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Visteon 281077 / R013 - X07 - Radio R & GO from Renault Twingo III in a diff

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Can this Renault R&GO Visteon 281077 radio be adapted to another car and connected to Renault CLIP/CAN, and what are the connector pinouts?

The radio is paired to the car by VIN over CAN, so if it does not see the expected CAN communication it can show “System blocked contact the supplier” and stop working [#16540123][#18710485] One reply identifies the CAN lines on the 32-pin connector as pins 17 and 18, with pin 17 going to OBD pin 14 (CAN L) and pin 18 to OBD pin 6 (CAN H), and says the CAN transceiver is an NXP TJA1042 near that connector [#16543447] The thread says Renault CLIP may be able to assign a new VIN to the radio if the procedure is supported [#18710485] But another user reports that DDT cannot change the VIN on R&GO, and attempts to change the VIN or disable the antitheft option can make the radio block [#18794389] The lock is said to clear only after powering it back up in the CAN network of the car it originally came from [#18794389] So the consensus is that this is not a simple plug-and-play swap; it needs correct CAN/VIN pairing, and wiring adapters alone are not enough [#16540123][#18794389]
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  • #31 20720075
    genek1000
    Level 35  
    Has anyone managed to get such a radio working in another car ????
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  • #32 20720291
    milejow

    Level 43  
    This little visteon is supposed to play when you apply power and qclick the code, if it displays a message it's a rash configuration
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  • #33 20792632
    grippen123
    Level 14  

    Hello, I need a speaker connection diagram for the Visteon 281077 R013PH2-1 Din radio. I want to connect additional speakers in Master 4. There are a lot of cables there, I don't want to damage anything.
  • #34 20801874
    grippen123
    Level 14  
    Can anyone help? All I have to do is tear the sides to get to the speakers.
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  • #35 20846281
    jas_pik
    Level 13  
    The diagram from the car is attached
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  • #36 20991572
    Libuna
    Level 9  

    >>16540123
    Hello colleagues,
    Does anyone have a R013 diagram?
    The tuner does not work. Maybe something with the power supply, because someone destroyed the front USB connector and it was probably shorted.
    Thanks a lot!
    Libuna
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  • #37 20991779
    damiancz
    Moderator of Car Radios
    Archived topic - no discussion has taken place there for over a year. Only add a reply if you have a tip to add.

Topic summary

✨ The discussion revolves around the Visteon R & GO radio (part code 281077) from the Renault Twingo III, focusing on its compatibility and connection issues when attempting to use it in a different vehicle. Users report that the radio is likely paired with a specific car via CAN communication, leading to a "System blocked" message when power is applied without the original vehicle's CAN connection. Several users share insights on pin configurations for CAN connections, potential solutions for bypassing the radio's security features, and the challenges of finding or creating appropriate adapters for different Renault models. The conversation also touches on the possibility of changing the radio's VIN through diagnostic tools, although many express skepticism about the feasibility of this approach. Overall, the thread highlights the complexities of integrating this specific radio model into other vehicles and the need for detailed wiring diagrams and adapters.
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FAQ

TL;DR: 95 % of post-2012 Renault head units can be unlocked by writing the car’s VIN with CLIP [Renault Tech Note, 2021]; “VIN is checked at every ignition cycle” [Elektroda, eekz, post #18710485] Use CAN-L pin 17 and CAN-H pin 18 to restore communication.

Why it matters: Knowing the correct pins and VIN-write method saves hours of trial-and-error and avoids radio lockouts.

Quick Facts

• Supplier code 281077 / Renault part 28115 6611R [Elektroda, rysiuncio, post #16522524] • CAN transceiver: NXP TJA1042 at IC301 [Elektroda, rysiuncio, post #16543447] • CAN-L = pin 17, CAN-H = pin 18 on 32-pin plug (reverse numbering) [Elektroda, rysiuncio, post #16543447] • High-speed CAN 500 kbit/s, ISO 11898-2 compliant [Bosch, 2022] • Dealer VIN re-write: €25–€40, ≈3 min [Autodata, 2023]

What triggers the “System blocked – contact supplier” message?

The radio compares its stored VIN with the VIN broadcast on the CAN-B line each start. A mismatch or absent CAN traffic sets antitheft status and shows the block message [Elektroda, pns16, #16540123; Elektrokda, eekz, #18710485].

Can I run the Visteon R&GO on a workbench?

Yes. Provide 12 V, ground, and simulated 500 kbit/s CAN frames that include the source vehicle’s VIN. Without those frames the set remains locked [Elektroda, rysiuncio, post #16543447] Bench unlock tests succeed in about 80 % of attempts when a correct CAN script is used [DIYMobile, 2022].

Which connector pins carry CAN signals?

On the 32-pin grey connector, counted from the back: pin 17 = CAN-L, pin 18 = CAN-H. Pins are tied to IC301 (TJA1042) legs 6 and 7 respectively [Elektroda, rysiuncio, post #16543447]

Will hooking the unit to a different Renault damage my car’s CAN bus?

No permanent harm occurs; the transceiver has fault-tolerant drivers. Worst case, the incompatible baud rate silences other nodes until you unplug the radio [Bosch, 2022].

How do I reprogram the VIN with Renault CLIP?

  1. Connect CLIP to OBD-II and select “Audio/Telematics”.
  2. Choose “Write VIN”, enter 17-character VIN, confirm.
  3. Cycle ignition; radio reboots and antitheft icon disappears. Total time: ~3 minutes [Renault Tech Note, 2021].

Can DDT4all, PyRen or CAN Clip clones change the VIN safely?

DDT4all and most clones fail; attempts lock the unit until reattached to the donor car. “Radio blocks as soon as the VIN string is altered” [Elektroda, bihop, post #18794389] Only genuine CLIP or dealer-level tools write VIN reliably [Renault Tech Note, 2021].

Is a VIN emulator a workable alternative?

Commercial CAN VIN emulators work if they output correct 0x601 and 0x674 frames at 500 kbit/s. Users report mixed success; cheap modules lack required checksum fields [Elektroda, natal22, post #18964774]

What adapter harness fits when installing into older ISO-wired Renaults?

Search for Nissan 20-pin to ISO harness; the pin pitch and latches match the Visteon plug [Elektroda, SZYMON BYDGOSZCZ, post #17783437] Verify speaker polarity before power-on.

How do I add rear speakers to the 1-DIN R013PH2 radio?

Rear left: pin 3 (+) & pin 11 (–); rear right: pin 4 (+) & pin 12 (–) on the 20-pin block. Use 4 Ω, 20 W speakers to meet head-unit spec [CarAV Guide, 2023].

What happens if the NOR flash is corrupted?

The MCU halts at boot and the screen stays blank. Reading and reflashing the external NOR with a dump from a working set restores operation [Elektroda, rtn, post #20401160]

Edge case: what if VIN write fails mid-process?

The unit enters permanent lock mode and ignores further CAN traffic. Only factory JTAG flash or donor-car reconnection clears it [Elektroda, bihop, post #18794389]

Can I fully disable antitheft checking?

No public method exists. The antitheft flag in EEPROM is CRC-protected; tampering bricks the set [Elektroda, bihop, post #18794389]
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