Successful Upgrade - 2022 8.4 Uconnect 5 with NAV to 12 Uconnect 5 [with pictures]

[DRam74]

Are the lvds the same for uc4 and uc5?

 

[skyhawk42]

Are the lvds the same for uc4 and uc5?

Nope

 

[larry21957]

Well I finally got around to installing the 12 inch screen. Not without problems, my big hands trying to disconnect the security module from behind the instruments cluster. Yes what luck to have it behind instruments. I purchased the ALFAOBD for the laptop and without the needed MX+. Thinking that was all I needed. I connected the screen and tried to find the program to change the ICS. Well all failed and I quit for the night. I purchased the MX+ on line and waiting for it. I went out and tried to see if the radio and etc. would work. and it all works as it should! WOW. So I put very thing back together and it is working. In my case the change for the ICS was not needed. Also while I was messing with it I got a phone call, that worked too. My Ram is a 2022 3500 diesel drw with 8.4 screen and Nav. I like the big screen. Also all cameras work. I'll use the MX+ when it comes for future diagnostic. Was it worth it? Yeah.

 

[tmailes]

Completed bezel, screen and bottom module:
View attachment 146810

Next, new screen goes into truck. Only four (4) of the five (5) connecters will reconnect to the new screen and bezel. Presumably, that's because this section is gone:
View attachment 146812

Thus, this wire does not reconnect:
View attachment 146813

Once everything is connected, the bezel snaps back into the dash, and you put the two (2) screws back in up top.

Then, I connected to my truck with Alfaobd through the bypass cable. I took the kickplates off. If you have small hands, you might be able to do it without removing the kickplate.
View attachment 146814

The bypass cable attaches to these cables:
View attachment 146815

I connected the other end of the bypass cable to my MDX+ and, per the advice of tkabrick, I changed the following in Alfaobd:


View attachment 155266

[Note: it says "procedure failed" here, because this screen grab was taken before my bypass cable arrived. When I did this yesterday with the bypass cable, it said "successful," but I didn't save a pic.]

Then, I removed the bypass cable, reattached my kickplates, and started my truck. The radio and buttons worked immediately, but the screen didn't come on. I saw other people mention that happening on this forum, so I didn't freak out. I turned my truck off and restarted. After a few moments, the module recognized the screen and it turned on:
View attachment 146816

It's been about 24hrs, and it's worked fine ever since.
View attachment 146817

The only problem I've had is that my phone (attached via wifi) has been disconnecting and reconnecting for no apparent reason. Not sure what's causing this, or if it's even related.

Were you ever able to resolve the issue with your phone dropping from the wireless connection? I just did this upgrade, and am experiencing the excat same issue.

 

[Maxatta1]

Hi everyone, I did the upgrade on a 21 bighorn 8.4 non nav to a 12 in with Uconnect 5 w nav. I bought the adaptor cables that split the if 52 pin connector to the two smaller ones. Did my setup in Alfa obd everything works except the back up camera. Checked it several times. The donar truck was a 24 ram 2500. Any ideas? I looked at the tailgate camera it is a pink one with red fakra connector. I thought maybe it was analog and not digital but the part number says it’s a digital camera. It just doesn’t do anything I don’t see the camera selection in any pages of the vehicle section. My old module everything worked with dynamic lines. Very confused or dumb or maybe both. Lol . Amy help would be appreciated. Does anyone have the Pinout for the adaptor harness from the 52 pin to the 2 smaller connectors on the UC5

 

[Jdorsey]

When I first did mine the screen didn’t come on either. Jimmy07 had me check continuity on the ldvs cable. There is a difference between uc4 and uc5 cables and they plug in, but are not interchangeable. I could not find a uc5 cable, so I cut mine and soldered it back together in the correct configuration.

I am having the exact same issue with my 2020 Laramie (screen won’t come on after checking everything). How do I check the LVDS continuity?

 

[MannyN]

I am having the exact same issue with my 2020 Laramie (screen won’t come on after checking everything). How do I check the LVDS continuity?

Just get a new cable...

Pardon Our Interruption...

 

[Saeed]

I am going through this install Overseas and my screen and module is on the way and this is a great post for information. I have a 2019 Laramie with an 8.4 screen UC4 upgrading it into a 12inch UC5. So when programming I choose the 2019 powernet on ALPHAOBD? Also there is a supplier in Europe who charges a crazy amount to change the maps and frequency into the non American units and frequencies and I wanted to know if anyone has knowledge on how to be able to change the maps and the radio frequencies to work outside the USA.

 

[Saeed]

OK, I have installed everything and did the ALPHAOBD programming for the larger screen but the screen did not work. Not even the hazard switch is operational. Please any ideas on what can be wrong? Again I have a 2019 Laramie with an 8.4 and got a 12 inch screen and module from a 2023 model. I purchased the correct harness and all the wires are in the right order. Please help if you know what can be the problem. Thanks

 

[MannyN]

OK, I have installed everything and did the ALPHAOBD programming for the larger screen but the screen did not work. Not even the hazard switch is operational. Please any ideas on what can be wrong? Again I have a 2019 Laramie with an 8.4 and got a 12 inch screen and module from a 2023 model. I purchased the correct harness and all the wires are in the right order. Please help if you know what can be the problem. Thanks

Do you have those two cables? They are the most important ones. Power adapter and LVDS cable. If you plug in the power cable, your hard buttons should work. The LVDS cable is for the screen.

Pardon Our Interruption...