bquerry Posted September 28, 2011 Report Share Posted September 28, 2011 I purchased a 2012 Dodge Journey SE. Well-equipped vehicle, but I realized it only has AM/FM radio in the Uconnect 4.3 radio that is installed. The deal to take it off the lot was too good, so I bought it. I have two years of Sirius and would like to get it in the vehicle. Is there something I can get that will let me add Sirius to the built-in radio? I know they have the 4.3S option - the hardware doesn't appear any different. Any help is appreciated. If I have to go with a portable radio and plug it in the 3.5mm jack, I will, but I'd rather go built-in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Armendegga Posted September 29, 2011 Report Share Posted September 29, 2011 From what I have noticed reading through other threads on here, if the model didn't come with Sirius, it means the actual hardware is probably missing and would probably need a hardware upgrade (or new 4.3 that has Sirius). Chris (DodgeCares) should be able to confirm though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Official Dodge Support DodgeCares Posted September 29, 2011 Official Dodge Support Report Share Posted September 29, 2011 (edited) I purchased a 2012 Dodge Journey SE. Well-equipped vehicle, but I realized it only has AM/FM radio in the Uconnect 4.3 radio that is installed. The deal to take it off the lot was too good, so I bought it. I have two years of Sirius and would like to get it in the vehicle. Is there something I can get that will let me add Sirius to the built-in radio? I know they have the 4.3S option - the hardware doesn't appear any different. Any help is appreciated. If I have to go with a portable radio and plug it in the 3.5mm jack, I will, but I'd rather go built-in. bquerry, Mopar does make a satellite kit but it only is compatible with certain radios. The 3 character sales code should be on the bottom right faceplate of the radio itself. Once you know that code you can check to see if this kit would work. If you have the RBZ radio, which I suspect you have, the product below will not work. This product can be found at Mopar.com Product Description Part# 82210905AC Mopar Sirius Satellite Radio installation kits are designed specifically for your vehicle. You will experience a new level of depth and content to radio listening which includes 100 channels of digital entertainment coast to coast; 60 commercial-free channels of music and 40 channels of news, sports and entertainment. Sirius Satellite Radio Installation Kit, includes antenna, wiring harness and I-sheet. Requires radio with integrated satellite radio (RSC) The radios are RES with RSC, REQ with RSC, REN with RSC or RER. Edited September 29, 2011 by DodgeCares Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bquerry Posted October 2, 2011 Author Report Share Posted October 2, 2011 bquerry, Mopar does make a satellite kit but it only is compatible with certain radios. The 3 character sales code should be on the bottom right faceplate of the radio itself. Once you know that code you can check to see if this kit would work. If you have the RBZ radio, which I suspect you have, the product below will not work. This product can be found at Mopar.com Thanks for the info. I will check out the code when I go out tomorrow. If this won't work and I have to go portable, I know the iPod will sync up to be operated by the radio. Will any Sirius portable radios do the same thing? I know I can just plug the headphone jack into the 3.5mm audio input and power it externally, but am looking for integration if possible. Thanks for the assistance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bquerry Posted October 2, 2011 Author Report Share Posted October 2, 2011 I looked in the car, and there is not a three-letter code on the radio. I remember our old minivan had one. I suspect it is under the black faceplate that is around the radio. Sounds like it will just be easier for me to go the portable route at this point. bquerry, Mopar does make a satellite kit but it only is compatible with certain radios. The 3 character sales code should be on the bottom right faceplate of the radio itself. Once you know that code you can check to see if this kit would work. If you have the RBZ radio, which I suspect you have, the product below will not work. This product can be found at Mopar.com Product Description Part# 82210905AC Mopar Sirius Satellite Radio installation kits are designed specifically for your vehicle. You will experience a new level of depth and content to radio listening which includes 100 channels of digital entertainment coast to coast; 60 commercial-free channels of music and 40 channels of news, sports and entertainment. Sirius Satellite Radio Installation Kit, includes antenna, wiring harness and I-sheet. Requires radio with integrated satellite radio (RSC) The radios are RES with RSC, REQ with RSC, REN with RSC or RER. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bquerry Posted October 2, 2011 Author Report Share Posted October 2, 2011 ok... sorry for all the posts. I went through the vehicle materials, and found that the radio installed is a model RHA. bquerry, Mopar does make a satellite kit but it only is compatible with certain radios. The 3 character sales code should be on the bottom right faceplate of the radio itself. Once you know that code you can check to see if this kit would work. If you have the RBZ radio, which I suspect you have, the product below will not work. This product can be found at Mopar.com Product Description Part# 82210905AC Mopar Sirius Satellite Radio installation kits are designed specifically for your vehicle. You will experience a new level of depth and content to radio listening which includes 100 channels of digital entertainment coast to coast; 60 commercial-free channels of music and 40 channels of news, sports and entertainment. Sirius Satellite Radio Installation Kit, includes antenna, wiring harness and I-sheet. Requires radio with integrated satellite radio (RSC) The radios are RES with RSC, REQ with RSC, REN with RSC or RER. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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