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jvette

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I recently purchased a 2017 ram Longhorn and I am trying to activate Apple Car Play. I get to the point where my phone is searching for the vehicle. It never recognizes the vehicle. What am I doing wrong?
 

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The factory 13-17 Harmon 3c RA3/VP3 & Ra4/Vp4 8.4 radios Do NOT support Android Auto/ Carplay in any way (BT handsfree calling is about it) ... 2018 was the first year it was an option.

You'd need to replace the radio with a compatible 4th Gen ram 4c Panasonic unit from a 2018/19-22 classic (and maybe a few other things depending on your trucks setup).
Send me a private message (start conversation), if you'd like to get things started /quote for it.

Mike G.
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