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A Renault card that unlocks the immobiliser but does not start the engine

Model: Renault Megane Megane 2 - Years: 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010
Part: Key

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In this video, we see a truly ingenious solution from a YouTuber who had a Renault Megan, whose card unlocked the immobiliser (allowing entry into the vehicle) but did not start the engine. This is a common problem with Renault vehicles, as the card, repeatedly entering and exiting its housing, wears out and the reading system eventually fails to read it. With a very simple system, our YouTuber attached a two-pence coin with adhesive tape around the card, restoring its original thickness.

Now the vehicle starts.


Updated on 20 July 2026 by ScegliAuto


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