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Volkswagen Volkswagen · Radio Codes
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VW RNS 510 Radio Codes

VW RNS 510 navigation radio code by serial number. Works with the VWZ6Z or VWZGZ serial from the unit label, covering Golf, Passat, Tiguan and Touareg.

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How to find your Volkswagen serial number

The guide below will show you exactly where to find your Volkswagen radio serial number.

Remove your radio
Step 1
Remove your radio
Remove the surrounding trim panels and slide the unit out of the dashboard. The RNS-510 is a double DIN unit held by screws behind the trim.

You do not need to disconnect any wires: the unit slides far enough forward to read the label.
Find your serial number on the label
Step 2
Find your serial number on the label
Your serial number is on a sticker on the side or rear of the casing. RNS-510 serials start with VWZ and are 14 characters long. The sixth character is always a number, for example VWZ1Z7G1234567.

The capital letter I and the number 1 look very similar on these labels, so check carefully. Then enter it in the box above and we will do the rest.
Common VW radios
Common models
Common VW radios
Pictured: VW RCD 300 (VWZ1Z prefix). Other common models include the RCD 500/510 (VWZ4Z prefix) and RNS navigation units (VWZ6Z/VWZGZ prefix).

On all models the serial label is on the back of the unit.
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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Volkswagen RNS 510
Switch the ignition on, then the RNS 510. A keypad comes up on the screen with Please enter code. Type the four digits on the screen keypad (the delete key removes the last digit), check them on the entry line, then touch OK. There is no need to turn a knob for each digit.
What does an RNS 510 serial look like?
It is 14 characters beginning VWZ6Z, for example VWZ6Z7H1234567. Some units begin VWZAZ. The serial is on a sticker on the top or side of the casing, so the unit needs to come out of the dash for you to read it.
Which cars have the RNS 510?
The RNS 510 was VW's flagship touchscreen navigation unit, fitted to the Golf MK5 and MK6, Passat B6 and B7, Tiguan, Touran, Scirocco and Transporter T5. Our Volkswagen radio code page covers all of them.
Why does my RNS 510 say SAFE?
SAFE appears whenever the unit loses power and the anti theft lock engages. Once you have your code, switch the unit on and type it on the screen keypad when prompted. You get two tries, and the screen counts them. After two wrong codes it reads System locked and shows the minutes left (some units show SAFE instead). Leave the ignition and the unit switched on for about an hour, then you get two more.
Will the code change after a battery change?
No. The code is permanently tied to your RNS 510's serial number. Every time the battery is disconnected the unit asks for the same code, so it is worth keeping it safe with your service history.
My VW screen says component protection is active. Will a radio code clear it?
No. Component protection is a different lock from the radio code. Newer Volkswagen infotainment systems use it. It is tied to the car's own systems, so no radio code clears it. A radio code is for a radio that shows SAFE or asks for a four digit code. If that is what yours does, enter its serial above and we will retrieve your code.

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