RENAULT Card Replacement - Where to do it Cheap?

TestLink · 29-11-2011 9:41pm #1

I have a Renault Grand Scenic 7 Seater. Two of the cards that came with it, when I bought it is not working well. UnLock button doesnt work on one card and Lock button doesnt work on the other one. So in short I have to have both the cars with me to use the car. Called Renault and they told me it would be Euro 300 per card and it has to come from France :mad:.

I heard that in Rathfarnam some one is doing Cards inc programming it. Any idea where to get the cards done cheap?

Guy:Incognito · 29-11-2011 10:14pm

It sounds like the buttons are just broken off inside. Anyone thats competant at soldering electronics should be able to repair both very cheaply. I'd say any of those car key places should be able to do it,

jbv · 29-11-2011 10:36pm

www.keyrepair.co.uk

Design_Dude · 29-11-2011 11:50pm

Ive fixed those keycards myself before. It sounds like one of your buttons just need to be replaced, if any of the others work. If none of the other buttons work the transmitter coil needs to be soldered back on generally.

The guy at keyrepair.co.uk is very good and only charges £25 if you post to him afaik.

Renault dealerships are the only way to get them reprogrammed, after they get the codes from renault france.

Dilbert75 · 29-11-2011 11:54pm

Anyone know anything / have any experience with http://www.autokey.ie/ ?

Design_Dude · 29-11-2011 11:58pm

Dilbert75 wrote: »

Anyone know anything / have any experience with http://www.autokey.ie/ ?

They are €80 and carry 3month guarantee. Same day service too if your stuck!

TestLink · 30-11-2011 9:30am

Got a reply from Keyrepair.co.uk about the price. it is £32 (for repair)+ £15 (new cover) = £47. Now waiting for a reply from autokey.ie

johnf2020 · 30-11-2011 9:45am

ITguru wrote: »

I have a Renault Grand Scenic 7 Seater. Two of the cards that came with it, when I bought it is not working well. UnLock button doesnt work on one card and Lock button doesnt work on the other one. So in short I have to have both the cars with me to use the car. Called Renault and they told me it would be Euro 300 per card and it has to come from France :mad:.

I heard that in Rathfarnam some one is doing Cards inc programming it. Any idea where to get the cards done cheap?

That main dealer is ripping you off....Yes you can get cheaper repairs done,,but the actual dealer price of a manual card is €200 incl codeing, unless its a keyless entry card in which its about €275.

TestLink · 30-11-2011 10:17am

The dealer is Renault Liffey Valley - Bill Cullen Group.

I would try repairing one of the cars first. If it works fine repair the second as well.

If not I would try some other dealer.

darragh o meara · 30-11-2011 12:26pm

Of course uncle Bill is gonna be more expensive, He has to make his money to pay for the 200k prize on the apprentice and the upkeep of Jackies face

On a more serious note, KC Systems in Cork can repair them key cards. Ive never had one done myself but I know a few people who have had them done by him and they were very happy. http://www.kcsystems.ie/

TestLink · 30-11-2011 12:51pm

darragh o meara wrote: »

On a more serious note, KC Systems in Cork can repair them key cards. Ive never had one done myself but I know a few people who have had them done by him and they were very happy. http://www.kcsystems.ie/

I already send an email to them to get a quote and waiting for a reply...

TestLink · 30-11-2011 12:59pm

It is only 208 euro (compared to 300 euro @ Bill Cullen, Liffey Valley) for card replacement @ the Renault dealer, Joe Mallon Motors, Kildare !

You are right darragh.

darragh o meara · 30-11-2011 2:54pm

Best off to ring him about it. Very nice chap to deal with.

Spuddeeez · 14-03-2012 10:14am

Dilbert75 wrote: »

Anyone know anything / have any experience with http://www.autokey.ie/ ?

I had a Renault Scenic key card, which I had opened myself (trying to follow a repair which is on UT), and had written it off.
Both keys I have were displaying 'Card not detected' (one permanently, the other still worked but it was hit and miss and had to play around with it for a while to get it to work).
A work colleague recommended this company on the Naas Rd. in Dublin and I took it to them. They repaired the key and stuck it back together and it works fine. I was amazed!
Very professional service.
The repair cost €80 or €140 for 2. I have my second key with them now and it ready for pick up and it will cost only €60 (you pay full €80 for first key and, if you are having the second one repaired you only pay €60 for that one on pick up (total €140)).
I would highly recommend http://ww.autokey.ie

RENAULT Card Replacement - Where to do it Cheap?

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