Did some searches n got some mixed info. So gonna ask about my specific situation. I traded my 07 JK towards a 15. The 15 came with the RES radio with the full connectivity package. I kept a mygig RER that I bought used for my 07 and put it in the 15. Unsurprisingly, I'm having issues w the UCONNECT since the jeep has it and the RER has it built in. When I unplugged the RES there was just the main harness, the mic and the antennas. I thought there would be a UCONNECT plug to leave undone but don't think there was. How do I bypass factory uconnect but still utilize factory microphone and steering wheel buttons???

Also I used the existing stock siri (or is it NAV/SIRI even tho I didn't have nav?) antenna and my Sirius reception sux now. Any suggestions here??

Thanks all!!

 

Digging up an old thread here to hopefully get some answers...

I am in a similar boat. I installed a '10 RER in my '13 with 130 and connectivity package. I literally removed my separate uconnect module (behind the hvac controls) and re-pinned the mic to work with the RER.

I have all of my steering wheel controls working except voice command and hands free answering. Do these buttons work for you?

 

Yes I got everything to work quite easily. There is a jumper harness u need to buy after removing the uconnect module. This then connects from the plug that was in the module and then runs up to the back of radio. (IIRC)

 

Is this the one you used?
UConnect® Jumper Kit

 

It sure looks like it and price is right but the description mentions the RHR so I can't be 100 percent sure... I talked w a tech to get right one. N FYI the USB jumper for port in center console cannot be used on RER

 

Yeah I was aware of the USB incompatibility, not a deal breaker for me. Thanks for clearing that up for me. There is a lot of contradicting information out there.

 

No problem. Good luck!!

 

Just wondering CTJEEPER, do you have a factory amp with your RER? My sound quality is ok but I'm not thrilled with it. My Jeep does not have a factory amp, and I am wondering if this is my problem?

 

To be honest I'm not sure. I don't have the premium sound package w subwoofer etc so I don't think so. My 07 w premium sound was much better