help with upgrading to a ra2

[Firepup216]

I got a good deal on a ra2 from a 2017. So I am slowly buying the parts to do the swap for my 2014.
Are the steering wheel controls plug and play? I have no phone button looking to add that.
Also when buying the rearview mirror can I get away with just the manual dim with just the microphones?

 

[mike19950]

Yes the steering wheel buttons are plug and play. The manual mirror with the microphone will work too. You will have to get the wiring harness and run it to the mirror as well. I did the same exact swap in my 14 as well.

 

[Firepup216]

Awesome!!! Thank you.

 

[Mpgrimm2]

Related threads and info for those upgrading from an RA1 ...


2013-2016 RA2/VP2-NA Radio Notes.


- DIY: 2013-2016 RearView Mirror Upgrade & Harness install

- DIY: 2013-2016 OEM Steering Wheel Audio Control Install

- 2013-2016 Ram Radio Removal 6-27-16.pdf

or if you want to go full RA4 conversion:
- DIY: 2013+ RA3/RA4 8.4" Radio Conversion Upgrade


INFO - 2013-2017 8.4AN FW Notes (RA4/VP4 NA).



How to Add Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) to a Manual Temperature Control Truck.


How To: Install a 2018 4C (UAQ/UAS) Radio in 2013 - 2017 RAM.

- Installing OEM backup cam
** Pay attention to Post 10 as well as the OP **


How To Add Heated/Ventilated seats and Heated Wheel to Express/Tradesman.

DIY: Add 2013-2018 OEM Foglight Wiring.


My 2013+ Shared Schematics and other OEM Info.

M² Mods Intro.

 

[Jimmy07]

I got a good deal on a ra2 from a 2017. So I am slowly buying the parts to do the swap for my 2014.
Are the steering wheel controls plug and play? I have no phone button looking to add that.
Also when buying the rearview mirror can I get away with just the manual dim with just the microphones?

Not sure if it matters or not, but on 2017’s, the mics are in the headliner, not the mirror anymore.