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Fri 14 Aug 2009 21:19

05 1.9DCi Keyless start system not recognising key - ex-Triumph man

My daughter has an 05 reg Megane 1.9 DCi estate which has suddenly decided that it does not acknowledge the start key being in the slot. We have tried cleaning the card, its internal bettery but with no success. All we get is a message saying insert card. One thing we have noticed is that the casing of the card is cracked/split. Could this be a cause? Trouble is we have a spare card but can not find it at present. Are they dear?
Any feedback would be appreciated.

Edited by Dynamic Dave on 14/08/2009 at 22:19

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Sat 15 Aug 2009 07:43

05 1.9DCi Keyless start system not recognising key - Simon

I would look harder for that spare if I was you. I am not sure of exact figures but if you do need to take it into Renault for a new card/recode, the last guy I spoke to mentioned about £120 for his Laguna to be done.

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Sat 15 Aug 2009 09:03

05 1.9DCi Keyless start system not recognising key - ex-Triumph man

Thanks Simon. Will do. As my teacher used to say, must try harder!

I am just hoping it is not the reader. I heard they could be £160-ish. A lot to be said for the old Moggie Minor complete with crank handle. At least you could wind them up.

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Sat 15 Aug 2009 23:05

05 1.9DCi Keyless start system not recognising key - ex-Triumph man

Sorted!!! Managed to find the spare key and the car started first go. However I did call the local Renault dealer who advised that a replacement key would cost £130 and could take 5-10 days.
So the motto is, if you have keyless start, do not drop your key and if you do, at least know where the spare is.
Thanks again Simon.

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