Renault Key Programming Tools Alternative to Autel

Autel MaxiIM IM508/IM608/KM100 tools have turned down almost all key programming functions for Renault/Dacia. What other better programmer alternatives are there that can perform Renault key programming (add key and all keys lost) ? What is the best value for money tool for Renault?

 

Here are some unbiased reviews:

Renault Key Programmers

AVDI Aribites:  it’s the best but expensive tool.  avdi is the safest and best tool and number one for Renault works great. Abrites is not cheap but for renault , fca and psa nothing is better.

Smart Pro: Smart pro is a good 2nd. Smart pro is good for Renault all keys lost. Far more stable on Renault. With smart pro you can also emulate a key using the adc2020. Smartpro does these Renaults without modifying the flash data. Smartpro would add a key to this in 2 minutes without a worry. And it is token based. Smartpro works fine but had few failures – it kill Twingo 2016 add key, Clio 5 add key and Koleos AKL.

Launch X431: Launch has the same Renault coverage as Autel. But immo functions now require NASTF license (for North American users).

OBDSTAR: OBDSTAR has good coverage for Renault. obdstar according to the feedback it’s not super safe.  Obdstar has a back up option to but you need a strong internet and battery support, also the process takes upto 90 minutes this way.

Xhorse: Xhorse vvdi key tool plus and key tool max pro just released a small Renault coverage. Their Groundbreaking Renault update is a success and it is fast. It is a good backup tool for some Renaults. Kadjar OK, Talisman OK, Megane 4 OK. Keyless cards. Very quick programming. And safe. It will be better if they fill the gap for newer Renaults (Clio IV, V, Master 3 2020-, Duster PH3 2021-, etc)

Lonsdor: No many reviews. It works well with some models. For example, Renault Clio 2 ,2006 Zedfull cannot read pin but Lonsdor add new key without pin successfully very quickly. Check Lonsdor Renault Coverage here (search ‘Renault’)

Xtool: Xtool is good for Renault cards like Megane/scenic and laguna. Xtool is doing this easily.

 

OBDSTAR Renault/Dacia Coverage:

Brand Model Key Type Year PinCode PinCode pathway Add Keys All key Lost Program Remote Other Function
RENAULT ALASKAN BLADE 2016- Free PinCode Change UCH VIN
RENAULT ARKANA PROXIMITY 2020- Free PinCode   Programm HFM
RENAULT AUSTRAL PROXIMITY 2020- Free PinCode Programm HFM
RENAULT AVANTIME   2001-2003 Free PinCode Change UCH VIN
Reset UCH
Program UCH
RENAULT CAPTUR 2016- Free PinCode Erase HFM Faults
Erase ABS Faults
Program HFM
Change VIN
Reset HFM
Erase Faults
Erase Immo Code
RENAULT CAPTUR   -2015 Free PinCode Erase HFM Faults
Erase ABS Faults
Program HFM
Change VIN
Reset HFM
Erase Faults
Erase Immo Code
RENAULT CAPTUR II BLADE 2019- Free PinCode
RENAULT CAPTUR II PROXIMITY 2019- Free PinCode   Programm HFM
RENAULT CITY K-ZE BLADE Free PinCode Reset UCH
RENAULT CLIO   2016-2019 Free PinCode Erase HFM Faults
Erase ABS Faults
Program HFM
Change VIN
Reset HFM
Erase Faults
Erase Immo Code
RENAULT CLIO 2012-2015 Free PinCode Erase HFM Faults
Erase ABS Faults
Program HFM
Change VIN
Reset HFM
Erase Faults
Erase Immo Code
RENAULT CLIO BLADE 2006-2012 Free PinCode Change UCH VIN
Reset UCH
Program UCH
Program ECM
Erase Faults
Erase Immo Code
RENAULT CLIO CADE 2006-2012 Free PinCode Change UCH VIN
Reset UCH
Program UCH
Program ECM
Program ESCL
Erase Faults
Erase Immo Code
RENAULT CLIO   2000-2008 Free PinCode Change UCH VIN
Reset UCH
Program UCH
Read EEPROM 93C66
Write EEPROM 93C66
RENAULT CLIO V PROXIMITY 2019- Free PinCode Programm HFM
RENAULT CLIO V BLADE 2019- Free PinCode      
RENAULT DOKKER Free PinCode Change UCH VIN
RENAULT DUSTER BLADE 2021- Free PinCode  
RENAULT DUSTER 2014-2018 Free PinCode Change UCH VIN
RENAULT DUSTER   2010-2014 Free PinCode Change VIN
RENAULT DUSTER 2006-2010 Free PinCode Change UCH VIN
Reset UCH
Program UCH
Read EEPROM 93C66
Write EEPROM 93C66
RENAULT DUSTER PH3 PROXIMITY 2018- Free PinCode  
RENAULT DUSTER PH3 BLADE 2018- Free PinCode Reset UCH
RENAULT ESPACE BLADE 2015- Free PinCode Read DFlash
Unlock Key
RENAULT ESPACE CADE 2015- Free PinCode Read DFlash
Unlock Key
RENAULT ESPACE   2002-2015 Free PinCode Change UCH VIN
Reset UCH
Program UCH
RENAULT FLUENCE 2016- Free PinCode Change UCH VIN
Reset UCH
Program UCH
RENAULT FLUENCE   2008-2015 Free PinCode Erase BCM Faults
Erase ABS Faults
Change VIN
Reset BCM
RENAULT KADJAR BLADE 2016- Free PinCode Read DFlash
Unlock Key
RENAULT KADJAR CADE 2016- Free PinCode Read DFlash
Unlock Key
RENAULT KANGOO PH1 1999-2002 Free PinCode Erase All Remote
Program REMOTE
Change VIN
RENAULT KANGOO PH2   2003-2008 Free PinCode Change UCH VIN
Reset UCH
Program UCH
Read EEPROM 93C66
Write EEPROM 93C66
RENAULT KANGOO 2 2008- Free PinCode Change UCH VIN
Reset UCH
Program UCH
Program ECM
RENAULT KOLEOS BLADE 2016- Free PinCode Read DFlash
Unlock Key
RENAULT KOLEOS CADE 2016- Free PinCode Read DFlash
Unlock Key
RENAULT KOLEOS   2010-2016 Free PinCode Change UCH VIN
Reset UCH
Program UCH
Program ESCL
Program ECM
RENAULT KOLEOS -2010 Free PinCode Change UCH VIN
Reset UCH
Program UCH
Program ESCL
Program ECM
RENAULT KWID     Free PinCode Recover Data
Reset UCH
RENAULT KWID(BRAZIL) 2024- Free PinCode
RENAULT KWID(BRAZIL)   2023-2024 Free PinCode Recover Data
Reset UCH
RENAULT KWID(INDIA)  Free PinCode Reset UCH
RENAULT LAGUNA   2007-2011 Free PinCode Erase BCM Faults
Erase ABS Faults
Change VIN
Reset BCM
RENAULT LAGUNA -2007 Free PinCode Change UCH VIN
Reset UCH
Program UCH
RENAULT LATITUDE   2015-2016 Free PinCode Change UCH VIN
Reset UCH
Program UCH
RENAULT LATITUDE 2008-2015 Free PinCode Erase BCM Faults
Erase ABS Faults
Change VIN
Reset BCM
RENAULT LODGY     Free PinCode Change UCH VIN
Reset UCH
RENAULT LOGAN PROXIMITY 2020- Free PinCode Programm HFM
RENAULT LOGAN   2013- Free PinCode Change UCH VIN
RENAULT LOGAN 2010-2013 Free PinCode Change UCH VIN
Reset UCH
Program UCH
RENAULT LOGAN   2006-2010 Free PinCode Change UCH VIN
Reset UCH
Program UCH
Read EEPROM 93C66
Write EEPROM 93C66
RENAULT LOGAN(MA1LS) 2006-2009 Free PinCode Change UCH VIN
Reset UCH
Program UCH
Read EEPROM 93C66
Write EEPROM 93C66
RENAULT MAIN   2003-2010 Free PinCode Change UCH VIN
Reset UCH
Program UCH
ROM 93C66
RENAULT MAIN -2003 Free PinCode Erase All Remote
Program REMOTE
Change VIN
RENAULT MASTER 1   -2003 Free PinCode Erase All Remote
Program REMOTE
Change VIN
RENAULT MASTER 2 2004-2010 Free PinCode Change UCH VIN
Reset UCH
Program UCH
Read EEPROM 93C66
Write EEPROM 93C66
RENAULT MASTER 3   2011-2016 Free PinCode Change UCH VIN
Reset UCH
Program UCH
Program ECM
RENAULT MAXITY Free PinCode Read BCM Code
Erase Remotes
RENAULT MEGANE BLADE 2015- Free PinCode Read DFlash
Unlock Key
RENAULT MEGANE CADE 2015- Free PinCode Read DFlash
Unlock Key
RENAULT MEGANE   2015-2016 Free PinCode Change UCH VIN
Reset UCH
Program UCH
RENAULT MEGANE 2008-2015 Free PinCode Erase BCM Faults
Erase ABS Faults
Change VIN
Reset BCM
RENAULT MEGANE   2002-2008 Free PinCode Change UCH VIN
Reset UCH
Program UCH
Program ESCL
Program ECM
Erase Faults
Erase Immo Code
RENAULT MEGANE IV PH2 PROXIMITY 2020- Free PinCode Programm HFM
RENAULT MEGANE SCENIC BLADE 2016- Free PinCode Read DFlash
Unlock Key
RENAULT MEGANE SCENIC CARD 2016- Free PinCode
RENAULT MEGANE SCENIC   2015-2016 Free PinCode Change UCH VIN
Reset UCH
Program UCH
RENAULT MEGANE SCENIC 2008-2015 Free PinCode Erase BCM Faults
Erase ABS Faults
Change VIN
Reset BCM
RENAULT MEGANE SCENIC   2006-2009 Free PinCode Change UCH VIN
Reset UCH
Program UCH
RENAULT MEGANE SCENIC 2002-2006 Free PinCode Change UCH VIN
Reset UCH
Program UCH
Program ESCL
Program ECM
Erase Faults
Erase Immo Code
RENAULT MODUS BLADE 2004-2012 Free PinCode Change UCH VIN
Reset UCH
Program UCH
Program ECM
RENAULT MODUS CARD 2004-2012 Free PinCode Read BCM Code
Erase Remotes
RENAULT NEW ZOE PROXIMITY 2020- Free PinCode   Programm HFM
RENAULT SAFRANE 2009- Free PinCode Read BCM Code
Erase Remotes
Change UCH VIN
RENAULT SAFRANE   2008- Free PinCode Change UCH VIN
Reset UCH
Program UCH
Program ESCL
Program ECM
RENAULT SANDERO 2021- Free PinCode
RENAULT SANDERO   2020- Free PinCode   Programm HFM
RENAULT SANDERO 2013- Free PinCode Change UCH VIN
RENAULT SANDERO   2008-2012 Free PinCode Change UCH VIN
Reset UCH
Program UCH
Read EEPROM 93C66
Write EEPROM 93C66
RENAULT SCALA 2011- Free PinCode Erase Remotes
RENAULT SCENIC BLADE 2016- Free PinCode  
RENAULT SCENIC CARD 2016- Free PinCode
RENAULT SCENIC   -2016 Free PinCode Change UCH VIN
Reset UCH
Program UCH
Program ESCL
Program ECM
Erase Faults
Erase Immo Code
RENAULT SOLENZA Free PinCode Change UCH VIN
Reset UCH
Program UCH
Read EEPROM 93C66
Write EEPROM 93C66
RENAULT SYMBOL   2013-2018 Free PinCode Change UCH VIN
RENAULT SYMBOL 2010-2013 Free PinCode Change UCH VIN
Reset UCH
Program UCH
RENAULT TALISMAN BLADE 2015- Free PinCode  
RENAULT TALISMAN CARD 2015- Free PinCode
RENAULT TRAFIC PROXIMITY 2022 Free PinCode   Programm HFM
RENAULT TRAFIC 2014- Free PinCode Reset UCH
RENAULT TRAFIC   2008- Free PinCode  
RENAULT TRAFIC 2002- Free PinCode Change UCH VIN
Reset UCH
Program UCH
Read EEPROM 93C66
Write EEPROM 93C66
RENAULT TRAFIC   -2002 Free PinCode Erase All Remote
Program REMOTE
Change VIN
RENAULT TRIBBER PROXIMITY 2018- Free PinCode
RENAULT TRIBBER   2014-2018 Free PinCode Change UCH VIN
RENAULT TWINGO 2014- Free PinCode Reset UCH
RENAULT TWINGO   2007- Free PinCode Program BCM
Reset BCM
Change VIN
RENAULT TWINGO -2007 Free PinCode Change UCH VIN
Reset UCH
Program UCH
Read EEPROM 93C66
Write EEPROM 93C66
RENAULT VEL SATIS   2002-2010 Free PinCode Change UCH VIN
Reset UCH
Program UCH
RENAULT WIND 2010- Free PinCode Program BCM
Reset BCM
Change VIN
RENAULT ZOE     Free PinCode Change UCH VIN
Reset UCH
Program UCH
RENAULT ZOE2(Beta) Free PinCode Programm HFM
DACIA DOKKER     Free PinCode Change UCH VIN
DACIA DUSTER BLADE 2021- Free PinCode
DACIA DUSTER   2014-2018 Free PinCode Change UCH VIN
DACIA DUSTER 2010-2014 Free PinCode Change VIN
DACIA DUSTER   2006-2010 Free PinCode Change UCH VIN
Reset UCH
Program UCH
Read EEPROM 93C66
Write EEPROM 93C66
DACIA LODGY Free PinCode Change UCH VIN
DACIA LOGAN   2013- Free PinCode Change UCH VIN
DACIA LOGAN 2010-2013 Free PinCode Change UCH VIN
Reset UCH
Program UCH
DACIA LOGAN   2006-2010 Free PinCode Change UCH VIN
Reset UCH
Program UCH
Read EEPROM 93C66
Write EEPROM 93C66
DACIA SANDERO 2021- Free PinCode
DACIA SANDERO   2013- Free PinCode Change UCH VIN
DACIA SANDERO 2008-2012 Free PinCode Change UCH VIN
Reset UCH
Program UCH
Read EEPROM 93C66
Write EEPROM 93C66
DACIA SOLENZA     Free PinCode Change UCH VIN
Reset UCH
Program UCH
Read EEPROM 93C66
Write EEPROM 93C66

There is always a backup and often a better solution. It depends on how many cars you do per month so you can calculate if the tool pays for itself.

Order of reliability: Abrites>Smartpro>Renolink>obdstar>xhorse>lonsdor/xtool

Anyway, one tool cannot all.

 

 

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