Which radio is in your Renault Trafic?
The Trafic has had 2 sets of radios since 2001, from the Tuner List and Update List radios to the Radios linked to the van. Find yours by year below, but go by the serial: radios get swapped, and the free check reads it for you.
How to find your Renault Trafic 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 Renault Trafic
- Hold buttons 1 and 6 for about 5 seconds with the radio on.
- The same radios are in the Vauxhall Vivaro and Nissan Primastar of the same years.
How to enter your Renault Trafic radio code
Renault precode
- Use buttons 1, 2, 3 and 4 to set each number.
- Hold button 6 for about 5 seconds until the radio beeps.
If your Renault Trafic 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. |
What LOCKED, WAIT and SAFE mean, and how long to wait →
Renault Trafic radio code questions
Where is the precode on a Trafic radio?
Hold buttons 1 and 6 for about 5 seconds with the radio on. The screen shows a letter and 3 numbers, like A123.
My Trafic is a 2016 van.
From 2014 the Trafic’s radio code is linked to the van, so there is no precode to work from. A Renault dealer can help with those.
Can you do every Renault Trafic radio?
For 2001–2014, yes: the code appears on screen as soon as you have paid; for 2014 on, not at the moment. From 2014 the Trafic’s radio code is linked to the van, not worked out from the radio. A Renault dealer can help. The free check tells you which yours is before you pay.
Which radio does my Renault Trafic have?
It depends on the year. 2001–2014 (Second Trafic): Tuner List and Update List radios. 2014 on (Third Trafic): Radios linked to the van. Radios were often swapped, so the serial on yours is what counts.
What does the serial look like on a Renault Trafic?
A letter and 3 numbers, like A123.
Do I have to take the radio out of my Renault Trafic?
Usually not: with the radio on, hold 1 and 6 and the serial shows on the screen.
How do I enter the code on a Renault Trafic?
Presets 1 to 4 set each digit. Hold preset 6 for about five seconds to confirm.
Updated October 2026