Renault "Keyless" Key

Rudolph

Just went to my local Renault dealer to get a new plastic key for my wifes "keyless" megane. The quote for a new one is £125!! Incredible, considering the power of computing in an xbox for just £50. Unfortunately it won't start the car!!
Anybody got an idea re other options??

TNG

I had the same reaction when I found out!

They will reprogram one for about 50 quid, though quite what that entails is anyones guess - AND they don't guarantee success. I've only got one key at the moment, so I will try to follow this if anyone has any good ideas....

RoCas

Hi,

You could try posting a query here: http://www.honestjohn.co.uk/forum/index.htm

I've found that forum quite helpful in the past.

peterg1965

Or try one of the forums at https://www.parkers.co.uk

Cumbrian_Male

Inside the key card should be a small proper key.

At least there was I my mates Laguna key card.

Have a read of the websites mentioned, also look for an owners club website.

You may be able to reprogram it if you have a second one, I can get key fobs for my Volvo off EBay and program them myself using the other one.

Myosin

I think it's just the chip needing reprogramming - when my key broke I was told by renault it would be £180 for a new key and reprogramming the car, so I went to timpsons who did the key for £30, though this is a normal key with immobiliser, not one of the ultra key card type, hope this helps anyhow - give Timpsons a try

dollarjon

The cost is usually around £60 to re-program the key using the Renault CLip - this is a special computer interface used for all new renaults.

Renault specialists or mobile guys with the CLip computer can usually do the job alot cheaper.

I can recommend specialist breakers in accrington 01254386661 and rentech in portsmouth 023 9266 5848 they are both well known and will do the job cheaper than renault them selves

dollarjon

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espresso

dollarjon wrote:

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So instead of editing it to say "double post". Delete it.

:rolleyes:

Peter_Griffin

If you've 'lost' your previous key you may be able to claim on your home insurance,

tiff

Some people have bought new keys on Ebay and then got those reprogrammed which worked out cheaper.