Specifications

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GENERAL OPERATION
INTRODUCTION
The Renault Immobiliser system uses either Infra Red or Radio Fre-
quency for Plip key operation and transponder key technology for
key entry and starting. The Infra Red and RF systems uses a rolling
code system to ensure the vehicle system cannot be breached.
Activation of the Immobiliser system is indicated by the LED indica-
tor in the Instrument cluster. If there is a fault in the system, an
emergency access code can be used to disable the system using the
central door locking button or key and the LED to enter the code.
On petrol vehicles the immobiliser is carried out by the Fuel Injection
system and on Diesel systems it is carried out by the coded solenoid
valve.
The immobiliser system automatically sets itself after 10 minutes if
both doors are closed, this can be 30 minutes in other countries. If
the ignition is switched OFF and one of the front doors is opened,
then the immobiliser sets itself after 1 minute, in other countries it
can be 10 minutes.
To disarm the system the doors must be locked and unlocked using
the plip key functions. Only 2 plips can be operated on this system.
The immobiliser key system operates independently of the Plip sys-
tem. When the key is turned to the Ignition OFF position the immo-
biliser activates after 10 seconds. This system used 2 special
matched keys with coded transponders.
The system comprises of Receiver aerial around the ignition lock, a
decoder unit located under the dashboard, which sends the decoding
signal to the Fuel Injection computer or coded solenoid valve, and
the RED warning light.
Key programming and Plip programming can be performed using the
AD100 and if the relevant security code for the vehicle is available.
The security code is normally displayed in the front of the service
book, if not, it can only be obtained from a Renault dealer.
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