Uconnect FYI
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Uconnect FYI
Just wanted to give anyone who is interested a heads up. Purchased my 2012 Sahara on memorial day. Had all the options I wanted except the uconnect package. Dealer agreed to install the uconnect package at cost. All was well, or so I thought. I later learned that I would only be getting the uconnect module which would allow Bluetooth connectivity. I really would have liked to have had the USB port inside the console, but after hearing of hit or miss pairing with the iPhone 4s I wasn't too disappointed. Also was hoping for the steering wheel controls, but didn't get those as well. After hours of research on the net and many forums, I came across someone who had successfully swapped the steering wheel controls. Long story short, I went from the controls with only the step/reset button, to the controls with the handsfree buttons. Now obviously I don't don't have the evic display. No big deal. I can still toggle through the display with the menu button and the compass button changes Fahrenheit to Celsius. Best of all though, the handsfree/voice ready buttons function properly as well.
Plenty of write-ups for removing steering wheel on web. Only took about 20 minutes to swap out controls.
If anyone is interested, the part # for the handsfree controls is 56046405AB
Here is what I had before:
After:
Hope this helps someone
Plenty of write-ups for removing steering wheel on web. Only took about 20 minutes to swap out controls.
If anyone is interested, the part # for the handsfree controls is 56046405AB
Here is what I had before:
After:
Hope this helps someone
Last edited by dsnapper7; 06-12-2012 at 02:12 PM.
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I have a 2012 Rubi and was disapointed when I only got the reset and set controls. All the pictures in the brochures showed the hands free voice connect. Is there a reason why we only got the two buttons?
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Originally Posted by Chamoru
I have a 2012 Rubi and was disapointed when I only got the reset and set controls. All the pictures in the brochures showed the hands free voice connect. Is there a reason why we only got the two buttons?
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I've just done the same thing on my '11 Sport. Replaced the base RES unit with a double din w/nav & bluetooth. Added the ASWC to regain the steering wheel functionality. Everything worked, so I took a shot on adding the handsfree version of the button. The ASWC instructions included a short blurb about the possibility of regaining the functionality of the hands free buttons, but it didn't work for me.
I'm guessing that the reason for it not working was that I didn't have a uconnect module installed. Anyone have any thoughts on the cheapest way to get this up and running. I don't even need the bluetooth to work, just the uconnect (and dealer flash) to get the buttons working.
I'm guessing that the reason for it not working was that I didn't have a uconnect module installed. Anyone have any thoughts on the cheapest way to get this up and running. I don't even need the bluetooth to work, just the uconnect (and dealer flash) to get the buttons working.
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The Uconnect is the handsfree system which is "Bluetooth". The only way to get Uconnect is to have the kit installed. But I don't think that the factory Uconnect system will be able to work with your aftermarket radio.
I've just done the same thing on my '11 Sport. Replaced the base RES unit with a double din w/nav & bluetooth. Added the ASWC to regain the steering wheel functionality. Everything worked, so I took a shot on adding the handsfree version of the button. The ASWC instructions included a short blurb about the possibility of regaining the functionality of the hands free buttons, but it didn't work for me.
I'm guessing that the reason for it not working was that I didn't have a uconnect module installed. Anyone have any thoughts on the cheapest way to get this up and running. I don't even need the bluetooth to work, just the uconnect (and dealer flash) to get the buttons working.
I'm guessing that the reason for it not working was that I didn't have a uconnect module installed. Anyone have any thoughts on the cheapest way to get this up and running. I don't even need the bluetooth to work, just the uconnect (and dealer flash) to get the buttons working.
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Not too worried about getting the bluetooth component of uconnect working w/aftermarket stereo...I just want to get the steering wheel phone buttons operational. All bluetooth functions work flawlessly with the stereo already. The only pain I have is ending calls: currently, I have to hit a specific place on the touchscreen to end a call.
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Not too worried about getting the bluetooth component of uconnect working w/aftermarket stereo...I just want to get the steering wheel phone buttons operational. All bluetooth functions work flawlessly with the stereo already. The only pain I have is ending calls: currently, I have to hit a specific place on the touchscreen to end a call.
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I have added a 430n Rhb and purchase these buttons but I cannot figure out to remove back of steering wheel add new switch. Any help or picks would be much appreciated
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The back Bezel has 2 screws to remove Air Bag, one on left rear ,one on right rear....they are screwed in from the sides of the wheel. you will see the Oval holes.
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Did you add the UConnect kit and have it activated as well? If you don't have hands free now, you still won't with the 430N, unless you add the kit.