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There is likely a PN/model sticker on the back of the radio (when you swap it), It may be on the your window sticker if you still have it, or you can request/get your factory build sheet (nice to have anyway) ...
How Is My Truck Equipped? Dodge Ram Build Sheets



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Says uconnect 3.0 with integrated voice and Bluetooth. I don't see anything else except vp1 radio. IMG_1605.JPGIMG_1606.JPG


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Says uconnect 3.0 with integrated voice and Bluetooth. I don't see anything else except vp1 radio.

Sounds like it's probably a RA1/Vp1-NA radio but with the new 2017 BT/VR features.

And chance you can send a request to FCA for your build sheet. You should get the detailed one that lists the actual sales codes also..

send an email with your VIN# to: [email protected]
They answered me with my detailed build sheet in 1 day.

Here's a sample of mine ...

Here's my build sheet with notable "common" upgrade related items highlighted...

Code:
2013 Ram 1500 SLT 4x4 Factory Build Sheet
VIN  			
Vehicle Description RAM 1500 SLT 4X4	
Model Year 2013  		
Engine ERB- 3.6L V6 24V VVT Engine    
Transmission DFG- 8-Spd Auto 8HP45 Trans (Buy)  
 
_______________________________
 
*V9 Cloth 40/20/40 Bench Seat
-X8 Black/Diesel Gray
APAS Monotone Paint
[COLOR="Lime"]AV2 Premium Display Package[/COLOR]
BADS 180 Amp Alternator
BCNS 730 Amp Maintenance Free Battery
BNBS Electronic Stability Control
BRTS Anti-Lock 4-Wheel Disc Brakes
CBEP 40/20/40 Split Bench Seat
CBZS Prem Vinyl Door Trim w/Map Pocket
CB9S 2nd Row In Floor Storage Bins
CDRP Front Armrest w/Three Cupholders
CE8S No Lumbar Adjust
CFMP Rear Folding Seat
CGDS Front Height Adjust Shoulder Belts
CGSS Supplemental Side Air Bags 
CG3S Advanced Multistage Front Air Bags** 
CJ1S Supplemental Frt Seat Side Air Bags 
CJ2P Supp. Side Curtain Frt/Rr Air Bags 
CKES Carpet Floor Covering 
CLES Front & Rear Floor Mats 
CSPS Driver/Passenger Assist Handles 
CUES Rear Underseat Compartment Storage 
[COLOR="lime"]CUNS Overhead Console [/COLOR]
CUYP Storage Tray 
C1GP Rotary Shifter 
DBAC All Automatic Transmissions 
DFG 8-Spd Auto 8HP45 Trans (Buy) 
DH9S Elec Shift-on-the-Fly P/Time T/Case 
DJGS 215MM Front Axle 
DMCS 3.21 Rear Axle Ratio 
DRNS 235MM REAR AXLE 
DS7S Conventional Differential Frt Axle 
DS8S Conventional Differential Rear Axle 
ERB 3.6L V6 24V VVT Engine 
GACS Tinted Glass Windows 
GBBS Tinted Windshield Glass 
GFES Rear Power Sliding Window 
GNMS Passenger Side Sun Visor w/Mirror 
[COLOR="lime"]GR4P Rear View Mirror w/Microphone [/COLOR]
GT6S Power Heated Mirrors, Fold-Away 
GVBC All Vehicles W/Power Mirrors 
GXMS Remote Keyless Entry with All-Secure 
GXXS Sentry Key Theft Deterrent System 
HAAS Air Conditioning 
HGBS Dash Liner Insulation 
HGFS Floor Tunnel Insulation 
[COLOR="lime"]JA6P Electroluminescent Instr Cluster [/COLOR]
JBYS Instr. Panel Color Keyed Bezel 
JCBS 120 MPH Primary Speedometer 
[COLOR="lime"]JFJS Temperature & Compass Gauge [/COLOR]
JHAS Var Intermittent Windshield Wipers 
JJBS Dual Note Electric Horns 
JJJS 12V Auxiliary Power Outlet 
JKYS Power Accessory Delay 
[COLOR="lime"]JLPP GPS Antenna Input [/COLOR]
JPBS Power Locks 
JP3S Pwr Front Windows, 1-Touch,Up & Down
JP8P Manual Adjust Seats 
LAXS Front Passenger Seat Belt Alert 
[COLOR="lime"]LAZS Vehicle Information Center [/COLOR]
LA6S Incandescent Tail Lamps 
LCHS Rear Dome Lamp 
LETS Traveler/Mini Trip Computer 
LE4P Black Exterior Mirrors 
LMES Halogen Quad Headlamps 
LMGS Automatic Headlamps 
LPES Cargo and CHMSL Lamp 
MBFS Bright Rear Bumper 
MCMS Body Color Upper Fascia 
MCTS Bright Front Bumper 
MDAS Front License Plate Bracket 
MDXP Active Grille Shutters 
MENS Front Wheel Spats 
MFDS Bright Grille 
MGAS Ram's Head Badge 
MHLS Rear Wheel Well Liners 
MNES Body Color/Chrome Door Handles 
MPLS B-Pillar Black out 
MPPS Rear Wheel Spats 
MS2S Ram 1500 Badge 
MTDS SLT Badge 
MUSS 4X4 Badge 
MXCS Front Bumper Sight Shields 
NAS 50 State Emissions 
NFWS 26 Gallon Fuel Tank 
NHAP Engine Oil Cooler 
NHBP Auxiliary Transmission Oil Cooler 
NHJP Exterior Mirrors w/Heating Element 
NHMS Speed Control
PW7 Bright White Clear Coat
QW7S Bright White Clear Coat
[COLOR="lime"]RAAC All Radio Equipped Vehicles[/COLOR]
[COLOR="lime"]RA2P Uconnect 5.0 AM/FM/BT[/COLOR]
RCGS 6 Speakers
RDDP Fixed Long Mast Antenna
[COLOR="lime"]RFUP 5.0" Touchscreen Display[/COLOR]
[COLOR="lime"]RSDP SiriusXM Satellite Radio[/COLOR]
[COLOR="lime"]RSPP Uconnect Voice Command w/Bluetooth [/COLOR]
[COLOR="lime"]RSUP Audio Jack Input for Mobile Devices [/COLOR]
[COLOR="lime"]RSXP Remote USB Port [/COLOR]
RS3P Remote USB Port - Charge Only 
[COLOR="lime"]RS6P Media Hub (USB, Aux) [/COLOR]
[COLOR="lime"]R02P All VP2 Radios [/COLOR]
SBAS Power Rack and Pinion Steering 
SCFS 4-Spoke Steering Wheel 
SFBS Front Heavy Duty Shock Absorbers 
SGBS Rear Heavy Duty Shock Absorbers 
SHAS Front Stabilizer Bar 
SHFS Rear Stabilizer Bar 
SUAS Tilt Steering Column 
TBBS Full Size Spare Tire 
TBMS Tire Carrier Winch 
TTMS P265/70R17 BSW All Season Tires 
TZAP Goodyear Brand Tires 
WFES 17X7.0 Aluminum Wheels 
WF1S 17" Steel Spare Wheel 
WLZC All Aluminum Wheels 
WMJP Center Hub 
XA8S Non Adjustable Pedals 
XBNP Tip Start 
XBSS Pickup Box 
XFKS 7 Pin Wiring Harness 
XFUS Trailer Tow w/4-Pin Connector Wiring 
XGMP Tire Pressure Monitoring Display 
XJJS Locking Tailgate 
XJ8S Body Color Fuel Filler Door 
XKNA Flex Fuel Vehicle 
XLNS English/USA Language 
[COLOR="lime"]XRBP Integrated Voice Command w/Bluetooth [/COLOR]
XXUP Electronic Shift 
XZMP Standard Ride Height 
X8ZS Seat Parts Module 
[COLOR="lime"]X81S Instrument Panel Parts Module [/COLOR]
X82S Door Parts Module 
X83S Front End Parts Module 
X88S Tire & Wheel Parts Module 
X9BP 1-Yr. SiriusXM Radio Service 
X9HP For More Info, Call 800-643-2112 
YAAS Build To U.S. Mkt.

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Audio Upgrade & Modification Basics!

I've also got the 7 speed fan if that changes anything. I never did get a response from them. Sorry for the long awaited response. Finally someone selling a 2016 uconnect 5.0 for me to upgrade to so it'll be out soon though. Upgrade time for backup cam. Am I going to lose my audio jack in my center jump seat if I switch to the 5.0? I don't use it much but I noticed in the uconnect website it says the 5.0 doesn't have an audio jack? And they don't have my radio on their website. It's the ra1 but the buttons don't match


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Alright so finally got the build sheet. Re emailed ram. Radio is classified as a UA1 Uconnect 3.0




CGS 6 Speakers
RDDS Fixed Long Mast Antenna
RSDP SiriusXM Satellite Radio
RSUP Audio Jack Input for Mobile Devices
RSXP Remote USB Port
RS6P Media Hub (USB, Aux)
R01P All VP1 Radios
SBAS Power Rack and Pinion Steering
SCFS 4-Spoke Steering Wheel
SFBS Front Heavy Duty Shock Absorbers
SGBS Rear Heavy Duty Shock Absorbers
SHAS Front Stabilizer Bar
SHFS Rear Stabilizer Bar
SUAS Tilt Steering Column
TBMS Tire Carrier Winch
TBSP Full Size Temporary Use Spare Tire
TUBP P275/60R20 OWL All Season Tires
TZAP Goodyear Brand Tires
UA1 Uconnect 3.0


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My 13 stock radio took a **** it plays for a minute and shuts off for 5 seconds over and over.
I want to get a OEM upgrade from a salvage yard Will it fit rite in, is it plug and play and is it something I can do myself without a Engineers degree in radiology???
 

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My 13 stock radio took a **** it plays for a minute and shuts off for 5 seconds over and over.

I want to get a OEM upgrade from a salvage yard Will it fit rite in, is it plug and play and is it something I can do myself without a Engineers degree in radiology???



What radio is factory? 3", 5", or 8"?


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Looking for help. Installed new door speakers and a sub on my 2011 ram. Using factory deck for now so used line level converters to get rcas to amp. Now my uconnect has no sound. Deck reads iPad but no sound. Radio works cd player works satellite radio works. Any ideas
 

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Looking for help. I installed new door speakers and a sub in my 2011 ram. After install radio works ,cd works , satellite radio works, but unconnected reads just no sound. Any ideas
 

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Hey everyone I’m new to this forum, ive recently purchased an 8.4” touch screen oem radio to swap out my stock radio with. I also bought the oem bezel and I’m just wondering if I can just swap it out on my truck and it work fine. The pic attached is everything I bought

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Yes it can be done but you will need additional parts and a custom adapter harness (we make them) based on your particular truck (what's the year/model/ and factory 4 or 7 speed fan?).

See the Diy 8.4 upgrade thread (post 2 = 7 speed fan trucks, post 3= 4 speed fan trucks) ...
DIY: 2013-2017 RA3/RA4 8.4" Radio Conversion Upgrade.

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I have a 2014 ram 1500 st with the 7 speed fan
Your in luck, that's the easier version. You just need the xxxx8186 hvac module, 7 speed 8.4 conversion harness and cell bypass plug. Download the instructions linked in post 2 of the conversion thread to see how to complete it.

Note: is you have steering wheel audio controls already, you can install the radio behind your existing bezel and most of it will work. Just won't fit perfect but it's a good basic test of the radio (some functions won't work until the conversion is done).


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Is there a way to activate Nav on a laramie 17
Other than paying 600$ at the dealer?
It seems that everything is in there, just need an activation

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If I want to retain my factory steering wheel controls on my 2010 ram 1500, do i need to purchase the aswc-1, or am i good to go just wiring up the new radio?
 

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Anybody manage to fit a 3" mid and separate tweeter in the factory left and right dash locations behind the stock grills. Considering trying it, but would like to hear of somebody doing it successfully first.
 

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I have a 8.4 uconnect RA4 radio with the six speaker setup. Right now im only interested in changing the the door speakers. I bought the Mopar/Kicker upgrade system. Comes with 4 6x9 speakers and 2 3.5 3-way speakers. I wanted speakers I knew would for sure fit. Also I bought a LCI7 and a Alpine 4 channel amp, idk the product number. Newest 4 channel amp they have 300 watts if I'm correct? Anyhow I'm not happy with my sound. Had it professionally installed and everything. I have excellent bass, mids and clarity but no highs? One set of the 6x9"s is the woofer only. It's in the front door. If I bought a high quality 2 way speaker would it make the sound stage correct again? I'm needing input. I'm not by any means a audio guy. Thanks
 

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I don't think you can get both to fit. I have focal set(tweeter, 4" mid, and 6.5) installed in mine. I have the tweeter in the sail panel of the door, the 6.5 in the stock location of the door. I had to make a special plate from the stock grill and have the 4" sit on top of the dash. Which reminds me I need to finish that little project. lol

Anybody manage to fit a 3" mid and separate tweeter in the factory left and right dash locations behind the stock grills. Considering trying it, but would like to hear of somebody doing it successfully first.
 
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