garyb3529

Ok guys I bought a 2013 Dodge Journey with the RE2 radio. Didn't like that it didn't have Nav or uconnect. I googled everywhere and saw that people were having issues with it and that dealers were saying it can't be done on 2013 models. So I took the chance and found a RB5 at a car junk yard. They had the 2011 and 2012 version. From what I read whatever year radio installed the display would show the colour from that year. 2011 light blue, 2012 dark blue plus anti theft code. My 2013 has a red display and I was fine with getting the 2012 with the dark blue. Removed the RE2 and installed the RB5, powered it up and to my surprise the screen was red. But I needed the anti-theft code. Called around to dealers and were told that they don't give these things out, that I probably stole to radio etc. Anyways I found one dealer that said to bring the radio in with the bill of sale and VIN from the car it came from. Asked if there was a charge and was quoted $50-$100. Took the radio in and 45 minutes had the code and wasn't charged a thing!! Punched the code in and unlocked the radio. Everything worked without having the dealer "flash" my car. My Garmin maps were outdated back from 2010. Downloaded Garmin 2014.10 maps. Installed with all the extras as well (Junction View) The only thing I want to do is activate uconnect. I don't have the phone option on my radio. I did have a Dodge Ram before with stock radio, I changed that to the RER and just added the mic and that activated the uconnect. I was wondering if anyone knows an inexpensive option to do this? Without having to buy the rear view mirror or a new steering wheel? The dealer says I can buy a uconnect button thingy part #82213152 buts its $500 and from what I read only works on the 4.3 screen. Also the dealer told me they can add uconnect to my car by flashing it for $600. Long story short I have a hard time believing anything the dealers tell me.