AlfaOBD

[crash68]

I'm going through Alfa but not finding anything that "enables" the CD player option yet

Your looking to enable the External Disk Module in AlfaOBD for the CD player.
It may not show up on the radio unless the CD player is there for the 8.4 radio to "talk to"
https://www.ramforum.com/threads/alfaobd.123982/page-372

 

[mtnrider]

Closest guess I have is this...I may just give it a try and hope for the best.





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Just saw that myself. I also found this in my log but can't find the setting in Alfa yet....

ECU Configuration 3:
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External Port Type: AUX + USB + SD

Wonder if there is another option available that has CD? Those are the 3 options available under the media menu.


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[mtnrider]

Your looking to enable the External Disk Module in AlfaOBD for the CD player.
It may not show up on the radio unless the CD player is there for the 8.4 radio to "talk to"
https://www.ramforum.com/threads/alfaobd.123982/page-372

Good info. I saw that setting but who would have thought enabling the "eject CD" would give you the button.


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[SitKneelBend]

Your looking to enable the External Disk Module in AlfaOBD for the CD player.
It may not show up on the radio unless the CD player is there for the 8.4 radio to "talk to"
https://www.ramforum.com/threads/alfaobd.123982/page-372

I'm hoping as long as I have "something" connected it will display the button.

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[RockyAEV]

They should be blinkers now? Mine are. As far as running lights, that's a no go unless you buy a harness like this and wire it in...

https://boostautoparts.com/products/dual-function-dodge-ram-wiring-harness-running-light-signal


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Well dang! I e seen this kit before...and really want it...but don’t know if I want to fight with the wiring and spend 100 [emoji1787] it’s cool and I want it but I’m also cheap (tradesman) sooooooo maybe soon I’ll decide I need this and buy it


2018 Ram 2500 Tradesman
6.7L, G56

 

[corneileous]

This is quoted from a member on jeepgarage-
“I have successfully changed the values with Appcar DiagFCA. Those are the same default values. It took some understanding of how it works and two attempts. I will try to log back in and tell you the values but the changes I made are not that dramatic. I had the same issues with full sunny weather in the morning, but facing away from the sun, and the headlights would be on.

I increased the ON threshold to 3.75 V and also the OFF threshold to 2.75 V but I will double-check. The logic is that the darker it gets, the higher the Voltage reported by the sensor. So you set the threshold for activation at a higher Voltage read-out by the sensor (i.e. it is darker outside) and the threshold for turning off also higher, so the headlights turn off sooner. You have to change both, otherwise and possibly even make the difference between them smaller than factory settings. If you just change the ON value, requiring a higher voltage for activation = darker outside and leave the OFF value unchanged, then as it gets progressively sunnier / less overcast etc. your headlights still stay activated because the sensor will trip the circuit when daylight hits cloudless Hawaii beach levels.

Auto Headlamp ON Threshold: 3.75 V
Auto Headlamp OFF Threshold: 2.75 V”



I tried setting tunnel detection before, and it just caused the headlights to stay on all the time with no way of shutting them off (until the truck was off).

Hmm, I didn’t know you could change that. I think I’d like to change mine because sometimes I think my headlights come on way too soon.

But I’m curious- if it seems as though the auto-headlight feature can be adjusted, can the auto-highbeam feature be adjusted as well? Mine used to work fairly well right out of the box but since I upgraded my lowbeams to some damn good HID’s, the reflection from delineator tabs/posts and road signs make my highbeams turn on and off way too often.


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[SitKneelBend]

Good info. I saw that setting but who would have thought enabling the "eject CD" would give you the button.


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Just to give you an idea. I have a digital TV tuner and Front/left/right/cargo cameras that used to operate through a LockPick.

2 LockPicks have failed on me so I won't go that route again. I've run switched ACC power to power all of those accessories. I have a manual RCA switch coming from Korea:

https://www.ebay.com/itm/4-Port-SIN...1?pageci=e9fa0da2-1c5b-4632-a89e-5e3a45b702a2

I've turned on the cargo camera with AlfaOBD and used @Mpgrimm2 's $20 camera harness for video. I de-pinned the LockPick to harness for two extra wires to insert into the factory radio harness for left/right audio.

Once the switch comes, I'll be able to switch between all of my cameras manually and view them with the on screen cargo camera button (or watch OTA DTV).

To watch TV, I currently use the AUX input for audio, but I want to use the CD player's left/right input instead so the factory AUX jack is still useable from my center console.

Costs

Cameras used (front/left/right) $17 each

CNGATE Front Car Camera |360 Degree Eyeball CCD Waterproof Front Car Camera with Wide Angle https://smile.amazon.com/dp/B00AWRAYA2/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_uFzrEbQB6Y9Y6

Mpgrimm2 RCA harness (x3 if you want video/left audio/right audio) $20 each

DTV receiver (this one gives you an extra input) $50-$70

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Pyle-View-...44720.c10&nordt=true&rt=nc#vi__app-cvip-panel

This is the smallest/cheapest video only RCA switch I could find $20ish...

https://www.ebay.com/itm/4-Port-SIN...1?pageci=e9fa0da2-1c5b-4632-a89e-5e3a45b702a2

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[Jimmy07]

Well dang! I e seen this kit before...and really want it...but don’t know if I want to fight with the wiring and spend 100 [emoji1787] it’s cool and I want it but I’m also cheap (tradesman) sooooooo maybe soon I’ll decide I need this and buy it


2018 Ram 2500 Tradesman
6.7L, G56

Within a month, I’ll have a better solution. It’ll still be a “kit”, but it’ll be 100% plug n play, with no wires to pull through the door, and no splicing.

 

[SitKneelBend]

Just saw that myself. I also found this in my log but can't find the setting in Alfa yet....

ECU Configuration 3:
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External Port Type: AUX + USB + SD

Wonder if there is another option available that has CD? Those are the 3 options available under the media menu.


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I actually looked there first because that is how you get all of those buttons to appear on the radio based on the hub in your center console.

Unfortunately it's everything BUT the CD player!

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[crash68]

I'm hoping as long as I have "something" connected it will display the button.

I'm going to take an edumacated guess that the audio ports won't establish meaningful communication for the CD icon to show up on the radio. The radio will probably be looking for something on the other wires that would come from the CD player.

 

[SitKneelBend]

I'm going to take an edumacated guess that the audio ports won't establish meaningful communication for the CD icon to show up on the radio. The radio will probably be looking for something on the other wires that would come from the CD player.

Maybe, I'm only guessing right now as they are labeled generally the same and pinned generally the same as the AUX left/right inputs.



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[crf250pilot]

Just got the alfaobd going for my 2014 sport with factory led tail lights. I’ve been trying to disable rear turn signal dtc monitoring to get rid of the “ rear left turn signal out” evic message. Got several other features to work. Does anyone know if there is even an option for this? I can’t Stand the dinging every time I hit my brakes anymore. Ready to to trade this thing in already.

 

[chrisbh17]

Just got the alfaobd going for my 2014 sport with factory led tail lights. I’ve been trying to disable rear turn signal dtc monitoring to get rid of the “ rear left turn signal out” evic message. Got several other features to work. Does anyone know if there is even an option for this? I can’t Stand the dinging every time I hit my brakes anymore. Ready to to trade this thing in already.

Not sure that's an option on the 2014......I think it started in 2015.

Your best bet is probably a load resistor.

I did read there might be a wire that you can jump to ground that might do the same as the Alfa option, but it's unclear if it is on a 1500 (the reference I found talks mostly about 2500 and higher)

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[nitewatcher769]

I have a question. I have gotten a hold of a 7 cluster and installed I noticed it’s all in miles and Fahrenheit, I am in Canada and the truck it was pulled from was from Canada as well. I have all the info from the wrecked truck and it’s all in km’s and Celsius.. is there a way to put back to km’s and Celsius. Both trucks are 2014 mine is a SLT and other I don’t have the trim line on it but have the vin.

 

[MrDazana]

I have a question. I have gotten a hold of a 7 cluster and installed I noticed it’s all in miles and Fahrenheit, I am in Canada and the truck it was pulled from was from Canada as well. I have all the info from the wrecked truck and it’s all in km’s and Celsius.. is there a way to put back to km’s and Celsius. Both trucks are 2014 mine is a SLT and other I don’t have the trim line on it but have the vin.

What does it say in uconnect under settings/display? have you tried swapping it to metric/imp ?

 

[crf250pilot]

Not sure that's an option on the 2014......I think it started in 2015.

Your best bet is probably a load resistor.

I did read there might be a wire that you can jump to ground that might do the same as the Alfa option, but it's unclear if it is on a 1500 (the reference I found talks mostly about 2500 and higher)

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[crf250pilot]

Chrisbh17, thanks for the input. I was thinking of adding a load resistor also. Not sure which color wire goes to the left rear turn signal. Does anybody have a tail light wire diagram or color code. Thanks again

 

[diboblo]

Chrisbh17, thanks for the input. I was thinking of adding a load resistor also. Not sure which color wire goes to the left rear turn signal. Does anybody have a tail light wire diagram or color code. Thanks again

Left and right.

Premium and base.

2014 RAM 1500:


Bob

 

[crf250pilot]

Diboblo, you guys are awesome! Thanks so much. Got a couple load resistors on the way. Will keep posted if it helps.

 

[SitKneelBend]

I'm going to take an edumacated guess that the audio ports won't establish meaningful communication for the CD icon to show up on the radio. The radio will probably be looking for something on the other wires that would come from the CD player.

Victory! Now I just need to swap pins and see if it plays audio...

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