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  1. R

    Please help me with upgrading my radio

    Hello everyone! I am new here but have owned my '13 RAM 1500 Express, with the crew cab and full size back doors. Beautiful copperhead pearl paint. I owned a 2018 BMW before this and have always wanted a truck like this. Unfortunately I am a tinkerer and always need to change something with my...
  2. expressreg

    Amp problem

    So recently or more like a year now my truck been disconnecting the audio i had the base model radio before i upgraded to the 9inch android screen and from there it started to disconnect and when i put my stock radio back on it still did it but not as often. my truck came with a full set of...
    • expressreg
    • Thread
    • amp amp install amplifier audio electrical radio ram sound system speaker speaker upgrade
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Audio & Electronics
  3. T

    Passenger door speaker issue

    Recently purchased a 2002 Cummins. Passenger door speaker did not work. In the process of replacing it I found a crescent shaped thing plugged into the harness and speaker. Might be a dumb question but what is this. Is it an amplifier? Just trying to figure exactly what might be the issue if the...
  4. J

    Amp sound

    I recently bought aftermarket head unit for my 2017 ram 1500 big horn with the alpine sound system. All the features work except for the sound quality. idk what’s going on with my balance and fade. My front driver and passenger door speakers sound low and seems to only play lower frequencies. As...
  5. T

    2nd Gen Audio Upgrade...what should I know?

    I'm getting ready to swap my factory setup (2002 2500, so still 2nd gen). Front speakers are dead, tired of going through a BT/FM link, and really miss a back up cam. I replaced my lower dash a bit ago (yay, DRTparts!) and now have space for a double DIN. I ordered a mid-grade Jensen unit with...
  6. B

    Full Audio Upgrade from factory 6 speaker Uconnect 5 8.4 head unit

    This is my first time posting, but have been reading these for a long time. I've been doing tons of research on upgrading my sound system. Current configuration: - 2022 Ram 1500DT (new body style) Crew Cab Bighorn 4x4 - Stock Uconnect 5 8.4" head unit (would like to keep) - Base 6 speaker...
  7. S

    Front Door Speaker Issue

    I have a 2016 Ram 1500 with the alpine sound system. About 2 weeks ago I noticed I was having to turn my volume up higher than before to hear the music at a level I like, but even then it’s still quiet and I can barely hear my music at all when driving with the windows open. I noticed that both...
  8. 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.
  9. 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.
  10. 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
  11. 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...
  12. 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...
  13. 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...
  14. 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
  15. 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
  16. 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...
  17. 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
  18. 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...
  19. 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...
  20. 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...
  21. 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...
  22. 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
  23. 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
  24. D

    Looking to replace all of my stock speakers

    Looking to replace my stock speakers on my 1996, 2500. Any suggestions?
  25. 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...

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