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

Neil Derryberry · Jul 27, 2019

Hot glue and call it a day..

Mpgrimm2 · Jul 27, 2019

Sergio Perez said:
Do y’all think something like this would work??

https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https://www.ebay.com/ulk/itm/191769700041

Yes. That's perfect for the sxm. Now to find the other one. This is exactly what NavRepair sends with radios that are missing the colored clips.

It's practically impossible to find the correct brand PCB mount connectors new so you can pull the colored piece off and use on a radio. I ordered several brands before I gave up.

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ckleinfeld · Jul 27, 2019

Mpgrimm2 said:
Yes. That's perfect for the sxm. Now to find the other one. This is exactly what NavRepair sends with radios that are missing the colored clips.

It's practically impossible to find the correct brand PCB mount connectors new so you can pull the colored piece off and use on a radio. I ordered several brands before I gave up.

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Will these work?

https://www.mouser.com/ProductDetai...LA3Nj3JgFvoabKRSc8hf5ftSIlsnR5lBoC_uEQAvD_BwE

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Mpgrimm2 · Jul 27, 2019

^^^ link is not working correctly

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ckleinfeld · Jul 27, 2019

Mpgrimm2 said:
^^^ link is not working correctly

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Trying again....

https://www.mouser.com/ProductDetail/Molex/73403-6290?qs=rJ%2BziJWpyswHdyUmysfYeg==

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ckleinfeld · Jul 27, 2019

ckleinfeld said:
Trying again....

https://www.mouser.com/ProductDetail/Molex/73403-6290?qs=rJ%2BziJWpyswHdyUmysfYeg==

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Pasting a link to Mouser is giving me issues...

The molex pn is 73403-6290.

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Mpgrimm2 · Jul 28, 2019

ckleinfeld said:
Pasting a link to Mouser is giving me issues...

The molex pn is 73403-6290.

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Looks like cable mount connector vs PCB to me

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bellaireroad · Jul 28, 2019

This is a long thread. Is there a post that lists the things that the swap will do and will not do in a fourth GEN ram?

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Site-r · Jul 28, 2019

If you have a RA3 you get a HD radio. I will say it is so much better reception. It also operates quicker than the RA3. Finally you get the Apple CarPlay and AA capability.

Lawsuit11 · Jul 28, 2019

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bellaireroad · Jul 28, 2019

Site-r said:
If you have a RA3 you get a HD radio. I will say it is so much better reception. It also operates quicker than the RA3. Finally you get the Apple CarPlay and AA capability.

I have a 2017 with the stock 8.4 NAV radio. I guess that is RA 3. I have a back up camera. I never use Uconnect. I think I read back in the middle of this thread that the navigation has problems communicating with the cluster? And that u connect doesn’t work? I have an iPhone, with Apple Music and listen to it almost exclusively. The Apple CarPlay would be the main feature that I would like to have. Would like to be able to get album art on Apple CarPlay through Apple Music.

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Site-r · Jul 28, 2019

The NAV in the UAQ has worked flawlessly so far. The thread does say you can not get over the air software updates.
P.S. the NAV works in the cluster on my 2017 as well as backup and cargo cameras.

likes2build · Jul 28, 2019

bellaireroad said:
I have a 2017 with the stock 8.4 NAV radio. I guess that is RA 3. I have a back up camera. I never use Uconnect. I think I read back in the middle of this thread that the navigation has problems communicating with the cluster? And that u connect doesn’t work? I have an iPhone, with Apple Music and listen to it almost exclusively. The Apple
CarPlay would be the main feature that I would like to have. Would like to be able to get album art on Apple CarPlay through Apple Music.

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Question on this for @Ricks Ram , was it you that said something about needing a 2018 cluster to fully communicate 100% with a UAQ?

bellaireroad · Jul 28, 2019

Site-r said:
The NAV in the UAQ has worked flawlessly so far. The thread does say you can not get over the air software updates.
P.S. the NAV works in the cluster on my 2017 as well as backup and cargo cameras.

Thanks... good to know.... I guess I will pull the trigger on this upgrade. I have not gotten updates on my NAV, is that something you have to subscribe to? Or is it done at the dealer?

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Site-r · Jul 28, 2019

You are correct about Uconnect, however I think if you can find a good UAQ radio at a fair price, I would convert and not look back.

Site-r · Jul 28, 2019

I do know that they offer map updates for the RA3 online. I hope this is possible for the UAQ in the future.

likes2build · Jul 28, 2019

Site-r said:
I do know that they offer map updates for the RA3 online. I hope this is possible for the UAQ in the future.

Pretty sure but not positive that all Uax style radio updates are only available OTA. So if you get a radio see if you can get the donor vin and check the Uconnect website for updates. It's been almost a year since the last Uaq update. And as far as needing frequent map updates many people prefer Waze or other navigation apps.
I love my Uaq and @Mpgrimm2 from
M2 Mods made mine happen. He has all the info to determine what if anything you need for a harness or a hvac module.

Site-r · Jul 28, 2019

I agree with you about the UAQ and @Mpgrimm2. He helped me also. I ordered the media hub adaptor from M2 Mods.
I would not have been able to do this mod without everyone’s help.
Thanks.

Mpgrimm2 · Jul 28, 2019

bellaireroad said:
I have a 2017 with the stock 8.4 NAV radio. I guess that is RA 3. I have a back up camera. I never use Uconnect. I think I read back in the middle of this thread that the navigation has problems communicating with the cluster? And that u connect doesn’t work? I have an iPhone, with Apple Music and listen to it almost exclusively. The Apple CarPlay would be the main feature that I would like to have. Would like to be able to get album art on Apple CarPlay through Apple Music.

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The display issue mainly showed up on 13-15 clusters with some of the UAQ's sxm stations not displaying title names across the top of the evic and some of the turn by turn directions (UAQ) not displaying correctly. I don't think this will be an issue on a 16+ truck/evic.

If your 17 truck has dual zone ATC ? then you most likely only need the 18 ram PN UAx radio, one of the compatible 2018 USB hubs listed and the hub adapter harness we offer.

If you don't have ATC, you 'may' get away with only swappping out the HVAC module for the 2018 version but there's a better than 50/50 chance you will need to add ATC to get the HVAC blend doors to work correctly to give full hot/cold.

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bellaireroad · Jul 28, 2019

Mpgrimm2 said:
The display issue mainly showed up on 13-15 clusters with some of the UAQ's sxm stations not displaying title names across the top of the evic and some of the turn by turn directions (UAQ) not displaying correctly. I don't think this will be an issue on a 16+ truck/evic.

If your 17 truck has dual zone ATC ? then you most likely only need the 18 ram PN UAx radio, one of the compatible 2018 USB hubs listed and the hub adapter harness we offer.

If you don't have ATC, you 'may' get away with only swappping out the HVAC module for the 2018 version but there's a better than 50/50 chance you will need to add ATC to get the HVAC blend doors to work correctly to give full hot/cold.

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Thanks, my truck is a single cab. I don’t think I have automatic temperature control. If I do I’ve never used it. I’ll have to check it. Where are there instructions on changing out the HVAC module?

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