8.4" to 12.1" screen replacement

[busa2009]

Did you ever get the volume and tuner knob to work??

Go back and read the alpha obd instructions everything should work period

 

[busa2009]

Does anyone know how to get updates to your unit once you switch to the different module and screen?

 

[MannymanX]

Finally got my screen installed
Repining the harness wasn't so bad.. easy install overall... just waiting on AlfaOBD to send me the activation code to program the BCM...

 

[Ortiz7983]

When I added blind spot sensors and mirrors with blindspot orange LEDs I opted for the ones with the cameras installed. It was a bit running the coax for the left, right, and front cameras but it is doable. I was able to get 360 view working with the swap. All the parts I picked up used and was able to do this for about $350. The front and rear cameras I pulled from damaged Pacifica side mirrors that I picked up cheap.
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My truck only has the rear view camera. So I am able to install a full 360 view camera system on my truck? I have a 12” screen.

 

[MannymanX]

My truck only has the rear view camera. So I am able to install a full 360 view camera system on my truck? I have a 12” screen.

Anything Is possible if you're willing to buy the parts(Grille, mirrors etc)...

 

[Coltdefender1911]

May try this after my free trial of SiriusXM expires. Don’t wanna loose that free year....

 

[Sowa]

Looking at doing this for my 2500, I have an 8.4" unit with aux switches. It's not clear to me yet if the aux switch option ever came with 12" equipped trucks. Can I install the aux switches from my 8.4 unit are are those bits different enough between the 8.4 trim and 12 trim that they won't work?

 

[MannymanX]

Looking at doing this for my 2500, I have an 8.4" unit with aux switches. It's not clear to me yet if the aux switch option ever came with 12" equipped trucks. Can I install the aux switches from my 8.4 unit are are those bits different enough between the 8.4 trim and 12 trim that they won't work?

Upload a picture of your current screen and switches

 

[Jimmy07]

Looking at doing this for my 2500, I have an 8.4" unit with aux switches. It's not clear to me yet if the aux switch option ever came with 12" equipped trucks. Can I install the aux switches from my 8.4 unit are are those bits different enough between the 8.4 trim and 12 trim that they won't work?

It’ll swap right over. All the lower switch banks are interchangeable between all trim levels, 5th gen 1500s, 2019+ 2500, 3500, etc.

 

[Sowa]

It’ll swap right over. All the lower switch banks are interchangeable between all trim levels, 5th gen 1500s, 2019+ 2500, 3500, etc.

Thanks Jimmy.

This one might be a far shot but I'm looking at grabbing the screen and module out of a 1500.

Module P/N: 68429169AE

I'm sort of assuming here the enclosures are the same and it will bolt right in. Or does an HD truck require an HD module?

 

[MannymanX]

Thanks Jimmy.

This one might be a far shot but I'm looking at grabbing the screen and module out of a 1500.

Module P/N: 68429169AE

I'm sort of assuming here the enclosures are the same and it will bolt right in. Or does an HD truck require an HD module?

Same thing as well...

 

[Sowa]

Screen, bezel and module are inbound ETA next week. Bypass Cable purchased from KAOdTECH and shipped.

I have AlphaOBD installed already on my phone and happen to get obdmx module as a gift a few years back.

I'm missing the LVDS cable, anyone happen to do this on a HD and have the p/n handy. I read through the whole thread once and have P/N 68082364AC written down as a possible solution. Just want to ensure this will be the correct length.

 

[MannymanX]

I'm missing the LVDS cable, anyone happen to do this on a HD and have the p/n handy. I read through the whole thread once and have P/N 68082364AC written down as a possible solution. Just want to ensure this will be the correct length.

This PN will work just fine.

 

[busa2009]

What I’m wanting to know is how or if we can update these manually because I’m pretty sure they won’t be sending updates to these transplanted units


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[MannymanX]

What I’m wanting to know is how or if we can update these manually because I’m pretty sure they won’t be sending updates to these transplanted units


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Why'd you want to update the radio?
If you don't have any problems with it, DON'T.

 

[busa2009]

Why'd you want to update the radio?
If you don't have any problems with it, DON'T.

Hmm good point but non the less what’s the answer lol


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[MannymanX]

Hmm good point but non the less what’s the answer lol


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You go on https://www.driveuconnect.com/support/software-update.html
You then insert the VIN from the vehicle you got the module from, download the files(If an update is required) to a thumb-drive and plug it into the #1 USB port. You will have instructions in the Drive Uconnect website for how to complete the procedure.

 

[Gottabdxheese]

What’s the secret to sourcing these parts....specifically that module?!? Been looking on lkq and car-parts but nothing ever shows available for me. After reading through this thread, I feel like I’m ready....just need the parts!!!LOL

 

[MannymanX]

What’s the secret to sourcing these parts....specifically that module?!? Been looking on lkq and car-parts but nothing ever shows available for me. After reading through this thread, I feel like I’m ready....just need the parts!!!LOL

I posted here on the forum that i'm looking, Found everything pretty quick... ended up buying the module from a great guy in this forum and the screen and bezel from my dealer...
If you're willing to pay a little more, you will get some offers from different members here...

 

[Phi1Wh0]

I received the update through my transplanted module.