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Electrical equipment
"The repair procedures given by the manufacturer in this document are based on the
technical specifications current when it was prepared.
The procedures may be modified as a result of changes introduced by the
manufacturer in the production of the various component units and accessories from
which his vehicles are constructed."
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RADIO
General Information 86A - 2
Security code recovery procedure 86A - 6
Anti-theft code86A - 7
Configuration - Settings 86A - 10
Connections86A - 11
Self-test procedure 86A - 12
Radio fault finding: Customer complaints 86A - 13
Fault finding chart 86A - 14
Recovering a jammed CD 86A - 28
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Security code recovery procedure
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RADIO
Security code recovery procedure
2 methods for recovering the pre-code (1 letter and 3 digits):
1For PN type radios:
The pre-code is recovered by removing the RECEIVER and noting the four characters on the barcode that
follow the letter T (see photo no. 114936).
On older versions, note the series number at (B) and the pre-code after the letter T at (C).
2For NR type radios
The pre-code is recovered without removal, by applying the following procedure:
●Switch on the radio.
●Press buttons 1 and 6 simultaneously for approximately 2 seconds.
●The pre-code appears on the display.
Note: on NR type radios, the pre-code remains visible at (A) on the radio (see photo no. 114937).
4 methods for recovering the radio code (4 digits):
1Only the VIN is available: connect to code management on Renault.Net and enter the VIN. The code server gives
the original radio code entered in the World Vehicle Database (BVM).
If the code has not been entered in the World Vehicle Database or is incorrect when the code is entered in the radio,
follow the procedure below:
2The pre-code is available: go back to code management on Renault.Net, enter the pre-code and obtain the radio
code.
3For older vehicles which do not have a radio pre-code, enter the series number of the radio again. For example, for
Philips radio, this code starts with RN. In the photo of the radio, this code is RN277F30194601.
If this code is correct, the radio will operate again; if not, follow the procedure below:
4On Renault.Net, write a help message to be sent to the assistance unit.AB
C
THE VIN MUST BE ENTERED IN ALL 4 SOLUTIONS
WHEN REPLACING PARTS, OR FOR AN UNKNOWN VIN, WRITE A HELP MESSAGE IN CODE
MANAGEMENT ON RENAULT.NET TO UPDATE THE DATABASE.
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Anti-theft code
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RADIO
Anti-theft code
The radio is protected by a four digit code. This code
must be entered via the control satellite or the radio
keypad each time the battery is disconnected.
Entering the code with the control on the steering
wheel:
Press the lower button on the control to confirm an
entry.
Entry via the radio:
Enter the digits using buttons 1, 2, 3 and 4, and then
confirm with button 6.
If the code is entered incorrectly, the radio will be
locked (1 minute for the first error, 2 minutes for the
second error, 4 minutes for the third error, etc.
32 minutes maximum).
Some configurations must be set after the code has
been entered for the first time (see the Configuration
Section). These settings are stored when the battery is
disconnected.Reminder:
The radio will operate for approximately 2 minutes in
scrambled mode without the code having been entered
(with regular warning beeps).
If the vehicle is equipped with a CD changer in the
front panel, a code is exchanged between the CD
changer and the radio.
–If a new CD changer is fitted, the radio code is
programmed when the battery or CD changer is
connected.
–If the radio is replaced, enter the security code of the
old radio connected to the CD changer. The CD
changer is programmed with the code for the new
radio.
–If the old radio code is lost, the changer code can be
cleared using the clearing code. The clearing code is
issued by the Techline, server, etc.
Note:
If there is a configuration error, you can return to scrambled mode by pressing the 2 and 5 buttons at the same
time as switching the power on. Then wait 2 minutes.
Note:
The CD changer is supplied uncoded. When it is installed in the vehicle, the CD changer is programmed with the
radio supply code.
Reminder:
The radio will operate for approximately 2 minutes in scrambled mode without the code having been entered (with
regular warning beeps).
IMPORTANT
If the vehicle is fitted with a top of the range navigation system (ITS), enter the radio code in the following
way:
1. switch on the system by activating the vehicle's + after ignition feed,
2. wait 2 minutes: scrambled mode with beeps from the speakers, then code request screen appears,
3. enter the radio code using the ITS keypad: move the cursor with the central control and press to confirm.
4. switch off the ignition.
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Anti-theft code
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THE DISPLAY SHOWS 'CODE' OR '0000'
Entering the security code. The radio beeps
every 2 seconds for 2 minutes then displays
CODE.
No
Is the radio code
known?
Yes
Yes
No
Does the radio show
CODE then 0000?
Yes
Enter the first digit using the wheel control on the
steering wheel or the front panel.
Confirm that the digit is correct by briefly
pressing the lower steering wheel button or front
panel button.
Use the same procedure to enter the remaining
three digits.
Confirm the security code by pressing and
holding the same button or button (6) on the front
panel.
No
Does the radio show
ERROR then CODE?
Yes
(See anti-theft code recovery
procedure)
No
Has the 4-digit code
been obtained?
Go back to scrambled mode. With the
radio off, press the 2, 5 and ON buttons.
Wait approximately 2 minutes until CODE
then 0000 appears.
Does the radio show
ERROR CD then CD
CODE?
Yes
See display shows CD CODE.No
The radio enters "CONFIGURATION" mode (if
being used for the first time) and operates
normally.
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RADIO
Anti-theft code
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THE DISPLAY SHOWS "CD CODE"
The radio displays ERROR CD,
CD CODE, then CD-0000.
Enter the code of the old radio connected to the
CD changer.
Enter the first digit using the steering wheel
controls.
Confirm the digit by briefly pressing the lower
button of the steering wheel controls.
Enter the three other digits using the same
procedure.
Confirm the security code by pressing and
holding the same button.
Does the CD changer
code match the radio
code?
Yes
No
Enter the CD changer resetting code obtained
from the Techline. After following the
procedure, the display shows CODE or 0000.The CD changer has registered the new radio
code and operates correctly.
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RADIO
Fault finding chart
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Fault finding chart
ALP 1 The radio beeps approximately every 2 seconds
The radio beeps approximately every
2 seconds. Wait 2 minutes.
Enter the radio-specific security code
No
Is the code correct?
Yes
The radio enters
Configuration mode
(if being used for the
first time) and operates normally.
See security code, the radio
displays CODE then 0000.No
Yes
The radio displays CODE then
0000. Check the code and try
again.
Has the code been
entered correctly?
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