Renault Clio Mk2 Immobiliser Bypass Trick

This tutorial is intended as a temporary solution to get your clio started and get you un-stuck! The only long term fix is to have your key re-programmed which is expensive, however, there is nothing stopping you using this method long term if you don't mind doing it every time you start the car.
Note: I have only tested this on 1998-2001 models (pictured in video) with central locking. It may or may not work on other Renault models. If it does work for you, you can help others by stating your make, model and year in the comments below!
Good luck and please leave a comment if it works for you!

[@sedeverita4896]

This is brilliant. I cant tell you how grateful we are for your video. Helped us out of a really tricky situation here in Sicily. Thank you from Modica, Sicily!!!!

[@646348729vbfgdjeis]

Amazing!!! I have spent all day trying to sort out my Clio MK2. It had a flat battery this morning and I have been charging it all day, but it would not start this evening. It appears it was the immobilizer. This trick worked a treat. Thank you.

[@davidlogan6584]

Cant believe how long ive been struggling with this immobiliser issue. Saved my life thanks dude this worked 1st time even after the guys at the garage said theres no issue.

[@AlessandroGianni]

Owner of a 2005 Clio 1.2 and you just saved my day. The hero we needed

[@dominikgierth2062]

Thank you very much for your trick!!!! I thought I´m crazy because nobody from Renault was able to help me, they said I should buy a new key with new code, but after seeing your video the problem is solved! I have a Clio 1,9 Diesel, 1999, perfect solution, thank you so much!!!! :) Dom

[@Filip2705]

You just saved me, been trying to start the car for 30 minutes on paid parking lot infront college, a hero!

[@Lykantro1]

thank you !

[@marekkowalewski3197]

ten filmik ma już 4 lata, i jeszcze działa, dziękuję

[@ashleighjenkinson3716]

Thank you!!! Just finished a 12 hour shift and spent 45 minutes in despair when my car wouldn't start before finding this!

[@davidhughes1224]

Fantastic! I've got this same problem with my Renault Master and that little trick worked a treat :-)

[@paulineh6727]

OMG!! so simple yet so effective! bought a clio for my daughter today, good look round it, solid, test drove it etc smooth and nice ride. got it home great, then an hour later it wouldn't start, thinking I have been sold a shed and consoling my daughter I sought the wisdom of youtube, I found this clip, excitedly ran out to try it, of course it started first 2 times because I actually wanted the fault but then the next four times it didn't start.....until I tried your trick, Great jubilations! it worked, all four times!!! High five mate. Thanks

[@dustyobrien]

This is amazing - didn’t think for a minute that this would work, but it bloody does! Thanks so much!

[@stefanb4657]

You save my life :) I,ve change Battery in my key. And then the car won't start.

[@christinalambert2445]

Worked perfect , took a couple of goes but deffo worked . Thank you .

[@santiagomazor1239]

Entre a mirar el video. Realice el tuto y funcionó todo perfecto.

[@chudapn05]

Hello, I thought that I was alone with this problem. In my Clio dCi 2002 happens to be the same thing, after having tried this method, I was able to fool the immobilizer. Thanks for the video.

[@benwithers9831]

Sorted!!! It worked on my 2005 Clio Campus 1.2 8v. Thank you so much.

[@pa3996]

It works. Couldn't believe, but really it works 😅👍🏻 You are brilliant. Saved me. Thanks a lot.

[@celoudin]

it worked for me too with my 2001 Clio. I live in Oz and it would be very costly to obtain a new key (the circuit on mine seems to be broken), I looked for a solution on French sites, and finally yours is working for me (!!!) Thanks a lot, what a relief :)

[@chudy3447]

thank you, it works in clio 1,2 16v 2003