Resolution: the vehicle must be RUNNING, not just key on for these things to work. DOH!
2015 Durango UAS / UAQ Android auto / carplay upgrade
Finally got around to installing the new head unit, also installed the new USB hub and rear A/C control as required per infotainment.com. Everything seems to be working well with the exception of heated and ventilated seats and heated steering wheel. Those controls are all grayed out, as they say if mama isn't happy nobodies happy, those are must haves for her.
All three components were eBay buys, all are supposed to be correct, since Android auto and carplay both work, I'm certain the USB hub is correct. I ordered the rear A/C control by the part number, so I'm sure it's also correct.
As I understand FCA uconnect systems, there's only one and it picks up the options from the cars computer? FWIW, rear headrest flip IS working.
edit, I recall infotainment.com required a 4C
FCA Heated and Ventilated Seat including Heated Steering Wheel Emulator
for 2014 models, but NOT 2015 models, that info has been removed, can't find it again. Even though our Durango is a very late 2015 model I'm guessing I need to pony up the $170 they want for the kit.
infotainment.com
Does anybody have any experience with this kit?
The radio has been in since Friday, it's been driven and gone thru several key cycles, no joy on getting the heated and ventilated stuff working. Has anybody any suggestions? Does the battery have to be disconnected for some time? Seems odd, the head unit hasn't been powered up in months.
All three components were eBay buys, all are supposed to be correct, since Android auto and carplay both work, I'm certain the USB hub is correct. I ordered the rear A/C control by the part number, so I'm sure it's also correct.
As I understand FCA uconnect systems, there's only one and it picks up the options from the cars computer? FWIW, rear headrest flip IS working.
edit, I recall infotainment.com required a 4C
FCA Heated and Ventilated Seat including Heated Steering Wheel Emulator
for 2014 models, but NOT 2015 models, that info has been removed, can't find it again. Even though our Durango is a very late 2015 model I'm guessing I need to pony up the $170 they want for the kit.
FCA Heated and Ventilated Seat including Heated Steering Wheel Emulator
The primary purpose of this kit is to force enable CAN messages from the BCM to the newly installed radio. The features it will force are the heated seats, ventilated seats, and/or heated steering wheel controls on all 2013 & 2014 model year UAQ or UAS retrofit installations. This product is...
infotainment.com
Does anybody have any experience with this kit?
The radio has been in since Friday, it's been driven and gone thru several key cycles, no joy on getting the heated and ventilated stuff working. Has anybody any suggestions? Does the battery have to be disconnected for some time? Seems odd, the head unit hasn't been powered up in months.
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What is your opinion on this upgrade? Worth the cost? I've been combing car-part.com for a good deal on a UAS or UAQ radio, but haven't bit the bullet yet. Really would like to get my wife Apple Carplay for her 2014.Finally got around to installing the new head unit, also installed the new USB hub and rear A/C control as required per infotainment.com. Everything seems to be working well with the exception of heated and ventilated seats and heated steering wheel. Those controls are all grayed out, as they say if mama isn't happy nobodies happy, those are must haves for her.
All three components were eBay buys, all are supposed to be correct, since Android auto and carplay both work, I'm certain the USB hub is correct. I ordered the rear A/C control by the part number, so I'm sure it's also correct.
As I understand FCA uconnect systems, there's only one and it picks up the options from the cars computer? FWIW, rear headrest flip IS working.
edit, I recall infotainment.com required a 4C
FCA Heated and Ventilated Seat including Heated Steering Wheel Emulator
for 2014 models, but NOT 2015 models, that info has been removed, can't find it again. Even though our Durango is a very late 2015 model I'm guessing I need to pony up the $170 they want for the kit.
FCA Heated and Ventilated Seat including Heated Steering Wheel Emulator
The primary purpose of this kit is to force enable CAN messages from the BCM to the newly installed radio. The features it will force are the heated seats, ventilated seats, and/or heated steering wheel controls on all 2013 & 2014 model year UAQ or UAS retrofit installations. This product is...
Does anybody have any experience with this kit?
The radio has been in since Friday, it's been driven and gone thru several key cycles, no joy on getting the heated and ventilated stuff working. Has anybody any suggestions? Does the battery have to be disconnected for some time? Seems odd, the head unit hasn't been powered up in months.
Happy to report that I received all of the items today, and all in great condition. No delamination issues on the screen and the imperfections on the screen are not super noticable, especially with the screen on.
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Install went super smoothly, fully plug and play. After 3-4 ignition cycles with short drives in-between (and an over-the-air update I was prompted to complete) all of the features showed up and are functional.
I installed the rear HVAC unit last, and I still am not seeing the rear HVAC controls on the touchscreen. We'll give that a few more cycles before digging further.
So all-in I've dropped $838 on this upgrade. Still quite a bit of change considering the major parts were all used. But as @DurangoCity has said, comparing that to the $2,500 to do it through Infotainment.com or the roughly $1,700 to just buy all the parts brand new, I'm pretty happy with the end result. The wife is happy, so it's a win!
Install went super smoothly, fully plug and play. After 3-4 ignition cycles with short drives in-between (and an over-the-air update I was prompted to complete) all of the features showed up and are functional.
I installed the rear HVAC unit last, and I still am not seeing the rear HVAC controls on the touchscreen. We'll give that a few more cycles before digging further.
So all-in I've dropped $838 on this upgrade. Still quite a bit of change considering the major parts were all used. But as @DurangoCity has said, comparing that to the $2,500 to do it through Infotainment.com or the roughly $1,700 to just buy all the parts brand new, I'm pretty happy with the end result. The wife is happy, so it's a win!
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