2002-2008

Radio Code Renault Megane II

Even without a flat battery, the radio in your Renault Megane II can suddenly ask for a code. A brief power interruption, a loose battery terminal, or a workshop visit is all it takes. What many people don't realise is that the Megane II has a built-in way to retrieve that information yourself.

Summary

Brand: Renault
Generation: Megane II
Production years: 2002-2008
Standard radio: Tuner List; Philips / VDO / Blaupunkt / Bosch
Radio option 2: Update List; Philips / VDO / Continental
Radio option 3: Carminat Navigation; Becker

Which radio does the Megane II have?

The Renault Megane II was built from 2002 to 2008. During those six years, the standard radio changed once:

Tuner List (2002–circa 2005): supplied by Philips, VDO, Blaupunkt, or Bosch, depending on the production date and market. This is a resistive system — no CAN bus, no AUX input. The code procedure is the same as for the Update List.

Update List (circa 2005–2008): from Continental or VDO. Works via CAN bus and has an AUX input that you can enable through the audio system menu. It looks the same as the Tuner List from the outside but has slightly different settings menus.

Carminat Navigation (optional): this is an entirely different device — a full navigation system by Becker that also acts as the radio. It sits in the same position on the dashboard but requires a different procedure for entering the code.

Megane II versus Megane III: what changes?

The Megane III (2008–2015) moved to the Update List as the sole standard radio, dropping the Tuner List variant. The Megane III also offered the R-Link as an option — a touchscreen navigation system that requires no code at all. On the Megane II things work differently: even the Carminat Navigation has a security code that you must re-enter after a loss of power.

PRE-code: retrieving the code without removing the radio

Both the Tuner List and the Update List in the Megane II support the PRE-code method. This lets you read a short code from the display, which you then use to request the four-digit unlock code.

Step by step

Switch on the ignition (the engine does not need to be running).

Check that the display shows CODE or 0000.

Hold button 1 and button 6 simultaneously — the leftmost and rightmost preset buttons.

After three to five seconds, a code appears on the display: one letter followed by three digits, for example V873 or D456.

Note this PRE-code carefully. ### If 1+6 does not work Try the following combinations on some variants: - Button 1 and button 5 simultaneously - Button 6 and button 2 simultaneously (on some Philips variants) If nothing appears, the radio may be blocked after too many incorrect attempts. In that case, leave the ignition on and wait at least one hour before trying again.

The security card and alternatives

With every new Megane II, Renault supplied an anti-theft card. This small credit-card-sized card contains the radio code and the chassis number. Check:

The document wallet or folder in the glovebox
The service booklet — in the pocket at the back or slipped loosely inside
With the spare keys in the same envelope

Second-hand owners often no longer have this card. Through the MyRenault app you can sometimes retrieve the code using the chassis number (VIN), although this does not work for all Megane II models.

Removing the radio to read the serial number

If the PRE-code method does not work, you can slide the radio partially out to read the serial number from the sticker.

Tools required

DIN release keys — product code CT22UV01 or similar. Cost: £3–6. These keys fit into the four corner slots on the front and sides of the radio.

Step by step

Switch off the ignition.

Insert the DIN release keys into the four corner slots on either side of the radio (two on the left, two on the right).

Push the keys slightly outwards so that the internal clips release. You will feel a slight reduction in resistance.

Slide the radio forwards. The cables are long enough to read the sticker without disconnecting any connectors. ### Serial number location The sticker is on the right-hand side of the radio. Look for a fourteen-character number beginning with 2811. The last four characters are the PRE-code: one letter followed by three digits. ### Removing the Carminat Navigation The Carminat Navigation is mounted slightly differently and has its own connector. For this model, consult the specific removal guide or request the code through the Renault dealer network using the chassis number.

Entering the code: Tuner List and Update List

The Tuner List and Update List use the same entry procedure:

Switch on the ignition. The display shows CODE or 0000 (flashing).

Press button 1 repeatedly until the first digit is correct.

Button 2 for the second digit.

Button 3 for the third digit.

Button 4 for the fourth digit.

Hold button 6 (for approximately two seconds) to confirm. If the code is correct, the radio switches straight to normal operation. ### Entering the code: Carminat Navigation The Carminat uses the steering wheel controls rather than the radio buttons:

Switch on the ignition. The Carminat prompts you for a security code.

Turn the scroll wheel on the steering column until the first digit of your code appears.

Press the wheel in to confirm.

Repeat for the second, third, and fourth digits.

After the fourth digit, hold the confirm button in until you hear a beep. Note: the Carminat code is not printed on the standard anti-theft card — it may be on the navigation disc or in the navigation system documentation. You can also request it from a Renault dealer using the VIN.

Resolving a lockout

Too many incorrect attempts activates a time lock:

Keep the ignition on — do not switch anything off.

Wait 30 to 60 minutes. The waiting period increases with each subsequent error.

After the waiting period, CODE or 0000 appears again.

Now only enter the code you are certain of. Never enter 0000 as a test code — this is not a valid Renault code and counts as an incorrect attempt.

Ordering your radio code

With the PRE-code or serial number from your Megane II, you can order the official radio code quickly online. Delivered by email.

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Frequently asked questions

The Megane II (2002–2008) came with two standard radios. From 2002 until around 2005 it was the Tuner List by Philips or VDO, without an AUX input. From around 2005 onwards the Update List became standard, with an AUX input and CAN bus. Higher trim levels optionally had the Carminat Navigation by Becker.

Hold button 1 and button 6 simultaneously while switching on the ignition. After a few seconds the display shows a code consisting of one letter and three digits, for example V873 or D456. This is your PRE-code, which you use to request the radio code.

The Carminat uses the steering wheel controls. Turn the scroll wheel on the steering column until the first digit is correct, press it in to confirm, then repeat for the next three digits. After the fourth digit, hold the confirm button until you hear a beep.

The Tuner List uses a resistive wiring system and has no AUX input. The Update List operates via CAN bus and has an AUX input that you can activate through the menu. They are not interchangeable.

The serial number is on a sticker on the right-hand side of the radio. It starts with 2811 and is fourteen characters long. The last four characters — one letter and three digits — are identical to the PRE-code.

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Laatst bijgewerkt: 2026-04-10