2006 Radio Upgrade today

[Sampleswow]

Before, Some kenwood preinstalled before i purchased the truck

After, I know the cutout isnt perfect and im hoping i can find a border for it and it need a little more shaping but all in all im happy with it and i got to keep my cubby.

now all i need to do is figure out why the touchscreen doesnt work.

 

[HemiLonestar]

If it doesn't work at all the screen interface itself may have taken a $hit and gone display only.

 

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[Sampleswow]

If it doesn't work at all the screen interface itself may have taken a $hit and gone display only.

How do I fix this?

 

[HemiLonestar]

How do I fix this?

Well if it is the screen itself and not something internal then you're in luck and the touchscreen interface itself is replaceable.

 

[Sampleswow]

Well if it is the screen itself and not something internal then you're in luck and the touchscreen interface itself is replaceable.

How do I find out, and also my steering wheel controls stop working this morning.

 

[HemiLonestar]

Did you use the retrofit harness or did you just plug that in as is?

 

[Treburkulosis]

I have a factory style aftermarket radio. Dodge let Asterium make them for a while. Mine was just plug and play. The touch screen works, but its not super responsive. Have you checked your settings?

 

[Sampleswow]

Did you use the retrofit harness or did you just plug that in as is?

Lockpick harness, also I've noticed whenever the steering wheel controls stop working sometimes the radio crashes and reboots itself

 

[Sampleswow]

I have a factory style aftermarket radio. Dodge let Asterium make them for a while. Mine was just plug and play. The touch screen works, but its not super responsive. Have you checked your settings?

No matter what I try no response from touch screen

 

[HemiLonestar]

Almost sounds like one of the dip switches is off and it's ******** up communications. Do you know what vehicle the head unit came out of? I'm wondering if you have a high speed CAN bus unit and the dip switch isn't set properly for it.

Edit: Seriously?? Can't say "screw!ng", as in "screw!ng up"?

 

[Treburkulosis]

No matter what I try no response from touch screen

Stupid thought but what if you unplug the radio and plug it back in? I know my clock was messed up and on military time and would not change back. That fixed mine. I know mine has a sensitivity option that learns your fingers.

 

[Sampleswow]

Almost sounds like one of the dip switches is off and it's ******** up communications. Do you know what vehicle the head unit came out of? I'm wondering if you have a high speed CAN bus unit and the dip switch isn't set properly for it.

Edit: Seriously?? Can't say "screw!ng", as in "screw!ng up"?

It's out of a 08 charger so it's low whenever I switch it to high it doesn't power on at all.

 

[Treburkulosis]

Yeah you have to make sure you are the right can bus.

 

[Sampleswow]

Also I attempted to see if the DVD function worked but it doesn't read and it won't eject at all I even tried the hard push buttons nope

 

[Treburkulosis]

Also I attempted to see if the DVD function worked but it doesn't read and it won't eject at all I even tried the hard push buttons nope

My DVD has trouble reading the newer disc's. I think honestly they have just gotten out of date. My dad started having issues with his 13 ford f150 lariat. His sync wont play music only makes calls. I know mine can not update the map. I tried loading maps onto a USB card and same thing. I just plug my phone in have it on a magnetic holder right above my stereo. It plays through the truck and my phone work. I also am able to run XM through my phone and through the truck. Its weird your steering wheel controls dont work. Mine work perfectly. I can dig around, but I did find a company that redoes them. They weren't as cheap as a take out, but they were rebuilt. I can see if I can find them if you want me too.

 

[Sampleswow]

My DVD has trouble reading the newer disc's. I think honestly they have just gotten out of date. My dad started having issues with his 13 ford f150 lariat. His sync wont play music only makes calls. I know mine can not update the map. I tried loading maps onto a USB card and same thing. I just plug my phone in have it on a magnetic holder right above my stereo. It plays through the truck and my phone work. I also am able to run XM through my phone and through the truck. Its weird your steering wheel controls dont work. Mine work perfectly. I can dig around, but I did find a company that redoes them. They weren't as cheap as a take out, but they were rebuilt. I can see if I can find them if you want me too.

I've found out the steering wheel controls only stop working when the radio is about to freeze and reset after it resets I get full use of them again but no touch screen.

 

[Treburkulosis]

I've found out the steering wheel controls only stop working when the radio is about to freeze and reset after it resets I get full use of them again but no touch screen.

That almost sounds like the radio itself isn't good. Mine all works, just no navi and xm which xm was the only option not available on the factory reproduction. That is what mine looks like.

 

[HemiLonestar]

It's out of a 08 charger so it's low whenever I switch it to high it doesn't power on at all.

Yeah, sounds like you got a jacked up unit. I know I've seen write ups on how load the software on to another or even a larger drive; I also seem to recall entities on ebay that sell whole drive/MyGig OS combos. This may be a viable cheaper alternative to replacing the whole thing. If you do end up replacing the whole thing, see if you can find one of the later 730n's. Much better unit.

 

[Sampleswow]

Yeah, sounds like you got a jacked up unit. I know I've seen write ups on how load the software on to another or even a larger drive; I also seem to recall entities on ebay that sell whole drive/MyGig OS combos. This may be a viable cheaper alternative to replacing the whole thing. If you do end up replacing the whole thing, see if you can find one of the later 730n's. Much better unit.

do you have links to these threads i would like to salvage the unit as much as possible as i only paid 40 bucks for it and a craked screen one i have to go with it so i can swap and change parts i think it maybe overheating is what maybe causing the crashing. what do you mean later models?
also any ideas on how to remove the stuck cd i tried using the 3 button combo nav,seek+ and seek - but it doesnt seem to affect it and the screen is in the open position while attempting this, i have also noticed that when using the open/close button it will cause the unit to freeze up and stop responding but not that often right now the current recurring issue is a soft reset about every fifteenish minutes where its like the radio turns off and back on and back to working.