Mmaynard Posted February 10, 2018 Report Share Posted February 10, 2018 I want to add the nav system to my 8.4 screen. Was told it had nav but doesn’t. Will someone direct me on what I need to accomplish this? Have back up camera already. Thank you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JAWheat411 Posted February 10, 2018 Report Share Posted February 10, 2018 I think I am in the same boat. I have a 2017 with 8.4. It has backup camera, Sirius, and all that. I think you have to buy a code to activate it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2late4u Posted February 10, 2018 Report Share Posted February 10, 2018 $$$ and headaches..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bramfrank Posted February 11, 2018 Report Share Posted February 11, 2018 To add the factory nav you will have to change the radio module out. Plug and play. No codes. Not on the Journey. I have one for sale 3rd gen (traffic capable) . . . . $800 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
N87 Posted February 11, 2018 Report Share Posted February 11, 2018 (edited) Dealer can activate it for $500. No hardware replacement needed. Takes 15 minutes. I have 2017 with 8.4 screen. Edited February 11, 2018 by N87 More info Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bramfrank Posted February 11, 2018 Report Share Posted February 11, 2018 (edited) 11 hours ago, N87 said: Dealer can activate it for $500. No hardware replacement needed. Takes 15 minutes. I have 2017 with 8.4 screen. No, he can't. That, of course assumes you have a Journey. Journeys with the 8.4" screens come with the RE2 (no nav) or RB5 (with nav) TGM (radios) in North America - other versions of the same are provided in other regions because there is no Sirius/XM service beyond the NA borders). The unit that supports 'activation' is the 8.4A, which supports 'apps'. It doesn't work in the Journey If you didn't have factory nav and now you do then your dealer changed the TGM, possibly having taken one from a scrapped vehicle he had access to because, simply put, the RE2 doesn't have GPS hardware on board. Not the 2011 or the 2018 - and if you don't believe me you can check the uconnect web site:http://www.driveuconnect.ca/support/identify-your-system/ Edited February 11, 2018 by bramfrank to define that we are discussing vehicles with the 8.4" display. jkeaton 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
N87 Posted February 13, 2018 Report Share Posted February 13, 2018 On 2/11/2018 at 5:53 AM, bramfrank said: Journeys with the 8.4" screens come with the RE2 (no nav) or RB5 (with nav) TGM (radios)... I am second owner , maybe I do have RB5 (with Nav). The dealer offered to activate navigation at the same time as my backup camera installation. After they looked at the hardware. For $500. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bramfrank Posted February 13, 2018 Report Share Posted February 13, 2018 (edited) 29 minutes ago, N87 said: I am second owner , maybe I do have RB5 (with Nav). The dealer offered to activate navigation at the same time as my backup camera installation. After they looked at the hardware. For $500. If he charged you $500 to 'activate' it, you were ripped off. If it wasn't working, you have a warranty. In other words, unless he actually swapped out the radio module to substitute the RB5 for the RE2 you have a serious claim against your dealer. Unless he swapped out the hardware he owes you $500 (easy enough to tell if it came from the factory with the nav installed . . . . look up the build sheet for your vehicle - that doesn't mean that the previous owner DIDN'T swap out the TGM mind you). Edited February 13, 2018 by bramfrank Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Huskersforever Posted March 6, 2018 Report Share Posted March 6, 2018 On 2/10/2018 at 6:42 PM, bramfrank said: To add the factory nav you will have to change the radio module out. Plug and play. No codes. Not on the Journey. I have one for sale 3rd gen (traffic capable) . . . . $800 So you’re saying if I buy the RB5 module, I can plug it in and the dealer needs to do nothing? It will work? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
14WhiteRTRallye Posted March 6, 2018 Report Share Posted March 6, 2018 He changes screen and radio... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Huskersforever Posted March 6, 2018 Report Share Posted March 6, 2018 3 minutes ago, 14WhiteRTRallye said: He changes screen and radio... Yes, I already have the 8” screen.....if I just swap the radio out with the nav unit will it work or do I need to have dodge activate it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
14WhiteRTRallye Posted March 6, 2018 Report Share Posted March 6, 2018 Ignore the screen he also puts in RB5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bramfrank Posted March 7, 2018 Report Share Posted March 7, 2018 Unless it is a first generation RB5 you will need an unlock code for the radio itself - nothing whatsoever to do with the nav. Generating the code requires the serial number of your new radio and the IN of YOUR vehicle. Dealers have been known on occasion to provide those for free - or you can always change the module, drive to the dealer and pretend the radio just stopped working and try claiming it under warranty. There is a member here who has been known, on occasion to provide the code, though it isn't for me to offer his services; and there are sites on the web Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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