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Renault Clio key fob not working?

hi i've newly bought a 98 reg renault clio 1.2 and i cant get the central locking to work from the fob. the in car button works but fob doesnt. i've replaced the batterys but still wont work. any idea whats wrong?

Paul88, August 2008

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hi feels like my clio key cannot be pressed to open anything. Still starts the car, but as no lock drivers side, have to get in through passenger door.

Mrs A, April 2016

OK. I just had the same problem with My Clio MKII key fob not working and fixed it. Like a good many on this forum I replaced the CR1220 3v coin battery using this video "https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6XCiu9u8H7c". but the red light does not blink and the car still will not unlock using the plipper. What I did was remove the circuit board from the key and clean the switch on the reverse side of the card using some Maplin Switch Cleaner. It is available in a Aerosol can. You only need the smallest drop. There are gaps in the side of the switch. Gently spray the smallest amount of cleaner into the gaps on either side while operating the switch and after 30 or so operations of the switch the led starts flashing and after re assembly the door lock an unlock again. Hope this helps.

Mitchell Campion, April 2016

The light on my clio key fob not working,the central locking still works from the inside but the remote aint working ,already changed the battery but the light still not working ,any ideas?

mike, April 2016

Hiya I just got a Clio 2002 model my mobiliser doesn't work I got a quote for a battery £130.00 can any one help I after lock the doors by a button inside the car then lock the driver side with the key thank you xxx

lyndsey, August 2015

My key opened the door yesterday but now l cannot lock or unlock it the red light on the key still works but willl not open the door and cannot lock the boot.
I have a 52 plate clio can anyone help.

Jeff, May 2015

I have just experienced the same problem with my wife's car. I found that the mciroswitch is not making contact due to corrosion and wear on the contacts. Once the key is separated as in the battery replacement process, it is easy to lift the printed circuit board (pcb) out. When the button is pressed, contact should be made across two small spots on the pcb. I cleaned the spots and added a small blob of solder to each.You need a sharp soldering iron and a pair of good specs.

GG 42, February 2015

Key fob stopped working but its not the battery as light comes on and it won't manually lock help please

jo, January 2015

Hi my 99 clio keyfob not working the central locking. Any advice, changed battery and tried hokding down inside button in car no luck

smarty, September 2014

My central locking wont work car starts up and everythings fine i just have to manually open car and when locking press internal lock but leave my door open and then lock with key, took my key to get new battery but said it was working fine, but if you have had a leak from aireal or interia light thats where the sensor is so dry it out looks like just having central locking in summer because it would mean keep drying it out hope this help s renault clio 1.2 16v sport

kat, January 2014

Clio 1.5 dci 52 reg key fob not working
insert key turn on ignition press and
hold sentral locking buton on dash you will
hear a beep turn ignition off then start
as normal. Remember ignition on.

richie, August 2013

Can a coded renault clio key be changed to a normal style key ,constant problems costing 180-quid and a wait of upto 4 days!

shell, September 2012

My son was having trouble with his car not starting, read on internet about synchronising the key. This we did:- sit in drivers seat, press central locking button in car, doors will click twice, unlock with remote key, doors will again click twice. Now starts every time. Although he has to synchronise every time, but it only takes a minute.

Deb, August 2012

hola la luz del tabelro se apago, es la misma q cuando cieror mi megane parpadea, ahora directamente no enciende. q podra ser? el auto arranca pero no queda en marcha. y la luz no se prendio mas. es unaluz roja redonda q esta en el medio del tablero. quien puede ayudarme?

alfonsowin, June 2012

I've had a similar problem. My key works intermittently. The key is damaged, no question. I went to get a new one from the local renault dealer - he said that it would be about £153 (transponder plus programming and using the existing key blade). I expressed my disgust at the cost but felt that I had no option. Minutes later he came back and said that there was another option available - to have a key that started the engine, but with no central locking button - I would have to operate the central locking via the car button and lock the final door with the key. This was to cost £25. To be honest, a no brainer but I don't know why it wasn't offered to start with.

Geoff J, April 2012

Can Alex contact me please...Thanks

hali_bengali at hotmail.co.uk

halima, January 2012

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marie, August 2011

Alex, i have a problem with my renault Clio key, please could you contact me

Marie, August 2011

Can the guy called Alex let me know how i can contact him regards repairing my faulty key please ?
Cheers wayne

wayne_72, July 2011

Hi alex how do i get in touch with u could you email me please turner0682athotmail.co.uk my clio keyfob stopped work cant lock or unlock my car to dissarm the immobiliser the button inside the car for central locking still works

Scott turner, June 2011

Could ALEX plese EmaIL ME as i dont now how to contact you'
thanks
ian

ian, March 2011

how do i get a code for my key fob to bypass the imobalizer for reanault megane

fatlad, February 2011

dont get caught out buying new on from renualt at stupid money if yours has stopped working and its not the battery and the red led has stopped working can be 90% sure the switch inside has bad connection on the board you need to open fob gentle pop out the circuit board and each side of the switch will need to be resolderd again its not hard to do but you will need a good soldering iron with a pointed tip, dont over heat the switch if you are not to good at this ask about for someone who is good at this type of work it will save you a fortune and you dont need to have it reprogrammed if stuck i can help do it for you hope this helps

clint, December 2010

HI, i have recently found that my key fob is not working, i bought a new battery for it and the red light is working but is not working on my central locking! Can anyone help me please???

S.Dean04, September 2010

hello , i went to get in my car the other day and central locking wasnt working , so i got into car manually tryed to turn on the ignition an nothing the lights just flash.i also heard a ticking noise in the glove compartment any ideas what this could be HELPP!!

kayls, August 2010

just replaced battery in my daughters key fob and not even getting the red light come on can anybody please assist ???

John, August 2010

Hi, My daughters Clio had the same problem, sometimes it would fire up and start like a button, other times it wouldn't start at all. Bought new starter motor, still same problem, bought new battery,same problem. Took car to garage got charged £35 to tell me they couldn't find any fault on their computer. Fixed problem by taking key fob apart and cutting out a piece of cardboard(off cornflakes box)and fitting it into the cavity opposite the battery side of the fob and sliding back together the fob so everything was held firm inside the fob. Hey presto no problems since. Also done the same thing on spare key, everthing has been working normally now for three weeks.Hope this helps someone before spending on car as i did.

STRYKER,MERTHYR TYDFIL>, May 2010

My key fob for my 1998 Clio is not working properly and have been quoted £130 for a new one. Can the person who can perhaps repair them please contact me. Thank you

Jayne Gannon, January 2010

hi i have a 2003 clio been stood for 18 months and lost the keys is there anyway i can put another ignition barrel on from my other clio and use that key with out going to the dealers ?? thanks PAUL. A

paul, December 2009

ive got a clio dci 52 the red light is flashing car wont turn over can any one help please

moe, December 2009

Hi, my central locking has stopped working on my 2001 clio dynamique. The red light no longer illuminates. I have contacted the renault dealer and they say i need a new key which they will charge £130! Is there any way i can do this for cheaper? I have looked on ebay to buy another key which will just need my blade put on to it and also need programmed to my car. Does anyone have any ideas how much this could cost? Many Thanks.

Daniel, November 2009

ALEX, WHAT IS YOUR EMAIL ADDRESS?? EMAIL ME s_smity(AT)hotmail.com

SIMON, November 2009

Can alex the guy who repairs faulty keyfobs for a fee please let me know his email address so i can contact him?

Paul, October 2009

hi, my clio is X reg ,was having trouble starting light was flashing sometimes start drive into town park up then would not start.auto electrics said it was crankshaft position sensor .he replaced for £62 never missed a start since. can replace yourself part about £25. hope this is a help best of luck

bobj, September 2009

my key works to unlock and lock car but when i try to start car takes up to 20 mins for red light to stop flashing be for it starts

jemma louise forward, September 2009

I have changed battery but still does not lock or unlock my car

Karina, August 2009

Hi,

If you have a faulty Clio key I provide a service to repair and check their operation. This applies to:

a) Standard ignition keys with one push button and one LED. For these, I can usually provide a next day service by recorded delivery for £15 + £2 P&P

b) Credit card style keys with two push buttons and one LED. These are 'sealed for life' and need to be cut open to be repaired and then glued back together, hence the price of £20 + £2 P&P

Please email me if interested. For the quickest turn around, payment is best by PayPal.
Cheers,
Alex

Alex, July 2009

any body now how to reboot my key fob as it don.t work and can.t start replaced batteries .coil /spark plugs etc and now getting on my nerves help help

john baker, March 2009

If your Cleo 2002 Mod. is intermittently starting. Look at the ignition key, this can be the fault.
First of all, open up the key ( which is,nt to easy )
but persistence can prevail. Check the battery or replace.
Obviously this is cheaper than the experience of paying
a garage excessive costs, So try the the mentioned.
jameslowdenc@live.co.uk

jameslowdenc@live.co.uk, January 2009

hi, i have a 2000MY clio and only just 2 days ago, my plip key stop working, my central locking works fine and the red led flashes on the plip when pressed,
i hope you've fixed yours and can advise

TAZ, August 2008

email me at unkno@hotmail.co.uk
i have diagrams that help

bob, August 2008

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