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Renault radio code

Hold presets 1 and 6, read the 4-character precode, and get your Renault radio code instantly.

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Step 1

Which Renault radio do you have?

Find the serial for your radio below. The serial tells us exactly which unit it is.

Renault precode

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Philips 22DC-series Tuner List and Update List, roughly pre-2010

Serial: 1 letter + 3 digits · e.g. A123

Switch the radio on.
Hold presets 1 and 6 together for about 5 seconds.
The display shows a letter and 3 digits (e.g. A123). That is your precode.
No display? Check the label on the radio for "PRE CODE", or the dash display pod.

Renault Philips (1989–1997)

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Philips 22DC-series built for Renault, serials starting RN

Serial: 14 characters starting RN · e.g. RN279FY1234567

Not shown on screen — remove the radio.
Copy the 14-character serial starting RN from the label (not the handbook).
Presets 1 and 6 show a code like A123? Use the Renault precode panel.

Check the handbook wallet for a code card, or ask a main dealer with your V5C and proof of ID.

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Step 2

How to enter your Renault radio code

Once you have your code, key it in like this.

Use presets 1, 2, 3 and 4 to set each digit.
Hold preset 6 for about 5 seconds until the radio beeps.

Locked out? WAIT or ERROR — leave the radio on for 30–60 minutes and try again.

What we cover

Renault Tuner List, Update List and cassette units with a precode
Early Philips-built Renault units with an RN serial
The same radios in Dacia, Vauxhall Vivaro/Movano, Nissan vans and the Mercedes Citan

Popular models

Clio
Megane
Scenic
Kangoo
Trafic
Master
Laguna
Espace
Modus
Twingo

Years: Up to about 2010. The serial decides — radios are often swapped between cars.

What we can’t do (yet)

MediaNav and R-Link (2010 on) — the code is tied to the VIN
Serials starting RG are Rover, not Renault — use the Rover page

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Radio showing LOCKED, WAIT or SAFE?

Don’t keep guessing — each wrong try adds a delay. See how to clear it safely.

FAQ

Renault radio code questions

How do I get my Renault precode?

Switch the radio on and hold presets 1 and 6 for about 5 seconds. A letter and 3 digits appear, e.g. A123. That is all we need.

My Renault radio says WAIT or ERROR.

Too many wrong tries. Leave the radio switched on for 30–60 minutes and it will let you try again.

My Renault is from 2010 or later.

Most Renaults from about 2010 (MediaNav, R-Link) link the code to the VIN, so there is no precode to work from. A Renault dealer can help with those.

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