Will Upgrading My 8.4 Radio to the UAQ version fix my climate control issues?

[darleyhavidson]

2013 RAM 1500 Laramie with ATC and factory 8.4 Radio.

I have posted several things concerning this issue on the forum already, and am no closer to achieving a solution.

Long story, short; the HVAC soft keys on radio do not respond correctly or at all when selected. Temperature selection is random as well.
I have replaced HVAC module, blend door actuators, center stack controls, updated radio firmware, had it to the dealership twice with no concrete solution.

So, before I drop a bunch more money on a new radio, will the new radio even address the problem? Or is it a shot in the dark?

Thoughts?

dh

 

[TheEnder]

2013 RAM 1500 Laramie with ATC and factory 8.4 Radio.

I have posted several things concerning this issue on the forum already, and am no closer to achieving a solution.

Long story, short; the HVAC soft keys on radio do not respond correctly or at all when selected. Temperature selection is random as well.
I have replaced HVAC module, blend door actuators, center stack controls, updated radio firmware, had it to the dealership twice with no concrete solution.

So, before I drop a bunch more money on a new radio, will the new radio even address the problem? Or is it a shot in the dark?

Thoughts?

dh

My RAM and my Chrysler 300 do this, yeah, it’s slow, but that’s because it’s a car radio. I wouldn’t bother upgrading it if that’s the only thing you’re looking to fix, but if you want a **** ton of more features than look into the UAQ. Otherwise stay with the 8.4.


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[darleyhavidson]

My RAM and my Chrysler 300 do this, yeah, it’s slow, but that’s because it’s a car radio. I wouldn’t bother upgrading it if that’s the only thing you’re looking to fix, but if you want a **** ton of more features than look into the UAQ. Otherwise stay with the 8.4.


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I am not sure what you mean by "slow". But, in my case I don't get heat when and where I. want it. For example, it was 8 degrees outside yesterday. The HVAC was blowing heat at windshield and cold air at feet. Not at all what is supposed to be occurring if I select panel vents using soft key on the 8.4

 

[TheEnder]

I am not sure what you mean by "slow". But, in my case I don't get heat when and where I. want it. For example, it was 8 degrees outside yesterday. The HVAC was blowing heat at windshield and cold air at feet. Not at all what is supposed to be occurring if I select panel vents using soft key on the 8.4

Sorry, i posted that when i was tired.

I don’t think what you’re experiencing is normal, but i’m not quite sure what could be wrong in the same sentence. It could be the radio, as sometimes mine has random hiccups like what you’re experiencing and just refuses at all to work.


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[darleyhavidson]

Sorry, i posted that when i was tired.

I don’t think what you’re experiencing is normal, but i’m not quite sure what could be wrong in the same sentence. It could be the radio, as sometimes mine has random hiccups like what you’re experiencing and just refuses at all to work.


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No worries. Just wondering if I should stick with the factory 8.4 as a replacement or get the UAQ. If I go with the standard 8.4 I may run into the same problems down the road. But, the UAQ might have its own set of problems.

 

[skuppy069]

2013 RAM 1500 Laramie with ATC and factory 8.4 Radio.

I have posted several things concerning this issue on the forum already, and am no closer to achieving a solution.

Long story, short; the HVAC soft keys on radio do not respond correctly or at all when selected. Temperature selection is random as well.
I have replaced HVAC module, blend door actuators, center stack controls, updated radio firmware, had it to the dealership twice with no concrete solution.

So, before I drop a bunch more money on a new radio, will the new radio even address the problem? Or is it a shot in the dark?

Thoughts?

dh

Do you have alpha obd by Chance ?

 

[darleyhavidson]

Do you have alpha obd by Chance ?

I do not. Other than downloading the software, what else do I need?

 

[skuppy069]

I do not. Other than downloading the software, what else do I need?

Obd link Mx .

 

[chri5k]

Do the hard buttons work correctly?

 

[darleyhavidson]

Do the hard buttons work correctly?

Yes, in the sense that they change functions. But once any of the radio soft buttons are selected the damage is already done and no matter what hard button you select, it is 50/50 if the correct function will happen.

My coworker has a newer RAM 1500 that allows him to cycle through vent selection locations using hard buttons and never has to use the screen. My 2013 does not have that capability.

 

[darleyhavidson]

Do you have alpha obd by Chance ?

Ok, I purchased a alpha OBD (MX+) and have been using it the last 2 days. What am I exactly looking for (error codes, etc.)?