Which radio is in your Nissan Kubistar?
Nissan fitted the Kubistar from 2003 to 2009 with Renault-built radios and CD players, some made by Philips. Radios do get swapped, so go by the serial: the free check reads it for you.
How to find your Nissan Kubistar radio serial number
On the screen
- Switch the radio on.
- Hold buttons 1 and 6 together for about 5 seconds.
- The screen shows a letter and 3 numbers (like A123). That is your precode.
- Nothing shows? Check the separate screen on top of the dashboard, or look for "PRE CODE" on the radio’s label.
On the label
The serial is also printed on a label on the top or side of the radio. It comes out with a pair of radio removal keys. Which keys, and where they go: how to remove a car radio.
Photograph the label rather than copying it by hand — 0 and O, 1 and I are easy to mix up.
Tips for your Nissan Kubistar
- Hold buttons 1 and 6 for about five seconds while the radio shows CODE.
- The label is on the metal case, so two release keys get you to it.
- The NS and P770 numbers on the label are part numbers, not the precode.
What your serial looks like
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A123Renault precode1 letter and 3 numbers Instant -
RN279FY1234567Renault Philips (1989–1997)14 letters and numbers starting RN Instant
How to enter your Nissan Kubistar radio code
- Use buttons 1, 2, 3 and 4 to set each number.
- Hold button 6 for about 5 seconds until the radio beeps.
- Buttons 1 to 4 set each number.
- Hold button 6 for about 5 seconds to finish.
If your Nissan Kubistar radio says LOCKED, WAIT or SAFE
| Radio | What to do |
|---|---|
| Renault precode | WAIT or ERROR — leave the radio on for 30–60 minutes and try again. |
| Renault Philips (1989–1997) | Each wrong try adds a longer delay. Keep the radio powered while it counts down. |
What LOCKED, WAIT and SAFE mean, and how long to wait →
Nissan Kubistar radio code questions
Is it the same as a Kangoo radio?
Yes. The Kubistar is the Kangoo with Nissan badges.
What does the precode look like?
A letter and three numbers, for example A123.
How do I enter the code?
Set each number with the station buttons, then hold the last button until the radio accepts it.
Do I have to take the radio out of my Nissan Kubistar?
Usually not: with the radio on, hold 1 and 6 and the serial shows on the screen.
Another Nissan?
Every Nissan radio we can unlock is on our Nissan radio code page. Close to this one: Interstar, NV400, Primastar, Juke, Qashqai, Note, Micra, Clarion PN-Series.
Updated October 2026