Renault Master Key Replacement
Renaults are a very complicated system as far as the immobiliser locks and keys go. There are two major systems that can affect the way a replacement key is programmed.
Most people assume the only option is to visit an official dealer, but it can be a laborious process and is often up to 50% more expensive. We can offer a more efficient solution.
Immobilisers
Renault has a couple of different systems in use when it comes to their immobilisers and keys. The earlier models (pre 2000) use keys that must be turned in the door lock and then pressed to start the car, this is a difficult system to program keys that can be used as replacements for. The newer models starting in 2000 will have transponder keys that can be programmed into the car with laptop software by using its diagnostic socket.
Key cards
Renault key cards are very different from conventional keys, however they function in the same way. They can be inserted into a dash card reader to open the car, and then start it. This type of key comes with a transponder chip inside, which is used to identify the specific vehicle. A Dublin locksmith can provide you with an Renault key or replacement card. This will help you avoid any hassles in the event that your original key is damaged or lost.
Renault key cards are prone to wear and tear due to daily use. The buttons inside the key card could fail or become inoperative because of a knock or wear and tear. Contact a locksmith if notice your Renault key card not opening the vehicle or shaking. A locksmith is experienced and tools to create an replacement Renault key card and can be cheaper than dealers.
If you’ve lost a Renault key, it can be a nightmare, especially if it is your only one! Many people believe that the only option to obtain a replacement key is to visit a Renault dealer. However, this can take ages. Renault dealers must order the replacement key directly from their headquarters in France. This can take up to a week for it arrive. A locksmith can cut and program the replacement Renault key the next day you call.
Keys with transponder chips
If you own a Renault car manufactured in the last 20 years then likely it has a key with a transponder chip within. These small circuits protect your vehicle from theft by allowing it to start when the proper code has been transmitted.
The chips are powered by a tiny battery, which can degrade over time. This could cause the key to cease working, which is why it’s important to get an alternative for your Renault car keys as soon as you notice problems. Beishir Lock and Security carry a wide range of these types of keys, at less than the cost of your dealer, so you don’t need to shell out thousands.
A replacement key is available at the dealership. However, renault clio car key replacement is a lengthy procedure that will stop you from driving. Locksmiths can reprogram your key and supply you with a new one at a lower cost. They utilize laptops to connect with the car’s computer and program the chip, which is typically faster and cheaper alternative.
Some older Renaults use a different type of key card that is fitted into the dash panel reader to start the car. These cards are more difficult to replace, however 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 which uses cards. They’re quite different from traditional keys made of metal, and are slotted into a specially designed dashboard card reader to open the doors and start the engine. They can also be replaced by a qualified locksmith at less than the price you’d pay for the same service at dealerships.
Choice Choice, an Australian consumer advocacy group recently surveyed 22 dealerships to find out the cost of replacing keys to cars. Their findings were not happy reading. They found that it can cost up to $1500 in the dealership, but the same task can be done for half the cost by a locksmith.