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One of the DART forums has an extensive AlfaOBD thread. While not as extensive as this thread it is there. Also, the 200 and Dart are orphaned so keeping up interest is going to be difficult. The biggest takeaway from the Dart thread is that any changes result in a flashing odometer which requires a proxy realignment the can be done with the Alfa.
The nice thing about the Darts and 200 is that the PROXI alignment makes the changes instant.
The main alfaOBD link on the Dart forum is:
http://www.dodge-dart.org/forum/dod...ostics-through-obd2-diy-proxy-allignment.html

PRogramming Of Configuration of Systems Integrated (PROCSI) (also known as PROXI)
 

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The nice thing about the Darts and 200 is that the PROXI alignment makes the changes instant.
The main alfaOBD link on the Dart forum is:
http://www.dodge-dart.org/forum/dod...ostics-through-obd2-diy-proxy-allignment.html

PRogramming Of Configuration of Systems Integrated (PROCSI) (also known as PROXI)
I did see that thread, but no one seems to have nearly the experience in mods there as on here with our trucks. Didn't really get a feel for what the proxy alignment does, except that it seems to do everything somehow. Lol. Since I haven't seen this procedure mentioned on here, I will assume it doesn't apply to the ram, but does for the dart and 200. It's not just another way of doing something I see happening on here...
 

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I did see that thread, but no one seems to have nearly the experience in mods there as on here with our trucks. Didn't really get a feel for what the proxy alignment does, except that it seems to do everything somehow. Lol. Since I haven't seen this procedure mentioned on here, I will assume it doesn't apply to the ram, but does for the dart and 200. It's not just another way of doing something I see happening on here...
PROXI is not listed in the BCM lists for the Ram. All it does on the Darts and 200s is make the changes instant. If a tech fails to run PROXI, the odometer flashes and possibly the changes never happen or CELs pop up. The cluster can light up like a Christmas tree. The Darts and 200s just did not have the number of options as Rams so there just isn't as much to do.
 

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PROXI is not listed in the BCM lists for the Ram. All it does on the Darts and 200s is make the changes instant. If a tech fails to run PROXI, the odometer flashes and possibly the changes never happen or CELs pop up. The cluster can light up like a Christmas tree. The Darts and 200s just did not have the number of options as Rams so there just isn't as much to do.
Alpinegreenneon, thanks. I read through the dart thread and I think I have a better feel for what to expect from my 200 now. It sounds like basically I would change out the RF module and do a proxi alignment and turn on the remote start in the menu. It will somewhere need the rolling code, and program the new fobs. I'll try to take notes and assuming it works, I might add it to the 200 forum
 

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Ok got the proper reader was able to turn on drl but cannot get it to be selected in the radio for some reason...
Did you set both of these?

DRL Customer Setting Enable/Disable
Select “yes”
Daytime Running Lights CSM
Select “yes”
 
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Ok got the proper reader was able to turn on drl but cannot get it to be selected in the radio for some reason...

Sometimes it takes up to 24 hours to show up on the radio. Did for my CHSML camera anyway!!
 

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What year is your truck? My 2017 I have added a RA4 from a 2014 and I cannot get a soft key got the backup camera on the radio only cargo camera then from there I can toggle the backup camera on.
 

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When he responds again I’ll inquire about this as well.


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Just heard back. GREAT NEWS on the horizon! Below is his verbatim.

The Vehicle Configuration 4 menu is missing currently from
the Car configuration procedure, I'll add it in the next
update.

Best regards,
Alexey
 

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I'm not able to get the backup camera soft key (icon) on the radio enabling the trailer hitch camera and all other settings. Truck came factory with backup camera and I added a 8.4 from a 2014 Ram 1500.
 

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I'm not able to get the backup camera soft key (icon) on the radio enabling the trailer hitch camera and all other settings. Truck came factory with backup camera and I added a 8.4 from a 2014 Ram 1500.

How long ago did you try to activate them? Refer to my post #3887
 

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I'm not able to get the backup camera soft key (icon) on the radio enabling the trailer hitch camera and all other settings. Truck came factory with backup camera and I added a 8.4 from a 2014 Ram 1500.
Have you updated the radio to the latest firmware of 17.11.07? If you haven't I would recommend trying that first to see if the icon will appear. The backup camera/trailer hitch camera soft key button was not an option until 2016. It may be that the software of the radio is not detecting the option. Each year radio actually has a specific software but after the 1711.07 and newer software updates they all seem to function the same it would be worth giving it a shot. You would need to install the MY14 17.11.07. The 17.11.07 firmware for the 13 14 and 15 radios had a glitch that actually enabled them to display the cargo cam on the radio screen like the 16 and 17 trucks instead of the mirror. That was corrected in the 17.43.01 firmware update so I'm not sure if that update would support the trailer hitch icon. Long story short. If you haven't updated the firmware I reccomend trying the 17.11.07 first to see if it helps.

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Also haven't gotten DRL to show up in Radio's Lights Menu, the Fogs are on as DRL while driving.
Had tried over a couple of days about a week ago, let the truck sit for a few hours afterwards with fobik in the house.
I'll take another stab at it when I try enabling VTA.

BCM after enabling DRLs:

Customer Programming Features:
Daytime Running Lamps: Set

Vehicle Configuration set in the Body Computer:
Vehicle Config Customer Settings Menu 1:
Daytime running lights customer settings menu: Not set
(changed to Set several times but after checking over couple of days, doesn't seem to stick)

CBC Configurable Inputs and Outputs:
Right Dedicated DRL Lamp Output Present: Not set
Left Dedicated DRL Lamps Output Present: Not set

CBC Features Configuration:
DRL Configuration: Optional DRL
DRL Lamp Location: Fog Lamp DRL
DRL Dropout Enable: Set
LED Dedicated DRL Present: Not set

ECU Configuration 3:
DRL customer setting enable/disable: Set

CBC Exterior Lighting Calibrations:
Left Side DRL Voltage Target: 7.4 V
Right Side DRL Voltage Target: 7.4 V
 

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Have you updated the radio to the latest firmware of 17.11.07? If you haven't I would recommend trying that first to see if the icon will appear. The backup camera/trailer hitch camera soft key button was not an option until 2016. It may be that the software of the radio is not detecting the option. Each year radio actually has a specific software but after the 1711.07 and newer software updates they all seem to function the same it would be worth giving it a shot. You would need to install the MY14 17.11.07. The 17.11.07 firmware for the 13 14 and 15 radios had a glitch that actually enabled them to display the cargo cam on the radio screen like the 16 and 17 trucks instead of the mirror. That was corrected in the 17.43.01 firmware update so I'm not sure if that update would support the trailer hitch icon. Long story short. If you haven't updated the firmware I reccomend trying the 17.11.07 first to see if it helps.

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The radio is running on 17.11.07 currently. I have heard that being a 14' radio it will not be able to have the soft key for the backup camera but I find it hard to believe that will always only be available on the newer radios because after installing the Customtronix Enigma Premium I have the controls menu which the radio did not have before the Enigma and when selecting the Cargo camera soft key (used for my front camera) I can then click on the backup camera through that screen at the top left just takes a bit longer and not as quick.
 
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