Factory UCONNECT problems

[Earcandy]

I purchased the Factory Uconnect mirror with the auto dim and also needed a harness that plugs INTO the mirror and the to the left front pillar where the other end of the harness plugs in. Okay that should have been it. Well the auto dim is working okay but the Uconnect is not I have a MotoV710 phone, when I push the buttons on the mirror I get nothing. Does this unit need to be "woke up" with the computer so the car recognizes it or what? I have the 6-disc receiver and according to the Owners Man. it will work any help would be greatly appreciated.
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[C-Man]

There is a procedure that you need to run to have the Uconnect recognize your phone where they transmit a password between the two. It should be in the users manual.

[C-Man]

I should also add that if you press the button and it does not talk that there may be some kind of disconnect between the car and the uconnect.

[snickle]

V710 has Bluetooth disabled by default. ENable it on the phone and follow the instructions in the manual to train.

[DucatiBoy]

Well, the problem might be, did you install the u-connect module? I think that the mirror is not the "brains" of the system. There is probably a module in the dash that is the brians of the u-connect.

I'm gathering FROM your post, you have a car that had no uconnect and installed the mirror and when you hit the button on the mirror, the uconnect is supposed to come alive and it's not. Even before pairing your phone to the car, you need to hit the uconnect button on the mirror to wake it up. If that's not working, you have a uconnect problem.

Make sure that all you need is the mirror, I think there might be another electronic box that you need to install.

[DucatiBoy]

Or if the brains of the system is just the mirror, then that cable is not connected to the back of the radio. Cause when you hit the button on the mirror the uconnect system wakes up. if you are not getting that then don't worry about the phone yet. You have to get the uconnect system to respond first.

[Mikeyjohn]

I would be interested in knowing what you paid for the mirror, as I have the after market in my car and yes there is a module that contains the brains that is mounted under the dash and would be located in the area where your right knee sits. Apparently you have to DROP the knee bolsters to install it, but according to u-connect tech service, it should only take about 45 mins to install the whole system.

[Earcandy]

Or if the brains of the system is just the mirror, then that cable is not connected to the back of the radio. Cause when you hit the button on the mirror the uconnect system wakes up. if you are not getting that then don't worry about the phone yet. You have to get the uconnect system to respond first.
That is what is going on, I just talked to the dealership and they said they have to program it in. I paid $170.00 for the mirror and the harness was $26.00

[DucatiBoy]

Ok, guess the brains are in the mirror. Let us know how you make out getting it programmed at the dealership.

[Earcandy]

Ok, guess the brains are in the mirror. Let us know how you make out getting it programmed at the dealership.
and another thing.... well I have looked at all the tech info I could about this thing and apparently there is a module that goes somewhere else, supposedly at the drvr knee bolster but I have looked all over and cannot find an empty harness anywhere.
I did talk to a parts guy and he could only find an item called "telematics" inthe tech DATA it is called a "module hands free" but they have no info on anything with that label.
If there are any of you who have this option and would be willing to look.How about letting me know. I am willing to let the service guys try to program it, I don't think they know alot about these cars yet. You would think Chrysler could provide an exploded view of all the main components for this option they seem just as lost as I am
Thanks

[Earcandy]

There is another module it is located behind the glove box, I did get a part number don't know exact price, but I know I am going to eat the big on it but I have this mirror and a nice new phone and damn it I'm worth it! :D
You know the ironic thing is Iam going to upgrade the radio to an after market unit so that will probably kill my uconnect LOL :roll:

[Mikeyjohn]

Why don't you people just phone u-connect technical and they can tell you everything you wanted to know and were afraid to ask. The phone # should be in the manual. I threw mine out.

[HERMINIO]

There is another module it is located behind the glove box, I did get a part number don't know exact price, but I know I am going to eat the big on it but I have this mirror and a nice new phone and damn it I'm worth it! :D
You know the ironic thing is Iam going to upgrade the radio to an after market unit so that will probably kill my uconnect LOL :roll:

You are right. Looking at the SM the "handsfree module" is located behind the glove box as well as the harness connected to it.

[Upstate]

I would be courios to know how much the behind the glove box module costs? And if this works once that is installed. So far you're at $200. which is what I paid for the dealership uconnect aftermarket FROM Chrysler. I would have gladdly paid a little more for the factory system. I don't get all the benifits such as display of incoming numbers on my nav unit. This is interesting, why they didn't have me go this route is disturbing.

[Earcandy]

I would be courios to know how much the behind the glove box module costs? And if this works once that is installed. So far you're at $200. which is what I paid for the dealership uconnect aftermarket FROM Chrysler. I would have gladdly paid a little more for the factory system. I don't get all the benifits such as display of incoming numbers on my nav unit. This is interesting, why they didn't have me go this route is disturbing.If I understood the Parts dept. correctly that module will cost around $300 so I am not better off. I think the reason they don't offer it at the dealership is the work involved in installing, it is probably beyond most of the tech know how. I mean I would let them change my oil but I would n't want them messing w/my electrical.
I had to give them a VIN # FROM a magnum that had this option installed just to ORDER it they do not consider it an "accessory" it is a" replacement part" go figure.......

[Upstate]

If I understood you correctly it involved plugging in the uconnect module, plugging in the mirro and your done. If that is the case a simple installation.

[Earcandy]

If I understood you correctly it involved plugging in the uconnect module, plugging in the mirro and your done. If that is the case a simple installation. Yes it is that simple, My remark about the Mech. was little broad, most of the mechanics at dealerships in my area are high school grads who can only perform the tasks that the computer will do for them they have no diagnosis skills at all, It is hard to find a skilled mech. who can really troubleshoot problems. That is why I am a little skiddish on letting them mess with my vehicle

[Earcandy]

The " Telematics" module part number is: 5064-013AH, the mirror part number is:04806228AB, the harness part number is:05089051AB

[Upstate]

I priced out these parts. My dealer offered them at the following numbers: 5064013AH $349. , 4806228AB $128.79, 5089051AB 27.03 plus installation.

[Earcandy]

I priced out these parts. My dealer offered them at the following numbers: 5064013AH $349. , 4806228AB $128.79, 5089051AB 27.03 plus installation.
man if you can turn a screwdriver you can install this system

[Upstate]

OK bought the set up. Installed the mirror and dropped the glove box. Can not find an open plug or where this module goes? Can anyone provide help or insite to this? Thanks

[FloorPizza]

man if you can turn a screwdriver you can install this system

Did you ever get this system working, Earcandy?

I just bought a Daytona Charger, and had them add the u-connect into the purchase price as a dealer-added option. They then informed me that the mirror u-connect system was only available as a factory installed option, and the system they would install went in the dash. I really want the mirror u-connect, so I'm trying to find out if anyone ever successfully installed it.

[Earcandy]

No, I just didn't want spend anymore money for the piece that goes behing the glove box.

I always planned on upgrading the stereo anyway and that would have killed it too.:blam:

[FloorPizza]

I can definitely understand that....

So does anyone know if anyone has successfully added the mirror u-connect as a post-factory add on?

[Robins_SXT]

I haven't heard of it but I bet it would work like a charm. The telematics box uses the CAN bus to switch the radio input to the Uconnect output. Once the telematics "reports" it's installed it should work without a Starscan flash. At least that's my opinion..

The aftermarket Mopar unit has a separate mic and keypad. I bet one could wire those to the Uconnect mirror to eliminate the stick-on units. It wouldn't be integrated to the radio but I understand it does mute the radio.

There's a long thread on the 300C forum on this topic. I spent about 2 hours reading it yesterday morning. I think this is the right one:

http://www.300cforums.com/forums/problems-dealer-service/2157-bluetooth-hands-free-uconnect.html?highlight=uconnect

[FloorPizza]

I haven't heard of it but I bet it would work like a charm. The telematics box uses the CAN bus to switch the radio input to the Uconnect output. Once the telematics "reports" it's installed it should work without a Starscan flash. At least that's my opinion..

The aftermarket Mopar unit has a separate mic and keypad. I bet one could wire those to the Uconnect mirror to eliminate the stick-on units. It wouldn't be integrated to the radio but I understand it does mute the radio.

There's a long thread on the 300C forum on this topic. I spent about 2 hours reading it yesterday morning. I think this is the right one:

http://www.300cforums.com/forums/problems-dealer-service/2157-bluetooth-hands-free-uconnect.html?highlight=uconnect

Great thread with lots of info there, Robins, but unfortunately there is no info on anyone successfully adding the mirror u-connect system post-factory. There was one post where a guy said that the "harness" installed at the factory for a factory installed u-connect is different, and trying to add on the mirror based system won't work without that harness. *sigh* i dunno. I might have to give up on this.

The search continues....

[Robins_SXT]

Yes, I said I hadn't heard of it...

[mr.niftie]

Aren't there 2 harness in total? 1 down the passenger pillar and 1 down the driver's side? I've been toying with doing this as well.



The " Telematics" module part number is: 5064-013AH, the mirror part number is:04806228AB, the harness part number is:05089051AB

[Robins_SXT]

I believe it's all in the same harness

[markaevans]

After about 3 hours with the servce manual, I have come up with the following:

1. The Uconnect harness connector is already in place. it connects the Telecommunications module to the radio, can bus, and power.

2. The connector is only on the R/T and midline models. The base car does not have the connector.

3. To get to the connector, unhook the rope on the right side of the glovebox, then pull it out more by pressing the two tabs on each side of the glovabox. The connector will be curled over itself in a loop and stuck to an adhesive foam panel to the immediate right of the glovebox hole. Connect the tele module to it and mount it.

4. Run the mirror connector down the left side and connect it to the harness for the mirror.

5. I will let you know if it works when I get my Tele module mirror and harness.

[done]

After about 3 hours with the servce manual, I have come up with the following:

1. The Uconnect harness connector is already in place. it connects the Telecommunications module to the radio, can bus, and power.

2. The connector is only on the R/T and midline models. The base car does not have the connector.

3. To get to the connector, unhook the rope on the right side of the glovebox, then pull it out more by pressing the two tabs on each side of the glovabox. The connector will be curled over itself in a loop and stuck to an adhesive foam panel to the immediate right of the glovebox hole. Connect the tele module to it and mount it.

4. Run the mirror connector down the left side and connect it to the harness for the mirror.

5. I will let you know if it works when I get my Tele module mirror and harness.

Nice first post. Tell us more about yourself and your car.

[mr.niftie]

Thanks. Let us know how you make out. I've pre-earmarked my tax refund money next year for this project.



After about 3 hours with the servce manual, I have come up with the following:

1. The Uconnect harness connector is already in place. it connects the Telecommunications module to the radio, can bus, and power.

2. The connector is only on the R/T and midline models. The base car does not have the connector.

3. To get to the connector, unhook the rope on the right side of the glovebox, then pull it out more by pressing the two tabs on each side of the glovabox. The connector will be curled over itself in a loop and stuck to an adhesive foam panel to the immediate right of the glovebox hole. Connect the tele module to it and mount it.

4. Run the mirror connector down the left side and connect it to the harness for the mirror.

5. I will let you know if it works when I get my Tele module mirror and harness.

[Super T]

I'm all over this if it works. My dealership informed me that the wiring harness is different from the factory, as is the body control module. Seems ridiculous, but from what you guys are saying it might be true. The aftermarket 'dealer kit' looks like ass, in my opinion, and doesn't integrate into the car, so it's not worth $20 let alone $200. I'd pay $500 if that's what it took for the 'factory kit'... so please keep us posted if any of you gets it to work!!!!!!

[MikeEast]

I was kind of bummed that my RT didn't have the uconnect option - but buying off the lot does have it's disavantages I guess...

I'll be right there ordering one if a Supporting Vendor wanted to bundle up a package (if they even could?).

What up with having to have a freaking VIN just to buy a part? That part I haven't figured out yet.

Mike

[Oldsfan]

What up with having to have a freaking VIN just to buy a part? That part I haven't figured out yet.

Dealers have the ability to enter the VIN into their parts computer and it aids greatly in getting the right part the first time. In your case, if you're trying to add U-Connect to a car that doesn't already have it, it does no good. Some places won't even try to look up parts without a VIN. Some stuff if doesn't really matter. Some stuff, like mirrors on trucks, you have to have the VIN to get the right option. But if they try it with your VIN, they'll see you're not equipped for U-Connect. Do they know you're trying to do a conversion? Some places don't like to get involved with conversions - I know we don't. In that case it's best for you to come up with the part #s somehow and just tell them you want to order them.

Paul

[Rockadile]

Has anyone gotthis working yet?

[Rockadile]

Nevermind, I found more info here...

http://www.lxforums.com/board/showthread.php?t=15441

[imahemi]

wrong window :wink: