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    bramfrank got a reaction from larryl in Is it possible my Uconnect doesn’t have Bluetooth?   
    I can't speak to 2013, but my 2014 certainly can.  No music details displayed onscreen, mind you.

    I use Android devices, however - they are mostly closer to the standard than Apple.  The only devices I've found that are completely complaint to the BT standards are older Blackberry products.  Those were the cat's meow before the two major operating systems took them out.
     
     
     
     
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    bramfrank got a reaction from larryl in Is it possible my Uconnect doesn’t have Bluetooth?   
    Fair question;

    uConnect is the name of the vehicle user interface, which includes the radio, air conditioning, heated seat and inverter controis and Navigation (if you have them) as well as the settings interface for things like the remote start, automatic door locks, headlights and more. 

    Bluetooth is an optional feature.

    If you don't have the voice buttons on the left side of the  your steering wheel, then your unit has no factory Bluetooth.

    My first Journey had no Bluetooth, so what I did was to put in a Garmin navigator that provided voice activated Bluetooth - the big thing was that I had to manually turn down the stereo when I wanted to use the phone - it worked quite well.  My current Journey has both Bluetooth, since the trim level included the feature and the factory navigation - much better integration, but similar functionality..

    Enjoy your ride.
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    bramfrank got a reaction from Brother_Dave in Is it possible my Uconnect doesn’t have Bluetooth?   
    Fair question;

    uConnect is the name of the vehicle user interface, which includes the radio, air conditioning, heated seat and inverter controis and Navigation (if you have them) as well as the settings interface for things like the remote start, automatic door locks, headlights and more. 

    Bluetooth is an optional feature.

    If you don't have the voice buttons on the left side of the  your steering wheel, then your unit has no factory Bluetooth.

    My first Journey had no Bluetooth, so what I did was to put in a Garmin navigator that provided voice activated Bluetooth - the big thing was that I had to manually turn down the stereo when I wanted to use the phone - it worked quite well.  My current Journey has both Bluetooth, since the trim level included the feature and the factory navigation - much better integration, but similar functionality..

    Enjoy your ride.
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    bramfrank got a reaction from larryl in New Battery Install   
    Wow - talk about engineering products to a specification!!

    Which of the 2 Sam's Club batteries did you have installed - I'm at 2 years with mine - for what it cost, when the border re-opens and as soon as there's a sale I'll drive down and have them swap it out again.
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    bramfrank got a reaction from Miguel Pereira in No Visual with back up camera   
    The most common reason is chafed wiring in the harness where is passes through the corrugated conduit that connects the body to the lift gate.
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    bramfrank got a reaction from JhamB in Potential new owner - need advice   
    actually there was nothing wrong with the 4 cylinder except when trying high speed passes, and even then it has no problem hitting 90+ mph, it just takes a few seconds longer to get there.

    One might expect that with the simpler engine and transmission designs the 4 might be more reliable than the Pentastar with the 6 speed.  All I know is that my 4 cylinder 2011 never had any problems and neither has my 6 cylinder 2014.

    Towing a motorcycle?  Ride the damned thing and let your wife drive the cage.
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    bramfrank got a reaction from jkeaton in Potential new owner - need advice   
    actually there was nothing wrong with the 4 cylinder except when trying high speed passes, and even then it has no problem hitting 90+ mph, it just takes a few seconds longer to get there.

    One might expect that with the simpler engine and transmission designs the 4 might be more reliable than the Pentastar with the 6 speed.  All I know is that my 4 cylinder 2011 never had any problems and neither has my 6 cylinder 2014.

    Towing a motorcycle?  Ride the damned thing and let your wife drive the cage.
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    bramfrank got a reaction from Locosiete in Adding a Back-Up Camera   
    As pointed out;  Sorry to have to tell you, but that is NOT the OEM camera - unfortunately LOTS of Chinese providers claim OEM status for their junk - this is just another one of them.
     
     
     
    There are several threads on this board and a number of videos on Youtube describing what's necessary to upgrade to the 8.4" display.

    In summary, you will need to replace the TGM (radio module) with the RE2 or RB5 (if you want Navigation).  If you don't have Sirius now you'll need to add the satellite antenna and related cable to enable that and/or the navigation.

    The profile of the 8.4 is a bit different from the 4.3 and you'll  need to replace all of the bezels for the center stack.

    If you don't have auto-air now you need to add or replace the temperature sensor (that ball in the center of the dash top) and add the wire for it.

    You'll need to unlock your new TGM, add the sales code for the backup camera and possibly for automatic air conditioning as well - if you don't the screen controls for temperature won't work.

    Having said all this, as of 2018 all vehicles have backup cameras - yours must be earlier production;  I have no idea what might be involved in upgrading the system to support the camera on the 4.3" platform, but it is likely to be a lot less expensive than doing the 8.4" conversion.
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    bramfrank got a reaction from 2late4u in Adding a Back-Up Camera   
    As pointed out;  Sorry to have to tell you, but that is NOT the OEM camera - unfortunately LOTS of Chinese providers claim OEM status for their junk - this is just another one of them.
     
     
     
    There are several threads on this board and a number of videos on Youtube describing what's necessary to upgrade to the 8.4" display.

    In summary, you will need to replace the TGM (radio module) with the RE2 or RB5 (if you want Navigation).  If you don't have Sirius now you'll need to add the satellite antenna and related cable to enable that and/or the navigation.

    The profile of the 8.4 is a bit different from the 4.3 and you'll  need to replace all of the bezels for the center stack.

    If you don't have auto-air now you need to add or replace the temperature sensor (that ball in the center of the dash top) and add the wire for it.

    You'll need to unlock your new TGM, add the sales code for the backup camera and possibly for automatic air conditioning as well - if you don't the screen controls for temperature won't work.

    Having said all this, as of 2018 all vehicles have backup cameras - yours must be earlier production;  I have no idea what might be involved in upgrading the system to support the camera on the 4.3" platform, but it is likely to be a lot less expensive than doing the 8.4" conversion.
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    bramfrank reacted to 2late4u in Adding a Back-Up Camera   
    dont mean to argue but this manufacture  is not oem by dodge or mopar, but give them a call they say they are available 24/7 for help, they should have all the correct questions you need answered,,,good luck
     
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    bramfrank got a reaction from 2late4u in GD FN BLUETOOTH MODULE   
    Bluetooth isn't 'uConnect'.  The entertainment system is what uConnect is.  Bluetooth is . . . Bluetooth.
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    bramfrank got a reaction from jkeaton in I want to purchase the factory navigation system   
    If you don't see the more button (behind which is the Travel Link) it usually means that your vehicle is flashed as a Canadian unit - and they can't (or won't) change the relevant sales code if that's the case

    As to updating the software?  I wouldn't bother  If the unit doesn't show the 'can't unlock maps' message you probably have a unit that works fine, or which was one of th troublesome ones, in which case it will already have been updated.

    I leave mine at CTP13 - no reason to put it up to the current version..
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    bramfrank got a reaction from 2late4u in Hand Free System on UConnect Not Loading   
    You have the navigation package (hence the icon that says 'nav' at the bottom of the screen).

    You also have a sick Bluetooth module.  You have four hours of driving plus the usual wasted time sitting at the dealer to look forward to.  Check to be certain he has a new module on the shelf to avoid a second 4 hour drive.
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    bramfrank got a reaction from OhareFred in Hand Free System on UConnect Not Loading   
    You have the navigation package (hence the icon that says 'nav' at the bottom of the screen).

    You also have a sick Bluetooth module.  You have four hours of driving plus the usual wasted time sitting at the dealer to look forward to.  Check to be certain he has a new module on the shelf to avoid a second 4 hour drive.
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    bramfrank got a reaction from martyman.geo in Can't Unlock Maps   
    My 14 Crossroad is just fine.  Of course, because I wrote this it will soon all go bad!!!
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    bramfrank got a reaction from larryl in Track time or song title not showing on bluetooth connection   
    That's just the way it works.

    If you want to see titles and artwork connect via USB.  As a bonus it will keep your device charged.
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    bramfrank got a reaction from 2late4u in 2018 GT w/ 8.4 UConnect - No Nav or Carplay?   
    Actually, no Journey brochure says it is a software option - an order-time option for certain, but not software enabled.
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    bramfrank got a reaction from OhareFred in 2018 GT w/ 8.4 UConnect - No Nav or Carplay?   
    You were looking at the wrong brochure.

    uConnect 8.4 A and 8.4AN are the configurable models.  The 'A' requires a code to activate the navigator.  Neither has Carplay as far as I know.  uConnect 4C, yet another incarnation does have carplay

    Assuming your vehicle has the 8.4" display it has Uconnect 8.4 or 8.4N - previous generation devices.
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    bramfrank got a reaction from larryl in 2018 GT w/ 8.4 UConnect - No Nav or Carplay?   
    You were looking at the wrong brochure.

    uConnect 8.4 A and 8.4AN are the configurable models.  The 'A' requires a code to activate the navigator.  Neither has Carplay as far as I know.  uConnect 4C, yet another incarnation does have carplay

    Assuming your vehicle has the 8.4" display it has Uconnect 8.4 or 8.4N - previous generation devices.
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    bramfrank got a reaction from jkeaton in 2018 GT w/ 8.4 UConnect - No Nav or Carplay?   
    You were looking at the wrong brochure.

    uConnect 8.4 A and 8.4AN are the configurable models.  The 'A' requires a code to activate the navigator.  Neither has Carplay as far as I know.  uConnect 4C, yet another incarnation does have carplay

    Assuming your vehicle has the 8.4" display it has Uconnect 8.4 or 8.4N - previous generation devices.
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    bramfrank got a reaction from jkeaton in No Visual with back up camera   
    The most common reason is chafed wiring in the harness where is passes through the corrugated conduit that connects the body to the lift gate.
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    bramfrank got a reaction from jkeaton in Car having trouble starting   
    If the people who changed the battery did it right they connected a small keep-alive battery to maintain the various settings - however if something glitched, all that would do is carry the fault past the battery swap.

    Have you tried a reset by disconnecting the battery and leaving it sit for an hour or so? 

    If you try the disconnect/wait/reconnect sequence, when reconnecting the battery try not to bobble the connection to prevent glitching.
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    bramfrank got a reaction from jkeaton in Can't Unlock Maps   
    My 14 Crossroad is just fine.  Of course, because I wrote this it will soon all go bad!!!
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    bramfrank got a reaction from jkeaton in My DJ is possessed!!   
    You have at least one bad ground - that's why the rear wiper only works when the backup lights are on.  And where here's one bad ground there are likely more.

    Up where  live I rustproof our vehicles and as a result we don't get those types of problem.
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    bramfrank got a reaction from larryl in My DJ is possessed!!   
    You have at least one bad ground - that's why the rear wiper only works when the backup lights are on.  And where here's one bad ground there are likely more.

    Up where  live I rustproof our vehicles and as a result we don't get those types of problem.
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