Stereo replacement

[BigHossRides]

I'm having intermiten problems with my 8.4 not wanting to power up when I start the truck, if it does this then when I get going down the road all of sudden the radio comes. So when it won't come when engine is started I don't have back up camera, or phone call capability til it decides to come on.
Thinking of replacing it with aftermarket 10.4 in tablet style,any one ever put one in and if so how is it doing?
Had a dealer friend tell me to replace it years ago because he said factory radios are crap.

 

[SitKneelBend]

I'm having intermiten problems with my 8.4 not wanting to power up when I start the truck, if it does this then when I get going down the road all of sudden the radio comes. So when it won't come when engine is started I don't have back up camera, or phone call capability til it decides to come on.
Thinking of replacing it with aftermarket 10.4 in tablet style,any one ever put one in and if so how is it doing?
Had a dealer friend tell me to replace it years ago because he said factory radios are crap.

I would not recommend the 10.4" radios over the factory 8.4. Have you tried any firmware upgrades or hardware resets?

 

[GTyankee]

look at this site

Software Update for Uconnect® - Check For Updates

Check here to see if your Uconnect® system is due for a software update. Simply enter your vehicle identification number (VIN) to check for any updates.

www.driveuconnect.com

 

[CanuckRam1313]

I knew going in when purchasing my 19' new that UConnect is a flawed system with issues since they started putting them in.

I had several warranty updates, had the head unit replaced with a new one, and then updates afterwards, and still issues, like yours and others, too.

I had enough and had a new Kenwood Excelon Reference DMX957XR head unit installed and all has been perfect. No loss of any of the original factory touchscreen controls and functionality, and nicely enough I gained even more controls and functionality as well.

 

[RamDiver]

I knew going in when purchasing my 19' new that UConnect is a flawed system with issues since they started putting them in.

I had several warranty updates, had the head unit replaced with a new one, and then updates afterwards, and still issues, like yours and others, too.

I had enough and had a new Kenwood Excelon Reference DMX957XR head unit installed and all has been perfect. No loss of any of the original factory touchscreen controls and functionality, and nicely enough I gained even more controls and functionality as well.

This looks like an excellent choice according to reviews and now -48% or $647 on Amazon.

https://www.amazon.com/Kenwood-Reference-DMX957XR-Multimedia-Receiver/dp/B084BTBZTL

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[CanuckRam1313]

This looks like an excellent choice according to reviews and now -48% or $647 on Amazon.

https://www.amazon.com/Kenwood-Reference-DMX957XR-Multimedia-Receiver/dp/B084BTBZTL

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It is a fantastic head unit, but I would not purchase from Amazon. That pricing is far too suspect. Crutchfield is the place to source, albeit it is $1,100.00 plus tax, but worth every darn penny for quality, customer service, and warranty

 

[BigHossRides]

I would not recommend the 10.4" radios over the factory 8.4. Have you tried any firmware upgrades or hardware resets?

No didn't know about those how do I get that handled

 

[SitKneelBend]

No didn't know about those how do I get that handled

What year is your truck? Was it sold in the US? Does it have navigation built in?

 

[BigHossRides]

What year is your truck? Was it sold in the US? Does it have navigation built in?

It's a 2014 no navigation, and yes it was sold in the US

 

[BigHossRides]

My truck is a 2014 and has no navigation and I bought it in Arizona so I guess that's means it was sold in the US