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The Story of the Renault Card Key

The inventions that have altered the way we drive but none has made such significant changes to the everyday lives of drivers like the hands-free card. Pascaline, Head Cross-Cutting Products for Renault Group Products talks us through the background and development of this small device.

The origins of the card

The hands free card of Renault is an international success. It's now an integral element in the lives of car owners. The first time it was designed, twenty years ago and is now one of the most innovative innovations of the company. Pascaline, renault key fob the Head of Cross-Cutting Products in the Products division, Renault Key fob takes you on a journey of discovery to learn the history of this handy tool.

In 2001 the Laguna II, an executive saloon which embodies 'lifestyle-driven driving", was launched into production. It was a period of significant innovation, and an array of new technology features that helped customers get the maximum advantages of their vehicle.

The occupants of the homes had to use keys to open and close their doors. This was a huge problem for many and Renault engineers determined to address it.

They decided to integrate the use of a contactless card into their vehicles, and devise an system that allows motorists to unlock and start their vehicles by simply using their hands. The card's key is found in two of three Renault vehicles. The card can be found located in the ignition barrel, or in the centre console, the car will unlock when the card approaches, and lock automatically when it is moved away. This authentic Renault remote control keycard (without the 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 card or even remote car keys, can be a great convenience to have in our everyday lives. Unfortunately, these devices are susceptible to malfunction due to wear and tear or being dropped. It can be frustrating when this happens. There are several ways that you can repair your Renault keycard. Contacting your dealer is an alternative. However, this could take a long time and it could also be costly. Another option is to visit a professional locksmith.

SR Key Solutions has the required equipment to program and create Renault keys and cards and keys. We can replace your keys at a lower cost than what a dealer would cost. We can also do it much more quickly than a dealer would.

This product is compatible with the Renault Laguna II (keyless entry), Espace 4 (keyless entry) and Vel Satis (keyless entrance system). It will protect your card and gives it a stylish appearance. It comes in two colors and can be customized with your VIN, logo, or other details. It can be used in conjunction with a normal keychain, or in the key case. This is an original Renault Key fob item that will only fit the car you have ordered. Please provide your VIN to ensure that the correct key has been delivered.

The technology

Renault key cards have transponder chips inside and have a low-frequency communication feature that allows the card to communicate with your car. The chips are susceptible to cracking from general use and can be extremely expensive to get them repaired or replaced by a dealer. We can repair or replace your Renault key cards at a fraction the price of a dealership.

The first hands-free cards were introduced in 2001, in the Laguna II saloon. This car was conceived as the ideal lifestyle car of the 21st century. However, despite a comprehensive design brief based upon more than thousands of customer interviews, which examined their lifestyles, habits and expectations, Renault ran out of time to develop prototypes and test every possible uses.

Fortunately, the lead of the product on Laguna II, Bernard Dumondel was in a hotel at the time, and used his room key to open his car. As the key featured tiny magnetic strips, he thought it would be possible to create a car key that worked in a similar way.

In the years to follow the card was seen as a revolutionary invention and is now present on two of three Renault vehicles. While smartphones may be in the process of replacing it, Renault has chosen to take advantage of the new technology without letting the hands-free card slip by the wayside.

The keyless entry system

Renault's hands free card was a groundbreaking piece of technology when it was introduced 20 years ago. Its exterior is identical, but the inside technology has undergone several improvements to make it more user-friendly as well as harder to hack.

It's not possible to use it from outside to unlock doors or start the car unless the driver activates it. The reason is that the radio signal antennae "around" the car are set up to determine if the key is outside or inside it. The key will still work from a distance to turn on the ignition of the car, but not to unlock the doors, and that's to protect you.

The other thing to note is that the wireless remote control transmissions of the system utilize a rolling code. This reduces the chance of the security being breached by someone who intercepts and retransmits the control message to gain access, but does not eliminate the risk completely. [1]

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