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

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I know why the cluster stuff isnt working. I investigated this after you told me originally, the way the UAQ is sending the data to the cluster in some cases are longer then the 13-17 clusters understand and if it gets a bad line, it'll just go blank. Same thing with the turn by turn, its due to the cluster not having the turn by turn data files in the cluster it needs.
I kind of figured it was a communication issue just like we had with the seats. It's odd that the radio information only seems to be affected on XM and not the other channels.

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So for anyone who wants to run the Fullsize Hub and not the Compass one, here is what the adapter I whipped up looks like. Surface finish can be either matte or glossy.

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I would love to get one of these adapters in a matte finish! Other than purchasing the media hub, where do I get the harness to make both USBs and the aux to work?
 

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I would love to get one of these adapters in a matte finish! Other than purchasing the media hub, where do I get the harness to make both USBs and the aux to work?
Contact M2mods. They are in the vendor section on the form and will build you a custom harness to plug in the new hub.

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I wanted to mention I have had several people message me wanting to buy the UAQ radio I installed in my truck. I'm not wanting to sell the radio right now but if I decide to in the future I will post it in the for sale Section.

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Alright folks, finally got the 2018 jumpseat insert and took a break from unpacking after moving to get the 18 Ram Dual USB port hub installed to use with the 18 Ram UAQ radio that's already in my 13 Ram (replaced the UAS).
Note: If you have a console you can see MotorCity Mechanic's Console Hub Removal Video. As an FYI, Mopar only has a Pn for the entire Lid/Armrest with the 2018 insert & is about $450. Contact Forum Vendor AllMoparParts.com (Benny) for details.

Parts:
68328704AC - 18 Ram MEDIA HUB: $99 at AllMoparParts.com

68376066AA - 18 Ram Jumpseat Lid/Storage Bin (black) : $95 at AllMoparParts.com

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Noteworthy EDIT:
Without changing the BCM setting to enable the 2nd USB hub port, I can confirm the following ...
- Left USB port works for both USB Media/thumbdrive and Android Auto (& CarPlay likely).
- Right USB port works with Android Auto (& CarPlay likely), but not for USB media.

ECU Config 3 External Port Type is what Drives what Options are shown under media on the radio.Both usb ports will work yes, but if you had a SD card reader before it'll still show under Media even if the SD card hub is not installed.

Options are:
Absent
AUX Only
AUX + USB
AUX + USB + SD
AUX + USB + extra USB
AUX + USB + SD + Extra USB
None Used.


Install videos (3):

Part 1 - New link: https://youtu.be/tq44VqM9Ipw
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Part 2 - New link: https://youtu.be/0qK8Tg8m6sA
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Part 3 - New Link: https://youtu.be/FxwgrS6lRJ4
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Edit 2: Attempt at 2018 Compass style 2nd row USB Hub. See post 1065 and 1069.
 
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Alright folks, finally got the 2018 jumpseat insert and took a break from unpacking after moving to get the 18 Ram Dual USB port hub installed to use with the 18 Ram UAQ radio that's already in my 13 Ram.

Parts:
68328704AC - 18 Ram MEDIA HUB: $99
https://parts.allmoparparts.com/oem-parts/mopar-media-hub-hub-68328704ac

68376066AA - 18 Ram Jumpseat Lid/Storage Bin (black) : $95
https://parts.allmoparparts.com/oem-parts/mopar-lid-storage-bin-68376066aa

Pictures:
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Install videos (3):

Part 1 -
Part 2 -
Part 3 -
http://www.ramforum.com/index.php?posts/1458159]M² Mods.
Too bad the center console insert on the 2018 doesn't work with the 2013-2017's

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Too bad the center console insert on the 2018 doesn't work with the 2013-2017's

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I don't know why it wouldn't, just that it's super expensive by comparison (@ $300) and you'd have to ID the correct PN you want since there are apparently several versions based on color and with/without CD player cutout.

Edit: updated post 90 . http://www.ramforum.com/index.php?posts/1696203.

http://www.ramforum.com/index.php?posts/1458159]M² Mods.
 
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I don't know why it wouldn't, just that it's super expensive by comparison (@ $300) and you'd have to ID the correct PN you want since there are apparently several versions based on color and with/without CD player cutout.

Edit: updated post 90 . http://www.ramforum.com/index.php?posts/1696203.

http://www.ramforum.com/index.php?posts/1458159]M² Mods.
The tray insert is only avaliable as part of the entire console package (lid included) which is selling for over $500 (according to Benny at allmoparparts).

It may eventually have its own part number. For now though, the cosmetic only fix is not worth $500.

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For me everything works except Uconnect only thing I will miss is the send and go feature
 

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For me everything works except Uconnect only thing I will miss is the send and go feature
Did you have the 8.4 with Uconnect prior to the install of your UAQ?

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Would the dealer flashing the radio sales code to vin help anything?


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FYI

As I posted earlier, I tried a 2018 Durango UAQ radio in my 18 ram a couple of weeks ago and it did not work. it works perfectly fine in my 18 Durango. I was not sure if it was because my truck is an 18. I was able to catch up with @DeereGuy and we checked it in his 2016. It did not work in his truck either. The part number is 68306560AP. I don’t really know what this means other than this 2018 Durango radio works in a Durango just fine, but does not work in a 2016 or 2018 Ram.
 

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FYI

As I posted earlier, I tried a 2018 Durango UAQ radio in my 18 ram a couple of weeks ago and it did not work. it works perfectly fine in my 18 Durango. I was not sure if it was because my truck is an 18. I was able to catch up with @DeereGuy and we checked it in his 2016. It did not work in his truck either. The part number is 68306560AP. I don’t really know what this means other than this 2018 Durango radio works in a Durango just fine, but does not work in a 2016 or 2018 Ram.

Everything works crept that Uconnect I’m able to get carplay android auto Bluetooth navigation heated seats and steering wheel all work just not the Uconnect system
 

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Everything works crept that Uconnect I’m able to get carplay android auto Bluetooth navigation heated seats and steering wheel all work just not the Uconnect system
Was your radio from a Durango? What is the part number?
 

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Nope from a 2018 Ram 68331631ah


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