audio

  1. Elik14

    Upgrade Sound system

    2014 ram 1500 looking for a sound system upgrade around 300-500 I don’t know if that is a low budget not trying to break the bank that’s not there but any recommendations would be appreciated.
  2. Elik14

    Pioneer Audio speaker

    2014 Ram 1500 I was wondering is I could use pioneer ts-g1047 speakers as tweeters since I just have em laying around or is there a better alternative open for any suggestions.
  3. L

    Upgrading from alpine system 4th gen

    First time doing this, i have the factory alpine system 2011 ram and i just bought a 4 channel/1 channel/aftermarket stereo, i have everything Hooked up but no sound is coming out, am i missing something, do i need an interface? i dont know much of car audio
  4. MTGranite

    Audio Download USB

    Hello, Living up in the mountains with limited cell and satellite services I found the best way for me to have consistent music was to download it. But my phone can only hold so much. So I ripped a small portion, approximately 1000 songs, of my CD audio collection to an external hard drive to...
  5. R

    No audio 8.4

    Here’s a head scratcher to ponder… My 2014 audio quit working, just audio. All other functions work. All buttons related to audio work. Verified by scan tool. I swapped the head unit. I swapped the amp. I verified fuses and power at fuses. Including the hidden one passenger side under hood At...
  6. B

    Audio/ speaker upgrades

    Hello, I am new here and looking for help, I have a 2018 Ram 1500 Classic sport, I have already wired up my own subwoofer and am beyond happy with the outcome, but I was wondering if anybody is aware of any plug and play speaker upgrades available for all of the speakers in the vehicle, the...
  7. Black-Wolf

    Android 11 (Sony Xperia 5 II) and UConnect 8.4 not playing nice

    HI all: Ran into an issue (it's an annoyance, but not a show stopper). Backstory: I recently was forced to upgrade my older Samsung Galaxy S9 because the battery swelled up to the point it looked like a fat hippo and broke the case... yeah... Still ran great, but - I didn't trust it to not...
    • Black-Wolf
    • Thread
    • android 11 audio song display track display uconnect 8.4 voice recognition
    • Replies: 4
    • Forum: Audio & Electronics
  8. UnkoBro

    Adding Radio Controls to a stock steering wheel?

    2014 Ram 1500 Express; it came with a 5.0 Uconnect Radio without steering wheel radio controls. I added an 8.4 UAQ Nav/AA/CarPlay radio (thanks MP Grimm2) and considering adding THE CONTROLS to my existing wheel. I've purchased a new rear wheel cover with switch control openings (to swap) and...
    • UnkoBro
    • Thread
    • audio electronics radio controls steering wheel
    • Replies: 24
    • Forum: 4th Gen DIY
  9. Jessman22

    2018 Dodge Ram Upgrading from 5.0" Uconnect to 8.4"

    i had recently picked up the 8.4" screen with the plastics you see in the picture was just wondering what else I would need to complete the set up from the videos I've been watching looks like I need a wire harness and a heater control module but not sure,, The 2nd picture seems like that's the...
  10. ulemon

    Aftermarket stereo and remote start - regrets and issues

    Part 1/2 (This is a long read, and is also a rant but I seriously need some help/opinions about this) So I bought the car in October 2019 - Its a 2013 RAM 1500 Tradesman with 150k miles as of right now (I bought with 139k) It came with the 5 inch small stereo and after 2 months (December 2019)...
    • ulemon
    • Thread
    • alarm system amateur apple car play audio iphone pioneer remote start shop viper
    • Replies: 4
    • Forum: Audio & Electronics
  11. C

    Uconnect update failed now stuck in boot loop

    I recently purchased a 2015 ram 2500 with very low mileage. Everything on the truck was perfect until I noticed the radio would freeze up and it would take 1 or 2 ignition cycles to get it working again. Well I Figured I would try to update and see if that would fix the problem. I followed all...
  12. M

    Audio cuts in and out for all inputs

    2012 RAM 1500 BigHorn 5.7L Hemi - 160,000 miles The audio for all speakers turns off for ~3 seconds and back on ~3 seconds very strictly (all inputs, aux in, radio, satellite, etc.) Interesting enough the volume knob does and does not work during this same timeframe, but the scroll knob works...
  13. NatureNelly

    just got a 1500 but I have a lot of questions! Help! Thanks!

    New to the Ram Family and I’ve had my truck for about two months now and finally want to make my first post! Here is my new (to me) 14’ 1500 5.7 66k fully loaded. Now to start my list of questions! Please feel free to respond if you have any info that may seem helpful! 1. I have the LED package...
  14. Yooper600

    KICKER SUB INSTALL QUESTION

    So I have a hideaway under the passenger seat and new dash and door speakers connected to the key amp. Everything I have is Kicker. I did the rear seat folding mod and am thinking of buying the Kicker 46TL7T82 L7T. The box should fit behind the rear seat. I do not have much experience...
  15. B

    Electrical Problems out of nowhere -PLEASE HELP-

    This started a few months ago seemingly out of nowhere. The problem is sometimes when I get in and start my truck (2011 1500 RCLB) I wont have any sound come through my speakers. Also I can change between AM/FM/AUX but when I try and turn the volume up and down I don't get any volume display...
    • Brad S
    • Thread
    • audio audio problems electical electrical issues help need suggestion no sound radio radio issues
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: Audio & Electronics
  16. P

    Audio upgrade question

    I just recently bought a 2013 ram 1500 quad cab slt with the basic head unit that doesn't even come with Bluetooth, i was wondering if there is a simple affordable upgrade guide that would be louder than the stock speakers? Wouldn't mind adding a stealth woofer also depending on pricing
  17. D

    Looking to replace all of my stock speakers

    Looking to replace my stock speakers on my 1996, 2500. Any suggestions?
  18. Gruntledlark

    Playing from USB

    Does anyone know if there is a way to play files on your USB stick by folder rather than just by mp3 file? I have a 64 Gig stick with music sorted into folders or "albums", but when I play it through the Head Unit (5 inch) I can't see the folders, but I do see files in all the folders. It would...
  19. thatkevinc

    2013 Ram 8.4 Uconnect - NO AUDIO/SOUND

    I just purchased a 2013 Ram 1500 SLT Big Horn last night. It has the 8.4 Uconnect system/screen. There is absolutely no audio. No radio, bluetooth, button sounds, etc. The system displays and acts as normal, there is just no sound. A few times when I've first turned on the truck the sound has...
  20. Bigvig51

    12 " Display sensitivity

    My display is VERY sensitive.... anything brushes the screen and it changes the display...how can I change the sensitivity.
  21. P

    Stereo wiring diagram

    Hi! Im looking for the whole wiring diagram for the stereo with navigation on my Ram truck from 2012. I search the internet but can find nothing which is really weird. Im specially looking for the wires for reverse and (if there is any) for parking brake. Thanks.
  22. IxsharpxI

    Starting to plan 2014 sport build..deciding which route to take

    Hey everyone this is my first post on the forum but have been having fun looking around. I purchased a 2014 ram sport about 3 days ago.... and im already ready to start tearing into the stereo haha.. cant help myself and i have a ton of gear i just took out of my old car. Now im thinking about...
  23. Dcredneck

    Kicker ks with no amp

    i recently bought the kicker ks 3.5in speakers for the dash. Can I take the stocks out and simply put them in their place or is there something I must do? Also, for door speakers would kicker ks be smart or the other lines like cs be better. I have 2 12” kicker subs under my seat so I already...
  24. C

    2019 Base Sound System Upgrade

    I have a 2019 Ram 1500 Classic with the base sound system (non-Alpine). I'm installing a mono amp to power two 12" subs under the rear seats, using a LC7i to get the signal from the rear speakers. I tapped into the RR+/- & LR +/- wires directly behind the head unit for speaker-level inputs...
  25. S

    UConnect 8.4 Alpine BLuetooth Audio Quality

    Hey, I recently had my Uconnect 8.4 system updated to software version 17.43.01 and now my bluetooth streaming audio quality from my Samsung S8 has been terrible. The sound has a lot of buzzing seemingly from the front dash speakers when streaming over bluetooth. When playing over the Aux cord...

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