Uconnect 8.4 & 8.4an update - 17.11.07

[NJCummins67]

No dice. When I plugged the radio in with the USB in the OTG cable. The screen came on bright for a second. Like it does when it resets after an update. Then just goes black again and backlight goes on and off. The USB stick has a light in it and it just flickers. Doesn't stay on.

 

[SitKneelBend]

No dice. When I plugged the radio in with the USB in the OTG cable. The screen came on bright for a second. Like it does when it resets after an update. Then just goes black again and backlight goes on and off. The USB stick has a light in it and it just flickers. Doesn't stay on.

Have you tried unplugging the radio completely for a minute or two to remove power?

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[NJCummins67]

Have you tried unplugging the radio completely for a minute or two to remove power?

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Yep. It was out before I tried it. Was thinking maybe a USB drive that has power to it instead of relying on the port to power it.

 

[SitKneelBend]

Yep. It was out before I tried it. Was thinking maybe a USB drive that has power to it instead of relying on the port to power it.

I tried that too but only through the media hub. The only thing that worked for me was the adapter dongle. Are you using the exact same drive/firmware package? Maybe try putting a different older/newer package then the one you flashed?

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[SitKneelBend]

I think I also plugged it in after the radio was powered...

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[NJCummins67]

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Did u try the update?

 

[NJCummins67]

Thanks, I just may try seeing as how my cellular card is fried on the radio. I wonder how the Canada radios get time for navigation? My NAV is unusable because the cellular card cannot keep accurate time to give NAV position.

I know the Canada radios don't have cell cards, maybe this could fix me? It's doubtful, but I may be willing to try. Especially since I've successfully recovered two bricked 8.4s...

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Did u try it?

 

[SitKneelBend]

Did u try it?

No, unfortunately they were for 2015-2016 Chrysler 200 models only so I'm not that desperate yet. I was able to recover the radio and it at least thinks it has the right firmware flashed when going from v15.26.1 to v16.13.13...

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[NJCummins67]

Shouldn't be different. The TSB shows a whole list of cars/trucks it is for.

 

[SitKneelBend]

Shouldn't be different. The TSB shows a whole list of cars/trucks it is for.

Mine is a 2014.

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[NJCummins67]

OK. I have located the 17.11.07 update files for MY15. It is from 2015 2500 Laramie Canadian VIN #'s. Does anyone know why this wouldn't work on US trucks?

Here are some of the VIN's I found.
3C6UR5FL5FG500866
3C6TR5FJ4FG673322
3C6UR5GL3FG592073
3C6UR5PL1FG650732

 

[SitKneelBend]

OK. I have located the 17.11.07 update files for MY15. It is from 2015 2500 Laramie Canadian VIN #'s. Does anyone know why this wouldn't work on US trucks?

Here are some of the VIN's I found.
3C6UR5FL5FG500866
3C6TR5FJ4FG673322
3C6UR5GL3FG592073
3C6UR5PL1FG650732

Technically it's different hardware as the Canadian trucks lack a Sierra Wireless aircard completely. Other than that they should be identical I think...

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[RamCares]

OK. I have located the 17.11.07 update files for MY15. It is from 2015 2500 Laramie Canadian VIN #'s. Does anyone know why this wouldn't work on US trucks?

Here are some of the VIN's I found.
3C6UR5FL5FG500866
3C6TR5FJ4FG673322
3C6UR5GL3FG592073
3C6UR5PL1FG650732

Hi NJCummins67,

We would not recommend performing a software update created for vehicles made in another country on a U.S. vehicle as we cannot guarantee that update would be compatible.

Andrea
Ram Social Care Specialist

 

[SitKneelBend]

Hi NJCummins67,

We would not recommend performing a software update created for vehicles made in another country on a U.S. vehicle as we cannot guarantee that update would be compatible.

Andrea
Ram Social Care Specialist

I think Andrea has the best advice. Especially if it is factory installed (under warranty) or otherwise perfectly functional radio.

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[R.L.K.]

Agreed 100%

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[shredwardc]

still waiting for the update here in milwaukee...

 

[R.L.K.]

Still waiting here in Bristol, Tn

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[HEMI_Finn]

Still waiting in northeast Ohio...

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Hi NJCummins67,

We would not recommend performing a software update created for vehicles made in another country on a U.S. vehicle as we cannot guarantee that update would be compatible.

Andrea
Ram Social Care Specialist

ok so this thread started on March 28, 2017. it's now July 20, almost 4 months, how long do these OTA updates usually take to roll out. 2013 ram 1500 outdoorsman, in NJ, still no hint of an update.

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[R.L.K.]

This is the first OTA SW update for FCA .....and there seems to be issues with it .
Hopefully they are fixing the update prior to flooding the market with issues from a known faulty SW update ?

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