Ram 1500 Classic Center Console swap (need media hub)

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I have removed the center seat and swapped it to a full console in my Ram 1500. However the Center Console I sourced was from a 2016 ram which has the old SD/USB/Aux Media hub. What is the actual part number for the correct Media Hub that looks like this one?

I already have a harness coming on the way.

 

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MOPAR OEM Dual USB Media Hub 2017 Chrysler 200,PN 68283703AA, Dual usb .Benny at allmoparparts can hook you up on a new one .used are hard to come by .this worked with little shaving in my console for my CarPlay to work
 

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I have removed the center seat and swapped it to a full console in my Ram 1500. However the Center Console I sourced was from a 2016 ram which has the old SD/USB/Aux Media hub. What is the actual part number for the correct Media Hub that looks like this one?

I already have a harness coming on the way.

The one that looks like that is the Jeep Compass hub part number 5XG28DX9AC.

The one for Ram in a similar form factor is this part number 68328704AC
 
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Appreciated, I didn't specify but the reason I'm upgrading the hubs is for the USB's to work and for Carplay. Do both of these work and support for Carplay (My truck is a 2021 Ram 1500 Classic which already came with Carplay with the center seat) and if so, does the Compass one need to be programmed with AlfaOBD?

I saw people saying they just took out the one in the Jumpseat, which I am considering but it looks like a real PITA so unless there's an easy to remove it.
 

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Appreciated, I didn't specify but the reason I'm upgrading the hubs is for the USB's to work and for Carplay. Do both of these work and support for Carplay (My truck is a 2021 Ram 1500 Classic which already came with Carplay with the center seat) and if so, does the Compass one need to be programmed with AlfaOBD?

I saw people saying they just took out the one in the Jumpseat, which I am considering but it looks like a real PITA so unless there's an easy to remove it.
Here is a video on how you might be able to remove your current hub. It was made by @Mpgrimm2 who may also be able to answer your hub compatibility question. Your conversion might require a conversion harness which he makes and sells too.

 
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Here is a video on how you might be able to remove your current hub. It was made by @Mpgrimm2 who may also be able to answer your hub compatibility question. Your conversion might require a conversion harness which he makes and sells too.


Awesome, I'll check that out. Thanks kindly! :)
 
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That video was incredibly helpful, I saw the 3-part total and got a bit concerned that taking apart the Jumpseat would be a lot more work. However for my case, I just removed the cupholder plastic, and then remove half of the fabric on the front side so I could reach the cables to unclip the module.

Once my conversion harness is here, I should be able to just plug in play that. I also saw another thread where someone did some carving work to make it fit a bit better so I might also do that too.

Thanks everyone :)
 

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That video was incredibly helpful, I saw the 3-part total and got a bit concerned that taking apart the Jumpseat would be a lot more work. However for my case, I just removed the cupholder plastic, and then remove half of the fabric on the front side so I could reach the cables to unclip the module.

Once my conversion harness is here, I should be able to just plug in play that. I also saw another thread where someone did some carving work to make it fit a bit better so I might also do that too.

Thanks everyone :)

If you need any help on the console side of things let me know. I’m not an expert or anything but I did tear apart every facet of mine when I dynomatted my 2018. Actually, I tore out everything just about.
 

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Bumping this because it's been helpful and my 2015 Ram USB is doing weird things. It will disconnect my phone when I tap the center console, hit a bump, or shift into reverse and the camera comes up (the weirdest one).
 

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Bumping this because it's been helpful and my 2015 Ram USB is doing weird things. It will disconnect my phone when I tap the center console, hit a bump, or shift into reverse and the camera comes up (the weirdest one).
Mine would do this too. It stopped when I completely disconnected the AUX wires from the radio/hub. They can be accessed under the driver seat. You might be able to replicate this by fiddling with the underseat harness while playing music via USB.
 

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That's in my plan for this weekend. I need to find all the places in the USB chain that I could swap in a different cable. First I need to find the easiest way into the center console to access the wires. :)
 

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That's in my plan for this weekend. I need to find all the places in the USB chain that I could swap in a different cable. First I need to find the easiest way into the center console to access the wires. :)
Is it a jumpseat or center console?
 

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Center console. Everything going into the factory head unit is stock. Nothing after it is.
 

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Center console. Everything going into the factory head unit is stock. Nothing after it is.
Ok, when I had the issue it was with a jumpseat. Raising the seatback would cause it to happen or slamming the lid.
 

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Yeah, mine is acting like there is a loose connection somewhere (or possibly the hub itself is dead). I figure I'll trace all the wires and swap in some known good ones for testing. The Hub is like $200 and I would hate to buy it and then find out the issue was a loose connector somewhere.
 

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Yeah, mine is acting like there is a loose connection somewhere (or possibly the hub itself is dead). I figure I'll trace all the wires and swap in some known good ones for testing. The Hub is like $200 and I would hate to buy it and then find out the issue was a loose connector somewhere.
I'd definitely start by reseating/inspecting the connections. If it's the original hub, you may be able to find one from someone here for cheap that has upgraded to a CarPlay/Android Auto Compatible OEM hub that has the old one lying around.
 

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