Dear Friends!
After many hours trying to solve this nagging issue amongst fellow Scenic owners,I finally have a solution that guarantees you can once again drive your wonderful french creation!
Follow the steps carefully and you will be back on the road in no time.Here we go........
Firstly open your key fob with a tiny screwdriver and by the battery you will see two lines of letters and numbers.Make a note of the bottom row only.Usually 5-6 letters/numbers.
Next log onto this web site:BBA reman. ABS, ecu's, throttle bodies, air mass meters, and catalytic converters (http://www.bba-reman.com).
You will see underlined the title Download.Click on it and follow the instructions.Hopefully you will have Extract Now or Winrar installed.Unzip the file and save it in My Documents.
Go to My Documents and there will be a box with a blue line at the top amongst your other docs,with renault on it.
Open that file and at the top it will say password.Your screen should be green.The password is Trantir.Enter the password.
It will then ask for your model.Simply type in Megane Scenic.It will then ask you for your code from your key fob.
Enter the digits/letters from the fob and it will then generate your emergency immobiliser code.Please write it down and keep it safe!
Now go to the car and put your key in the ignition.Turn it so the immobiliser light flashes rapidly.Press the central locking button on the dash next to the hazzard button,hold it to the left.Keep an eye on the flashing light.When you press and hold the central locker,the light will slow down.BEFORE YOU EVEN PRESS THE CL MAKE SURE YOU HAVE THE CODE IN FRONT OF YOU,TIMING IS VITAL.
Now,once you press and hold the CL count the flashes in sequence to your first digit.ie if your first digit is 5,then count 5 flashes and then release the CL button.Immediately press the CL in again and count the flashes for your next digit.Repeat for 3 and 4.Make sure you count exactly otherwise you will have to start all over again.When you have completed all 4 digits,the immobiliser light will remain constant.
Now you can start your car!!!!!!
You will have to do this sequence everytime you turn the car off,but it's a hell of a lot cheaper than taking your car into a dealer and paying out hundreds of pounds.Plus the fact nobody can steal it cause they don't know your code!!

What an interesting website, well done blue eyes.
Regards Leroy

Blue Eyes - that's amazing!!!!!


.....and next week's tuition - how to crack a safe!!!!:d

Excellent :d

Crack a safe ...........? I'd prefer one on how to understand women ;)

Strange beasts :rolleyes:

Just suffered this very problem this morning and I am extremely pleased to report that this worked 100% for me.
Next issue is why the heater does not work.

Thanks very much.

I'd prefer one on how to understand women
Strange beasts :rolleyes:

A best seller in the offing I think.:rofl: :rofl: :rofl:

Excellent, tested and working.
THANK YOU!!!

Excellent :d

Crack a safe ...........? I'd prefer one on how to understand women ;)

Strange beasts :rolleyes:

I firmly believe that if you even "begin to try" to understand how women think then you have truly lost, take it from one with experience, .................don't even go there, ..................don't even consider going there, ................give up now and save your self all the hastle of trying to explaine to your friends that it because you have moved on and matured into manhood????

Firstly open your key fob with a tiny screwdriver and by the battery you will see two lines of letters and numbers.Make a note of the bottom row only.Usually 5-6 letters/numbers.
Next log onto this web site:BBA reman. ABS, ecu's, throttle bodies, air mass meters, and catalytic converters (http://www.bba-reman.com).
You will see underlined the title Download.Click on it and follow the instructions.Hopefully you will have Extract Now or Winrar installed.Unzip the file and save it in My Documents.
Go to My Documents and there will be a box with a blue line at the top amongst your other docs,with renault on it.
Open that file and at the top it will say password.Your screen should be green.The password is Trantir.Enter the password.
It will then ask for your model.Simply type in Megane Scenic.It will then ask you for your code from your key fob.
Enter the digits/letters from the fob and it will then generate your emergency immobiliser code.Please write it down and keep it safe!
Now go to the car and put your key in the ignition.Turn it so the immobiliser light flashes rapidly.Press the central locking button on the dash next to the hazzard button,hold it to the left.Keep an eye on the flashing light.When you press and hold the central locker,the light will slow down.BEFORE YOU EVEN PRESS THE CL MAKE SURE YOU HAVE THE CODE IN FRONT OF YOU,TIMING IS VITAL.
Now,once you press and hold the CL count the flashes in sequence to your first digit.ie if your first digit is 5,then count 5 flashes and then release the CL button.Immediately press the CL in again and count the flashes for your next digit.Repeat for 3 and 4.Make sure you count exactly otherwise you will have to start all over again.When you have completed all 4 digits,the immobiliser light will remain constant.

Having just the one key, I thought I'd get this ready just in case. I did everything here (and it happened just as described) until the last bit. The red light kept flashing and a 'square lightning' icon flashed also. No start!
The only thing I can see untoward is the fact that the letters/numbers in the fob are imprinted on the case and not on the printed circuit, making me think that the case might have been changed.
Any ideas?

Just thought I'd give it a shot on my Clio...Worked a charm...printed this out and kept it in the car document folder now as a backup...

Nice one Blue eyes...!

hi, having had rac out and them telling me i needed a new key at the cost of £170. You are a lifesaver, thanks very much

Is me going blind or has the download been removed from the BBA site - anyone out there to help:)

Sorry but cant find 'Download':devil:

i have found download and have got emergency code. i cant seem to enter it though. i have put key in ignition, turned once but can get a rapid light that slows down. pressing the central locking or not. all i get is the usual flash. help !

Hi - Is this the link see below:)

Test for Renault Key/Immobiliser failures (emergency recode) (http://www.bba-reman.com/content.aspx?content=Test_for_Renault_Key_Immobiliser_failures_emergency_recode)

yep tried that one. also similar instructions on this forum. it does not flash slow.

anybody help me? :crazy: i have tried to put code in. turn ignition once. after a while red light flashes but not rapid. i press left hand side of central lock button and light speed does not change. it does not slow and is to quick to enter code. HELP!!!!

What if your Scenic doesn't have a central locking button on the dash?!

Some Renaults have a central locking button in th ecentre console - you could try that one instead.:)

My 98 Scenic doesn't have any.

Dear Friends!
After many hours trying to solve this nagging issue amongst fellow Scenic owners,I finally have a solution that guarantees you can once again drive your wonderful french creation!
Follow the steps carefully and you will be back on the road in no time.Here we go........
Firstly open your key fob with a tiny screwdriver and by the battery you will see two lines of letters and numbers.Make a note of the bottom row only.Usually 5-6 letters/numbers.
Next log onto this web site:BBA reman. ABS, ecu's, throttle bodies, air mass meters, and catalytic converters (http://www.bba-reman.com).
You will see underlined the title Download.Click on it and follow the instructions.Hopefully you will have Extract Now or Winrar installed.Unzip the file and save it in My Documents.
Go to My Documents and there will be a box with a blue line at the top amongst your other docs,with renault on it.
Open that file and at the top it will say password.Your screen should be green.The password is Trantir.Enter the password.
It will then ask for your model.Simply type in Megane Scenic.It will then ask you for your code from your key fob.
Enter the digits/letters from the fob and it will then generate your emergency immobiliser code.Please write it down and keep it safe!
Now go to the car and put your key in the ignition.Turn it so the immobiliser light flashes rapidly.Press the central locking button on the dash next to the hazzard button,hold it to the left.Keep an eye on the flashing light.When you press and hold the central locker,the light will slow down.BEFORE YOU EVEN PRESS THE CL MAKE SURE YOU HAVE THE CODE IN FRONT OF YOU,TIMING IS VITAL.
Now,once you press and hold the CL count the flashes in sequence to your first digit.ie if your first digit is 5,then count 5 flashes and then release the CL button.Immediately press the CL in again and count the flashes for your next digit.Repeat for 3 and 4.Make sure you count exactly otherwise you will have to start all over again.When you have completed all 4 digits,the immobiliser light will remain constant.
Now you can start your car!!!!!!
You will have to do this sequence everytime you turn the car off,but it's a hell of a lot cheaper than taking your car into a dealer and paying out hundreds of pounds.Plus the fact nobody can steal it cause they don't know your code!!
thanks all (esp blue eyes) for helping me resolve this immobiliser not turning off issue.obtaining and entering the code via the dash button helped get my dads scenic mobile again. rather than spend big money getting the system fixed via the dealer. as suggested by another of your members i have just bought and fitted a permanent immobiliser over ride from remote key ltd. was easy to fit, just attached 3 wires to the back of the fuse box and now it starts/runs as if the immobiliser was never there. it cost £100 and came ready programmed with the right code. top advice guys! thanks again and happy motoring
Andy.

Nice one blue eyes :beer: I have just taken delivery of a '98 Scenic yesterday for the softness to drive around in, and her getting stuck on the road worried the cr*p outta me.
I have given her dual instruction on how it works, and she can now overide it flawlessly.
Thanks for the peace of mind bro, owe you one.

Dear Friends!
After many hours trying to solve this nagging issue amongst fellow Scenic owners,I finally have a solution that guarantees you can once again drive your wonderful french creation!
Follow the steps carefully and you will be back on the road in no time.Here we go........
Firstly open your key fob with a tiny screwdriver and by the battery you will see two lines of letters and numbers.Make a note of the bottom row only.Usually 5-6 letters/numbers.
Next log onto this web site:BBA reman. ABS, ecu's, throttle bodies, air mass meters, and catalytic converters (http://www.bba-reman.com).
You will see underlined the title Download.Click on it and follow the instructions.Hopefully you will have Extract Now or Winrar installed.Unzip the file and save it in My Documents.
Go to My Documents and there will be a box with a blue line at the top amongst your other docs,with renault on it.
Open that file and at the top it will say password.Your screen should be green.The password is Trantir.Enter the password.
It will then ask for your model.Simply type in Megane Scenic.It will then ask you for your code from your key fob.
Enter the digits/letters from the fob and it will then generate your emergency immobiliser code.Please write it down and keep it safe!
Now go to the car and put your key in the ignition.Turn it so the immobiliser light flashes rapidly.Press the central locking button on the dash next to the hazzard button,hold it to the left.Keep an eye on the flashing light.When you press and hold the central locker,the light will slow down.BEFORE YOU EVEN PRESS THE CL MAKE SURE YOU HAVE THE CODE IN FRONT OF YOU,TIMING IS VITAL.
Now,once you press and hold the CL count the flashes in sequence to your first digit.ie if your first digit is 5,then count 5 flashes and then release the CL button.Immediately press the CL in again and count the flashes for your next digit.Repeat for 3 and 4.Make sure you count exactly otherwise you will have to start all over again.When you have completed all 4 digits,the immobiliser light will remain constant.
Now you can start your car!!!!!!
You will have to do this sequence everytime you turn the car off,but it's a hell of a lot cheaper than taking your car into a dealer and paying out hundreds of pounds.Plus the fact nobody can steal it cause they don't know your code!!

just to update your post if you remove your plip key once entered the code and press it once at the ir receiver within 15 secs you wont have to enter the emergency code again

Hi all.

Yet another case of the flashing immobiliser. :mad:

I have read numerous posts and done numerous searches but am still none the wiser. I am trying to obtain the emergency code and have tried on numerous occasions using the downloaded renault key / immobiliser test kit, but to am now at my wits end.

Both the spare and existing ir key fob have one lithium battery in them. There are 5 digits on each with 2 at the top and 3 below, however the bottom 3 digits are different on each.

I've tried entering just the bottom 3 digits but get the following message, "NOT ENOUGH CHARACTERS", then tried entering all 5 digits on both, but keep getting the message, "INCORRECT CHARACTER IN CODE".

I'm hoping it's something pretty obvious that i'm doing wrong. Any assistant would be most appreciated. Many thanks in advance.

G.O

The so-called test kit - doesn't always work it just doesn't seem to cover all models especially imports and the like - you may have to go to Renault:)

The so-called test kit - doesn't always work it just doesn't seem to cover all models especially imports and the like - you may have to go to Renault:)

:( Please NO.

** Gets down on bended knees ** - Is there a saviour out there? :rolleyes:

Just a thought are there are any zeros or noughts in the code number:)
Last time I went to my renault agent he charged £15

Just a thought are there are any zeros or noughts in the code number:)
Last time I went to my renault agent he charged £15

No unfortunately there aren't any zeros or letter O's.
Reluctantly it looks like I may have to go down the Renault route. I'll leave it a few more days in the hope that someone can perform a miracle. :o :rolleyes:

if anybody needs the code for their car pm me and will sort it asap as long as car model and key code inside key is sent its the bottom code but send all codes in key as sometimes vary

if anybody needs the code for their car pm me and will sort it asap as long as car model and key code inside key is sent its the bottom code but send all codes in key as sometimes vary

PM sent. ;)

blue eyes you are a legend. i couldn't resync my key phob like it said on the website but the code turned the immobiliser off. my wife as got her car back, and it didnt take long to do the code. i owe you one, you saved me a hearache from a pregnant woman

Hi there


I've followed these instructions for my 98 Megane Scenic but the flashing light will not slow down to enable me to enter code. Maybe I'm just not quick enough to enter the code?!

The keys are radio type not infra red....

Dear Friends!
After many hours trying to solve this nagging issue amongst fellow Scenic owners,I finally have a solution that guarantees you can once again drive your wonderful french creation!
Follow the steps carefully and you will be back on the road in no time.Here we go........
Firstly open your key fob with a tiny screwdriver and by the battery you will see two lines of letters and numbers.Make a note of the bottom row only.Usually 5-6 letters/numbers.
Next log onto this web site:BBA reman. ABS, ecu's, throttle bodies, air mass meters, and catalytic converters (http://www.bba-reman.com).
You will see underlined the title Download.Click on it and follow the instructions.Hopefully you will have Extract Now or Winrar installed.Unzip the file and save it in My Documents.
Go to My Documents and there will be a box with a blue line at the top amongst your other docs,with renault on it.
Open that file and at the top it will say password.Your screen should be green.The password is Trantir.Enter the password.
It will then ask for your model.Simply type in Megane Scenic.It will then ask you for your code from your key fob.
Enter the digits/letters from the fob and it will then generate your emergency immobiliser code.Please write it down and keep it safe!
Now go to the car and put your key in the ignition.Turn it so the immobiliser light flashes rapidly.Press the central locking button on the dash next to the hazzard button,hold it to the left.Keep an eye on the flashing light.When you press and hold the central locker,the light will slow down.BEFORE YOU EVEN PRESS THE CL MAKE SURE YOU HAVE THE CODE IN FRONT OF YOU,TIMING IS VITAL.
Now,once you press and hold the CL count the flashes in sequence to your first digit.ie if your first digit is 5,then count 5 flashes and then release the CL button.Immediately press the CL in again and count the flashes for your next digit.Repeat for 3 and 4.Make sure you count exactly otherwise you will have to start all over again.When you have completed all 4 digits,the immobiliser light will remain constant.
Now you can start your car!!!!!!
You will have to do this sequence everytime you turn the car off,but it's a hell of a lot cheaper than taking your car into a dealer and paying out hundreds of pounds.Plus the fact nobody can steal it cause they don't know your code!!

Hi Sienna - maybe you haven't the right code - the online system you refer to doesn't always work:)

Just wondering if the fact that I have a radio frequency key means the code can't be input manually? Anyone know?

the rf keys dont work with this method its only for ir remotes but i stand corrected but to enter code you have to put key in ignition

Thanks for clarifying the RF key query! I had been trying the manual input as per instructions ie with key in ignition!

I've not had to try it yet but this site looks promising Renault Help - Car Immobiliser Bypass (http://renaulthelp.110mb.com/ImmBypass.html)

hello

i recently lost one of my keys and am going to get other 2nd hand one from ebay and a new key blade cut. when i try to recode the key will it affect the first key i have?

the ebay key cannot be done at home trust me renault need to erase the key at a charge obviously and recode at a cost again ebay keys are no good as ecu needs to be programmed too

the ebay key cannot be done at home trust me renault need to erase the key at a charge obviously and recode at a cost again ebay keys are no good as ecu needs to be programmed too

Does that apply to IR keys, as well as RF keys ?

ooops i meant the ir plip keys dont know abour rf but would have thought only same principle

The two systems work differently.

The IR plip keys disable the immobiliser by pressing the button on the key - the doors unlock and the car is "un-immobilised". The immobiliser activates after a certain period of the igniton/engine being switched off, or the doors being locked.

The RF plips work with the key in the ignition, unlocking the doors does not de-activate the immobiliser. The immobiliser will activate as soon as the key is removed.

on another thread someone said that their key needed recoding just because they didn't put the new battery in within 30 seconds. are you 100% sure about the 2nd hand key recode?
has anyone tried it? please let me know

i have done it on numerous occassions where people have bought one it just cant be done and its within 15 seconds

ok thanks for the info. so if i got an old key i will have to take it to renault to get it coded?

im not entirely sure renault even recode a key more than likely need a blank key coding

I suspect that it's not possible to use a secondhand key with at the very least going to the dealer, or use someone with the proper diagnostic/programming kit.

The rubber cover over the button on my key has worn. So I've just bought a key from eBay for a fiver. Not for the electronics, as I expect that won't work, but just for the plastic case. BUt I will give it a go with trying to program it to work with my car. I'll report the findings when I try it.

ok expensive piece of plastic lol

I bought this car with no key, I bought a barrel , key,black box and a thing that go'es round the barrel from a breakers yard, everything was fine then after connecting the wires to the origional black box and the car would'nt even turn over and the immobiliser light was flashing I reconnected the box that came with the key and this is when I started having problems with the immobiliser
well i think it's the immobiliser.
The car won't start but it will turn over the immobiliser light stayed illuminated
I was told to try a little trick - disconnec the earth lead for five mins put key in the ignition reconnect earth strap wait another five mins and start this should work they said

I tried it and it worked but the immobiliser light stays illuminated and when I turn the engine off it's back to square one same as above and every time I do the little trick it seems to work but only the once I cant' be doing this every time I need to go to and from work
Can anyone save me money Thanks

I bought this car with no key, I bought a barrel , key,black box and a thing that go'es round the barrel from a breakers yard, everything was fine then after connecting the wires to the origional black box and the car would'nt even turn over and the immobiliser light was flashing I reconnected the box that came with the key and this is when I started having problems with the immobiliser
well i think it's the immobiliser.
The car won't start but it will turn over the immobiliser light stayed illuminated
I was told to try a little trick - disconnec the earth lead for five mins put key in the ignition reconnect earth strap wait another five mins and start this should work they said

I tried it and it worked but the immobiliser light stays illuminated and when I turn the engine off it's back to square one same as above and every time I do the little trick it seems to work but only the once I cant' be doing this every time I need to go to and from work
Can anyone save me money Thanks

try it for 40 mins disconnecting battery as just done this for one chap with similar problems now he has none entered his emergency code resynched keys and now all well

Thanks for the advice

Dave

Hi All,

This is my first post. I felt I had to as, following the advice posted in this thread, I was able to reprogramme my 1998 Renault Scenic Megane 1.6 Auto remote key fob. Eventually it was easy, but tracking down all the relevant info (yesterday afternoon 9/2/08) was a bit time consuming and then it was a process of trial and error until it all clicked and my car is now working (fingers crossed it stays so!!) Many thanks to Blue eyes for starting it off and madnoel10 for the link. I thought that as the original thread is a bit old that even now, a year and a half later, it is still valid (I've just popped out and tried it again - still working;)

Anybody know how to code an RF key to the central locking?? Immobiliser is fine but the CL button doesnt work?? Assume it needs coding?

Apoligies for appearing stupid, i clicked on the link you provided for the site , but no where can i see the link to download the file,, i see others have found it fine, so possibly me being blind, is it in one of the other drop down menus or main screen, thanks

if you need the code just let me know save you downloading it

Sorted. thanks very much, from the link in the original post the download file is hard to locate, you can find it on page 2 or 3 there is a post with the link on which is so easy to use , many thanks,, to all concerned,,

New Member here:o

Hoping to get some info on sorting out my sons '99 Scenic

He's got the dreaded imobiliser problem, but I can't get the zip file referred to here to open. Is it still available?

I think the problem started with water getting into the unit above the windscreen. He has the model with 2 sunroofs, (big mistake:crazy: )

However, by the look of the knowledge on here I'm sure we'll get it going again

I've been trying to open the zip file refered to in the 1st post on this thread. 'Trantir' doesn't open it:mad:

Help please:confused:

Woops, found it, 'reman' now all i need is software to run an exe file on my Mac!

And do we have any Glasgow owners who have had this problem with a Scenic?

Well I now have a runner thanks to the help from the main man,
swfcowl5, he's my hero now.:d :d :d :d

Hi,

I have a Megane 1 1.6 RTe and one plip that works and one that doesn't (took batteries out of both to check if they needed replacing - they didn't)...

I have the code for my car using the immobiliser program and that works - ie the car can be started with the 'bad' key.

Have checked the output of both keys on a camera and they both light.. have checked the output to the led also with a scope and they both output what looks like 'the same' signal...

I have entered the immobiliser code and then plipped away at the sensor with the bad key to no avail...

After trying this many times I guess that desync isn't likely to be the problem?

In summary - I put the immobiliser code in (it works - actually tried the wrong one to check and that lit up the 'coil' symbol on the dash and flashed the red light rapidly indicating it was wrong) and then once the red light comes on (for ~10 seconds) I plip with the bad key - no reaction to it at all.

Good key still works thankfully though :-)

Would there be any mileage in disconnecting the car battery - could that help resync things?

I have read it can take like a dozen times for this to work.. any reason why this would be (think I've tried about 20x now).

Any help is much appreciated whilst I still have hair...

Kev

I tried the disconnecting the battery trick + pulling the fuse for the central locking, both mention as having worked for others on here. It didn't work for me. I'm sure the problem I have is the cl unit in the roof.
Now i have a runner on the code, I'm going to get the immobiliser by pass fitted.

I got passed my immobiliser no problem with the instructions but couldn't get my key to resync whatever I tried until I got told to try this...

After step 4 I had to start the car for a few secs,
Switch it off,
Press and hold the c/l button until the doors locked & unlocked
Then I had to press the c/l button again until the doors locked & unlocked, keep it pressed and then press my plip on my key a few times.

I was so happy when it worked :)
Saved me forking out to Renault!

Sounds good...
I'll give that a go this weekend and report back :)

please can someone help? my car is stuck outside due the problem with the immobilier. i have been on the website mentioned but can't find the download link anywhere. can someone please tell me where to find it. i have been to renault and they want to charge me nearly £300 for a new key and code!

hi again i found the link and downloaded the thing but every time i put in the code it says it is wrong, can anyone help?

Try giving this nice man a PM, (see previous posts)
swfcowl5

He got me my emergency code and it worked first time.
Today I've fitted the immobliser by pass from this company and it worked 1st time too:d Good company to deal with, but their phone is very busy!

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

please can someone help? my car is stuck outside due the problem with the immobilier. i have been on the website mentioned but can't find the download link anywhere. can someone please tell me where to find it. i have been to renault and they want to charge me nearly £300 for a new key and code!

It's next to How does it work?
The application that is available for download here will enable you to find out what the immobiliser bypass code is for your car.

But here's a direct link to the tool.
http://renaulthelp.110mb.com/app/RenaultImmCode.zip

thanks for the quick response, only problem is that i can't find the code inside the key

thanks for the quick response, only problem is that i can't find the code inside the key

Check this link out for where the code is exactly ...was on mine anyways, It's only just visible I had to angle it to the light to make it out

http://www.retro-renault.com/forums/ice-electrical/59-plip-key-re-synching.html

I got passed my immobiliser no problem with the instructions but couldn't get my key to resync whatever I tried until I got told to try this...

After step 4 I had to start the car for a few secs,
Switch it off,
Press and hold the c/l button until the doors locked & unlocked
Then I had to press the c/l button again until the doors locked & unlocked, keep it pressed and then press my plip on my key a few times.

I was so happy when it worked :)Saved me forking out to Renault!
No luck yet - the disable immobiliser code works, but second key still doesn't work(/resync?) :( Thanks anyway.

Try it without pressing the c/l button after you switch the engine off ...it took me 2 days to finally get it to work.

cheers for that i had tried all the other codes and never noticed that. i felt like i was going round in circles. i hope it works, thanks a lot :)

Check this link out for where the code is exactly ...was on mine anyways, It's only just visible I had to angle it to the light to make it out

http://www.retro-renault.com/forums/ice-electrical/59-plip-key-re-synching.html

it works, thanks for everything i'd have been stuffed without the help.

Great stuff m8 :-D

:steam: i have looked in the key for number but only numbers given are 98 274 on the circuit board and >PA66 GF30< moulded into the plastic. Neither of these seems to be in the correct format to use in the recommended downloaded program. Can anybody advise which numbers/characters should be fed into program to get the code.

please can someone help? my car is stuck outside due the problem with the immobilier. i have been on the website mentioned but can't find the download link anywhere. can someone please tell me where to find it. i have been to renault and they want to charge me nearly £300 for a new key and code!

send me your codes inside key and shall send u codes if u want

:steam: i have looked in the key for number but only numbers given are 98 274 on the circuit board and >PA66 GF30< moulded into the plastic. Neither of these seems to be in the correct format to use in the recommended downloaded program. Can anybody advise which numbers/characters should be fed into program to get the code.

send me pics of key inside and will do the code for ya

have no camera to hand.
Car is megane RT 1.6E scenic
first reg jan 99
vin is VF1JA0FL518980700
If this is not help I will try to send photo at later time.
Thank you for your help
ps when central locking button is pressed the flashing red light does not slow down. Any idea what i am doing wrong or does this imply another problem?

Since last posting have found another minute number printed on printed circuit board which is S108627BNA
The number 98 274 was on a paper sticker.
I have tried various combinations of S108627BNA in programme without any success!

Thanks again

Ok finally got the Espace running. Without recoding the immobiliser.

Just to recap.

Battery went dead after leaving the car standing for a couple of weeks.

Tried a jump start but the immobiliser won't switch off. The key was switching off the alarm and working the central locking ok. But not the immobiliser.

Tried finding codes to bypass the immobilser using the downloadable program but couldn't get the codes generated.

Put the key back together after looking for info inside it and tried it one last time. Started first turn.:rofl:

Try it without pressing the c/l button after you switch the engine off ...it took me 2 days to finally get it to work.
Okay - think I may have tried that already, but... :crazy:

Now that i am using the code to start my car, and the mot is due; will this affect the mot, and will the garage refuse to do test untill i sort out the key ???? renault tald me to sort out the key first :mad:

There's no reason for why that should cause an MOT failure as far as I know, but whether you'd be able to explain to a tester how to start the car and whether they'd be willing to do it is another question altogether!

My local government controlled MOT testing station will accept a renault for test under these circumstances:)

The other benefit of Local Authority MOT stations is that they won't try and convince you to have loads of work done which your car doesn't need!

My old Golf Mk1 passed an MOT with a seriosuly holey radiator a few years back, it was filling the test stations pit as he did the test.

Then me and the Mrs went on holiday in it the same day - drove 500-odd miles over a fortnight. Had to take loads of water with us!

No, I don't think the key will make a blind bit of difference :)

Hi peeps... My key chip is now not working and am now waiting 8 days for renault to charge me £135 to fix it...So I'll try this immobiliser bypass method... but cant find how to find my 4 digit code... Any ideas?.. Cheers

send me your codes form inside key and i shall get code for ya

Not that ive got a problem but i was just wondering if it would work on my car, i have a card key not a proper key??

AND if your key was not buggered after you enter the said code you could also hold down your central locking button until the central locking locked then unlocked and you press the key fob 3 times until it operated your central locking remotely your key would be fixed. IF it didn't then your key is knackered and you need a new one, which it would anyway..................

Ive had the immobiliser problem and am starting car entering code as the resync method doesnt work , but im wondering because if u leave the ignition in auxilary position i dont have to enter code to start, so im thinking of going to ignition switch and puting permenant live to ignition live (without removing keys) and seeing if this will prevent code entering, i know my clock will stay on but hope that wont be a problem ..anyone any thoughts ?

I understand your idea but permanently wiring the first stage of the ignition system will also activate other powered circuit such as the radio, etc an dmay cause the battery to rub flat.:)

Yeah i realsie that but im so sick of the code entering lol, i will give it a try and have to be aware of any battery drain

i am so happy thank you so much!!!:) :) :) i did this after numerous times sat in my car trying to get the key fob plip working, and i was so mad cos i couldnt go out. i remebered reading this forum in feb when i had a different immobliser problem, anyway i tried my emergancy code. and wow i was so happy when i got my car working i nearly danced down the street. thought i was going to have to walk everywhere tomorrow leaving my car stranded!. so i cant express how many thanks but thanks anyway!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Glad to hear you're sorted rachie :)

send me your codes form inside key and i shall get code for ya

Hello! Just experienced the problem with immobiliser. I have rang Renault dealer in London (Ilford) and they have told me that it will cost £78.00 +Vat just for testing. And then extra charge for labour and the parts. I beleve that might go up to 150 quit which is unfair play from them.

Here is the numbers from my hob, hopefully with your help i will be able to start the car:
SC428995CDW
S105078003
0L67C
11AE0635

Thank you beforehand!

i am happy that i got the code, but, i am sick of it too!!
it takes ages!!
i had to go to bradford today to get my key ordered, now i have 2 wait till the 19th!!
2 weeks with the emergancy code entering! arghghhhhh
still its better than having no code.

trying to find the two line of code by the battery in the key fob.....I must be blind but cant see them.....anyone has a pic to help me out as my partners car is parked at her work and if I'm damned if I am going to pay $300 to a dealer if I can sort it myself.

The only code I can see by the battery is CR1620 but this doesnt appear to work

Please help folks

Hi, i have downloaded the code but when i try to do it the red flashing light won't slow down. any ideas?

trying to find the two line of code by the battery in the key fob.....I must be blind but cant see them.....anyone has a pic to help me out as my partners car is parked at her work and if I'm damned if I am going to pay $300 to a dealer if I can sort it myself.

The only code I can see by the battery is CR1620 but this doesnt appear to work

Please help folks you have to put a space in, same code as me just spent ages trying to do it (CR 1620)

Tried with space...still no joy.

will the method you list for recodeing scenic..will it work the same for megane coupe p reg 1996 ive lost my keys altho i have got a key cut to open doors an release steering lock an i have bought fob of ebay just waiting for it to arrive..

http://renaulthelp.110mb.com/ImmBypass.html try this hope it helps

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

I Have A P Reg Laguna 2.2d And Like A Lot Of You The Immobilizer Has Gone On The Fritz. I Have The Input Code And Today Something Strange Happened, I Switched The Engine Off And Turned The Ignition Back On To Keep The Code In, I Wanted A Look At The Box Under The Dash So Took The Connectors Off Then Tried To Start The Car And To My Amazement It Started! (with The Box Disconnected). So I Switched The Engine Off And Re Connected The Box And It Started Straight Away The Light On The Cl Is Flashing. Ive Had The Car Standing For An Hour Now And Just Tried It, Started Without Inputing The Code!!!!!!!

CR1620 sounds suspiciously like CR2016 which is the battery type!
The number you need is often printed on the board with an inkjet printer in dot matrix type, it is sometimes a bit faint, use a good magnifier.
IIRC you need the five digits immediately before the "-".

HTH Shaun

Hi. This is my first posting, as my good lady is stranded 30 miles from home with a non-starting Scenic. It has played up several times before, with going away for 10 minutes or half an hour, coming back and it would start.

This time however no joy, so while she waited for the roadside assistance to arrive I researched and came across your wonderful forums and also http://renaulthelp.110mb.com/ . Having downloaded the windows app, I asked her for the "car type", but she could only come up with a 5 digit code. So in desperation and to pass time I got her to switch the car on, hold the Central Locking button and wait for the immobiliser light to do something. It did nothing, but there was a loud beep. She switched off and tried starting the car and it started first time!

Of course this could just be coincidence, or does this make any sense to anyone, please?

Happy motoring. J & P

what a great thread, ive copied it into my haynes manual, at least i have 1 page now in that worthless manual with some realy good information, realy great article.

Hi folks,

Just a wee note on the starting woes of a 2001 2.0L petrol Scenic that I have owned from nearly new.
It started fine until about 1yr ago when it failed to start when warm but would turn over easily. This happened twice in 8mnths but would start after 30mins or so. It wasn't a key fault.
In the last month it has done three times, once overnight, and began to take a bit longer to start.
Following the excellent advice here I took off the TDC sensor, cleaned it and now starts almost before the key turns! The sensor was coloured but didn't have any bits of metal attached.

On a different tack how much should I pay for a local garage to do the timing belt?

Cheers
Pat

Great info, managed to get the car started, although on my PC I couldn't get the code program to work (It just quickly opened and closed), but it worked ok on the kids one.
Found out how to get the receiver out of the headlining (Pu¤¤¤¤ towards the window and down) from here. Everything looked ok, so then found out from here how to check the IR transmitter on the key (Point it at a mobile camera and see if it flashes blue). It didn't opened it up and saw that the transmitter light had seperated from the board, out with the soldering iron, remved the old solder, reinserted the now shorter wires in the board, resoldered.
Entered the code again, then used the resync trick.
Now all working ok!!!

Thank you followed the instructions & four digit code was generated, hope this can now get the car started

Found the solution to all my plip woes(!)

Drove my 10 year-old Megane 1 back from Nottingham..
Oil starvation to camshaft (unknown reason) - went blue..
Cambelt snapped..
Valve(s) hit pistons - suddenly my plip problem is history :(

I think I'd gone 'too long' between oil changes and a 4 hour journey was too much for the old thing.

Morale: Old car = Frequent oil+filter changes..
Of course it could have been caused by something else I guess....

Shame it was a great car - only job I ever had to do (in the 7 years I had it) was replace a few coils and clean the idle-control-valve (oh and take too long replacing plip batteries!).

Just bought another Renault (Scenic 2) - nice car - sure I'll have a completely different set of issues with this one... key-less ignition... <gulp>

Found the solution to all my plip woes(!)

Drove my 10 year-old Megane 1 back from Nottingham..
Oil starvation to camshaft (unknown reason) - went blue..
Cambelt snapped..
Valve(s) hit pistons - suddenly my plip problem is history :(

I think I'd gone 'too long' between oil changes and a 4 hour journey was too much for the old thing.

Morale: Old car = Frequent oil+filter changes..
Of course it could have been caused by something else I guess....

Shame it was a great car - only job I ever had to do (in the 7 years I had it) was replace a few coils and clean the idle-control-valve (oh and take too long replacing plip batteries!).

Just bought another Renault (Scenic 2) - nice car - sure I'll have a completely different set of issues with this one... key-less ignition... <gulp>

so what you doing with the old megane and where abouts are you from?

Poole in Dorset..
It was an R-Reg 1.6 RTe; with 10 months MOT on it.
The car is still at a local garage - I periodically drive past and see it has moved; wrote off the bill from the garage (85 quid) by letting him have it - local breakers would only have given me 90 for it anyway; seems sacrilege considering the condition of the rest of the car and the sum of all the parts; I stripped it of the tax, roof bars, etc.
He said he's gonna source a second-hand engine and put it in; we only run one car and wouldn't have had the time to go through the process ourselves :(
May pop in and see how he's getting on - a good project for someone with the time and means to get a new engine in it; unfortunately those times have gone for me.

Bought another Renault so I wouldn't have to sign up to a different forum :)

i was same nearly had a saxo but got a scenic bit of a difference but hey and wish id have known im close to notts and would have had it

Dear Friends!
After many hours trying to solve this nagging issue amongst fellow Scenic owners,I finally have a solution that guarantees you can once again drive your wonderful french creation!
Follow the steps carefully and you will be back on the road in no time.Here we go........
Firstly open your key fob with a tiny screwdriver and by the battery you will see two lines of letters and numbers.Make a note of the bottom row only.Usually 5-6 letters/numbers.
Next log onto this web site:BBA reman. ABS, ecu's, throttle bodies, air mass meters, and catalytic converters (http://www.bba-reman.com).
You will see underlined the title Download.Click on it and follow the instructions.Hopefully you will have Extract Now or Winrar installed.Unzip the file and save it in My Documents.
Go to My Documents and there will be a box with a blue line at the top amongst your other docs,with renault on it.
Open that file and at the top it will say password.Your screen should be green.The password is Trantir.Enter the password.
It will then ask for your model.Simply type in Megane Scenic.It will then ask you for your code from your key fob.
Enter the digits/letters from the fob and it will then generate your emergency immobiliser code.Please write it down and keep it safe!
Now go to the car and put your key in the ignition.Turn it so the immobiliser light flashes rapidly.Press the central locking button on the dash next to the hazzard button,hold it to the left.Keep an eye on the flashing light.When you press and hold the central locker,the light will slow down.BEFORE YOU EVEN PRESS THE CL MAKE SURE YOU HAVE THE CODE IN FRONT OF YOU,TIMING IS VITAL.
Now,once you press and hold the CL count the flashes in sequence to your first digit.ie if your first digit is 5,then count 5 flashes and then release the CL button.Immediately press the CL in again and count the flashes for your next digit.Repeat for 3 and 4.Make sure you count exactly otherwise you will have to start all over again.When you have completed all 4 digits,the immobiliser light will remain constant.
Now you can start your car!!!!!!
You will have to do this sequence everytime you turn the car off,but it's a hell of a lot cheaper than taking your car into a dealer and paying out hundreds of pounds.Plus the fact nobody can steal it cause they don't know your code!!
just the job blue eyes works a treat

Nice solution , only problem is , it will eventually lock up the immobiliser PERMANENTLY !! . happened to my mate and he had to scrap the car .

Hi Allan - my neighbour has been running his Megane using the system as desribed by "blue eyes" for around 2 years now and as yet has had no problems. How long did your mate get away with before his let him down.:)

I have lost the key to my kangoo any one tell me how i can get the number for the immobiliser without the key?

Hi Allan - my neighbour has been running his Megane using the system as desribed by "blue eyes" for around 2 years now and as yet has had no problems. How long did your mate get away with before his let him down.:)
lasted 6 months !!!

I have lost the key to my kangoo any one tell me how i can get the number for the immobiliser without the key?


I suspect you'll have to go to Renault as the only means of getting a code would be to provide your relevant registration documents and photo ID, etc.:)

just been on the phone they dont want to give it out so im phoneing back and ask agine tomorow they want me to take the car there for them to do but they want over £150 and i havent got it and that means me towing allmost 15 miles witch im not going to do ill get the number in the end i wont give in.

For obvious security reasons they will not give codes or such out over the phone - well I hope not - otherwise very few cars would be at peoples front door next day:mad:

Even if you had the code how would you start the car without a key:crazy:

intresting article, now can u help on this one, renault keys, my scenic has 2 ignition keys, they look simiklar, both have batteries, both seem to emit an infrared light, but one doesnt seem to work the remote,that is it doesnt unlock the doors by aiming it at the sensor, any solution??

Did the second key ever work since you have had the car:)

I've got a 99 megane scenic with this immobiliser fault. I have RF keys, when pushing the CL button, nothing happens on the dash LED, slow down, speed up, nothing, it just flashes at the same speed.

Really don't want to have to get the car towed to Renault to pay hundreds out at xmas, any ideas?

Are you trying to enter the emergency code via the interior central locking button with the ignition key inserted:)

dont suppose its a flat battery in the key is it, you could try changing the battery from the other key and see if it works, i have 2 key both with batteries, both emit a red infrared light, but only one key works the imobiliser for reasons i dont know, except its a good place for a spare battery,

Are you trying to enter the emergency code via the interior central locking button with the ignition key inserted:)

yep, LED wouldn't be flashing that fast otherwise :p

Ok, found in a number of places a few references saying that the code override only works with IR systems, NOT RF. Is this true? If so, can anyone say how us with RF keys can get the damn car going again?

amazing it works, this has really saved my neck! who'd have thought my code was 6969!! (that was a joke!)

[QUOTE=blue eyes;155233]Dear Friends!

I also had this problem on a scenic mk1
was caused by a water leak behind the dash/fusebox
When car dryed out the central locking worked fine and so did the immobiliser

hi i am trying to do this but it wont accept my key fob code... its coming up with code error basically?/?????

any ideas anyone lol
thanks

After reading through this (and many other) thread I now understand that the reman download will only generate the code for IR keys.

I have a Scenic 1 Phase 2 1.6RT (yr 2000) with RF key.

I have a second key (blade only, no plipper) and asked Renault to supply the 4-digit code to deactivate the imobiliser via the Central Locking button. The guy at Renault checked on his computer & said he only had an 8-digit code listed. Is this right?

Can I still use the central locking button method with this 8-digit code? The guy wants £20+VAT to give me the code, but if it's not going to work I won't bother!

Cheers, Nez

:loser:Dear Friends!
After many hours trying to solve this nagging issue amongst fellow Scenic owners,I finally have a solution that guarantees you can once again drive your wonderful french creation!
Follow the steps carefully and you will be back on the road in no time.Here we go........
Firstly open your key fob with a tiny screwdriver and by the battery you will see two lines of letters and numbers.Make a note of the bottom row only.Usually 5-6 letters/numbers.
Next log onto this web site:BBA reman. ABS, ecu's, throttle bodies, air mass meters, and catalytic converters (http://www.bba-reman.com).
You will see underlined the title Download.Click on it and follow the instructions.Hopefully you will have Extract Now or Winrar installed.Unzip the file and save it in My Documents.
Go to My Documents and there will be a box with a blue line at the top amongst your other docs,with renault on it.
Open that file and at the top it will say password.Your screen should be green.The password is Trantir.Enter the password.
It will then ask for your model.Simply type in Megane Scenic.It will then ask you for your code from your key fob.
Enter the digits/letters from the fob and it will then generate your emergency immobiliser code.Please write it down and keep it safe!
Now go to the car and put your key in the ignition.Turn it so the immobiliser light flashes rapidly.Press the central locking button on the dash next to the hazzard button,hold it to the left.Keep an eye on the flashing light.When you press and hold the central locker,the light will slow down.BEFORE YOU EVEN PRESS THE CL MAKE SURE YOU HAVE THE CODE IN FRONT OF YOU,TIMING IS VITAL.
Now,once you press and hold the CL count the flashes in sequence to your first digit.ie if your first digit is 5,then count 5 flashes and then release the CL button.Immediately press the CL in again and count the flashes for your next digit.Repeat for 3 and 4.Make sure you count exactly otherwise you will have to start all over again.When you have completed all 4 digits,the immobiliser light will remain constant.
Now you can start your car!!!!!!
You will have to do this sequence everytime you turn the car off,but it's a hell of a lot cheaper than taking your car into a dealer and paying out hundreds of pounds.Plus the fact nobody can steal it cause they don't know your code!!

renault scenic 2000
hi ive been away on holiday for 2 weeks and have come back and the immobilser is stuck on i have managed to get a 4 digit code but dont know how to input this
i have tried holding down the central locking button but the the light doesnt slow down
any suggestions please

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thanks for the reply ive read this but maybe im doing something wrong does the key nedd to be in as this is what i have been doing
and also do i push the central locking to unlock or lock doors

does the key need to be in the ignition when doing this

Yea, Key in ignition and on position 2

hi can anyone help downloaded but password to open file doesnt seem to work!!!! got keyfob codes but no way of getting the code to input into car. also does anybody know if i can still use key fob to lock car after i have used this process or should i keep just in case of emergency????

thanks :o