JK Stock Radio Swap Question
10-09-2010, 04:03 PM
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JK Stock Radio Swap Question
I have a 2010 JK with the basic stock stereo...single disk....MP3 player. I was looking at picking up the 6 disk stock stereo on Ebay with the hands free Uconnect.
If I buy an upgraded (but still stock) JK stereo is it as simple as plug n play or is there way more to it? Any programming at a dealership or anything that would have to be done?
Any help is appreciated.
If I buy an upgraded (but still stock) JK stereo is it as simple as plug n play or is there way more to it? Any programming at a dealership or anything that would have to be done?
Any help is appreciated.
10-10-2010, 12:51 PM
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You can put the REQ 6-disc or the Mygig in no problem. No programming needed.
Bluetooth requires some dealer programming with the REQ only, you can turn Bluetooth on yourself if you het the Mygig.
Enjoy!
Oh yeah, if you want IPOD control you need a 2009 or newer radio.
Bluetooth requires some dealer programming with the REQ only, you can turn Bluetooth on yourself if you het the Mygig.
Enjoy!
Oh yeah, if you want IPOD control you need a 2009 or newer radio.
10-10-2010, 04:52 PM
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Just make sure it comes with the uconnect hardware (mic and such). My REQ has uconnect but nothing connected or programmed for it. Was bummed about it but now going to swap it out for an aftermarket stereo. I was just surprised that just cause it says uconnect doesn't mean it has it.
10-10-2010, 08:58 PM
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I believe the only Chrysler Radio that comes with "Uconnect" built into it, is the MyGig "RER". All other radios you need to have the external Uconnect Module installed. All of them will need an External Microphone.
So in addition to the REQ 6 disc, you need the external Uconnect module and a microphone for Uconnect to work. It might be cheaper or close to the same price to just get a MyGig RER. I believe that Uconnect module is like $200+.
So in addition to the REQ 6 disc, you need the external Uconnect module and a microphone for Uconnect to work. It might be cheaper or close to the same price to just get a MyGig RER. I believe that Uconnect module is like $200+.