JustinJ Posted January 26, 2021 Report Share Posted January 26, 2021 I’m looking to switch out my 2012 RT 8.4 screen to something same size but compatible with heated seats, steering controls, climate..... anything out there? I’ve had 3 Journeys all with a bunch of problems. Audio systems are garbage. tvactorninjaho 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Armando G Posted January 26, 2021 Report Share Posted January 26, 2021 Seen someone with this one on Facebook. Works well and completely compatible... https://www.ebay.com/itm/264980879374 jkeaton 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John/Horace Posted January 26, 2021 Report Share Posted January 26, 2021 I can’t imagine that unit being plug and play. Other Chrysler/dodge vehicles all require some type of interface like Maestro to transfer the dash controls to head unit. These units also are known to not be the easiest thing to set up. FB not a great source of technical info IMO. https://www.ramforum.com/threads/stereo-upgrade-maestro-rr-interface-fact-thread.122376/ Clip from posting...... Ricky EE Registered Joined Feb 20, 2018 20 Posts Discussion Starter • #3 • Feb 25, 2018 It would be nice for an easy plug and play solution. I spoke with Maestro Tech help and they explained that the limitation is not coming from their item but from Ram's wiring--Rams wiring will not support transferring the specific data from the phone and head unit. What I am going with is replacing the dash usb plug (by leaving it connected securing it behind the dash with a zip tie)with an aftermarket usb extension that plugs into the back of the head unit and then fills in the hole in the dash. Heres the one I ordered I'm gambling it will fit. IF not Ill return it and get another one. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B072KGMJ5N/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o03_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 For the center console armrest USB hub: I hope it still charges without making any changes. If it does not charge I will order the idata link kit Maestro explained that while it will not support Android Auto it will start charge the phone. Some people pick up used oem units on LKQ etc. It’s not just Journey having issues switching dash units, Ram sells 10 times the product and they are struggling too. All manufacturer’s now imbed Tec in dash controls, bad trend that EV cars will finalize, get used to it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OhareFred Posted January 26, 2021 Report Share Posted January 26, 2021 Check out Crutchfield.com. Installed a Kenwood DMX9706S in my 09. System isn’t what I would call plug and play, requires some prep (connecting wires to each other, programming the Maestro unit,etc) but I did all that on my work bench. When I got in the car all I had to do was remove the old unit, cut a bracket, connect the wire looms together, and install the new unit. In the car took about 45 mins. Ran into 1 issue, called Crutchfield, they talked me through it. Never hung up, never said call back. I didn’t want the UConnect(it sucked, wouldn’t work with my phone, no help from UConnect) but kept steering wheel controls, hands free (new unit has its own system). Love my Kenwood system. Armando G 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John/Horace Posted January 26, 2021 Report Share Posted January 26, 2021 Are you running Android auto and Apple car play to stream music, mirror phone screen, and run Waze or navigation programs? Does your USB console jack and 3.5mm audio input jack work perfectly with your new head unit? Heated seats, steering wheel and climate controls etc all running through the Maestro box. If so go to the Ram forums with their 2.1M posts and 143k users and help them out. Their struggling from what I have read. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jkeaton Posted January 27, 2021 Report Share Posted January 27, 2021 Moved to the correct section. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OhareFred Posted January 28, 2021 Report Share Posted January 28, 2021 (edited) On 1/26/2021 at 3:04 PM, John/Horace said: Are you running Android auto and Apple car play to stream music, mirror phone screen, and run Waze or navigation programs? Does your USB console jack and 3.5mm audio input jack work perfectly with your new head unit? Heated seats, steering wheel and climate controls etc all running through the Maestro box. If so go to the Ram forums with their 2.1M posts and 143k users and help them out. Their struggling from what I have read. My car is an 09. Yes I stream music, Waze, mirror screen without issue. Steering wheel controls work fine. USB and 3.5 was on factory radio, but usb and 3.5 on Kenwood radio work fine. No heated seats,climate on radio, (they are on the dash, always were) never was even with the factory radio. Dumped suck ass UConnect and use the Kenwood system, but the handsfree button works that just fine.? Edited January 28, 2021 by OhareFred Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John/Horace Posted January 29, 2021 Report Share Posted January 29, 2021 The wiring must be better on Journey for the USB and audio in jack. People on the ram forum not happy about audio quality using Maestro kit with after market radio inputs. They say using after market usb jack directly much better. Several recent firmware updates on kits so maybe it’s fixed now. I have installed a few aftermarket Bluetooth radios , but haven’t dealt with integrating dash controls...yet. Tried to paste chart below; it showed scattered compatibility with different ram years, not confidence boosting. I agree Journey Bluetooth not the greatest. RELEASES PRODUCTS Maestro RR Maestro AR Maestro RR2 ALP-MRR Maestro DSR1 Maestro SWHD1 Maestro SW Compatible Radios Compatible DSP Products FIRMWARE ACCESSORIES SUPPORT Install Guides Visit our Forum Support Links Knowledge Base Weblink Team Viewer Windows Team Viewer MacOS Video FAQ FAQ CONTACT Home →Accessories →URAM URAM COMPATIBLE PRODUCTS LOCATE A DEALER USB adapter cable for select RAM vehicles 2013-2017. Replaces the Media Hub circuit board in the center console so that a single USB port can be connected to an aftermarket radio USB input. Part # ACC-USB-RAM See below for vehicle coverage details and model-specific features. VEHICLE COVERAGE COMPATIBLE PRODUCTS TECH NOTES COMPLETE COVERAGE LEGEND Fully covered Not covered 1500 3" Screen 1500 5" Screen 1500 8.4" screen 2500 3" Screen 2500 5" Screen 3500 3" Screen 3500 5" Screen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tvactorninjaho Posted October 13, 2022 Report Share Posted October 13, 2022 Hope this thread is still alive - Have the exact same question/problem. My bluetooth has NEVER worked, and I'm dying to get some kind of replacement or aftermarket replacement where I wouldn't lose the OEM functionality (climate, seats, steering controls, etc.) Has there been any movement/advances on this?? Please say yes... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tvactorninjaho Posted October 14, 2022 Report Share Posted October 14, 2022 Thanks - is that something that just any car audio shop would know/be able to do? (Car tunes, Best buy, Mickey Shorr, etc.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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