Renault Key Replacement
Many Renault owners appreciate the added peace of mind that a spare key or card can provide. It is worth asking your Renault dealer to replace your key or card in the event that you have lost it.
However, it is usually time consuming and expensive. A professional auto-locksmith is a viable alternative.
Keys with chips Keys
If your car is a new model, it is likely to include a transponder in. This is a fantastic security measure as only a key with correct information will be able to start your vehicle.
When you turn on the ignition the chip transmits a signal to your car's ECU. It then checks the serial numbers on the chip to those stored in the vehicle. If they are compatible, the immobilizer will stop and the car will begin. If the key does not have the correct serial number, it will simply be ignored by the ECU.
If you examine the key, you will be able to tell if it has a microchip. The hole in the head is often offset to one side. This is to accommodate the microchip. The older keys had the chip located in the middle of the head of the key. You can also check the chip using a transponder scanner that will read the data stored on the chip and display it on the screen.
Renault keys with transponder chips require special equipment for copying. This is unlike older metal keys, which could be copied by any locksmith. The technician will need to use an exact programming method to ensure that the copied key works in your vehicle.

Certain keys, like the GM Vehicle Anti Theft System (VATS) keys, have simpler chips that are numbered from 1 to 15. The original key can be copied using a V.A.T.S. decoder that will identify the resistor. A blank key with the same resistor value can then be picked from the key rack. The instructions in the manual for vehicles can be used to program this type of key with no special equipment.
Beishir Lock and Security offers an efficient, speedy and competitive service for those who need keys with chip. We can program your new chipped key quickly and efficiently at less than what the dealership charges. We offer upfront pricing so that you are aware of what to expect.
