Why do clios decode themselves??

[madmike1]

I have a 172 that started fine when i got it and has been driven around a few places back and to from manchester and then some local journeys. i left it on my drive for a couple of weeks and now it wont start. i just have the imoobiliser light flashing at me. is there anything that can be done other than taking it to renault and paying £150 to get a new key coded?

 

[Ads_172]

There's something you can do with the door lock/unlock that sorts it out. It just means the immobiliser has been activated and needs deactivating... not a Renault £150 job!

 

[madmike1]

ive tried using the key to lock and unlock it whilst in the car and everything but nothing works what is it exactly that you can do?

 

[The Boosh!]

Just some usefull links for you pal... dont know if they will be of any use -

http://www.remotekey.co.uk/cars/renault/clio/

theres a guide on here just CBA to look for it

http://www.retro-renault.com/forums/tech-questions/1486-key-resync.html

and if you do a search on here (As said) there is also some more info that will help you out pal

 

[Da]

The Clio's use random code generators for the key/immobiliser. The longer you leave them unused the further out of synch they get with eachother.

To resynch the keys, I think it's;

Key in ignition switched on, but don't start the car.
Press and hold the dash door lock button until it beeps twice.
Then press the first key to lock/unlock the doors.

Repeat with second key.

Both should now be re-synched.