Thank you so much for the kind words and the followup on your U-Connect project. It's great that my video helped and gave some guidance on your upgrade. That's awesome and thanks again.

girl, YES! as woman mopar owner, it's pretty frustrating trying to upgrade your car on your own. I went to a lot of places also that told me that it wouldn't work, either and your video gave me so much hope to go ahead by a unit. do you mind telling me where you go yours from?

Lmaoooo

Some of us need a upgrade to just get to 5”

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Thank man for the kind words and you touched on something that I irates me so much about some other KZfaq channels. Regardless I'm glad you stopped by and checked out the Uconnect vid today. I appreciate that and your time.

Totally agreed and thanks man. Crazy risky but it worked!

Them are some nice vans they look so good on the road

Glad it helped but man, I was sweating bullets there for a while. Despite some folks saying it would work, I wasn't really sure until I did it.

Crap man that Uconnect is a load of cash money. I wasn't so sure this new Uconnect was gonna work out but I'm really, really glad it did. It was way too much $$$ to throw away.

Fully loaded (with Nav and Apple/Android play) from my Challenger aftermarket catalog, these are 1500 (refurbished I believe).

Thanks bud and you too!

Dude, I totally want a 12" Uconnect. I actually searched for one before buying the 8.4" but couldn't find one along with the different trim and bezel pieces. That 12" is totally sweet though.

@@hullinger I can't say I've seen one for the Charger yet but I haven't look at newer ones either. I know for the Ram a few companies make the screen which comes with the new trim and everything. That 12in is just crazy awesome I think

@@hullinger The 12" ones in the police package chargers have the ability to connect to a laptop mounted in the trunk. The laptop screen will just magically show up on the middle screen. I looked it up a while ago, it uses some sort of VNC to communicate with the laptop over a wired LAN connection. One day when I get a police charger it'll have the 12" Uconnect in it for sure

Haha, good call about that new Uconnect being a success and not a fail. And yeah, I agree that it has to add some value to the car when I sell in the spring.

Haha, good one. I tossed that paper bag away and doing so was a symbolic gesture not to screw up again. And Merry Christmas to you too. Thanks man as always for following along and being part of the show here.

Totally agree man. Risky but it worked out. At least this time.

Thanks 👍. I'm relieved it worked out too. Now I just gotta get those apps to work.

Did you also have to input a security code like he showed?

Did you have the security code

Yes, I got the code from a local Dodge dealer.

Does it get Apple car play?

Did you have to replace the head unit at all!? We have a 2013 Charger SE that we want to do this too but unsure if we would need a new head unit as well

Me too! And man, I wasn't so sure this new Uconnect was gonna work out but I'm really, really glad it did. It was way too much $$$ to throw away.

Thanks 👍 and man, I wasn't so sure this new Uconnect was gonna work out but I'm really, really glad it did. It was way too much $$$ to throw away.

Thanks Pat and I gotta figure that old 5" screen has some value that I can recoup. Also, Merry Christmas my friend and thanks for being part of the show here. I appreciate that and the time you spend with me on these videos.

@@hullinger Hi Chris, you have 30k subs because you have created a very good channel and every video has content that attracts a wide range of different viewer interest. I subscribe to somewhere between 50-60 channels and yours is the only one I watch every second of every video. That says a lot about what your doing. For me, I enjoy what you create and the length of the vids fits me well. I can commit about 10-15 minutes to a video after that I have other things to get done. With that I wish you and your family a very Merry Christmas and hope 2021 is a better year for all of us! ~Pat

Man, I wasn't so sure this new Uconnect was gonna work out but I'm really, really glad it did. It was way too much $$$ to throw away.

I was feeling a bit nervous about getting that security code but relieved afterwards. For me that was the biggest risk and I'm glad it went smoothly. Thanks for watching.

Did the dealership charge you for providing the security code?

Haha, that gave me a good laugh. Good enough to get pinned to the top too!

@@hullinger 😂😂

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yeah, usually chargers with column shifters are decommissioned police chargers

This is definitely a decommissioned Charger Pursuit

I think so too! Thanks man!

I got my 15' Pursuit with around 93k miles and it was in great shape just needed some tlc and a good detail. I was also considering an awd model but being that i'm a mechanic myself thought about all the extra stuff on it that could break and just went with a rwd since all i have to worry about is rainy weather in my area. If you do end up getting one definitely look into the idle hours and make sure it doesn't have any loud lifter ticking since these things are notorious with cam and lifter failure issues. Luckily my unit still had a few months left on powertrain warranty when i got it and dealer fixed the issue for me. Good luck with your search.

Man, I wasn't so sure this new Uconnect was gonna work out but I'm really, really glad it did. It was way too much $$$ to throw away.

Appreciate it!

Thanks man for checking out my U-connect video. I was super hesitant to buy that junk yard 8.4" because of exactly what you said about upgrades AND about some type of compatibility issue with the wiring. Believe me, there's no issue, as long as you stick with the same model year U-connect as your car. There were wiring changes, I think in either 2016 or 2017 that makes older 8.4" incompatible. Regarding the software updated, that was a cinch. You will need the VIN of the donor car that the new 8.4" came out of. With that, the FCA website allows you to enter that VIN and get the latest software. You download that onto a memory stick than plug that into your car. Easy peasy.

@@hullinger Great channel, and thank you very much. I will check local junkyards. I think I’ll avoid Ebay because it’s probably hard to confirm for sure that the radio theyre selling is truly from the vehicle and VIN they claim it to be. Thanks again👍🏼👍🏼

Will do! I'm waiting for the front bumper to come back from the paint shop but I'll get an update vid done.

@@hullinger Thank you! Love the car and what you've done to it.

Me too, especially at $625!

Thanks for watching!

Same thing I’m wanting to know. Heard that was one of the main problems with this swap. Let us know !

Yeah, getting that security code was the piece that really left me nervous. Once I got it, man that was a relief.

@@hullinger i did the same swap any idea why the harness is making a slight buzzing sound.?

Thanks man. Dropping that kinda coin on an 8.4" U-connect and not knowing if it will work was a big time gamble. I was sweating bullets every step of the way.

Agreed and thanks. I didn't want to drop that much cash so I'm super stoked it worked out.

I think so too! Thanks man.

Totally agree. That smaller screen totally dated the interior of the car. The 8.4 Uconnect is such a nice upgrade. Pricey for sure, but a nice improvement.

I didn't know about needing the VIN until after I received the Uconnect from the junkyard. They were super cool about getting that for me, but frankly, I would have sent it back and added a dispute to my credit card if they didn't. Also, I tried to be cool on the phone with them and hopefully that helped some too but really I think it all came down to the credibility of the yard. Some are shitters while others aren't.

Crap man that's a long time doing a software update on your Uconnect. I actually did the update this afternoon and the Uconnect started working better and had more functionality afterwards. When I downloaded the update I also entered the VIN of the car the new Uconnect came from and the MOPAR website said it was last updated in 2017.

Thanks man for checking out the Uconnect vid. Those apps came back to life right after completing the software update, which was three years past due. I'm still getting the vehicle phone malfunction error however.

@@hullinger awesome and keep us updated if you find a way to get the phone portion working. I actually have a 2015 Dodge Charger pursuit with the hemi as well and probably going to swap the screens out.

Oh, I didn't know the Charger's and 300's were on the same line. Funny thing, years ago I was at the old Chrysler Newark, DE assembly plant back when they were still making cars. While inside I was looking at some old assembly photos and at least in the 1950's that plant had every available MOPAR brand all rolling down the very same line. There were Imperials, Plymouths, Dodges and Chryslers all coming down. It surprised me only because I always thought those assembly lines were dedicated to one particular brand and one model only.

@@hullinger my father in law in the Ontario Brampton plant for a 27 year s and he said we have been making them for awhile . I think they should have made the 300 in to a cop car it has alot of room and the same plate form don't know why it didn't ketch law informicne eye

@@shaynec3777 I think they will after the charger is stopped

Such a great comment and thanks so much for sharing all of that. I did an update on the Uconnect yesterday and it was much needed since the last one was in 2017. I definitely want to get that car phone error message fixed and I'll follow your steps. Plus getting those additional apps working would be an added bonus.

@@hullinger Take a look at this doc, it mentions all the different color Fakras and what they correspond to: www.rosenberger.com/0_documents/de/codes/codes_coding_auto_fakra.pdf. The GPS connector I can nearly guarantee you will *just work* regardless if it's pink or blue, unless FCA pulled some wonky business it will just be a phantom-powered antenna. Like I mentioned, I stole the GPS line off of the telematics in my car and hooked it directly into my MotoTRBO radio. Even though the radio has a SMA connector and is a business band radio it is still able to get a GPS fix using the normal shark fin antenna built into my car. GPS antennas at the end of the day are the same thing regardless of the connector on the end. The GSM antenna may be a little more complicated, I cannot speak to how they are set up on FCA vehicles but on mine I think it's remote/phantom powered - been a few months though, my brain's a bit foggy. I would recommend looking at other vehicles using that same model of infotainment and seeing if you can snag the shark fin off of the host vehicle to do some testing with. Or if you can look at a service manual it might be in there - again I cannot speak to how FCA does things but that's how I was able to figure out which one of my coax lines was for GPS and which was for GSM. Edit: I take it back, it looks like the yellow connector is GPS (for whatever reason). Just goes to show you always need to check the manual and never assume (doh). Also found this on the interwebs, might be of use to you in your endeavors perception.fcaperformanceinstitute.com/FCARepository_con/topiccontent/1588106484/0621908.pdf

Have you found out how to fix your problem if so can you help me out im having that problem

Thank you. I consulted with this dude in Los Angeles. He knows a little something about editing and even produced an entire movie a few years ago. I got some really great advice and guidance from him. That guy even has his own KZfaq channel called Retro Cars Forever. Maybe you've heard of him!?!

I can't say that Charger is a long-term keeper but it's absolutely fun for now.

To me, the smaller the screen the better. I don't even want a screen!

Thank you my friend and thanks for stopping by too!

I have a 2017 and trying to do the same as well. Any update from this? Thanks in advance

I think so too and thanks for watching!

Nope, no charge for the radio anti theft code. I was expecting a hassle on getting that code from the dealer but they were cool and gave it out. I figured if they were gonna be a dick about it then I would simply call another dealer until I finally got what I needed.

Hi i did the same thing , everything work, except the back up camera, i did get the camera but it doesn’t work in reverse, anything can be done to make the back up camera works

Was it a 2011-14 charger?

Sorry to hear that for you, but did you at least get Android Auto/Car Play with the newer radio? I'm trying to do something similar with my Chrysler 200 (no sport mode, so I should be good).

@@BruceLigno yeah it should be alright, we share alot of the same parts so if you have no sport mode to worry about then i say go for it, i just sold my 2015 for a 22' scat, so i still have a 7" uconnect with no purpose lmao

There really is no "fix" that I know of. The roller ends of the lifters get sloppy and can start eating into the cam.