Changing card reader

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charliehoward
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Changing card reader

Postby charliehoward » Tue Jan 09, 2018 2:18 pm

If I change the card reader on my car will I have to do anything to the keycards or will they just work with the new reader?

alanf
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Re: Changing card reader

Postby alanf » Fri Jan 12, 2018 4:09 pm

Just buy one from a scrapper, mine cost £12.00 on fleabay, card works ok!

tunamelt
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Re: Changing card reader

Postby tunamelt » Fri Jan 12, 2018 5:10 pm

i think the only part coded with the key is the Immobiliser. the reader itself only carries the message. should be fine as a direct swap.
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charliehoward
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Currently Drives:: Megane 250 RenaultSport Lux & Cup Pack Race Yellow
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Re: Changing card reader

Postby charliehoward » Sun Jan 14, 2018 12:47 pm

I got one off eBay, going to fit it today. My car is supposed to be hands free but doesn't work, could this fix it?

charliehoward
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Currently Drives:: Megane 250 RenaultSport Lux & Cup Pack Race Yellow
Location: Southampton

Re: Changing card reader

Postby charliehoward » Sun Jan 14, 2018 10:11 pm

I fitted it but it's got the same issue. I assume now it's a key which means I'm looking at £100+ to fix it, is there no solution other than a new key?

alanf
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Re: Changing card reader

Postby alanf » Mon Jan 15, 2018 1:20 pm

There is a company I used www. option4.co.uk they repair key cards about £20 inc postage try them

charliehoward
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Currently Drives:: Megane 250 RenaultSport Lux & Cup Pack Race Yellow
Location: Southampton

Re: Changing card reader

Postby charliehoward » Mon Jan 15, 2018 1:23 pm

I just took it apart and resoldered the immobilizer which was very loose so hopefully when I leave work my car will start xD


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