Free Dacia radio code from your VIN or precode
A Dacia radio code comes from either the car's VIN or the radio's precode. FreeCarRadioCodes looks it up free with a 24 hour wait, or straight away with the instant service.
Where the serial is
The easiest route is the VIN: 17 characters starting VF1, on the label in the driver's door pillar, on the plate at the bottom of the windscreen, or on the V5C. Type it and we look up the code for the radio the car left the factory with. If the radio has been changed, use the precode instead: pull the radio out and read the label on its casing, where the precode is the letter and three digits after the word SECURITY, or type the whole barcode number below it.
What happens next
Type the VIN and we check it on the spot. VIN lookups are automatic too, so the code is free in 24 hours or instant with the instant service. A precode or the long barcode number is worked out by our own software, so those are free in 24 hours or pay for the instant service.
What we cover
| Radio | Code |
|---|---|
| VIN lookup (original radio) | Instant |
| Precode, letter and three digits | Instant |
| Label barcode ending in the precode | Instant |
| Renault and Dacia Media Nav, R-Link, Radiosat | Instant |
How to enter the code
- 1Turn the radio on; the display shows CODE or 0000.
- 2Press preset 1 until the first digit is right, then 2, 3 and 4 for the others.
- 3Press and hold preset 6 until the radio beeps or the display changes.
- 4On Media Nav, type the four digits on the screen keypad and press OK.
Dacia models we see most
Dacia radio code questions
Is a Dacia radio code free?
Yes. Dacia radios are Renault radios with a different badge, and the precode gives us everything we need. Free means the code is emailed 24 hours later. The instant service means it is on your screen instantly.
Can a generator really produce a Dacia radio code?
Yes, for precodes. The code is a calculation on the four characters and our software runs it. There's no generator that works without the precode or the VIN, so be wary of anything that claims otherwise.
Can the code come from the VIN?
Switch the box to VIN and enter the 17 characters, usually starting UU1. The radio is found on the car's record automatically, so that route is instant too.
My Duster has a Media Nav. Does the same code work?
The Media Nav wants a code like any other Dacia radio, and it's worked out from the precode in the same way. The difference is how you enter it. Media Nav has an on-screen keypad, so type the four digits and press OK.
I've had the battery out before. Is it the same code?
Yes. The code is tied to the radio and never changes. If you saved it last time, use it again. If not, the precode gives the same code every time.