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[5th Gen : 08+]: 08 caravan has no Uconnect?

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Old Apr 23, 2014 | 07:10 PM
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Default 08 caravan has no Uconnect?

I just got a 08 caravan, and when I push the connect button, it says not installed? this is on a Sirius 430 model radio, is there a way to install u connect?
 
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Old Apr 24, 2014 | 08:23 PM
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Why bother? It involves a monthly subscription fee for each vehicle and the stations are limited.


Just buy a tiny Chinese $5 Bluetooth receiver off ebay, wire it to a switched +12v source and run the 1/8" phone jack on the Bluetooth unit to your aux input jack. They work perfect.


this is the one I use:


http://www.ebay.com/itm/251505351382...84.m1423.l2649

The Bluetooth receiver and 12v power cord can be hidden behind the console panel. Only a short pigtail needs to be exposed, plugged into your radio aux input jack.


Then you simply pair your droid or iphone to the Bluetooth device and wirelessly play Pandora or spotify. The music choices are nearly infinite on these free services. The no commercial paid service is very reasonable and it can be taken with you on the go and used in multiple cars, home or the office. I find the commercials on spotify to be a non-issue. It is not nearly as bad as FM radio from a commercial interruption standpoint.
 

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