INFO - 2013-2018 8.4A /AN FW Notes (RA3/VP3-NA & RA4/VP4-NA & UAx)

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I have a 2018 Ram and I bought a UAQ Nav Radio from a Junk yard, GPS worked fine until I did the update my software version is 17.43.44 I cant get from Uconnect as it didnt come with the truck, can you help me out ???
You need to post the actual PN off the sticker on the radio (ie 68331631AE) and the application version which is what the Panasonic radios go by for some reason.

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That does appear to be a
2019/2020 RAM classic Canadian 8.4 UCS non-nav : 68340153ak based on @BJSwizzle 's post here.. He may be of some help if he has the file.


18.11 and 19.9 were better versions IMO.
You can take the donor vin to a dealer with a blank USB drive and ask them to download the latest version... They can pull it up.
If you do come back and share the file.

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I’ll check my firmware later on tonight, uconnect site said I was up to date as well
 
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Just checked dealer mode, this is what I have, I haven’t tried yet to update anything

You're on application version 21.9

While there is an update to version 22.6, if you're not having any issues/concerns, I would skip the update.

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Interesting @BJSwizzle. Our hardware part number is identical @Mpgrimm2 I assume that means it's the same head unit? Canadian, non nav?

I also see that the UI is different - I still have digits for temperature setting whereas @BJSwizzle has the newer red / blue slider.

Would I be safe to try and update to 22.6? Assume the HU will tell me if it's wrong?
 

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You're on application version 21.9

While there is an update to version 22.6, if you're not having any issues/concerns, I would skip the update.

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Good morning All,

I successfully updated my 2014 RA3/VP3-CA radio to v17.43.01 last night. Not noted issues after installation. everything seems to react a bit quicker after the update (backup camera lag gone, HVAC delay gone, phone call delay gone and best of all, Bluetooth lag almost zero after this!

2014 ram 1500 SLT (originally uC 5.0)
RA3 #: 68224538AN (donor from 2014 Canadian Bighorn)
Previous version: v14.05.3
New version: v17.43.01

I used the following FW from the RA4/VP4 radios as noted in post #7;



2014 8.4AN (RA4/VP4 CA)

Possible P/N's (need verified from members):
- 68211965AF (ebay)

- 68224537AC (Jdip - 14 Sport w/factory RA4 vp4-CA)


- v17.43.01 Fw Link (2014 Canadian ONLY!) and Update Directions Link
NOTE: (Cargo Cam Button removed w/Backup Cam!)
List of Changes: TSB 08-068-18 My13_My14 17.43.01.pdf
MD5: BD003E575E11988ABD4FACEDEA6AB73F
** This file hasn't been confirmed as a Canadian RA4**

You can add my truck to the list below for the RA3/VP3-CA success stories in post #7

Canadian RA3/VP3-CA Radio Info for those interested...

2014 RA3/VP3-CA
PN: 68224538AC (glockrocket17)


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I dont see anything shared for the RA3/VP3-CA for v18.45.xx. should i give it a go with the -NA files?
Maybe @skuppy069 or @TerraNewf can comment.

It's up to you, especially if you don't have/plan to activate the nav. I'm under the impression that it also fixes the GPS/time sync bug in the Canadian 13-17 8.4 radio/trucks and that some of the Canucks already installed that update. (May need to check the v18.45.x roll-up thread).

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Edit: looks like a search for 'Canadian' in the v18.45.01 Roll up thread shows @bloup @lak8 updated to v18.45.x, & looks like Bloup used the files from the OP Bloup's post.

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Do you still have the 2013 Canadian RA4 VP4-CA v17.43.01 fw you used to update your radio via usb (prior to v18.45.01) that you can upload/share for others? (I will link it to post 7. )

** I also need to search and see if someone had the 2017 Canadian RA4 VP4-CA v17.xx.x file? @bloup , do you still have it?

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Do you still have the 2013 Canadian RA4 VP4-CA v17.43.01 fw you used to update your radio via usb (prior to v18.45.01) that you can upload/share for others? (I will link it to post 7. )

** I also need to search and see if someone had the 2017 Canadian RA4 VP4-CA v17.xx.x file? @bloup , do you still have it?

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My truck is Canadian, but I used the US software update. If I remember correctly, it's been awhile. And mine is the RA3.

Yes, I believe I still have the file on a removeable hard drive. I'll look right quick.

ETA: yes, I have the file.
 
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My truck is Canadian, but I used the US software update. If I remember correctly, it's been awhile. And mine is the RA3.

Yes, I believe I still have the file on a removeable hard drive. I'll look right quick.

ETA: yes, I have the file.
Any chance you can upload it somewhere to share for others like MediaFire or Google Drive?

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@Ken226
Do you still have the 2013 Canadian RA4 VP4-CA v17.43.01 fw you used to update your radio via usb (prior to v18.45.01) that you can upload/share for others? (I will link it to post 7. )

** I also need to search and see if someone had the 2017 Canadian RA4 VP4-CA v17.xx.x file? @bloup , do you still have it?

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I have the Canadian 2017 RA3 17.43.01 file and I shared it with you already.


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I dont see anything shared for the RA3/VP3-CA for v18.45.xx. should i give it a go with the -NA files?
I've done about 6 updates on Canadian radios using the 18.45.01 NA version. Never an issue.

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Would this work for the RA4...?


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As long as you were running 17.11.xx or 17.43.xx software already it will work. If your current software is older than that you'll need to use the CA software update and those are year specific.

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As long as you were running 17.11.xx or 17.43.xx software already it will work. If your current software is older than that you'll need to use the CA software update and those are year specific.

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I think my truck is on 17.43.xx, so that’s great to know.


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Alright gentleman. I have swapped my UAQ out of my '16 2500 G56 for the time being and purchased a 2017 RA4 from Don K on Facebook (he's been good to work with). However I have two things that I can't help let me OCD get the best of me. 1st being it has a brand new screen on it. I believe that was prior to Don receiving it and me purchasing the radio. With the radio off the screen looks great however with the radio on while looking at it from any angle and not dead center it has curvy lines in it almost like a terrible glare? The "lines" don't move and can only be seen with screen on and it kills your eyes unless your leaning on the center console. I am afraid a screen protector will not resolve this because my cousin has a factory RA3 and you can look at the screen from any angle without anything appearing on screen. My truck came factory with an RA3 never had this issue either. Don offered a couple weeks ago for me to pay shipping and he would replace it with a good factory screen but I can't run the truck without a radio as I currently don't have my UAQ available. He also offered to split the price of a screen protector with me to see if it would resolve my issue. 2nd is my factory RA3 gave me the option for a backup camera soft key and my cargo camera soft key (both were installed from the factory on my truck) and my 2017 RA4 only has the cargo camera icon then from there after you open the cargo camera you are able to switch to reverse. My cousins factory installed RA3 in his '17 also gives you the option to click on both. I'm curious to know if my part number is actually for a '17 radio or 13-15 radio.. Part number is 68270661AF
Picture of the back of the radio is what I currently have installed in my '16661cf406a5d6de2bb01860fb025a4fac.jpgb18df84c5ccecdab24d6cc0a5a698abd.jpg

'16 CCSB 4X4 G56 2500 6.7 SLT, CTT tuning, UAQ, Customtronix Enzo, Single Zone ATC
 
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@Austen
That 68270661Ax is a valid 2017 Ram/Cherokee RA4 VP4-NA radio PN. What does the dealer menu screen show for radio PN and sw version?

Not sure what sw version your radio and your friend's are on (18.45.01 is latest) but I have seen some oddities on these radios since the last update... ie even though the option for both cameras was supposedly removed on 13-15 radios after 17.11.x, some of those radios still support it somehow.

May also try a Reset from the radio engineering menu (see OP) or disabling/re-enabling the camera in the BCM edith AlfaOBD.

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