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    EVIC backlight flashing

    Just want to follow up with what I found with my cluster. The backlight on the EVIC is controlled by two transistors on the cluster itself. If your 8.4 radio is dimming properly and not flashing, the dimming control system (LIN) is probably working. I fixed my problem by buying a used cluster on...
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    Guage cluster back light issue

    Yes this a common EVIC issue. It happened to my 2014. I am in the process of changing out the cluster. I will let you know what happens.
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    EVIC backlight flashing

    I have seen several threads about the 7 inch EVIC screen failing by either going blank or flashing. Unfortunately, I have not seen any resolution to the problem. When this happens, is it the screen itself that is going bad or is it the outboard electronics in the cluster itself that is failing...
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    New Ram owner, can't believe how bad it is in the snow.

    To make a toboggan faster, you make it wider. Distribute the weight over a larger surface area. Wider tires do the same thing. I had a Jeep CJ-7. The best tires for it were 4ply non-radial snows on all four corners. The short wheel base and radial tires made me use four wheel drive with the...
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    Navigation system (uconnect?)

    As mentioned already, make sure your settings are correct. As for speed limits, many states have increased theres in the past few years. South Dakota and Montana are two of them. Warning about Google Maps and Waze (both owned by Alphabet BTW) they only work when you have cell phone coverage...
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    Antenna question...

    Kind of a Primer on antennas: Mobile radio antennas work best at a length equal to a quarter of the wavelength of the frequency received. 31 inches is that quarter wavelength on 98 Mhz in the center of the FM band. AM is a compromise as the a 1/4 wavelength at the center of the AM band is 81...
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    Best Wiper Blades

    Very surprised only a few mentions of winter blades and I mean REAL winter blades with the rubber boots surrounding the frames. With the heavy, wet spring and fall snow storms here in Colorado, I have always used them from October to April. None of the part stores with the exception of NAPA...
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    Quad Cab Verified Car Seats

    I used the Graco system with a shell that goes in the back seat and a carrier that snaps into it. I had another base in our Dodge Nitro and a stroller that also accepted the carrier. Works great for newborns up to about one and a half years old. It is a lot easier to load the child up while in...
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    INFO - 2013-2018 8.4A /AN FW Notes (RA3/VP3-NA & RA4/VP4-NA & UAx)

    Returning the radio. Had to pay a restocking fee even though they misrepresented the radio. If it does not have the Ibiquity license printed on the label on back, it is not capable of receiving HD radio. The NA radios have this, the CA radios do not. Craig
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    INFO - 2013-2018 8.4A /AN FW Notes (RA3/VP3-NA & RA4/VP4-NA & UAx)

    I have the FW 17.11.7 currently installed in the original radio so I am past 16. Still no HD radio. As for the new radio, I am going to return it. Going to try to find a 2014 VP4 RA4 NA radio. Thanks, Craig
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    INFO - 2013-2018 8.4A /AN FW Notes (RA3/VP3-NA & RA4/VP4-NA & UAx)

    I am new here and on brain overload with all the information here. I also want to upgrade. My 2014 Ram 1500 currently has a 8.4 VP4 RA3 (68224531AC) with nav but not turned on. Also have the shark fin antenna. I want the HD radio feature so I bought a VP4 RA4. Questions: 1. The unit I got is...
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