key or ECU. This is the code that will be used to replace keys we supply.

Certain models may even have an earpiece that isn’t identified by standard transponder scanners, and is exclusive to the vehicle. This is an extremely effective way to prevent hotwiring, and it’s also difficult to disable using the standard key or transponder emulator. We have a specialized product called the Renault Antenna Emulator (RAE) that can be used to disable this type of immobiliser in Renault Clio phase 2 models and in some Renault commercial vehicles equipped with ID46 transponders. It replicates the operation of a key transponder that is valid inside the ring antenna. It can be used to replace damaged or lost keys without disassembling the ECU. It has been tested and endorsed by Thatcham in order to provide further security to motor insurance customers.