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Volkswagen Volkswagen · Radio Codes
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VW Tiguan Radio Codes

VW Tiguan radio code by serial number, retrieved directly from the manufacturer database. Works with the VWZ serial, covering all factory radios fitted to the Tiguan Mk1 and Mk2, including RCD 310, RCD 510 and RNS navigation units.

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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. Depending on your model, you will use a flathead screwdriver, a prying tool or radio release keys in the corner slots.

VW release keys are the most common method and can be bought cheaply online.
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. All VW serials start with VWZ and are 14 characters long, for example VWZ1Z2H1234567.

Enter the full serial including the VWZ prefix.
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

Where Is the Serial Number on a VW Tiguan Radio?
The serial number is printed on a label on the side or rear of the radio unit. It starts with VWZ and is 14 characters long. You will need to remove the radio from the dashboard to see the label. Follow our step-by-step guide above.
Which Radios Are Fitted to the VW Tiguan?
The Mk1 usually has the RCD 310 (VWZ2Z prefix) or RCD 510 (VWZ4Z prefix), and navigation cars an RNS unit (VWZ6Z or VWZGZ prefix). All of these ask for a code when the power is cut, and we retrieve it from the serial. The Discover Media and Discover Pro units in later Tiguans mostly use component protection instead, which no radio code clears. The same VWZ serial system applies across the range, see the Volkswagen radio code page for other models.
How Do I Enter the Code on My VW Tiguan?
Switch the ignition on, then the radio. On the RCD 310, SAFE shows for about ten seconds, then 1000. The display marks the four keys under it that set the digits: press each one until its digit matches your code, then press the key under OK. On the touchscreen RCD 510 and the RNS units, a keypad comes up on the screen: type the code and touch OK. You get two tries. After that the radio locks for about an hour, so leave the ignition and the radio switched on for the hour before trying again. Our code entry pages show each radio step by step.
My VW Tiguan Radio Says SAFE 10. What Should I Do?
The radio shows 2 SAFE when too many wrong codes have been entered. Leave it switched on for about an hour and it returns to 1000, ready to accept the code again. Enter it slowly and check each digit.
Will the Code Work for a Second-Hand Radio I Fitted to My Tiguan?
Yes. The code is tied to the VWZ serial on the radio label, not to the vehicle VIN. Provide the serial from your specific unit and we will retrieve the correct code regardless of which vehicle it came from originally.
Can I Get a Code for a VW Tiguan Discover Media or Discover Pro?
Only if the unit asks for a code. The Discover Media and Discover Pro units in later Tiguans mostly use component protection, which no radio code clears. If yours shows SAFE or asks for a four digit code, enter the full 14 character serial from its label, including the VWZ prefix, and we will retrieve your code.
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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