8.4" to 12.1" screen replacement

[Brendon514]

are you going to write a full instruction? Thanks

Full 12” screen upgrade info!
This info below is for 8.4” non nav & 8.4” nav to 12” screen. I personally do not know if this works with the lower model radios. Someone may confirm in comments. Use this info at your own discretion and as a piggy back. Read up on the 5th gen forums as well to fully understand how to properly do this swap. There is over 1700 comments so there’s plenty of info for ya.

Full Cost -
2019-20 is around $1700.
2021 is around $1900.

Factory parts that you can order online. Just google the part numbers and find what pricing is best. I got all of mine off of MyMoparPart.com for around $1500 for these parts.
1) Bezel Rubber mat - 6MB16TX7AA
2) Center Stack Screen- 68420967AE
3) 12” bezel trim - part number varies by trim, you’ll need to search around on google for the correct color trim.
4) Radio Module: 19-20 Ram - 68317978AL or 2021 Ram - 68472372AE
5) For current non nav 8.4, you’ll need the
LVDS Cable - 68082364AC
(Current nav 8.4 you will not need that cable as yours already has it)

Then order these on Amazon, around $150 for both -
1) OBD Bluetooth Plug - https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07JFRFJG6/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_fabc_W5RRMENV2DW0GP7E0Y1A
2) BCM Harness for OBD dongle - https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07W4YF2H7?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

Hardware store -
1) 7x 5mm-0.8 screws. About 1/2-3/4” long should be fine

Then, you can go to the 5th gen Ram forums and search for JIMMY07 who sells a harness adapter for $40.
Otherwise you can repin the current connector if you’re familiar with repinning connectors and feel comfortable. I can get that pin out diagram if needed.

All parts swap right in. If you currently have non nav, make sure you use that LVDS cable from the radio module to the screen.

BCM Programming -
Download JScan for iPhone. ($20 purchase for the vin license to program)
Download AlphaOBD for android. (Not sure if you need to pay for the vin license to program).

Under the driver kick panel, look for the black module and the two connectors. Unplug from the module, and plug into the red harness from Amazon. Plug in the OBD Bluetooth dongle. Turn vehicle on, engine off.
Open JScan. Choose - Ram -> DT 1500 19-21 -> OBD Link MX+ -> Adaptation -> Modules Cabin Network Add/Remove.

Then you go to DCSD and make sure it’s on activate.
Then you go to ICS and make sure it’s on deactivate.
Back out of app completely. Disconnect harness, plug the two connectors back in the module, and let the truck sit. I let it sit overnight and it worked by the morning. I’ve heard others let it sit for a couple of hours and it worked.

****Disclaimer - this worked for my 2020 Ram 1500 with the 8.4” nav. The info above SHOULD work for you following the correct steps but cannot be guaranteed. Use this info at your own risk.

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[kd908070]

3) 12” bezel trim - part number varies by trim, you’ll need to search around on google for the correct color trim.

Do you have the Part Number for this? My truck is same as yours.

 

[Frankie431]

Anybody knows the difference between
This 12 inch screens :

68420967AE -500$
68456007AA -≈1000$

 

[Skywatcher2001]

Copied from aprevious post.

You can order these from any online Mopar part store
* LVDS Cable - 68082364AC
* Rubber mat for bezel - 6MB16TX7AA
* Center Stack Screen- 68420967AE
* 12” bezel *part # varies by trim (must research the correct trim)
* Radio Module - -
* **68317978AL this is the module if you have a 19-20
* **68472372AE this is the module if you have a 2021

Additional items you will need

OBDLink MX+ OBD2 Bluetooth Scanner for iPhone, Android, and Windows https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07JFRFJG6/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_fabc_W5RRMENV2DW0GP7E0Y1A

sportuli Fit for Chrysler -12+8... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07W4YF2H7?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

You will also need to repin a harness, or contact Jimmy07 for his harness for $40


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Perfect! Thank you Brendon . . .

 

[kd908070]

Anybody knows the difference between
This 12 inch screens :

68420967AE -500$
68456007AA -≈1000$

68420967AE - 2020 & older year​

68456007AA - 2020 & newer year​

based on what I read online.

 

[Brendon514]

Full 12” screen upgrade info!
This info below is for 8.4” non nav & 8.4” nav to 12” screen. I personally do not know if this works with the lower model radios. Someone may confirm in comments. Use this info at your own discretion and as a piggy back. Read up on the 5th gen forums as well to fully understand how to properly do this swap. There is over 1700 comments so there’s plenty of info for ya.

Full Cost -
2019-20 is around $1700.
2021 is around $1900.

Factory parts that you can order online. Just google the part numbers and find what pricing is best. I got all of mine off of MyMoparPart.com for around $1500 for these parts.
1) Bezel Rubber mat - 6MB16TX7AA
2) Center Stack Screen- 68420967AE
3) 12” bezel trim - part number varies by trim, you’ll need to search around on google for the correct color trim.
4) Radio Module: 19-20 Ram - 68317978AL or 2021 Ram - 68472372AE
5) For current non nav 8.4, you’ll need the
LVDS Cable - 68082364AC
(Current nav 8.4 you will not need that cable as yours already has it)

Then order these on Amazon, around $150 for both -
1) OBD Bluetooth Plug - https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07JFRFJG6/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_fabc_W5RRMENV2DW0GP7E0Y1A
2) BCM Harness for OBD dongle - https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07W4YF2H7?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

Hardware store -
1) 7x 5mm-0.8 screws. About 1/2-3/4” long should be fine

Then, you can go to the 5th gen Ram forums and search for JIMMY07 who sells a harness adapter for $40.
Otherwise you can repin the current connector if you’re familiar with repinning connectors and feel comfortable. I can get that pin out diagram if needed.

All parts swap right in. If you currently have non nav, make sure you use that LVDS cable from the radio module to the screen.

BCM Programming -
Download JScan for iPhone. ($20 purchase for the vin license to program)
Download AlphaOBD for android. (Not sure if you need to pay for the vin license to program).

Under the driver kick panel, look for the black module and the two connectors. Unplug from the module, and plug into the red harness from Amazon. Plug in the OBD Bluetooth dongle. Turn vehicle on, engine off.
Open JScan. Choose - Ram -> DT 1500 19-21 -> OBD Link MX+ -> Adaptation -> Modules Cabin Network Add/Remove.

Then you go to DCSD and make sure it’s on activate.
Then you go to ICS and make sure it’s on deactivate.
Back out of app completely. Disconnect harness, plug the two connectors back in the module, and let the truck sit. I let it sit overnight and it worked by the morning. I’ve heard others let it sit for a couple of hours and it worked.

****Disclaimer - this worked for my 2020 Ram 1500 with the 8.4” nav. The info above SHOULD work for you following the correct steps but cannot be guaranteed. Use this info at your own risk.

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For those interested I also have my full 8.4” nav setup for sale. Originally wanted $1500 shipped but will work on price for a quick sale. Yes for only a little more you can do the 12” but I know many who prefer the 8.4” and knobs for climate control over the screen.

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[MannyN]

Good luck with that, I sold mine for $450.

 

[Toperz]

For those interested I also have my full 8.4” nav setup for sale. Originally wanted $1500 shipped but will work on price for a quick sale. Yes for only a little more you can do the 12” but I know many who prefer the 8.4” and knobs for climate control over the screen.

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Finished upgrade. thanks to all of you for info.
I can confirm those parts for 21 RAM works. Only different was screen. Mine was with Lane Departure and Park Assist buttons(future upgrade).

Center Stack

68312620ag

1

$464.34

 

[Brendon514]

Finished upgrade. thanks to all of you for info.
I can confirm those parts for 21 RAM works. Only different was screen. Mine was with Lane Departure and Park Assist buttons(future upgrade).

Center Stack

68312620ag

1

$464.34

Awesome! Glad to hear!


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[nickelwork87]

Hello does anyone know what I need to get in order to keep my 8.4 inch screen but I want to add factory navigation and add lane sense button as well for the asg later on down the line

 

[TravisH]

Hello does anyone know what I need to get in order to keep my 8.4 inch screen but I want to add factory navigation and add lane sense button as well for the asg later on down the line

Not going to happen. The screen needs to be replaced and a radio module needs to be added.


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[Dany_LaramieSport]

Anybody located in Europe did this (8.4 to 12.1)? We'd probably need to visit a dealer after that anyway cause we need different maps and Radio frequencies..

 

[JB2004]

Please could somebody check for 3 letters sale codes for the following head units:

68472364Ax
68472372Ax

68274235Ax
68274764Ax
68297276Ax
68297907Ax
68306402Ax
68472596Ax
68472642Ax
68497060Ax
68461698Ax
68429174Ax

Thank you in advance,
John

 

[356super]

Does anyone know the part number for the wifi antenna?

 

[Martin_]

I have succesfully done the swap from 8.4 non nav to 12 nav, thanks to all that shared all the info in this thread. However I have one remaining problem, in fact not really a problem but... I'm from canada and I'm used to distance in KM and KM/H or KPH, even that all the setting have been changed to metric in the radio, the Navigation still use Miles and MPH which is annoying for me, I tried everything, searched in all the setting I can find, but I can't seem to find where to change this, is someone ran into the same issue and resolved it? or the other way around (KPH to MPH), Or do I need an Canadian module, if that exist?

 

[MannyN]

As far as I know, there is a Canadian module UCX, American is UAX. have you tried the settings in the navigation settings menu?

 

[Martin_]

As far as I know, there is a Canadian module UCX, American is UAX. have you tried the settings in the navigation settings menu?

I tried every setting, every menu, sat in my truck for hour trying everything, even going back to all US then back to metric, everything change as it should, except the Nav, but today I disconected the battery for 10 min as per someone advice, I was sceptic but looks like it did it, now Nav in KPH, i'm very happy, thanks.

 

[Martin_]

Well, still no luck, it's back to MPH- miles, when I disconnect the battery, the Nav boot up into KM/H, Km and meter, there is also missing option in the radio, but after a few key cycle and driving around, all the option come back and at the same time the Nav return itself into MPH- miles and feet, so now it's ahead of me, I tried everything. So for all the Canadian that want to do it, don't do it unless you buy a radio brain from someone who confirm you it's all metric, otherwise you will run into the same issue as me, unless you don't care having your Nav and speed limit into MPH, Miles and feet.

 

[Toperz]

Well, still no luck, it's back to MPH- miles, when I disconnect the battery, the Nav boot up into KM/H, Km and meter, there is also missing option in the radio, but after a few key cycle and driving around, all the option come back and at the same time the Nav return itself into MPH- miles and feet, so now it's ahead of me, I tried everything. So for all the Canadian that want to do it, don't do it unless you buy a radio brain from someone who confirm you it's all metric, otherwise you will run into the same issue as me, unless you don't care having your Nav and speed limit into MPH, Miles and feet.

Did you tried from main screen(not nav) settings---->units and then switch to metric? When I do in mine it switches everything nav, gouges, temp etc.

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[Martin_]

Did you tried from main screen(not nav) settings---->units and then switch to metric? When I do in mine it switches everything nav, gouges, temp etc.

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Hi, yes, in this menu, If I switch from US to metric, or metric to US, it does change from metric to US correctly, or vice versa, but the change only apply on the cluster, the Nav still stay in US.