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

[Mpgrimm2]

Interesting. Should I be worried that they gave me a unit for a Jeep from Canada? I know it's all the same family more or less, but would I run into any major issues moving forward or should I ask them for a different unit?

It has the same map files as USA models.
Some Canadian units don't want to switch from KM to miles properly in some trucks, via settings menu (usually earlier 13-14's).

Biggest issue may be getting Canadian UCq update files outside of InfoT giving you their own download link. (Most folks here have/share their USA files)

It's up to you what you want to do ultimately.... A brand New Mopar USA UAq is about $1300- $1580 I believe for comparison from forum vendor @AllMoparParts.com

Used ones shouldn't be that expensive but they are !??


RamForum vendor AllMoparParts.com can source them for you also... ~ $1200 - $1600 New

All Mopar Parts << click the link to get to their vendor section and sign up/message them though the forum for possible discounts & get ETA/verify availability. Click their Forum avatar.

2018/19 classic 4th Gen Ram Radio: (USA)
68331631Ax (UAQ 4c Nav) ~$1580
or 68331635Ax (UAS 4c non-nav) ~ $1380

2020/21 classic 4th Gen Ram Radio: (USA)
68461699Ax /68528238Ax
(UAQ 4c Nav) ~ $1300
or 68461703Ax/68528242AC (UAS 4c non-nav) ~ $1145

 

[PaleFlyer]

Hello, I recently upgraded to a UAQ unit that I got from Infotainment, and I'm trying to identify what kind of unit they gave me and if I need to update the software. I'm "thinking" its a Canadian unit but the model number doesn't seem to match what I'm looking up here. What do you guys think? Also, I found a sticker indicating SW: 39.6 UCQ, but the radio itself says 21.14.14, I'm confused.

The Software version is not the file you care about it's the application version. If you read the string, you see "39.6" in it. THAT'S the uConnect Firmware Version.

 

[chtulu21]

I bought my 2017 Ram 1500 a couple of months ago. Really wanted Android Auto. After doing research and seeing that the 2018 and newer Rams has Android Auto and Apple CarPlay I decided to do some research on how to add it to my truck. After finding this forum and reading through all 380 plus pages of this thread, I found a used UAQ radio on eBay and bought it.

I added the new radio and the new hub to get Android Auto today and it works great. A big thanks to all of the information posted and to @Mpgrimm2 for having an adapter ready to ship out. His information and help with everything about the radio was excellent. I also updated my application to 40.1 after the install and it works no problem.

Can't wait to take the truck for a drive with the new radio and make sure it has no issues. I'm so glad I found this forum.

 

[danielrly]

Hello
Want to do the Android auto upgrade to UAQ 4C

** My truck is from Canada but now permanently resides in US.


Figured i would ask the Pros!

UAQ 4C Part # 68461699AC - ** was going to purchase

2013 Ram


Just don't want to spend $ and get surprised.

Looks like I will also have to upgrade usb module. Probably to the 200 version.

Everything will work except heated and cooling from the radio.

But the dedicated physical buttons for heated cooling will still work correct?

Will I have heating or ac issues?

Did do my best w this large thread and Google and videos, there is just alot of small details.

Appreciate your help


Original 2013 setup below.

 

[danielrly]

Anyone know if this is a good part for 2013?

68461699AC

 

[Mpgrimm2]

Anyone know if this is a good part for 2013?

68461699AC

Replied to your email/submission.

It is a valid 4th Gen 4c USA UCQ radio PN but there are potential issues to discuss with your 2013 truck. I will look for your reply email.

 

[19 ram classic]

Here’s a quick way to change or upgrade to a premium usb media hub in a 2019 ram 1500 ram classic (or any ram with a stock media hub that looks like the pic below) with a jump seat. The existing media hub will not work with a 8.4” conversion if you want Apple CarPlay. you Need to upgrade to a premium media hub #68328704AD. i came up with this hack because I didn’t want to take the jump seat all apart to just change the hub since the cutout Is The same for the new media hub.

when you take the trim piece off that surrounds the cup holders you will see there is a hole/cutout to the left of the media hub (see pic). You can use a plastic trim wedge tool to push on the retainer clips and release the top two easily from here but just use another plastic trim tool to shim the retainer out while accessing the 2 bottom retainer clips. This way the retainer clips can’t re-engage once you let go if the hub, because it will go right back in once you let go of it.

with a craftsman right angle screwdriver i was able to access the left lower retainer clip through the same stock cutout and the issue became how to reach the right and final lower retainer clip.

I then used a soldering iron with a cutter tip (see pic) to cut a 2 1/2” x 7/8” hole in the plastic above the media hub (see pics). It will give you the access to get to the final lower right retainer clip with the right angle screwdriver and I was also able to release the electrical connectors on the back of the hub from the hole as well before removing the hub. I wasn’t sure if I would have Enough slack on the harness to pull out the hub and release the connectors. But In my truck I did have the slack to pull the hub out and then release the connectors but I don’t know about other model or years.

the hole in my opinion doesn’t jeopardize the structural integrity of the jumpseat or the armrest and will be covered up by the trim piece that surrounds the cup holders that was taken off in the beginning of the process. The cutout piece could be plastic welded back on but I didn’t think it was necessary and the cutout will be accessible for any future issues or upgrades if needed.

all in all it takes about 20 mins and nothing done here will be visible when finish trim is installed (see pics)

 

[itsmrshow]

RAM 1500 2017 -> 2019 USB conversion plate

Finally finished my retrofit to my 2017 RAM. And i thought i would share my 3d printed face plate for a 2019 RAM USB hub to fit into the 2017 RAM usb spot, without cutting or modifying. My install wasnt great, as there are some gaps at the bottom, but it looks much better then it did.

 

[SitKneelBend]

RAM 1500 2017 -> 2019 USB conversion plate

Finally finished my retrofit to my 2017 RAM. And i thought i would share my 3d printed face plate for a 2019 RAM USB hub to fit into the 2017 RAM usb spot, without cutting or modifying. My install wasnt great, as there are some gaps at the bottom, but it looks much better then it did.

Great Work! I need to get me one of these printers some day...

 

[Debrix]

Has anybody tried making the 8.5 uconnect 5 work properly on the 4th gen?

 

[Average J0e]

I printed a plate for mine and it turned out pretty good. I have a thumb drive with music on it and an Android wireless adapter so I don't have to plug in my phone all the time. Works great! Here's the link to the Android Wirelesss unit because I know people will ask where I got it! LOL

Wireless Adapter for Andoid Auto

And special thanks to Mpgrimm2 for all of his help in my conversion!

 

[Debrix]

Damn that came out looking great ! By any chance would you sell me one of those printed place ill pay shipping im from TX

 

[Carcaineaddict]

I’m having issues with getting my soft keys to work on my 15 3500 Limited. UAQ radio works fine, SWC worksC all that. No soft keys for the seat and wheel controls. I have the upfitter package and would like to keep the aux switches and use the soft keys.

Swapped in an 18 BCM and still no dice. Conversion harness needed? Infotainment is very slow on shipping. I’m still waiting on the camera harness I ordered over two weeks ago. It “shipped” a day or two after ordering.

 

[jqk407]

Quick question: I see on AllMopar's site that radio 68461699AC has been replaced/superceded by 68528238AC. Has anyone actually installed this new part number? Are there any differences with the updated part numbered radio?

Also, what are the differences between the 68528238AC/68461699AC radios and the 68331631AO radio, besides the price?

Maybe Benny at @AllMoparParts.com can comment?

 

[AllMoparParts.com]

Hi,

68331631AK and superseded numbers are for use up to 11/21/2019 builds
68461699AB and superseded numbers are for use after 11/22/2019 builds

I am sorry but we dont have engineering data to see what software each unit has or what the changes were between these time periods.

Please let me know if you have any other questions.
Thanks,
-Benny

 

[Mpgrimm2]

Hi,

68331631AK and superseded numbers are for use up to 11/21/2019 builds
68461699AB and superseded numbers are for use after 11/22/2019 builds

I am sorry but we dont have engineering data to see what software each unit has or what the changes were between these time periods.

Please let me know if you have any other questions.
Thanks,
-Benny

Hey Benny!
The 68461xxxAx units are physically the same as the 68331xxxxAx units and have both worked previously (interchangeably) for the 8.4 upgrade/conversion on the 4th Gen 13-18/19-21 classic 4th Gen trucks (depending on the truck setup their going in).

I guess the question is does anyone have an actual picture of the front/back of the 68528238AC unit to see if it's physically the same as previous model (68461699AC) it's supposed to replace? ... ie same 52 pin radio connector, 1 piece radio & screen, etc?

 

[AllMoparParts.com]

Hey Benny!
The 68461xxxAx units are physically the same as the 68331xxxxAx units and have both worked previously (interchangeably) for the 8.4 upgrade/conversion on the 4th Gen 13-18/19-21 classic 4th Gen trucks (depending on the truck setup their going in).

I guess the question is does anyone have an actual picture of the front/back of the 68528238AC unit to see if it's physically the same as previous model (68461699AC) it's supposed to replace? ... ie same 52 pin radio connector, 1 piece radio & screen, etc?

Thank you for this info Mike, I hope your doing well over there!

- Benny

 

[jqk407]

Hey Benny!
The 68461xxxAx units are physically the same as the 68331xxxxAx units and have both worked previously (interchangeably) for the 8.4 upgrade/conversion on the 4th Gen 13-18/19-21 classic 4th Gen trucks (depending on the truck setup their going in).

I guess the question is does anyone have an actual picture of the front/back of the 68528238AC unit to see if it's physically the same as previous model (68461699AC) it's supposed to replace? ... ie same 52 pin radio connector, 1 piece radio & screen, etc?

Hi Mike (and everyone else),

I went ahead and ordered the 68528238AC unit. I will post pics of it once I receive it for comparison. Might be a while due to the delays caused by the UAW strike.

I am still trying to source a Chrysler 200 hub. Thought I had found a couple possibilities from junkyards, but they checked and the hubs weren't in the consoles. I may have one other I am still waiting to hear back on. I would really like the dual USB with the clean fit that the Chrysler 200 hub offers. By chance, does anyone in this thread have any available that they don't need?

If all else fails I will use the Compass hub and maybe 3d print a plate for it to cover the gap, or the Ram hub with a 3d printed plate.

 

[Bron]

Ill join the "created an account just for this thread" although i do plan on being an active member all over this site. I just picked up a 2017 Ram Sport in ignition orange. Love the truck minus the non Carplay/android auto, I have the 8.4 uconnect w/nav. I am willing to source things on Ebay but if sourcing my own stuff comes close to the cost of infotainment i might as well get the infotainment kit. I'm looking at the average cost for one on ebay not "got an awesome deal" or one that needs a new screen etc... so to my question. Is the cost of the hub+harness+ebay 8.4 close enough to infotainments price that i should just go that route or should i still pursue the sourcing to save more than lets say 400-500 dollars from the infotainment kit. I am a 3 kid dad with not a lot of time and just want a project that i know the parts i get are what i need. thanks!

 

[dasaint]

Bought a Radio will try and see how it goes!