Renault Clio '99 Spare Key?

HI,

Been here, done this with my old 2000 Clio.

Take the car to Renault, tell them that your spare key (ie, the one from your written off car) needs programming to the new car and a new metal bit.

Absolutely no reason why they can't do this - took them about an hour for me.

HTH Oli

But make sure you test it before you leave their site. Worcester Renault dealers tried 3 times to reprogramme my keys before they realised they were putting in the wrong code !!!

Dave

Yes the car can be coded to accept the old key. Your dealer is telling porkies.

Tim..

I knew it! Thanks for the advice.

Ian.

Thanks!

Do I need to know the key's code? I have two key numbers from the old car's manual though obviously not sure which key is which.

Cheers, Ian.

The same dealer who I mentioned in previous post told me that the Renualt database contains the code against chassis number, but he said it was very hard to get the info and thats supposed to be the main dealer . So I would be very sceptical when you go to yours and as I said query everything. Good Luck

Dave

I took the car and key to R.Sport (a Renault dealer) in Wimbledon today. They were absolutely insistent that an old key could not be programmed to the new car. They've quote me over £150 for a new spare key. =:-o

Can you tell me where you got your key or car reprogrammed as I appear to be getting conflicting stories.

Cheers, Ian.

Just to follow up on this story, it would seem the keys for earlier Clio's (Mk2? around '99) are not "re-virginable". Later model (mk3?) keys after this time can be blanked and reprogrammed for a new car.

Seems nuts to me.... but there you have it.

Ian.