Renault Trafic Key Fob Review
The Trafic's strengths are an incrediblely comfortable and car-like experience, along with a great real-world fuel economy. The model that was updated in 2023 offers several Advanced Driver Assistance Systems.
The steering has nice weighting and responsiveness, and was easy to operate when participating in the van's "parking gymkhana challenge (yours truly won by the way). There is also a panic button, that, in theory can deter possible thieves.
Hidden Physical Keys
Modern car key fobs provide numerous useful functions that include the ability to start and stop the engine remotely. These hidden features are useful when you want to stay dry or if your car is in rush. However, these hidden features can be employed by thieves to gain access to your car.
The key fob emits radio signals (RF) which are interpreted by the receiver inside the car. The receiver interprets the signals and determines whether the button was press to unlock or start the engine, for example.
When a new key fob is added to the system, it broadcasts its serial number and current counter for synchronization to the receiver while in a learning mode. The receiver saves this data in memory, and then exits the learning mode. When the key fob is used in the future, it will then use the decryption key and the synchronization counter in order to authenticate its signal.
While this security measure has been successful in preventing attacks, it isn't completely secure. This security feature has been exploited by a sophisticated attack called RollJam [17]. In order to be successful the attacker must have future codes that are transmitted by the key fob. Once these codes have been acquired, the attacker can perform an replay and gain access to the vehicle.
Moving the Car Out of the Spot
One feature that is loved by those who own Renault Trafic is the ability to unlock the hatchback and trunk with the push of a button on their key fob. This is extremely helpful when they have a lot of groceries or party supplies in their hands and don't want to lay everything down in order to open the car.
This is also an effective method to stop thefts from happening in the first place. A simple press of the panic key will scare off anyone trying to steal your vehicle or break into your home. It will also notify your neighbors. If you feel unsafe on the road, pressing the panic button will alert other drivers.
The main reason for why the system isn't working properly is that the key fob may be damaged, for example, from dropping it or washing it. Other causes could be a malfunctioning key programmed or a malfunctioning immobilizer and interference from other wireless devices transmitting at the same frequency. If you've got a defective module, it's recommended to consult a certified Renault dealer or mechanic for assistance. To reset the module, it could be required to replace the fuse or to remove the battery for 15 minutes.
Sunroof Opener
Renault key fobs for traffic feature an opening sunroof mechanism that allows the opening and closing of your vehicle's sunroof. This is crucial to maintain the right temperature when driving during summer. This feature can also let you open the sunroof to let air circulate through the vehicle, which could help with the circulation of air during a scorching driving.
The console switch is located on the left side of the hatch. This will open the sunroof to its comfortable position, or around 75 to 75 percent. This is the standard operating position of most cars. Touch OPEN to open the sunroof fully and CLOSE to close it.
If changing renault key battery isn't working properly, there might be a problem with the micro-switch in between the sunvisors. It can be pressed manually to turn on the sunroof drive motor for long enough to check the current in the motor using an ammeter. The torque of the motor slip clutch can be increased by loosening the adjusting screws, and decreased by tightening them. Once the slip clutch is properly adjusted, apply heavy strength Loctite to the lock nut for the adjusting screw.
Another issue that may stop your sunroof from raising is a defective Limit Switch 2 or one which has been improperly adjusted. The lifting arms will retract to the release position to be removed but not in the locked-open position. The sunroof is only operated on vehicles built after 1985.5. The ignition switch must be set to the Accessory (2) position. The sunroof console switch is then moved back ("A" direction) to open and then pushed forward ("B" direction) to close.
Parking
The Renault Trafic is a stylish car with some modern features. Cameron who was driving the 2023 Renault Trafic in Sydney for the launch event and was impressed with its ease to handle. It had a responsive steering and felt heavy. It was also a breeze to park even in the narrow parking 'gymkhana' that saw yours truly pull out of the 'garage' in a witches' hat and into two other - not so bad for a car that has only three-star safety ratings by Euro NCAP.
If you see an exclamation point on your dashboard it could be due to the adaptive cruise system telling you there is problems. This system utilizes cameras and radars to observe traffic ahead and adjust your speed accordingly.
The yellow warning light, which looks like a car with swirls underneath, indicates that the stability control has been activated to prevent the loss of traction. This is usually followed by an audio alarm and should only remain on for a brief period of time before dissolving in order to restore the traction. If it stays on for longer, you should consult the manual or seek advice from a Renault mechanic or dealer.