Renault has successfully closed a major loophole, but in doing so, they've officially ended the era of "plug-and-play" hacking for the average owner. Security is up, but convenience for the DIYer has taken a hit. Do you have a specific Renault model year you're trying to diagnose with a dongle?
If you tell me your Renault model and year , I can tell you if it's likely part of the vulnerable group and if you should call your dealer. Share public link renault dongle fault patched
The dongle failed to enter its lowest-power deep sleep state after the ignition was turned off. Instead, it hovered in an “active standby” mode, consuming up to (compared to the normal 30mA parasitic draw). On a small city car like the Clio, that drains a 45Ah battery in under four days. Renault has successfully closed a major loophole, but