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So I recently swapped in a RA4 to my 2015 truck. Everything is working great (cable and instructions were fantastic btw) with the exception the XM radio part.

I never really bothered with it as I don't have a subscription, but now I have a 6-month free trial and thought I'd give it a go. The radio will not go off of loading. and when I try to get the XM id, it says ID unknown on the screen. I do know it from the back of the unit and tried an update through the sirus website but no luck.

I don't know a lot about Sirius,XM, but the factory radio I took out did have it, so I assumed it would work on the new one also. Has anyone who has swapped out for a RA4 experienced anything like this?

Everything else works including Nav, so this is a mystery to me.
Not sure where you got the radio from, bit it sounds like an issue with the radio itself if it won't display a radio ID. What PN and model is the Ra4? ie vp4-NA, Vp3-NA, etc.

Have you tried a full reset from the dealer/engineering menu yet?

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Not sure where you got the radio from, bit it sounds like an issue with the radio itself if it won't display a radio ID. What PN and model is the Ra4? ie vp4-NA, Vp3-NA, etc.

Have you tried a full reset from the dealer/engineering menu yet?

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I did get it used, so it could be the radio. The radio is a VP4 NA. I haven't tried any full reset. I may give that go
 
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I did get it used, so it could be the radio. The radio is a VP4 NA. I haven't tried any full reset. I may give that go
Post up what PN you have if possible.

From the dealer/engineering menu you can get the actual PN of the radio (can't recall off hand which one, but it's listed in the RA4 fw info thread), and verify it against the one on the back of the unit. If it's significantly different, it may have been pieced together from parts, or it could just be defective.

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Post up what PN you have if possible.

From the dealer/engineering menu you can get the actual PN of the radio (can't recall off hand which one, but it's listed in the RA4 fw info thread), and verify it against the one on the back of the unit. If it's significantly different, it may have been pieced together from parts, or it could just be defective.

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cool thanks will check it out.
 

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reset did it, and it already has a subscription to xm so that is a bonus. plus it must have updated because now I have different options and themes. What a result!!

thanks for the help again Mike.
 

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sent a PM about the fog light wiring harness and how to purchase. thanks
 
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M² Mods time off:

Both DeereGuy and I (Mpgrimm2) will be taking time off
- 3/20 to 3/25 and will likely be unavailable for questions, new orders, etc.

- 3/25 to 4/5, I (Mpgrimm2) will be out an additional week while I get the rest of my stuff out of storage (2 States over) from my recent move.

We are trying to finish up our current orders before next week and any new ones won't be started until we get back.

Thanks in advance,

Mike G.

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How do I order cables from you ? I am upgrading from base RA1 to RA4 8.4 , so need both conversion cables , for 4 spd , also the cell plug I assume
 

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Hi, I have a 2017 ram 2500 crewcab tradesman. I currently have cloth manual seats. I am swapping electric heated cooled seats into my truck, and heated steering wheel. I will be getting a laramie bezel to have buttons to work heated/cooled seats and heated steering wheel. I need all harnesses/connections to make all of this function. Thank you. New to forum and unaware how to direct message anyone, but im assuming i need to talk to mpgrimm2 lol.
 
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Hi, I have a 2017 ram 2500 crewcab tradesman. I currently have cloth manual seats. I am swapping electric heated cooled seats into my truck, and heated steering wheel. I will be getting a laramie bezel to have buttons to work heated/cooled seats and heated steering wheel. I need all harnesses/connections to make all of this function. Thank you. New to forum and unaware how to direct message anyone, but im assuming i need to talk to mpgrimm2 lol.
Currently out on vacation/break...

To send a message, click on the user name/avatar and your should get an option to send a message/start a conversation. I will send you a private message with our email info so that you can hopefully reply back.

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Looking for the harness to add the 2018 media hub (68328704AC) into a 2017 Dodge Ram for use with the new 2018 8.4 with Apple Carplay.
 

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Looking for the harness to add the 2018 media hub (68328704AC) into a 2017 Dodge Ram for use with the new 2018 8.4 with Apple Carplay.
I am also in need of this for my 2017.

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I am also in need of this for my 2017.

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Your in the right place here , I'm sure Mike or Mike will PM you soon [emoji106]

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