Car won’t start is it a Renault car key problem ?
Renault Keys
It’s hard to imagine someone choosing all the worst car key features, and include then all in one key, but here it is. The Renault car key problem. Strap yourself in, we’ve a lot to say about these.
It’s incredible that so many people come into our shop and say the same thing..’well it’s my fault really, I did buy a Renault’. This is a shame, because people love the cars, but the keys are so, so bad, in our opinion.
Renault Key Cards
Imagine the design office of Mr Renault. Picture the scene.
The Boss. ‘We’ve got a perfectly good key system. But it’s not very, how do I say?
Young up and coming designer. ‘Sexy? Cool?
The Boss. ‘Talk to me?’
Young up and coming designer. ‘I can see it now, a credit card that starts the car, thin, sleek, sexy..
The Boss. And you can make it work?
Young and up and coming designer. (Who knows very little about mass manufacture). Of course, sir, what could go wrong?
Ladies and gentlemen, we present the Laguna and Megane key cards
A House of Cards
The trouble with putting delicate electronics into a thin credit card sized key card is…well just about everything. The electronic circuits need protection against bending, twisting and any other forces that may affect them. However, Renault put them in a thin card that’s sat on, squashed, bent, and snapped.
We’ve replaced hundreds of cards in our 15 years, yet they’ve kept a similar design for the new key cards. The latest shape Scenic and Laguna have the same issues. We’re now seeing four button cards that cause the ‘card not detected’ message. It was all fine until, ‘he sat on it, my idiot husband…’
A bit harsh we think, but owners of Renault cards get so frustrated, and we tend to hear about it first.
My car won’t start, is it the key?
Rant over, let’s get to the point of this article. Renault use two sorts of car key, one is a card and the other is a traditional key. Both are causing owners to have a Renault car key problem.
Renault Key cards
To find out if the card is faulty, is very cut and dry. After putting the card in the slot, and pressing the button, it will either start, or display the message ‘Card not detected’.
If the steering lock comes off, when you put the key in the slot, then the key is recognised. However, if you hear the steering lock come off, but when you press the button nothing happens, it’s not the key.
Megane and Laguna models suffer from a host of Body Computer problems and if there’s a wiring issue anywhere, the car won’t start.
Key reader or Key card problem?
A lot of our customers believe that the reason for the car the ‘card not detected’ is the card reader. In fourteen years we’ve programmed five hundred cards plus, and in that time, we’ve seen two faulty card readers. The other times, it was a faulty key card causing a Renault car key problem.
So, before you spend money on a card reader, get the card checked. It’s easy to do. Look up your local car key man, explain the problem and ask them to check the card. They’ll put the card into a key reader that does the same thing as the car.
The key reader will be able to see if the chip can be detected. If it can’t be detected in the shop, there’s a problem with the key card.
Real keys, with blades.
The cars that use an old-fashioned key are the Renault Clio, Modus, and Wind. These all use a similar style of key, although the earlier Clio, from 2001 – 2006 has only one button. The later versions have a two or three button key.
The technology that’s inside the key, is the same as that inside the key card. Therefore, it’s still liable to damage and failure. However, because the key is stronger, the electronics are better protected. Therefore, generally, the keys last much longer than the key cards.
‘Key not detected’ is a flashing dot
On all cars with an old-fashioned key, they have used an old-fashioned immobiliser warning light. On Renault cars, it’s always a single red dot. There are three things that the red dot will do, and this will tell you if you have a problem with the key.
- Normal operation. Put the key in the ignition and turn it on (don’t try to start the car). The immobiliser light comes on for a second and then goes out for good. The car has recognised the key and will start.
- Key not detected. Put the key in the ignition and turn it on (don’t try to start the car). The immobiliser light immediately goes crazy and flashes about four times every second. This means the key is not recognised by the car. This could be either because the key is faulty, or because it’s not been programmed. The car will never forget the keys, so get the key checked out first at your local car key man. If the key’s faulty, then there’s no point paying money to try and programme the key, you are just burning good money. You probably need a new key.
- Immobiliser fault. You put the key in the ignition and turn it on (again, don’t try and start the car). This time the red light stays on solid. If the red light stays on, the car will never start. This red light is a warning to you that something is wrong. The key will get the blame, but this isn’t usually the case. Again, get the key checked out. Sometimes a new key does cure this solid light, however it normally means there is another problem on the way.
Intermittent fault.
If you have a Renault car key problem, then it normally follows a similar pattern. When the problem starts, the car plays up just once in the week. You think it’s a bit odd, but put it down to nothing and then carry on as normal. Next week it does it again, a couple of times. You think there’s something happening now. The car spins over but won’t fire up. Week three it gets worse and so on. Once you get to the end, you have your fingers crossed every time you try and start the car. It will fail, and then, you’ll have a serious Renault car key problem. So, get it checked out sooner, rather than later.
The Renault car won’t crank.
This happens sometimes when the key has finally given up. The car will click, or try and crank, but nothing happens. When this happens, the red immobiliser light will stay on solid. A faulty key will cause this, but there are other problems with wiring and electronics on the car that will also cause it. Ask your local car key man to check the key, before spending any money on expensive diagnostics.
Second hand keys to save money
No, no, no, no, no. Please don’t waste your hard-earned money on buying a second-hand key from eBay, the scrapyard etc. There’s’ a really simple reason you cannot use a second-hand Renault key. Click here to find out more.
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My car won’t turn over completely just cranks and runs the battery down eventually I’ve paid 150 pound to have a key card done as old one wouldn’t recognise but it’s still not turning over and starting it’s so strange, thanks for any help in advance
Hello Debbie. Ok, so it sounds like it is an older Megane or Scenic. Is that correct?
Had a similar problem. Turned out to be the Crankshaft sensor. It was covered in oil that was leaking from the engine.
Hi JP. Thanks for that. Did it say ‘Car not detected’ ?
I’m having a similar problem my car is say card not detected and wont lock my car either is this the key card or on board computer ? Thank you for any help you can give me
Hi Jody, what year is the car
Umm not sure of year its a G plate renault grande scenic
Hi Jody, We do lots of these cars and it is normally the card. You have a couple of options, according to what you want to spend. A new keycard from Renault takes between 7 and ten days to arrive and at a guess will cost about £195. There is also the option of an aftermarket card. there is a cha on ebay called the Renault Man. He sells aftermarket cards for about £25 and they arrive the next day. Then you will need to find an Auto Locksmith or garage to programme it to the car.
I hope this helps
I lost my Laguna 4 keyfob abroad on holiday so had to get a local auto locksmith to give me a replacement. He did this (4 button fob) for £180. Renault wanted £225. He forgot to cut a key blade however and I chased him up regarding this and he agreed to get me a new key before he went abroad on holiday. Sadly, while he is on holiday, my key fob started to appear strange. It took two or three button hits to lock and unlock doors now. Then today it stopped working and I can not open the door. I bought new batteries and put them in but still not working. So I went to another shop, bought Duracel ones and again, nothing. Any ideas?
Hi, it sounds as if the card is faulty and I am guessing you are locked out of the car?
Hi, our 2004 Laguna card keys are playing up, they will not unlock or lock the car! Both start the car . What so you suggest we do, we are afraid to lock the car , we know how to open with the “Key” taking off a part of the passenger door handle. help please
Here is a link to an ebay seller
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2-button-key-card-suitable-for-Renault-Laguna-Espace-brand-new-No1-seller/181977693818?hash=item2a5eb73e7a:g:d9UAAOSw2gxYqeD0
We are not any way associated with him, but we send our local customers his way because his service is excellent and the cards are a good cost effective answer to an expensive problem
Hi my Clio used to detect the fob without putting it in slot to start but now I have to put it in the slot every time as it says card not detected is there anything I can try so it reads it without putting it in the slot every time
Hello Karen. This is a common problem. Have you tried a new battery?
My magane scinic is saying no card detected
But leave it a second then says put foot on brake
Then sometimes starts
any ideas pls
Hi Mark, the card is on its way out. Some companies will repair them, but in all honesty, we don’t think it lasts well. I would contact a local Auto Locksmith. The aftermarket cards ( not from Renault ) are reasonable now
My Renault Megane scenic key card has been playing up with the locking and unlocking. Then it was’nt being detected in card reader now and then. Now its completely stop working all together iv changed the battery still no hope. Ta
Hi Craig. The usual reason for this is simply that the card has gone faulty. It’s a small problem that gets worse and worse until it can’t be used at all. Is that the point that you’re at now?
Hi, I have a Renault Megane 2008 and yesterday the problem started where it states ‘Card not detected’ when I insert it into the slot. If I hold the key close to the slot though it will turn on. Would you say that this is a key problem? Thank you
Hi Chelsea. We’ve been looking at thee for ten years now, and it normally is the card. A good local Car Key Man will be able to tell you if the card is faulty
Hi, this is a very interesting read. we have a Renault Laguna 2007 and we have 2 key cards. I have changed the battery in both and when pressed a red light on the card comes on indicating to me that the battery works. When inserted in the car nothing at all happens, no red light, no “no card detected”, absolutely nothing. What do you think? Thanks
Hi, I’ve got a 2013 Renault Captur. The car has started to have the ‘card not recognised’ problem when I insert the keycard, but otherwise, the car opens up and starts ‘keyless’ as normal. Is that an easy to fix problem or costly?
Hello Helen
This is an unusual problem, one We’ve not seen yet. Firstly, can you tell us how many keycards you have?
I also have the same problem. says Keys not recognised and engine will not restart after a couple of attempts the Steering lock will click and then it works
Hello, my keycard is ‘not found’ when I put it in the ignition. I can open and lock the car fine. Would this be the coil issue in the card? The card works ok if something us slid down besides it. Thanks.
Hi Kay
Thanks for the question, which is so common.
Your keycard has started is nearing the end of its journey on our planet I’m afraid. It probably has days to do.
Eventually the knife trick won’t work anymore and you’ll need a new key card.
We don’t fix them, just because we hear so many stories of cards that have been sent off for repair and when they come back they are even worse!
The best thing you can do is get an aftermarket card from this guy.
https://www.ebay.co.uk/str/the-renault-man/
He’s a really good ebay seller, sends them out the same day and everyone we’ve sent there has been really happy.
We don’t get anything for recommending him! But he just does a good job.
Then you’ll need to get it coded locally
Sorry I can’t help more.
Hi guys, I wonder if you’ve heard this one before…. So I had to take my cat to a vet, somewhere new to me, so I got to a point and pulled over to ask directions. When I returned to start my car, Renault Scenic 2005. it stated the no key card stuff. I didn’t sit on the card or anything, just took it out. I had been in a traffic jam prior, meaning lot of stop starting. I’ve come home to get the spare, but am worried that won’t work either. is there any way to bypass the key card as I’m pretty skint and can’t afford a new one?
Hi Scott. Firstly, how’s the cat?
I think that your card has just started down the road of going faulty. It’s nothing to do with your stop and starting, it’s just how these cards are, shame really.
We don’t fix them, just because we hear so many stories of cards that have been sent off for repair and when they come back they are even worse!
The best thing you can do is get an aftermarket card from this guy.
https://www.ebay.co.uk/str/the-renault-man/
He’s a really good ebay seller, sends them out the same day and everyone we’ve sent there has been really happy.
We don’t get anything for recommending him! But he just does a good job.
Then you’ll need to get it coded locally
Sorry I can’t help more.
Hi
I am having trouble with my 59 plate Renault megane, the car is locking and unlocking with the key however it is then saying card not recognised, the power steering lock and all other electrics are not working can you advise please?
Hi Katie. If you get the message ‘car not detected’ then it’s usually the card that is faulty. A local Auto Locksmmith will be able to test it for you.
Hi my problem key fob works let’s me start and drive how ever when I stop it says remove card I do then in clicks as if I’ve put it back in and I can start the Megan with the key not in the slot and it won’t lock it does but then I try the door and it opens any info would be appreciated
Hi Andrew, did you get this sorted out? It sounds like you have the keyless version of the car. Do you have a button on the door?
Hi, wondering if you can help me, my Megane wouldn’t start today. I put the card in and get the usual press clutch or brake to start but when I do it just tries to start but won’t. I tried a few times and nothing. The car wouldn’t lock or unlock using the card. Left it for about an hour and came back and it started no problem. It’s not the first time it has happened. Do you think this a key issue? Tia
Hi Bernie, sorry I missed your question, it ended up in spam.
Do you get a message saying ‘card not detected’ ?
My Laguna 2 card key refuses to open ignition and start the car for four months now. I got a new one on February this after the old malfunctioned.pls what do I do. From NIGERIA
Hello, was the new card from Renault?
Hi. I recently removed the battery terminals from my renault megane 3,2011.So I than removed the battery to insert the new battery after a few days of disconnecting the old battery. Now the vehicle wnt start and displays a ” keycard not recognised” error .
Can someone kindly assist. What could be the cause of this?
Hi, so sorry for the delay answering this. Well i can’t see why disconnecting the battery should cause this fault.
The cards do go faulty and show this fault as a result, so maybe it is just a coincidence?
HI Steve, I have a 2018 laguna and the card does nothing when I put it on the slot, just comes up with ‘keycard not recognised’. My partner disconnected the battery, left a minute or two and reconnected and it worked again. Now, about 3 days later, it is not recognising again. Is this a fault with the keycard (I don’t have a spare) and what can I do? Or is it a fault with my battery? I have noticed the ‘battery charging’ warning a few times lately as I have been driving and after a few miles it has gone out. Thanking you in advance for any advice, Louise.
Hi Louise, thanks for the question. So is this a brand new Laguna? 2018?
Hi we have a 64 plate captur. Changed batteries in both fobs one works fine on starting & sensing without a problem. The other is sensed for starting but not for opening & closing & not working on the buttons as well. Any ideas what’s wrong
Thanks
Hello Albert, thanks for the question. OK, so a few simple things first. Has the card that is faulty, ever worked properly before?
I’ve got a 2013 Megane CC, recently serviced and MOT’d with no issues. Then got the low keycard battery warning so changed the keycard battery and since then have had intermittent issues opening the car door and very occasionally, starting the engine! Because the car is a convertible, the window drops slightly on opening the car – this is still happening when I use the keycard to open the car, but the door itself remains firmly shut. I have to click the keycard to close the doors and if I’m lucky it will open on second attempt (more often than not, third!)
Is this an issue easily sorted??
Hello Mary. Oh dear! These new Renaults are starting to show key problems already. The only way to rule out a faulty key is to have a new key card cut and coded. I’m sure a local Auto Locksmith will be able to help you.
I don’t think anyone will be able to solve the problem over the internet, sorry. It may be the card, as they do have problems. Please can you let us know?
I drove my renault clio “65 plate” home only to discover the keycard in the passenger sit. How did the car start keyless?
Is that normal?
Hi Kate
With your car, there are two type of key cards available. One needs to be inserted into the slot before the car will start. The other just needs to be inside the car, in a handbag, or on the seat!
We recently bought a second hand renault safrane 2012 model here in Oman, the 2nd card key is not functioning and once inserted in the card reader it says that the key card is not recognized, any advice on how to resolve this
Hi, both the 3 and 4 button cards have a fault where the chip dies. Electronics crammed into these bendy keycards mean that that are bent, sat on, dropped. Eventually the electronic components fail and the key is not detected. You just need a new card, and have it coded to your car, sorry…
So my dad’s car won’t start the key fob unlocks the car but when inserted it doesn’t even give any power to the dash. No lights nothing. So new battery in fob and even tried to jump-start the car the car just makes a ticking noise. Was running fine for a few days since having the clutch cylinder replaced but dead today. Any advice?
Hi Saffron, do the hazard lights work? Sounds like you have low power
Afternoon Steve, it seems you may be able to advise on this tricky one. We have a Laguna 3 that had a dodgy wireless card, worked fine other than in the slot, key not recognised, however it did unlock and start the car etc. We thought we’d go to our local main motor factors who sell new cards and program them for you. We did this, got a nice new key card, but initially it doesn’t work. Click it several times to unlock the car, after this and once you’ve unlocked the car, you can lock and unlock it to your hearts content. Lock the car and walk away for a few minutes and it no longer works without clicking many times and playing around with the door handle. We took the key back, which was replaced, only for the second key to be the same? Any ideas?
Hi Darren
Thanks for the question.
So first things first. The problem with your old car is common. They play up and eventually the car doesn’t recognise the key anymore. The only answer is a new key
So as for your replacement key, that is a bit odd. With your old car, did you have to press the unlock button on the card? Or did the car sense you were there and automatically unlock?
Hi, wondering if you can help and this may have been asked before already? I’ve a Renault Scenic 05, twice today when starting the car, it’s read ‘card not detected’. All other electrics function and steering unlocks. After repeatedly putting the key in, it eventually started.
Hi Jenna. This is happening because the electronic parts inside the card are slowly going faulty. The problem gets worse over time until, in the end, the card will not start the car. The only answer is a new card unfortunately. It won’t be the card reader
I’ve recently changed the casing around my 2009 3dr megane mk2 key (3 button) to one i got off ebay, the car locks and unlocks fine but when i put it in the car it says card not detected. I’ve heard it’s a problem with the coil inside the key so i opened it and soldered a loose connection on the coil. Hasn’t fixed the problem though but I’ve noticed the copper wire in the actual coil isn’t connected to anything would this be my problem? Or would my best bet be to buy a new key and reprogram it?
Hi Dylan, I would say a new card is needed. WE tried fixing these in the past, but the repair is unreliable and the cards never ork the same once they’ve been opened.
My daughters clio keeps saying key card not recognised any ideas doesn’t say not detected
Hi John, sorry just seen this. Did you get the problem fixed?
just bought a 2014 megane. got 2 key cards. 1 was low battery so i changed its ok, other wasnt working at all, changed battery and still nothing could it need a re program or is it dead?
thanks
HI Stu, do the cards start the car? If they do then they are programmed and the buttons automatically work. So if yours don’t, I would say you are one of the thousands of Megane owners that have a dodgy key card, or two!
You just need a new card I expect
Hi Steve
Megane MKII (2003 Plate) Last week my key could not be detected, it followed me dropping it on a concrete floor. I went home and got the spare and it started no problem. Both keys are the same age, as we replaced them together a few years ago. I have check both batteries and there are 3V. Tonight using the second key, it came up with the same message ‘Card Not Detected’. I returned to the car again after 10 minutes and it started fine the 1st time, but when I took it out and tried again I was back to square one, so now neither key will start the car.
Could you offer any advise please?
Morning David.
So this is really common. Firstly, the message ‘card not detected’ is shown when the car cannot read the transponder chip. The battery inside the keycard doesn’t have any bearing on the chip, it only makes the buttons work, so changing the key battery will not help.
It seems a coincidence, but both cards were probably on the way out.
Dropping your main card has damaged it, and I expect the other card was already partly faulty but you just didn’t see the fault. It’s only my guess, but over the last 10 years of programming these terrible cards, that’s what normally happens.
I expect you just need a new card. The cheapest way is a brand new aftermarket card, you can get them on eBay for about £25, and hen it will need coding with a computer.
Hi Steve,
Doing some research into buying a Megane (2018 plate) – are the key card issues still as common on the new cars or have Renault finally fixed the issue?
Thanks
Hi Matt. We’ve seen half a dozen that have failed, so that the car won’t start. So yes they have problems. Plus, the added problem is that if you don’t have a keycard that works, they can be a bit of a bugger to code a new card in. So if you get down to one card, get a second one as soon as possible is my advice. Hope that helps.
Hi Steve…my niece has a ’14 plate Megane with 2 key cards. I changed a battery in one about 3 weeks ago weeks ago for a Duracell one but she had to change it again this weekend as it was coming up with the low battery message, however it only lasted a few hours before this happened again. She tried the spare key card but had exactly the same issue with that. She bought some more Duracell batteries yesterday and has tried them but to no avail. Are both keycards likely to be faulty or could it be the code reader ??
Hi Phil, sorry I missed this. Does your niece needs to insert the cards into the slot? Or is it a keyless car?
Hi I have a 64 plate Renault Clio and 2 key fobs that are both intermittent. One stopped working today and the spare fob is now playing up. I think I need a card reader do you know of anyone in Widnes Cheshire area who can help. Many thanks Ellie
Hi Ellie, have you had the cards checked? When we see these cars, most of time it’s the cards rather than the reader. How long have you had the car?
Hi my Clio used to detect the fob without putting it in slot to start but now I have to put it in the slot every time as it says card not detected is there anything I can try so it reads it without putting it in the slot every time
Hi Nyiko. It’s simply that the card is starting to become faulty, so no sorry, recoding will not help. Have you tried to change the key battery?
Hello was wondering if you can help me. I have an 06 scenic both my key cards had stopped locking and unlocking the doors but still start the car. I have replaced the batteries in both to no avail so I got a new aftermarket one from my local locksmiths he told me he had programmed the key but it would still not lock and unlock with the buttons do you know what could be causing this??
Hi Jodie, we see this every now and then as well. I’m sure that if you’re local Auto Locksmith have coded it then he’s done his job. It sounds like a fault in the computer in the car, or it could be a fuse. Has an Auto electrician checked it out?
Hi, I’ve got a 66 plate Megane. Recently the key fob won’t work remotely at all and I have to climb in the passenger seat. Other times I have to press it 3x before it will open and sometimes the alarm goes off. Changed the battery and no messages. Boot works fine
Hi Ellie
It does sound as if the key is playing up. I think the cheapest thing to do as a starting point is to get a new key. Do you only have the one? Wherever you take the car to be diagnosed, I would imagine they’ll want a new key made so you can discount that option.
Hi Steve,
I have 2014 Renault Clio IV, this afternoon it gave me troubles after driving to the supermarket. Car steering unlocked, nothing related to key card appeared on the dashboard but the car would not start. It attempted to start, then everything stopped, and the dashboard lights came up again. The same thing happened when I attempted another 3-4 times. I walked home to get the second card, and returned back to the car after half an hour. The car did start with the second card and upon reaching home, I tried the first card and it worked as well. So I am bit confused as to what the issues is. Have you had clients with similar issues on a renault clio IV.
Hi, I don’t think it’s a key problem. I suspect that the only reason it started on the spare key is that the car had been left for a while. I really don’t have a clue what it might be, but I wouldn’t waste money getting another key
Hi I have a 57 grand scenic my car locks and unlocks my car but it now keeps telling me no card detected
Hi Andrew, 99% you just need a new card coded in
What is the voltage of the card battery
Hi, it’s 3V
Hi I have a Renault Clio 64 plate and when I insert the key card it says key card not recognised although the key card opens the car and the car drives absolutely fine so went to get a new key card but they said it wouldn’t let them program it, any idea’s many thanks
Hi Kim
Yes it sounds like your key is faulty. A good Auto Locksmith will be able to code a new card in
Hi Steve,
We have a scenic 11 plate with two cards. When placed in card reader we get “card not recognised” this happens with both keys, both have been working days before. Also we get “battery low, start engine” warning message, I’ve tested the battery and it’s around 12.6volts so doesn’t seem out of sorts. Don’t know if it’s worth noting but the inside of the car is always damp, must be a broken seal somewhere. Any advice would much appreciated.
Dean.
Hi Dean, that’s an odd fault. It’s worth getting an Auto Locksmith to checjk the keys, I can’t see both failing so quickly, but these cards are starting to go wrong. Other than that, I’m really not sure, sorry
Hi Steve,
Thanks for getting back to me. Updating in case anybody else has similar issue to mine. The fault was with the card reader, I removed and there was a lot of corrosion one the circuit board which had come from the water ingress. Second hand card reader did the trick. Now to find the leak!
Thanks for the update Dean, it will help everyone
I have a 2013 Megane Sport Tourer. The key card opens up mall the doors but usually not the drivers. I have to crawl in from the rear passengers door and open from inside. A bit difficult inside my tight garage. Does anybody else have this problem and know of a solution?
Hi Paul, I haven’t seen this, but it may be a fault with the latch. When you press the key, it sends a signal to a small box on the car, then the box tells all the doors to unlock. It sounds like your passenger door is playing up.
Hi Steve.cam you please assist.im driving a 2006 Renault megane 2L16 valve.the car lock and unlock.when I inserted the card into the slot,it won’t start.i have changed the car battery,but still it won’t crank.what could be the problem.
58 plate scenic , card reads not detected , locks haven’t worked in years , sometimes works but then doesn’t
Hi Cally, it will be the card. These are cheap now from a good Auto Locksmith. Here’s how to find one https://thecarkeyman.co.uk/key-news/how-to-find-local-car-key-man-auto-locksmith/
Hi. I have a 08 Renault Megan. My car has been saying card not detected for a few weeks now on and off but if I flip the card over it starts. However today that didn’t work. When I pushed clutch and brake it started and got ne home. But now that won’t work either. I have tried my spare key too and same issue. Could both cards be the problem or isn’t he card reader the issue? If so how much would a new card reader set me back?
Hi Jonathan, I expect it’s the cards. I’ve only seen one faulty card reader in 16 years with these cars, but have replaced many hundreds of faulty cards.
Hi
I have a 65 plate clio dynamique my car starts fine when I press the start stop button and locks and unlocks as normal but when I put the card into the reader it says card not recognised.
Would this be the key or card reader that’s faulty?
Thanks
Hi Abbey, so the starts fine as a keyless key, but not when you put the key in the slot?
Have a 2017 Clio…The car is all dead…nothing happens when i put the card in slot..either can i open or close the doors..all dead..is it the keycard or something else making the trouble..???
Problem appeared after changing the clutch!!
Hi, hope you got this sorted
Hi Steve,
My daughter has just called me absolutely distraught because she’s just left work and can’t start her car (bloody kids). Not quite sure what she expects me to do about it on a Friday night ? but I have found you at least. She has a 2014 Renault Clio and she said there was a baby playing with her keys at work today, so it may have been knocked around. When she puts it in the reader, it comes up with ‘Key not Recognised’. What would you advise I do? take it to Renault in the morning?
Thanks so much for any help you can offer.
HI Tanya
I’d find a local Auto Locksmith who can do a replacement card, a lot easier and cheaper than the dealer
Good even, I have Renault Megane car 2013 model ,I have a problem of key card, the key card not work if I locked the card outside, I think the key card is not sense with the car , because if I press the locked bottom in the key card the car did not locked. please help me because I can’t leave my car open without locked
Hi Pamella, I think a local Auto Locksmith needs to look at it
Hi, I recently acquired a 2016 Renault Captur with 2 key cards. They both work to start the car when inserted into the slot and they unlock the boot. However, neither lock the car. They only lock the boot when the lock button is pressed. The inner lock light comes on but it doesn’t actually lock the 4 car doors. I replaced the battery of one key card that initially wasn’t responsive at all. Not sure what else to do!
Hi Danielle, I think you need a local Auto Locksmith to check to see if your keys are faulty, or if you have a problem with the car
Hi my car says “Keycard not recognized” what could be the problem?
Most probably you need a new card
Hi
So my car was fine one night came the next morning to start it says keycard not recognised went to get my spare key and it says the exact same never had this problem before with either of the cards the car won’t start at all is this a keycard problem or does it sound more like the keycard reader? As both the cards have just stopped working at the same time what do you advised I would be best off doing
Thankyou
Well my guess is that you have a problem with the cards. We’ve see thousands of renaults and only a handfull had faulty card readers
Hello!
Car doesnt read.. do you know if there is a cheap way to get a new one? The official renault dealer wants 270 pounds..
Best
Sebastian
Find a local Auto Locksmith, asl your local garage for a number of someone local who does car keys
Hi I have a 2013 Renault captur I had a new keycard in October been working fine I came out of work yesterday car unlocked and locks but when inserted card it said keycard not recognised and would not start I had to leave my car at work any ideas please ????
It sounds like the card has failed