Renault Ignition Card

[silvertaff]

I have a Renault Megane and the electronic ignition card is starting to 'go' i.e. it keeps saying CARD NOT DETECTED and I have to reinsert it many times before it 'takes'. I have been told this will only worsen until it won't start at all. I made enquiries at the local Renault dealer to discover a new ignition card will cost £250 and take 7-10 days to come through! Is there a cheaper and/or easier alternative to this? (Legal, obviously.)

[silvertaff]

P.S. I've tried replacing the lithium battery in it and it's made no difference at all.

[tonyav]

See if there is anything here that may help you.


http://www.ebay.co.uk/sch/i.html;jsessionid=74212B63C9816CE3551F72A0951160E7?_sacat=0&_from=R40&_nkw=renault+ignition+card&_nkwusc=renualt+ignition+card&;_rdc=1

[friedgreentomato]

hubby had the same issue with his one and it was dust in the slot - he vacuumed it and it improved it no end!

[Garibaldi2]

It is very easy to insert the coin battery in the wrong polarity – I know, I have done it myself. But even in this configuration, when inserted into the key-slot, the vehicle will recognize the card – although you cannot remotely lock/unlock the doors.

If you have to buy a replacement – shop around, my local Renault dealer will supply a replacement for around £150.

[Tippy]

Have had excellent dealings with :www.keyrepair.co.uk assuming you have spare to get by with!

[Toureman]

This forum should tell you what to do...........

http://www.renaultforums.co.uk/index.php?referrerid=599