UCONNECT problems
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I am running into some flaky problems with UCONNECT. I checked and I have version 13.15.4. One time the display went blank. Another time the display froze. I could not mute the volume or do anything on the touch screen. The third time the system rebooted.
After I turn the ignition button off and then back on it operates normally. Is this something that I should take in to be checked out? It does not do it every time. It has happened 3 times in the last 400 miles. It is a new 2013 RAM 1500.
After I turn the ignition button off and then back on it operates normally. Is this something that I should take in to be checked out? It does not do it every time. It has happened 3 times in the last 400 miles. It is a new 2013 RAM 1500.
THIS BULLETIN SUPERSEDES SERVICE BULLETIN 08-049-13 REV. A, DATEDAUGUST 01, 2013, WHICH SHOULD BE REMOVED FROM YOUR FILES. ALLREVISIONS ARE HIGHLIGHTED WITH **ASTERISKS** AND INCLUDES ADDINGVEHICLES AND CHANGING THIS TO AN RRT STATUS.THIS SERVICE BULLETIN IS ALSO BEING RELEASED AS RAPID RESPONSETRANSMITTAL (RRT) 13-056. ALL APPLICABLE SOLD AND UN-SOLD RRT VIN'sHAVE BEEN LOADED. TO VERIFY THAT THIS RRT SERVICE ACTION ISAPPLICABLE TO THE VEHICLE, USE VIP OR PERFORM A VIN SEARCH INTECHCONNECT. ALL REPAIRS ARE REIMBURSABLE WITHIN THE PROVISIONS OFWARRANTY. SUBJECT:
RA3 And RA4 Radio Enhancements OVERVIEW:
This bulletin involves upgrading the software on the RA3 or RA4
Radio.
MODELS:
2013 (DS) Ram 1500 Pickup
**2013 (DD) Ram 3500 Cab Chassis**
**2013 (DJ) Ram 2500 Pickup**
**2013 (DX) Ram Truck (Mexico)**
**2013 (DP) Ram 4500/5500 Cab Chassis**
**2013 (D2) Ram 3500 Pickup**
2014 (WK) Grand Cherokee
NOTE: This bulletin applies to vehicles built on or before June
15, 2013 (MDH0615XX) equipped with Uconnect 8.4A AM/FM/BT/ACCESS (sales code RA3) or Uconnect 8.4AN AM/FM/BT/ACCESS/NAV (sales code RA4).
SYMPTOM/CONDITION:
A customer may experience, one or more of the following conditions.
· Radio reset, screen lockup, blank screen or sluggish system response time.
· Loss of vehicle position on NAV map.
· Compass indicator turns off.
· Erratic changes to vehicle icon on NAV map.
· Touch screen shut down message.
· Radio surround sound will not stay ON.
· Driver memory feature causes Sirius XM failure.
· Loss of radio presets.
· Battery drain - due to radio remains on.
· Uconnect apps don't load.
· AM/FM popping noises and/or static.
· Backup camera display is blank.
DIAGNOSIS:
Using a Scan Tool (wiTECH) with the appropriate Diagnostic Procedures available. If Audio DTC's are present record them on the repair order and repair as necessary before proceeding further with this bulletin.
RA3 And RA4 Radio Enhancements OVERVIEW:
This bulletin involves upgrading the software on the RA3 or RA4
Radio.
MODELS:
2013 (DS) Ram 1500 Pickup
**2013 (DD) Ram 3500 Cab Chassis**
**2013 (DJ) Ram 2500 Pickup**
**2013 (DX) Ram Truck (Mexico)**
**2013 (DP) Ram 4500/5500 Cab Chassis**
**2013 (D2) Ram 3500 Pickup**
2014 (WK) Grand Cherokee
NOTE: This bulletin applies to vehicles built on or before June
15, 2013 (MDH0615XX) equipped with Uconnect 8.4A AM/FM/BT/ACCESS (sales code RA3) or Uconnect 8.4AN AM/FM/BT/ACCESS/NAV (sales code RA4).
SYMPTOM/CONDITION:
A customer may experience, one or more of the following conditions.
· Radio reset, screen lockup, blank screen or sluggish system response time.
· Loss of vehicle position on NAV map.
· Compass indicator turns off.
· Erratic changes to vehicle icon on NAV map.
· Touch screen shut down message.
· Radio surround sound will not stay ON.
· Driver memory feature causes Sirius XM failure.
· Loss of radio presets.
· Battery drain - due to radio remains on.
· Uconnect apps don't load.
· AM/FM popping noises and/or static.
· Backup camera display is blank.
DIAGNOSIS:
Using a Scan Tool (wiTECH) with the appropriate Diagnostic Procedures available. If Audio DTC's are present record them on the repair order and repair as necessary before proceeding further with this bulletin.
I hope this helps
Last edited by Junglist9MR; Aug 9, 2013 at 01:57 AM.
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From: Warrensburg, MO
I just checked the site too and it says my version 13.15.4 is the latest one. Apparently they must release the updates through the dealerships before releasing to the public. I'll check back in a couple weeks.
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I just bought a 2015 Ram 1500 Lonestar Saturday with a 8.4a radio. I saw a video on youtube showing you can press the back button while driving forward and the rear camera will come on, but it dosen't work on mine. Is there a way to turn this feature on?
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Do you have a link for the video? The one I saw was with an aftermarket kit installed in the factory system.
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Problems and more problems
OK. I am on my 2nd radio. Tomorrow I take it in yet again. The screen is blank and nothing works. My questions are:
1. Is it still under warranty. I have 40k miles and it is a 2013.
More later.
Is there an aftermarket replacement that is more reliable?
1. Is it still under warranty. I have 40k miles and it is a 2013.
More later.
Is there an aftermarket replacement that is more reliable?
Last edited by NMRam; Jun 10, 2016 at 05:55 PM.
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OK. I took it in. A reflash for $133 has fixed the problem for now. The history.
2013 REFLASH
2013 8.4N Replaced
2016 REFLASH
I feel mildly relieved that I wont be paying for a replacement this time.
2013 REFLASH
2013 8.4N Replaced
2016 REFLASH
I feel mildly relieved that I wont be paying for a replacement this time.
Last edited by NMRam; Sep 13, 2016 at 07:18 PM.
