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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago

Ok so I have one of those cars with a card instead of a key. This morning ive gone to put the card in and it wont go in straight, have had to slot it in at an angle but its still working! My question is, how bloody expensive is it going to be to fix??! Lol x

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By *ire_bladeMan
over a year ago

Manchester

Renault? 1 word "expensive"

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Ok so I have one of those cars with a card instead of a key. This morning ive gone to put the card in and it wont go in straight, have had to slot it in at an angle but its still working! My question is, how bloody expensive is it going to be to fix??! Lol x"

I have had this happen with mine before but then it just magically fixes itself. I think it may be something to do with the angle you take it out at the last time just slightly jolts the slot. Never had to take it to the garage.

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By *r TriomanMan
over a year ago

Chippenham Malmesbury area

Sounds like you need your slot looking at!

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"Renault? 1 word "expensive" "
Yes! Oh god :/ lol I'm poor! x

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"Ok so I have one of those cars with a card instead of a key. This morning ive gone to put the card in and it wont go in straight, have had to slot it in at an angle but its still working! My question is, how bloody expensive is it going to be to fix??! Lol x

I have had this happen with mine before but then it just magically fixes itself. I think it may be something to do with the angle you take it out at the last time just slightly jolts the slot. Never had to take it to the garage."
Fingers crossed then! Xx

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

If it's a Renault take it to a dealership.

Chances are it'll need an oil change

New brake pads

Re-skim the discs just to be sure

And a new flux capacitor while you're there couldn't hurt

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

If on the off chance it's the card there are company's that do u up a new card a greater reduced price compared to the robbers Renault

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Ok so I have one of those cars with a card instead of a key. This morning ive gone to put the card in and it wont go in straight, have had to slot it in at an angle but its still working! My question is, how bloody expensive is it going to be to fix??! Lol x"

I can repair the actual card if when you put it in it says card not accepted can be done by post and will last at long enough to get a new key cut

Or go to a specialist lock smith for 130 but they need car Hence my previous post

Unless you take picture of the slot and send it to me can't really say

There is lots of options but you will need an old sxhool mechanic who knows modern cars and there are not many around

Your first port of call in Renault key card problems is to try the spare key before spending out

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By *anetandNickCouple
over a year ago

Ross-on-Wye


"Renault? 1 word "expensive" "

We use a local garage and the guy has three charge bands.

1. Oh Dear

2. Dear Oh Dear

3. Oh Dear Oh Dear Oh Dear

When we had a Renault it was always charge band 3.

Janet

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By *ig1gaz1Man
over a year ago

bradford

sounds like your card reader has detached from its holder they are an easy fix to do

if you try the search term

renault key card slot problems

it comes up often and if you cant slot it you cant start the car if its really damaged its around 400.00 from reading to get it fixed but theres other channels to get a new keycard reader

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By *ire_bladeMan
over a year ago

Manchester


"Renault? 1 word "expensive"

We use a local garage and the guy has three charge bands.

1. Oh Dear

2. Dear Oh Dear

3. Oh Dear Oh Dear Oh Dear

When we had a Renault it was always charge band 3.

Janet"

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Ok so I have one of those cars with a card instead of a key. This morning ive gone to put the card in and it wont go in straight, have had to slot it in at an angle but its still working! My question is, how bloody expensive is it going to be to fix??! Lol x

I can repair the actual card if when you put it in it says card not accepted can be done by post and will last at long enough to get a new key cut

Or go to a specialist lock smith for 130 but they need car Hence my previous post

Unless you take picture of the slot and send it to me can't really say

There is lots of options but you will need an old sxhool mechanic who knows modern cars and there are not many around

Your first port of call in Renault key card problems is to try the spare key before spending out"

Just in case as some people think this . I don't take payment in kind will do a discount for cash or bank transfer lol

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By *dam_TinaCouple
over a year ago

Hampshire

Do you actually have to put it in the slot ? In Tina's the card just has to be anywhere in the car.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

You dont need a new card!! Its the card reader thats the problem which can be purchased second hand from a breakers yard if need be.

Keep using it as it is, its still working. No sense in spending if you dont have to.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"You dont need a new card!! Its the card reader thats the problem which can be purchased second hand from a breakers yard if need be.

Keep using it as it is, its still working. No sense in spending if you dont have to. "

I don't disagree with you but on renaults as in all cars you try the spare first

Renault does havr problems with key cards breaking they can be repaired and they can be checked to see if it is the key that's the problem rather than the slot . Checking Is easy and usually free at Renault

It is best practice to always check the key first if slot has not fallen out

I can put you in touch with my sons key guy he will make a new key for 96.00 through me or 120 as his customer

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"You dont need a new card!! Its the card reader thats the problem which can be purchased second hand from a breakers yard if need be.

Keep using it as it is, its still working. No sense in spending if you dont have to.

I don't disagree with you but on renaults as in all cars you try the spare first

Renault does havr problems with key cards breaking they can be repaired and they can be checked to see if it is the key that's the problem rather than the slot . Checking Is easy and usually free at Renault

It is best practice to always check the key first if slot has not fallen out

I can put you in touch with my sons key guy he will make a new key for 96.00 through me or 120 as his customer "

Thats pretty reasonable for a Renault key.

I believe the problem is the key slot as the key is squint in the reader. Its not possible for the key to change shape so must be the slot being slightly out of alignment. As someone said earlier, it may sort itself out with use but, its more than likely going to get worse.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"You dont need a new card!! Its the card reader thats the problem which can be purchased second hand from a breakers yard if need be.

Keep using it as it is, its still working. No sense in spending if you dont have to.

I don't disagree with you but on renaults as in all cars you try the spare first

Renault does havr problems with key cards breaking they can be repaired and they can be checked to see if it is the key that's the problem rather than the slot . Checking Is easy and usually free at Renault

It is best practice to always check the key first if slot has not fallen out

I can put you in touch with my sons key guy he will make a new key for 96.00 through me or 120 as his customer

Thats pretty reasonable for a Renault key.

I believe the problem is the key slot as the key is squint in the reader. Its not possible for the key to change shape so must be the slot being slightly out of alignment. As someone said earlier, it may sort itself out with use but, its more than likely going to get worse. "

Mine has done it on and off for the last couple of years, so definitely not the key itself

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

There's a simple solution if the car will start.

Drive it to a secluded field.

Cover it in petrol.

Set light to it.

Claim it was stolen.

Buy a new car with the insurance money.

NEVER BUY FRENCH. They'll eat your wallet and break your heart.

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By *icky999Man
over a year ago

warrington

have you tried kicking the front on side tyre and rubbing your chin pensively?

hope this helps

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By *icky999Man
over a year ago

warrington


"

NEVER BUY FRENCH. They'll eat your wallet and break your heart."

reminds me of my third wife

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I loved my Laguna with the keycard

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago

Thanks everyone yeah the card reads fine its the actual bit it slots into. Am just going to be a typical woman and ignore the problem while its still working! :D xx

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"There's a simple solution if the car will start.

Drive it to a secluded field.

Cover it in petrol.

Set light to it.

Claim it was stolen.

Buy a new car with the insurance money.

NEVER BUY FRENCH. They'll eat your wallet and break your heart."

This

Anyone want an espace? Free to a good home. Bad home. Any home really

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"

NEVER BUY FRENCH. They'll eat your wallet and break your heart."

A tear rolled down my cheek when I got rid of my 207 S16

Still miss it sometimes

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Short term. Just try to jiggle, in the end the car will start.

Loan term replacing the slot ( new) at the dealer will fix the problem.

Second hand is just about ...when is bad again??

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