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Auto Locksmith Renault in St Albans and Hertfordshire
Herts Car Keys makes and programs Renault keys at the vehicle, across St Albans and Hertfordshire, from a base at Peartree Farm in Welwyn Garden City. A Renault takes one of 6 key systems built between 1995 and the current cars, running from Philips ID33 with PCF7930 or PCF7931 to Hitag AES with NCF29A, NCF29A1M or PCF7953, on the VA2 and NSN14 blades. Every one of them is worked at the vehicle rather than at a dealer. Darius Arbaciauskas attends himself. Car keys start from £120 and every key carries a 12 month warranty.
- 6 key systemsCovered on this make
- £120Car keys start from
- 12 monthsWarranty on every key
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Renault Key Systems by Model Year
Renault has run 6 key and immobiliser systems in the United Kingdom, from Philips ID33 with PCF7930 or PCF7931 on cars of 1995 to 2002 to Hitag AES with NCF29A, NCF29A1M or PCF7953 on 2015 onward.
| Key system | Approximate years | What it is |
|---|---|---|
| Philips ID33 with PCF7930 or PCF7931 | 1995 to 2002 | Used on Clio I and II, Megane, Scenic I, Laguna, Twingo, Master and Kangoo |
| Texas Crypto 4D64 | 1998 to 2000 | Used on Megane and Scenic I of that period |
| Texas Crypto 4D60 | 2000 to 2003 | Used on Megane and Scenic I of that period |
| Hitag 2 with PCF7946, PCF7947 or PCF7952 | 2001 to 2016 | Used on Clio, Megane, Scenic, Laguna, Trafic, Master, Kangoo, Twingo and Zoe of that period |
| Hitag AES 128 bit / ID4A with PCF7939M or PCF7953M | 2012 to 2019 | Used on Clio IV, Captur I, Trafic III, Master and Twingo III of that period |
| Hitag AES with NCF29A, NCF29A1M or PCF7953 | 2015 onward | Used on Kadjar from 2015, Megane IV and Scenic IV from 2016 and Clio V, Captur II and Zoe from 2019 |
Year bands overlap, because a manufacturer changes system part way through a model run rather than on the first of January.
Renault Key Work Covered From St Albans
Six kinds of Renault key work are carried out where the car stands, across the 6 key systems in the table above.
- Replacement Renault keys. Cut to the VA2 profile at the vehicle and programmed where the key and the vehicle require it, which is the car key replacement work the St Albans page sets out in full.
- All keys lost on a Renault. A key built from the vehicle itself when nothing is left to copy, which on a Hitag AES with NCF29A, NCF29A1M or PCF7953 car is read from the vehicle rather than cut from a code.
- Renault lockouts. The VA2 lock is picked or decoded using non destructive entry methods designed to avoid damage to the door, the lock and the glass.
- Spare Renault keys. Cut at the vehicle and programmed where the key and the vehicle require it, from a working original, so the Hitag AES with NCF29A, NCF29A1M or PCF7953 system stays as it is.
- Renault fob and remote faults. A fob that locks the doors and leaves the engine dead points at the remote rather than the Hitag AES with NCF29A, NCF29A1M or PCF7953 transponder, and both are tested before a key is quoted.
- Renault vans and light commercials. Trafic, Master and Kangoo are covered on the same visit as car keys.
The Key Blade Used on a Renault
The blade is the metal part of the key that turns in the lock or sits inside the fob. On Renault the profile is VA2, NSN14, NE72, NE73 and HU83, which decides the blank that is cut and the decoder that opens the lock when no working key is left.
- VA2. Used on Dacia, Renault, Peugeot and Citroen by a UK blade supplier.
- NSN14. Used on Nissan and Renault together.
- NE72. Used on a blade chart for Citroen, Opel, Peugeot, Renault and Vauxhall.
- NE73. Used on a blade chart for Citroen, Opel, Peugeot, Renault and Vauxhall.
- HU83. Used on a blade chart for Citroen, MAN, Peugeot and Renault.
Blade codes are an aftermarket convention rather than Renault part numbers, so the blank is checked against the lock on the day.
Renault Models Covered Across Hertfordshire
The key system table above is built from 11 Renault models, and those are the Renault models worked on across St Albans and Hertfordshire. They are Clio, Megane, Scenic, Captur, Kadjar, Trafic, Master, Kangoo, Laguna, Twingo and Zoe.
The Renault hands free card is the proximity device, and the Laguna II and Megane II era with Hitag 2 PCF7947AT from 2001 to 2009 is the chip level window.
A Renault outside this list is checked against the registration rather than assumed either way, because the key system decides the job and the badge does not.
What a Renault Key Job Costs
Car keys start from £120 and car lockouts from £100. A Renault key sits inside that range or above it according to which of the 6 systems is in the car, because a Philips ID33 with PCF7930 or PCF7931 key and a Hitag AES with NCF29A, NCF29A1M or PCF7953 key are different parts and different programming.
There is no Renault model or year range that is closed to an independent locksmith. Where a particular vehicle turns out to need manufacturer level access, Darius says so on the phone rather than at the kerb.
Known Renault Key and Immobiliser Faults
These are known Renault faults. They are listed because a key that turns out to be a module fault is a different job, and it is cheaper to find that out on the phone.
- Card not detected or card not recognised on the Renault key card is widely described by UK auto locksmiths as a recurring fault on Megane, Scenic, Clio III and Laguna, with a dedicated key card repair service offered for those models.
Programming Tools Used on a Renault
The tool is named because it decides what is possible at the vehicle. These are the tools on the van that cover Renault.
- Smart Pro. Renault is covered with an optional bypass cable, which is evidence that Renault is an aftermarket serviceable make.
What Happens When You Call About a Renault
Five steps from the first call to a working key.
Contact Darius. The line is answered at any hour.
Give the registration, the model year and the problem. On a Renault the year decides which key system is in the car, so it decides the tool.
Take the price and the arrival estimate. The exact price is confirmed before work starts.
Darius attends. He checks authorisation where ownership verification is required.
The work is completed and tested at the vehicle. Any key supplied carries the 12 month warranty.
Who Attends the Renault Job
Darius Arbaciauskas attends every job himself. Six years in the trade, over 7,000 car key and lockout jobs, and one locksmith in the business, so the person who quotes the Renault work is the person who arrives.
He is approved under the SERMI scheme, DBS checked and fully insured, and every key carries a 12 month warranty.
Renault Keys Made at Your Vehicle
Call Darius with the registration and the model year.
Recent Car Key Jobs From the Record
No Renault job is held in the record that can be shown here, so the entries below are other makes.
| Vehicle | What happened | Outcome |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 Mercedes-Benz C-Class | Electric steering lock failure, the car would not start | An emulator programmed and the fault cleared |
| 2023 Porsche Taycan | One key lost, one key left working | A spare key cut and programmed the same day |
The town each job was carried out in is not stated, because the record does not hold it.
Makes Closest to Renault by Key System
Three makes that share a key platform with Renault, then the full list.
Nissan shares key systems through the Renault Nissan alliance and is covered from the same van.
Hyundai shares key systems with the other Hyundai Motor Group make and is covered from the same van.
Jaguar shares the Jaguar Land Rover key platform and is covered from the same van.
All car makes covered lists every make on the van and the makes that are not covered.
Frequently Asked Questions
Call 07308 888825Can a Renault key be made when every key is lost?
Yes. The lost car key work builds a key from the Renault itself, so nothing has to be copied, and it is carried out where the car stands, at a home, a works unit or the roadside. On a Renault the job depends on which of the 6 key systems is in the car, which is read from the registration.
How much is a replacement Renault key?
Car keys start from £120. A Renault key sits inside that range or above it according to the key system, because a Philips ID33 with PCF7930 or PCF7931 key is a different part from a Hitag AES with NCF29A, NCF29A1M or PCF7953 key and takes different programming. A spare cut from a working key is the cheaper of the two.
Which key system is in my Renault?
The model year identifies it. Renault ran Philips ID33 with PCF7930 or PCF7931 on cars of 1995 to 2002, and Hitag AES with NCF29A, NCF29A1M or PCF7953 on 2015 onward. The table on this page lists the 6 systems and the years for each.
Does a Renault key have to go to a dealer?
Not on the models covered here. There is no Renault model or year range that is closed to an independent locksmith, and Herts Car Keys is approved under the SERMI scheme, which gives an independent a recognised route to manufacturer security data on the makes that take part. Where a particular vehicle turns out to need manufacturer level access, Darius says so on the phone.
Which key blade does a Renault use?
Renault uses 5. They are VA2, NSN14, NE72, NE73 and HU83, and the one on a given car follows the model and the year.
Is a Renault that will not start always a key fault?
No. Card not detected or card not recognised on the Renault key card is widely described by UK auto locksmiths as a recurring fault on Megane, Scenic, Clio III and Laguna, with a dedicated key card repair service offered for those models. A no start on a Renault is tested before a key is quoted, because a module fault and a key fault are different jobs at different prices.