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Kim Rice Posted on Jul 07, 2014

Will I be able to start and use my car if the key fob/plip isnt working?

The battery has gone flat on my key fob. Trouble is I need to use the car to get new batteries but I am worried about trying to get into my car with just the key rather than the fob as surely without the fob to turn off the alarm and the immobiliser, if I use the key to gain access the alarm will go off and then the immobiliser wont allow me to start the car anyway. I can't be the first person to have this issue so how do you bypass it to be able to drive it to sort the issue out? I just don't dare try and open it in case the alarm starts to blare and I can't switch it off again!!

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Everything should be ok as long as u got the key to start the car

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Anonymous

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  • Posted on Jan 09, 2009

SOURCE: renault megane key fob wont work

I had the same problem with mine

your key fob is now out of sync with the ECU to sync them just follow this link (renault will charge up to £180 for new key and to sync it)

http://renaulthelp.110mb.com/ImmBypass.html

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Anonymous

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  • Posted on Jan 21, 2009

SOURCE: immobiliser wont go off , wont unlock the doors.

There is a way to override the code, however you need the code number. The only other way is to sit in car with door shut, play with the central locking button on dash, locking and unlocking. While doing this occassionally turn the ignition on and off. If you do it long enough, you may find the immobiliser light goes out, if it does, quickly start the car.

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Anonymous

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  • Posted on Aug 12, 2009

SOURCE: Flat battery caused immobiliser problems

1-insert and remove key from ignition two times

2-close and open driver door two times

3-insert and remove key once from ign.

4-close and open drvr door twice

5-insert key into ign.,then close driver door

6-turn key to on (not start) then off, twice this is rewrite mode,have all remotes to reprogram it will clear any lost remotes.

7-remove key from ignition,the door locks should cycle twice.if not start over.it may take a few tries.

8-press lock/unlock together and hold for a second

9-release,and press lock on remote,the door locks will cycle confirming program.continue to do other remotes you have,steps 8 and 9.if only one in possession,you are done. To end mode open door or insert key into ignition.

You'll need to follow the steps with no more than a 1-2 second delay between each step.. hope it works

rgbypoet

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  • Posted on Aug 25, 2009

SOURCE: key fob lights up but doesn't work even with a new battery

I'm more familiar with Range Rovers and Saab's when it comes to key fobs but if you changed the battery you have to re-program the key fob. If you do not have an owner's manual that can take you through the steps you might want to try: push and hold the lock button on the key fob, put it in the driver's side door and turn to lock. With the button still depressed turn back to open, remove the key and release the button. If this doesn't work check any and all fuses associated with your system and last but not least you could take it to a dealer. Good luck!

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Anonymous

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  • Posted on Sep 15, 2009

SOURCE: renault key fob doesnt work

Hi.
I have a clio II, 2001, i have the same problem and i fixed it.
Don't know if will work for you but here it goes:

1 - no key in ingnition
2 - press the unlock button in console off the car for about 10 seconds(dont let go)
3 - it should work the central doors one time and then 2 times( hear)
4 - press the remote a few times until it starts working

It worked for me hope the same for you.
Please tell me if it worked and pass the message.

Good luck

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