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

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Sorry about that... didn't catch that you needed the 14 Canadian RA3 VP3-CA fw (vs RA4). I don't have that one.

FYI, I have the 2013, 2016 and 2017 USA RA3/vp3-na v17.43.01 fw and will be updating this once I get them all uploaded so I can start linking them for everyone.

if any one has 2014 and 2015 VP3-NA please let me know.

PLease see...


POST 9: 2013-2017 8.4A (RA3/VP3-NA)

- I STILL NEED VERIFIED VP3-NA PNs FROM FORUM MEMBERS !!

* ALSO NEED 2014 & 2015 v17.43.01 VP3-NA SW FILES IF YOU HAVE THEM *
 

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Sorry about that... didn't catch that you needed the 14 Canadian RA3 VP3-CA fw (vs RA4). I don't have that one.



PLease see...


POST 9: 2013-2017 8.4A (RA3/VP3-NA)

- I STILL NEED VERIFIED VP3-NA PNs FROM FORUM MEMBERS !!

* ALSO NEED 2014 & 2015 v17.43.01 VP3-NA SW FILES IF YOU HAVE THEM *
 

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Here is the part number from my 2017 2500 Big Horn VP3 from the factory: 68270657AG
 

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Sorry about that... didn't catch that you needed the 14 Canadian RA3 VP3-CA fw (vs RA4). I don't have that one.



PLease see...


POST 9: 2013-2017 8.4A (RA3/VP3-NA)

- I STILL NEED VERIFIED VP3-NA PNs FROM FORUM MEMBERS !!

* ALSO NEED 2014 & 2015 v17.43.01 VP3-NA SW FILES IF YOU HAVE THEM *
Looking at this thread it looks like you also wanted 2018 UAQ part numbers. Here’s mine in my 2017 2500 that came from a 2018 Ram 1500:
68331631AJ.
 

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I tried update to 22.6 from post #8 to my 2019 Ram 1500 Classic says not compatible


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I tried update to 22.6 from post #8 to my 2019 Ram 1500 Classic says not compatible


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Ooopss apparently i downloaded the wrong file, but was able to upgrade to 22.6 fw, letting it sleep cycle and go check. Previous FW was 22.5 as seen in the pic, upgraded to 22.6 as seen in the pic.ab718e172335270cede3424a6c2d84b0.jpga9b40531f1bbf291c7ad6585ff3c63c8.jpg

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Sorry about that... didn't catch that you needed the 14 Canadian RA3 VP3-CA fw (vs RA4). I don't have that one.



PLease see...


POST 9: 2013-2017 8.4A (RA3/VP3-NA)

- I STILL NEED VERIFIED VP3-NA PNs FROM FORUM MEMBERS !!

* ALSO NEED 2014 & 2015 v17.43.01 VP3-NA SW FILES IF YOU HAVE THEM *


My truck is a Canadian model with the ra3. I updated with the standard files. Its been working fine for a couple weeks now.
 

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POST 9: 2013-2017 8.4A (RA3/VP3-NA)

- I STILL NEED VERIFIED VP3-NA PNs FROM FORUM MEMBERS !!

* ALSO NEED 2014 & 2015 v17.43.01 VP3-NA SW FILES IF YOU HAVE THEM *

Hello, new here so forgive me if I missed something. 2014 SLT originally from Canada. Has a RA3 VP3 without nav.
P/N 68224538AE
Running 14.05.3 I have searched everywhere and cannot find update files for it. Would like to try loading US version?

on a side note: Its hard to believe that this cant be hacked for the Nav abilities. $600 to activate is quite a scam.

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My truck is a Canadian model with the ra3. I updated with the standard files. Its been working fine for a couple weeks now.

Where did you find the standard files? And what version?
 

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Post#9 of this thread. Version 18.45.01for the RA3

My mistake. It was on post 3, page 1 of the 22 page rollup thread in the electronics forum.

https://www.ramforum.com/threads/ro...17-ra3-vp3-na-ra4-vp4-na.150150/#post-2121633

To be honest, these threads have got so big and messy that i start getting a migraine trying to hunt through them.
I think they are so large because folks often provide an answer and repeat information already posted. Not necessarily a bad thing (in fact I like it) but it does lead to large threads...

Look at it this way, the large threads have lots of answers (at least on this forum).

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I think they are so large because folks often provide an answer and repeat information already posted. Not necessarily a bad thing (in fact I like it) but it does lead to large threads...

Look at it this way, the large threads have lots of answers (at least on this forum).

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Yea. Its only a problem when im trying to help someone whos not very computer literate.

I have a couple step-by-step instructionals going on. Its been interesting, navigating back and forth between the threads, copying and posting links for different software versions and different model trucks.

To someone from the carburetor and ignition points era, this computer stuff may as well be written in Klingon.
 

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Yea. Its only a problem when im trying to help someone whos not very computer literate.

I have a couple step-by-step instructionals going on. Its been interesting, navigating back and forth between the threads, copying and posting links for different software versions and different model trucks.

To someone from the carburetor and ignition points era, this computer stuff may as well be written in Klingon.
LOL!

I mean technically you are a big part of the problem then (and I'm sure it's appreciated)!

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Post#9 of this thread. Version 18.45.01for the RA3

My mistake. It was on post 3, page 1 of the 22 page rollup thread in the electronics forum.

https://www.ramforum.com/threads/ro...17-ra3-vp3-na-ra4-vp4-na.150150/#post-2121633

To be honest, these threads have got so big and messy that i start getting a migraine trying to hunt through them.

Much thanks, I will try that one tonight. I know what you mean, I have done quite alot of digging through these just to download the wrong files lol
 

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LOL!

I mean technically you are a big part of the problem then (and I'm sure it's appreciated)!

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We started our own threads for the step-by-steps, so as to not add to this one. I only posted links to the downloads. I was hoping to not contribute to this thread becoming a 900 page behemoth.
 

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Post#9 of this thread. Version 18.45.01for the RA3

My mistake. It was on post 3, page 1 of the 22 page rollup thread in the electronics forum.

https://www.ramforum.com/threads/ro...17-ra3-vp3-na-ra4-vp4-na.150150/#post-2121633

To be honest, these threads have got so big and messy that i start getting a migraine trying to hunt through them.

No luck for mine, Tries to go to media and says cannot read usb or something similar to that lol. What version did you upgrade from? Not that it matters as I haven't found any of them for this one and UConnect's site says mine (with 14.05.3) is current.
 

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If it cant read the file, you probably have something going on with your usb drive or the way the files are saved to it.

There should be 6 files onbthe usb drive. Not in any folders, and there should be no additional folders. Ill post back with a pic in a minute.

The files should be extracted from the .zip file, and then saved on the drive like this:
IMG-20191202-101559653.jpg

But, if your already running 14.05, i dont think id bother changing it.
 
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If it cant read the file, you probably have something going on with your usb drive or the way the files are saved to it.

There should be 6 files onbthe usb drive. Not in any folders, and there should be no additional folders. Ill post back with a pic in a minute.

The files should be extracted from the .zip file, and then saved on the drive like this:
IMG-20191202-101559653.jpg

But, if your already running 14.05, i dont think id bother changing it.

It's only giving me 5 files from the zip missing the last one ( swdlLog ). I'm guessing maybe I need to be at 17.something before it will read it? Wouldn't 17.0 or 18.0 be better than 14.05 ?
 

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It's only giving me 5 files from the zip missing the last one ( swdlLog ). I'm guessing maybe I need to be at 17.something before it will read it? Wouldn't 17.0 or 18.0 be better than 14.05 ?
Yes you will want to go to a 17.x version first.

17.11.07 or 17.43.01.

Do you have a radio that came from the factory with navigation (RA4) or one that you paid for a code to activate navigation (RA3)?

BTW the 6th file is the log generated during update, so you wont have it on your USB after extracting the update zip.

For now concentrate on getting to a 17.x version, if we know what radio you have we can point you at the correct file.
 
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