Chrysler 8.4 RA3/RA3 in a Ram
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I know some guys have had problems in the past with Chrysler radios. I would recommend trying to get one out of a Ram if possible. If not out of a Ram the Cherokee also seems to work ok.
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It was tried early on with the original 8.4 conversion thread. Doesn't work.
I have an Ra4 Info thread that identifies all compatible 2013-2016 Radios. Only ram and Cherokee pn's are the same/compatible.
INFO - 2013, 2014, 2015 8.4AN FW Notes (RA4/VP4 NA)
DIY: 2013+ RA3/RA4 8.4" Radio Conversion Upgrade
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I got information from another site saying that it would work as long as it was from a 2015 and up. I found a really good deal on one, RA3 and bought it before you guys replied, lol. I should have it in 3 or 4 days and I'll try it out just to check. Thanks...
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Please be careful. Those radios mount slightly, yet, significantly differently. You'll need to modify the radio frame by grinding off the top aluminum tab and remove two tabs from the radio bezel to make it fit. The wiring harnesses work.
The BIG problem....I tried a 2017 Chrysler 200 in my Ram for the same reason, it was cheaper. I did the mounting mods which I wasn't crazy about. Then came the problems.
The back up camera picture would go split screen into two pics split horizontally. The picture was not smooth. That is, it was staggered in play as though you were streaming a series of still pics.
Then the instrument cluster did some weird things like the display would light up on its own and stay on awhile. I was afraid it wouldn't shut off.
All other features worked great.
But, due to the problems I outlined I ended up taking it out and replacing it with a 2016 RAM version. Both radios were the RA4 Nav units. Now, EVERYTHING is fine. I wish I had seen your posting a bit sooner to help you avoid the hassle I went through.
I ended up selling the Chrysler radio at a small loss.
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I sold my 2017 RA4 for $550 on eBay
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UPDATE:
I got the 2015 Chrysler 200 8.4 VP3 that I ordered a few weeks ago. I immediately had to find out if it was going to work or not. All the wiring plugs matched perfectly with no issues! After the second time of turning it on and off the screen switched from Chrysler to the Ram logo. I got my anti theft code and everything works as it should, no problems at all and it's been two weeks now. The only thing that is different is the mounting points but it's a easy fix, all I had to do was cut off the plastic top center mount and only the two top side mounting points lined up, not a big deal and still very well secured. Just so others know it can easily be done!
I got the 2015 Chrysler 200 8.4 VP3 that I ordered a few weeks ago. I immediately had to find out if it was going to work or not. All the wiring plugs matched perfectly with no issues! After the second time of turning it on and off the screen switched from Chrysler to the Ram logo. I got my anti theft code and everything works as it should, no problems at all and it's been two weeks now. The only thing that is different is the mounting points but it's a easy fix, all I had to do was cut off the plastic top center mount and only the two top side mounting points lined up, not a big deal and still very well secured. Just so others know it can easily be done!
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What is the Part Number?
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Wondering will the 2016 one fit. Since it's a totally different unit. Has a capacitive touch screen , Android auto , and apple car play.
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totally different connectors.. So no...
Awesome! I have been looking for this.
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