Which radio is in your Renault Tuner List?
Renault fitted different radios over the years. Find your Tuner List’s years below, but go by the serial: radios are often swapped, and the free check reads it for you.
What is printed on the label
People look these up because they are the only numbers on the radio that mean anything. A part number identifies the unit and is the same on every one ever built; the serial is yours alone and is the one we need. They are easy to mix up, so here is what to expect on a Renault Tuner List.
| Printed on the unit | What it is |
|---|---|
| A123 | The precode. One letter, three numbers, shown on screen — all we need. |
| 8200 483 757 | A Renault part number. Shared by every unit of that build. |
| 281157834RT0218 | The whole label line on some units, with the precode at the end of it. |
A part number on its own cannot produce a code — every radio of that model shares it. If the number you have is one of the part numbers above, keep looking for the serial: it is the longer one, and usually on a separate line or a barcode label.
How to find your Renault Tuner List radio serial number
Most Renault Tuner List radios show their serial on the screen, so you don’t need to take anything apart. The serial tells us exactly which code your radio needs.
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. Most radios slide out with a pair of radio removal keys (a few pounds from any car parts shop). Push them into the slots on the front until they click, then ease the radio forward. Some have screws to undo first.
Take a photo of the label rather than copying it by hand: it’s easy to mix up 0 and O, or 1 and I.
Tips for your Renault Tuner List
- Switch the radio on and hold presets 1 and 6 together for about five seconds. A letter and three numbers appear, like A123. That is the whole of what we need.
- If the screen shows something longer — a part number and then the precode — type the whole line in and we will pick the precode out of it.
- WAIT or ERROR means too many wrong tries. Leave the radio on for half an hour to an hour and it comes back.
What your serial looks like
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A123Renault precode1 letter and 3 numbers Instant
Can’t find it or can’t read it? Send us a photo of the label: £9.99, with a full refund if we can’t find your code.
How to enter your Renault Tuner List radio code
Once you have your code, key it in like this. The example below shows the button presses. Your order page shows the same steps next to your 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 Tuner List radio says LOCKED, WAIT or SAFE
Each wrong code makes the radio wait longer before the next try, and some radios lock for good after too many. Don’t guess: get the right code first, then follow the steps for your radio.
| 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 →
Why we use your radio’s serial, not your number plate
A radio code belongs to the radio, not the car. A dealer usually looks it up from the Renault Tuner List’s number plate or VIN (the 17-character number in your logbook), which only works if the car still has the radio it left the factory with. Radios are often swapped under warranty, upgraded, or changed by a previous owner.
The serial number is printed on the radio itself, so the code we give you matches the radio in front of you. It is also how we can check it for free before you pay. Main dealers often charge £30–£130, and you usually have to book the car in.
Renault Tuner List radio code questions
How do I get the precode on a Tuner List?
Radio on, hold 1 and 6 for five seconds. The precode appears on the display: one letter and three numbers.
Is Update List different?
Only in name and a couple of features. Same precode, same code, same steps.
My Renault is from 2012.
Then it is probably MediaNav or R-Link, where the code is tied to the car rather than the radio and there is no precode to read. If holding 1 and 6 still gives you A123, you have the older unit and we can do it.
How much is a Renault Tuner List radio code?
£9.99 per code. The free check comes first, so you only pay once we know we can do it, and you get your money back if the code doesn’t work.
How long does it take?
Most Renault Tuner List codes appear on screen the moment you’ve paid, and we email you a copy. If yours has to be looked up by our team, we email it within 2 hours and tell you before you pay.
What if the code doesn’t work?
Check the serial first: 0 and O, or 1 and I, are easy to mix up. Still stuck? Tell us from your order page and we’ll put it right or refund you in full.
Updated September 2026