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

[fearroyo]

You certain that's from a 2018? Is it a Canadian unit or non-nav?

In early testing, i tried a late model 2017 (MY_17.5) Compass USA UAQ PN: 68283240Ax (Application Version 18.7) in my 2013 ram before we figured out the correct USB Hub/wiring as well as blend door temp issues (fixed with 18 HVAC module or ATC wiring/sensors)...

and ran into some issues (stuck on KM/h vs MP/h, didn't recognize key in run position)... but my 13 ram never worked correctly with ANY 2016 ram radios either (tried 3); all other 13-18 ram radios worked fine.
@DeereGuy had better luck with it in his 2016 truck but there were still some issues that may have been helped with a newer SW/Application version (v18.7) that we never found from a compass VIN.

Testing never went further with that radio and it ended up as a parts donor to fix a ram UAQ with a broken screen/mount.


M² Mods.

The VIN does come back to a US 2018 Jeep Compass. I have a 2017 RAM 1500 with the 8.4 and the 7-speed ATC.

 

[Ricks Ram]

Just to add to Ricks post...

Text notifications worked fine on my 2018 UAQ (v19.9) via Android auto and could be read out by AA in the last 2 weeks to (would also show up under the notification icon of AA).
Not sure when it changed/stopped working, but wondering if there was an AA update from Google that screwed it up (worked fine for 1.5 years since installed (With my GS9)... Could also be a phone update since both of us have the same Android phones.

M² Mods.

My voice texting on android auto started working again today. Not sure what the glitch was yesterday but I hope it doesn't come back.

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[fearroyo]

The VIN does come back to a US 2018 Jeep Compass. I have a 2017 RAM 1500 with the 8.4 and the 7-speed ATC.

Also it looks to be non-nav. Getting a good deal, but don't want to pull the trigger if there will be too many issues. Been reading through the posts but no clear info on a 2018 Jeep Compass version and what issues I may run into.

 

[Mpgrimm2]

Also it looks to be non-nav. Getting a good deal, but don't want to pull the trigger if there will be too many issues. Been reading through the posts but no clear info on a 2018 Jeep Compass version and what issues I may run into.

Not sure what year your truck, is (not a 13?) but if the price is right and you have a VIN it might work out for you. You should be able to take the VIN, blank USB drive, and the recent TSB for v22.6 to a dealer and have them get the update for you if needed.

M² Mods.

 

[fearroyo]

Not sure what year your truck, is (not a 13?) but if the price is right and you have a VIN it might work out for you. You should be able to take the VIN, blank USB drive, and the recent TSB for v22.6 to a dealer and have them get the update for you if needed.

M² Mods.

Thanks for the info, I have a 2017 1500 Big Horn, factory 8.4 and dual zone atc. I went ahead and pulled the trigger, we'll see how it goes.

 

[Mpgrimm2]

Thanks for the info, I have a 2017 1500 Big Horn, factory 8.4 and dual zone atc. I went ahead and pulled the trigger, we'll see how it goes.

Please keep us updated how it goes and what the application version is on the radio when you get it and if you end up installing any SW updates.
I do know the radio mount is compatible with the truck.

M² Mods.

 

[Mpgrimm2]

I can still sent texts on Androud Auto fine but has as anyone else noticed they don't get notified when they get a text on Android Auto and can't access there messages on Android Auto either? Mike G mentioned he is having the same problem so not sure if it's a glitch in the update. Radio is a UAQ and phone is a Galaxy S9. Checked all my permissions and even tried the wife's S9 Note and it doesn't work either.

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Just to add to Ricks post...

Text notifications worked fine on my 2018 UAQ (v19.9) via Android auto and could be read out by AA in the last 2 weeks to (would also show up under the notification icon of AA).
Not sure when it changed/stopped working, but wondering if there was an AA update from Google that screwed it up (worked fine for 1.5 years since installed (With my GS9)... Could also be a phone update since both of us have the same Android phones.

M² Mods.

My voice texting on android auto started working again today. Not sure what the glitch was yesterday but I hope it doesn't come back.

Sent from my SM-G960U using Tapatalk

Went back out to my truck during a break ...

- Deleted phone pairing from both the radio and phone.
- went into Android Auto app's settings on my phone (while disconnected) and selected 'Forget cars'

- (also turned off the option to use newer car side version of the app).


Got text messaging working again.



M² Mods.

 

[fearroyo]

Please keep us updated how it goes and what the application version is on the radio when you get it and if you end up installing any SW updates.
I do know the radio mount is compatible with the truck.

M² Mods.

Yes, will do. Let me know when you are back in town. I'm guessing I need the hub conversion harness from you.

 

[ManualCummins]

Will an 8.4 from a 2018 Jeep Compass work? Possible part # 68283242 opt UDQ, not sure what UDQ is.

The UAD is the European version
68283240 us Version needs updated to at least 19.9
68283241 Canadian version
68283242 European version
The European version will not work
Might work if upgraded to Newer version
The Canadian version will but it doesn’t have you connect but since that doesn’t work anyway it really isn’t a big thing

 

[chri5k]

Mpgrimm2 researched part number 68283242AA earlier in this thread and it seems it was a -MX (Mexican) version of the Jeeps. That said folks have had mixed results with non-US versions of the 4C radio. I would stick with US versions if it were me.

 

[fearroyo]

The UAD is the European version
68283240 us Version needs updated to at least 19.9
68283241 Canadian version
68283242 European version
The European version will not work
Might work if upgraded to Newer version
The Canadian version will but it doesn’t have you connect but since that doesn’t work anyway it really isn’t a big thing

Mpgrimm2 researched part number 68283242AA earlier in this thread and it seems it was a -MX (Mexican) version of the Jeeps. That said folks have had mixed results with non-US versions of the 4C radio. I would stick with US versions if it were me.

The VIN shows it is a US 2018 Jeep Compass. Hopefully that's correct. I should have it on Friday, I will post all the info once I have it on hand.

 

[ManualCummins]

as another try I have got my hands on a super cheap RA2
8.4 in uam out of the jeep compass it has all the same features as the UAs Except you connect hotspot
I wonder if it’ll work I got a cheap enough if they don’t I’ll just put it on eBay but they can be picked up easily for $250 and it would be a great option for people who want android auto and Apple CarPlay

 

[Mpgrimm2]

as another try I have got my hands on a super cheap RA2
8.4 in uam out of the jeep compass it has all the same features as the UAs Except you connect hotspot
I wonder if it’ll work I got a cheap enough if they don’t I’ll just put it on eBay but they can be picked up easily for $250 and it would be a great option for people who want android auto and Apple CarPlay

What PN?

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[ManualCummins]

68292822aj

it’s from a 2018 jeep compass
I looked the vin up and it has Apple CarPlay and android auto the connector on the back appears to be the same

 

[ManualCummins]

Here’s a picture of the back

 

[fearroyo]

as another try I have got my hands on a super cheap RA2
8.4 in uam out of the jeep compass it has all the same features as the UAs Except you connect hotspot
I wonder if it’ll work I got a cheap enough if they don’t I’ll just put it on eBay but they can be picked up easily for $250 and it would be a great option for people who want android auto and Apple CarPlay

Here’s a picture of the back

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Have you tried this yet? This is the exact radio I received.

 

[ListenOverSpeakin]

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[ManualCummins]

No I haven’t yet I have it in my possession but I haven’t been able to get the unlock code
I have the Vin number but I normally use a digital kiosk to get the unlock code
Do you have the unlock code for yours
If not I can probably get it for you but digital Khios is not working at the moment

 

[ManualCummins]

If anybody needs any unlock codes for free here’s a link you need to sign up no charge but you must have a Google email
https://www.digital-kaos.co.uk/foru...100-Radio-code-Chrysler?p=3709954#post3709954

 

[ManualCummins]

Have you tried this yet? This is the exact radio I received.

looks like the code for yours is probably 5111