UConnect Activation

[franko]

I recently purchased a 2019 Ram 2500 Laramie that has a 12" UConnect system. While driving around the area (Southern AZ) I've noticed that the maps are out of date, some road changes are not reflected on the maps. When I go to https://chryslergroup.navigation.com/ it tells me I have the current software version, but I must 'Activate' my system in order to download maps. The Activation costs $595. Has anyone else run into this after buying a used Ram? I'm not interested in the SiriusXM subscription, I just want to update the maps.
Thanks for the help.

 

[piening2150]

I don't have factory nav, but I've never seen a factory system that's actually 'up to date' and the updates are always expensive. Usually the latest and greatest maps are still a little behind. Just use Waze/Google Maps/Apple Maps with Android Auto or CarPlay and you'll always be up to date for free.

 

[securityguy]

I had a 2019 and there was never an update available for maps. My 2021 came with the latest maps, but they don't make them available for the 2019 I also do not believe that a Uconnect subscription will update your maps over the air. It is generally a download to a USB stick.

 

[bill-e]

Map updates are purchased through DriveUconnect.com which then routes you to Here for the actual update. No map updates are pushed over the air. I'm not sure what that $595 subscription is but it sounds like 2 years of Uconnect or Sirius Guardian which has nothing to do with the maps.

Having said that I just visited the Here site and they have a new product called Navigation on Demand which appears to be a Google Maps-Like service....maybe with Uconnect 5?