Jim Smagata

I was searching for upgrades that were affordable. I bought an aftermarket 8.4 with nav. Climate doesn't work, of course from the screen. BUT it seems that you can get a Programmer to tell the system to connect, you can. Here is the link: https://www.infotainment.com/products/dodge-auto-climate-control-programmer-c-acc?variant=5038963392548 It's a lot of money for one shot use, but maybe a bunch of us can chip in and share? Oh, yes, you may have to get a new lower control unit with the split button in the center. I have one extra if anyone wants one. cheap.

I figured that. Looking for used pieces of the puzzle now...

Dang. It's always something!

Cool. Did you need to get anything extra, like a wire harness? Did they, in fact, just plug and play (I imagine a bit of number matching needed to be done)? Did the lower console stack have to be replaced as well, the one with the "auto" climate control knob, split? (also contains radio knobs and buttons for hazard lights and defrosters) My car was built in Mexico. Bought in Canada. I wonder if there are any differences in assembly in different countries. Is an SE from Canada the SAME as an SE from Argentina? >Head explodes.<

This topic has probably been discussed a lot, but there are varying opinions. Most people say that the dealers will say "no" to any kind of infotainment upgrade such as this. Others here have demonstrated the quick and easy installation of one of these. There seems to be no definitive answer, SO: Has anybody put an 8.4N and RB5 in a Journey SE? (Replacing the RHA 4.3) Does anybody know the difference between an SE and a VLP SE? (Variable Line Pressure for Transmission, I think)- how would this affect the wiring harness? Some Chrysler parts websites will list that this particular unit will work iin a 2013 VLP SE but it doesn't mention the simple "SE". For what it's worth, if I were to install a backup camera, I would get the factory part, the then just hook up a wireless transmitter from a cheap camera (cut the camera off and wire it to the factory one), and use the reverse light as power, and then hook up the receiver to the head unit where the normal plug would go. Saves tearing up the interior. 2013 Journey SE 4.3 radio