windymtnman
Junior Member
I have a 2015 Ram Bighorn with an 8.4" screen, navigation & backup camera.
When my screen went black and totally nonfunctional, I checked the fuse, and it was okay, so I took it to my Ram dealer. He said the unit was
shorted out and needed replacing. The MSRP on a new unit is $2650.00, so I searched for a replacement unit online and found a reasonably priced one. I think I can swap it out myself, as it doesn't look very difficult.
My question is, when I install the replacement radio, will it function? The dealers estimate included their "relearning" the unit, as it needs to have something done to be able to interface with the trucks electronics, or something? Is this something only a dealer can do, or am i misunderstanding something? I can't find any information online about this specific matter. Will it just plug and play and start working?
When my screen went black and totally nonfunctional, I checked the fuse, and it was okay, so I took it to my Ram dealer. He said the unit was
shorted out and needed replacing. The MSRP on a new unit is $2650.00, so I searched for a replacement unit online and found a reasonably priced one. I think I can swap it out myself, as it doesn't look very difficult.
My question is, when I install the replacement radio, will it function? The dealers estimate included their "relearning" the unit, as it needs to have something done to be able to interface with the trucks electronics, or something? Is this something only a dealer can do, or am i misunderstanding something? I can't find any information online about this specific matter. Will it just plug and play and start working?