2019 RAM 1500 Uconnect 8.4

[Sbroussard69]

Greetings,
New to the forum.

I have the 8.4 without Nav.

How can I add navigation?


All of the videos online only reference the 2018 models.

Is there anything else I can add?

Any info would be appreciated!

Steve Broussard

 

[MachineX]

You can add your phone, Apple or Android, and Google Map/Waze to your heart's content.

 

[Sbroussard69]

Greetings,
New to the forum.

I have the 8.4 without Nav.

How can I add navigation?


All of the videos online only reference the 2018 models.

Is there anything else I can add?

Any info would be appreciated!

Steve Broussard

Yes familiar with adding the phone, etc. I use Apply CarPlay.

I have the 4 and not the 4C radio. Therefore I don’t believe I can add navigation.

 

[Sbroussard69]

You can add your phone, Apple or Android, and Google Map/Waze to your heart's content.

Yes familiar with adding the phone, etc. I use Apply CarPlay.

I have the 4 and not the 4C radio. Therefore I don’t believe I can add navigation.

 

[Kamikaze6780]

I know that in the Silverados there is a module behind the glove box that can be replaced. I guess you have to replace both sections and make sure it's all wired in properly. I don't think the ram is any different as it has to have a module

So you may either have to replace the module or both which I don't know. The other part is finding where that module is located.

 

[MachineX]

The non-Nav and Nav radios are made by two different companies. I don't think you can turn one into the other with any modules. They are two different builds. Can't add wings to a Ram and ask it to function like a Boeing.

 

[VaderRebel]

Nav can no longer be added to non-nav units as of 2019. As @MachineX mentioned, it's a physical difference, not software. It would be cost-prohibitive to add nav to your truck.

 

[Kamikaze6780]

The non-Nav and Nav radios are made by two different companies. I don't think you can turn one into the other with any modules. They are two different builds. Can't add wings to a Ram and ask it to function like a Boeing.

So what you would have to do is not only add the module but also the screen piece in the center.

 

[MachineX]

So what you would have to do is not only add the module but also the screen piece in the center.

You would have have to replace the whole head unit. I am not sure about the rest if the system... amp, wiring, etc. I don't know if those components are proprietary to the radios. It would be cheaper to buy what you want in the first place or go aftermarket at a stereo shop.

 

[Kamikaze6780]

You would have have to replace the whole head unit. I am not sure about the rest if the system... amp, wiring, etc. I don't know if those components are proprietary to the radios. It would be cheaper to buy what you want in the first place or go aftermarket at a stereo shop.

Which would cost probably $1,400 maybe more considering its new. Be better if there was a video on it for YouTube. But why would people want nav, I mean I have it on mine but either Apple carplay or Android may be better in this case.

 

[MachineX]

I did my research and went non-nav. I use my google maps like crazy in Germany and I have never found myself in any place I didn't want to be. I'm already paying for that cell service, why not use it? Besides, for those that have a phone these days, when have you ever jumped in your vehicle to go down the street and not have that device nearby.

Now if you are pocketing a flip phone, then get a garmin.

 

[Kamikaze6780]

Okay, what navigation system does RAM use because this navigation I have on my I Uconnect is really good

 

[MachineX]

Really good navigation is one thing, but I prefer my navigating with live traffic updates, reroutes before hitting trouble, up to date POI, etc.

 

[Nails]

Screw the nav. I just want the damn theme option

 

[RodRow]

In my opinion, you don’t want the nav. I have it and it’s worthless to me as I always use Waze. Plus the nav comes with weather and traffic with annoying weather pop-ups until the free trial is up with Sirius.

 

[Sbroussard69]

Screw the nav. I just want the **** theme option

I know right! Waze is working well. The wife’s Grand Cherokee has the 4C and we can chance her theme. Sucks that I can’t!

 

[jkratze1]

I have the 8.4 Nav unit and I like the built-in navigation better than Google Maps or Waze. I think the unit just looks better too. I also like the connected features like start by phone and remote start so I am happy I got the Nav unit.

 

[runamuck]

I have the 8.4 with nav. and it works great. I always opt. for the nav. in any new vehicle I buy. I generally turn off the annoying voice before leaving the dealership and I use the nav screen as a reference when in town going to a new place and on the road. It is not rocket science to find your way to a town or city but then I can zoom in as necessary to get to a specific spot. I dont want the distraction of any loose itmes like cell phone or gps laying around or scabbed onto the dash somehow. I like being able to glance over to the big screen as needed. I ride a motorcycle some and I see a scary high % of people driving around looking at something in their console or lap and not out the front window of their vehicle. I choose not to be one of those. just my opinion YMMV

 

[TonyHill376]

On would think that the uconnet system would still allow remote start like onstar service does. I never subscribed to onstar but still could locate, start, and get diagnostics in my app. I’m on my 7th Dodge truck and messed up getting a Silverado. But some features were nice to have.

 

[runamuck]

I have used my phone to do remote start and unlock. I think that app has some other features too. I have sirius but I dont remember if you have to have it for the phone app to work.