How To: Install a 2018 4C (UAQ/UAS) Radio in 2013 - 2017 RAM

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Just make sure everything is working fine. Nav is working correctly. Sirus is loading and connecting.


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Ok, I also have traffic link that came with the truck for I have no clue how many years, will that transfer over from the VIN in the BCM? Or will I have to call them and manually have it updated.

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Ok, I also have traffic link that came with the truck for I no clue how many years, will that transfer over from the VIN in the BCM? Or will I have to call them and manually have it updated.

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With the new UAx radios the sirus travel link will have to be enabled in the BCM. You can do this if you have the Alfa program yourself. I’ll post the link below so you can see what it entails if you don’t know about it already. You will have to transfer it by the radio sxm number that corresponds with that exact radio.



Hello all! Below is a list of known working codes when using AlfaOBD and the OBDLink MX Bluetooth with Android tablet/phone. This thread is to get the information out about this program/tool and its powerful interface. Ricks Ram, STecoD, Mpgrimm2 and I have been able to activate the following codes with no ill effect. I personally have been in contact with the developer several times and he is very willing to help and is pushing updates fairly regularly.


AlfaOBD is only available to Android and Windows platform. There is NO iPhone support.

AlfaOBD
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.AlfaOBD.AlfaOBD

OBDLink MX Bluetooth
https://www.amazon.com/ScanTool-426101-OBDLink-Bluetooth-Professional/dp/B006NZTZLQ

While there are other ways of connecting to your BCM with AlfaOBD, the above OBDII adapter has been tested and is preferred.

Before attempting any of this be sure to skim through the instructions/help pdf on getting started.
ANDROID http://www.alfaobd.com/AlfaOBD_Android_Help.pdf
WINDOWS http://alfaobd.com/AlfaOBD_Help.pdf

DeereGuy: In case anyone with a 2018 RAM would like to make changes to their truck, we have just officially announced a security bypass harness that will let alfaOBD and other tools work with the 2018s.

https://www.ramforum.com/threads/2018-ram-security-module-bypass.125133/#post-1801395


Please make notes for every code you set!!!
If there is a problem this will give you a starting point in which to go back and change what went wrong. We have found nothing in the codes listed below that is not reversible. While it is possible to select multiple codes at once, it is recommended to set one code at a time then let the truck sleep 3 to 5 minutes. When I first started this I noticed some of my codes didn't take right away. I believe it is because I was not giving it enough time.

Uploading System ID (BCM) Information: Thank you Mpgrimm2
To upload your System ID information (BCM) go to the "Tools" icon in the upper right corner. From there select "Upload to Google Drive", it will ask you to link to Google Drive. Link your Google Drive to Alfa. Select "Upload to Google Drive" and "Upload Faults and Status Log". Then select "Body_Chrysler_Info". Name the file to upload whatever you wish. Done! Now you can go to your Google Drive and read the system info a little easier.

For viewing the information directly on the app, go to the bottom and select the battery icon once a connection has been made. Then select Read System ID. It should start populating below. Form what I have seen the Alfa programming tool keeps a record by date of all changes in the BCM from time of first connection.


Known Working List This link provides a working list of codes that will be updated periodically with new additions.

Shared BCM Configurations

Index of How To's and info: Thank you to all those who have contributed!!!
Android getting started


Windows getting started

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TPMS

Fob Programming Walk Through


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Differences on 4 and 5 digit pin code.


Mirror info for tilt in reverse function


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Do not use an app called SRTactivator. It could possibly leave your truck inoperable or at very least needing to have the BCM flashed at the dealer. It is strongly advised to not change the "Vehicle Line" or "Vehicle Brand". Be very careful in making changes to settings you are unsure of or that have not been tested.

FYI - AlfaOBD needs to be connected to your truck in order for you to be able to see all the settings. While most of them will show, you will not have several other as well as all the CSMs.

Ricks Ram: "I wanted to mention it might be a good idea for guys to leave positive comments in the Google Play Store or wherever you buy the alphaOBD tool from and mention that you're using it for your RAM so the developer will see how many of us who are using the tool are from the Ram community. I'm thinking it might help us in the future as he refines a tool when he knows how many guys are using it for Ram trucks since it was primarily used for Alfa Romeos and other cars prior to the Ram pickup.


I'll continue to update as I find new working codes or fixes to issues as given to me.

Special thanks out to Ricks Ram, STecoD and Mpgrimm2!! I don't believe I missed anything here but if I did, please let me know and I will edit. Thanks!




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With the new UAx radios the sirus travel link will have to be enabled in the BCM. You can do this if you have the Alfa program yourself. I’ll post the link below so you can see what it entails if you don’t know about it already. You will have to transfer it by the radio sxm number that corresponds with that exact radio.








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LED Tail Lights, Black Quad Halogens with LED conversion, LED Black 3rd Break Light, Blacked Out Emblems, Rims & Grill, 8.4 UAQ conversion!, MTC to ATC Mod, OEM Remote Start
Great stuff! I'll order that device, I used to have a Bluetooth OBD2 reader for Torque Pro but I kept getting a "failure to communicate with BCM" code and the truck would not shift gears until I removed the reader. Hopefully this won't happen again with this one.

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Great stuff! I'll order that device, I used to have a Bluetooth OBD2 reader for Torque Pro but I kept getting a "failure to communicate with BCM" code and the truck would not shift gears until I removed the reader. Hopefully this won't happen again with this one.

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If you have a 2018. You will need a security bypass. To be able to communicate with the truck. FCA added security measures so you can’t just plug into the truck


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If you have a 2018. You will need a security bypass. To be able to communicate with the truck. FCA added security measures so you can’t just plug into the truck


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LED Tail Lights, Black Quad Halogens with LED conversion, LED Black 3rd Break Light, Blacked Out Emblems, Rims & Grill, 8.4 UAQ conversion!, MTC to ATC Mod, OEM Remote Start
2016 ram rebel

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Great stuff! I'll order that device, I used to have a Bluetooth OBD2 reader for Torque Pro but I kept getting a "failure to communicate with BCM" code and the truck would not shift gears until I removed the reader. Hopefully this won't happen again with this one.

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Also. AlfaOBD is a very powerful program. You will be able to do a lot of other stuff if you want. Just look through that thread a lot of awesome stuff


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LED Tail Lights, Black Quad Halogens with LED conversion, LED Black 3rd Break Light, Blacked Out Emblems, Rims & Grill, 8.4 UAQ conversion!, MTC to ATC Mod, OEM Remote Start
 

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UAQ part number issue, I just got a head unit from infotainment.com guys advertised as a 2018 UAQ. The sticker on the unit says Manufacture date Aug 2016 and part number 68306656AA and I cannot find anything about that part number and how could it be AA/CP ready UAQ, didn't they only come out in 2018? I am lost.

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FWIW.....Every day that name Infotainment.com makes me shake my head even more with the prices they charge and the items they sell. Thank goodness I found RAMFORUM.com and M2Mods.

I'd take Lawsuit11's advice

Good luck
 

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So just an update with my issues, I returned the UAS frankenradio I picked up off eBay, based on my issues and other users experience as well, I would avoid seller "bestdealsken" and his refurbished Uconnects that are pieced together from all different vehicles... One thing I will give him though is he honored his 14 day return policy and issued me a full refund without any BS.

I picked up a legitimate UAQ from a member on the forum here and it works flawlessly, all the issues I had are gone. I installed the radio and within 5 minutes of turning it on it synced up with the BCM and worked with all the features in my truck. Only complaint is it's got the latest firmware with the terrible muddy sound, but I can live with it till they fix it with the next update.
 

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FWIW.....Every day that name Infotainment.com makes me shake my head even more with the prices they charge and the items they sell. Thank goodness I found RAMFORUM.com and M2Mods.

I'd take Lawsuit11's advice

Good luck
Well I just got it installed and everything seems to be working, heat, fan speed, I even have the backup camera button working as normal, SXM guardian, uconnect access, 4g wifi all working I only paid $1000 for it. There is a black Friday deal for 10% off until the end of the year and I am getting $300 back for my RA4 unit and I picked it up locally in Orlando (I happened to be there on vacation) it was honestly only the price that made me go with them, otherwise the normal $1500 was a no go and I would have done everything from here

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One thing I noticed with this new unit, the Uconnect voice for navigation and speed limit warnings is maxed out and I can't seem to turn it down, I turned the navigation volume down to almost zero and it didn't really help.
 

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Alright so my new (used) UAQ came with the free 1 year XM and 5 year free Travel Link/Nav and the XM 12 month free is going to expire 6/1. Does anyone know how to pay for renewing the XM streaming and not loose the Travel Link /Nav free subscription? All I know is the donor radio ID and VIN# of the truck it came out of.
 

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Alright so my new (used) UAQ came with the free 1 year XM and 5 year free Travel Link/Nav and the XM 12 month free is going to expire 6/1. Does anyone know how to pay for renewing the XM streaming and not loose the Travel Link /Nav free subscription? All I know is the donor radio ID and VIN# of the truck it came out of.

If you go into your setting. Click in the sirus setting. Click system information. It will give you the Radio sirus code. That’s the code you need to activate when you call them. Below screen shots for reference.

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Lawsuit11 somehow I knew you'd know something, lol. I just want to make sure I can get away with just paying for the music and somehow still get the balance of the 4 1/2 year free trial on Travel Link /NAV subscription. The Sirius site says "trials" are not transferable. What do you think? Anyone do it yet?
 

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Lawsuit11 somehow I knew you'd know something, lol. I just want to make sure I can get away with just paying for the music and somehow still get the balance of the 4 1/2 year free trial on Travel Link /NAV subscription. The Sirius site says "trials" are not transferable. What do you think? Anyone do it yet?

Then just let the radio run out [emoji23] I don’t know. You can try it cause it looks like it’s a separate subscription from the radio


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Where there's a will there's usually a way and if i can't do it there's always Pandora and Spotify which sound way better quality wise imho. I'll give it a try when it expires, thanks.
 

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One thing I noticed with this new unit, the Uconnect voice for navigation and speed limit warnings is maxed out and I can't seem to turn it down, I turned the navigation volume down to almost zero and it didn't really help.
Mine was the same way. Even with ok Google in Android auto .

Just an update. I uninstalled the infotainment harness last week .Radio has not crashed or failed to boot since.
I've contacted infotainment and have been ignored. I even bought the warranty from them on the harness


I will break the news to you all though. After the differential repair this week this brought me to near 4 grand in out of pocket repairs to my truck. I've said goodbye to her . I still have her in my garage uninstalling my lights and siren (she technically belongs to the dealer) I will still be monitoring this forum and be active as much as I can since I've been a 2 ram owner. I hope to have one again one day soon. I've tried something new...

This thread though has been the best upgrade I've ever done. Despite the small hiccups I really wanted to get my uaq mod working 100%. Just got distracted with my 2 grand repair bill. Don't let me distract from the productivity. just wanted to report in on the infotainment harness update being the source of my uaq crashing and failing to boot. Again when I checked it all connections were tight and so was the black box module .
 

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Lawsuit11 somehow I knew you'd know something, lol. I just want to make sure I can get away with just paying for the music and somehow still get the balance of the 4 1/2 year free trial on Travel Link /NAV subscription. The Sirius site says "trials" are not transferable. What do you think? Anyone do it yet?

Hey just trying to help where I can. Lol


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jdip sorry to hear of all the troubles you've gone through, good luck with your new purchase.
On a note, Mpgrimm2 after the holidays is going to build me a new microphone harness so I can get rid of the Infotainment "fitsall" harness I have now. PM sent
 

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I'm hopeful . Not giving up on ram but I definitely need a break. Probably just bad luck on my part. So many great things I'll miss about her. You guys have been great I'll be lurking and monitoring. Anyone needs anything always feel free to reach out.
 
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