Upgrading stock radio?
07-17-2016, 12:04 PM
#11
JK Super Freak
This is false info and I see it spread here frequently. ALL JKs are high speed. There has never been a low speed canbus JK.
For the OP, you have a high speed bus radio. If you want a factory Sirrius/nav radio, you need a high speed bus radio. Preferably from a JK. Do not buy one from a WK2 Grand Cherokee. The mounts are different on it and it won't fit the JK. On the 2010 the sat radio antenna on top of the sound bar also doubles as a gps antenna. It is an integrated dual purpose antenna. You could find one of these antennas and add it along with whatever nav unit you go with. Since you have nothing right now, the 730N/RER is likely what you'll want to get. It has the uconnect Bluetooth built in. If you get a 430N, it does not have Bluetooth hands free built in. It requires a delegate uconnect module and a starts an update from the dealership. The 730N is a bolt in and go unit. All you'd need is the dual antenna.
Also, with the 430N, you cannot use the uconnect module that was removed from somebody else's JK. The wire harness in the dash is different. If your jeep did not come with the 430N, you need the uconnect module ad on kit from mopar. It includes a jumper harness to integrate the uconnect module to the dash harness and radio. Again, this will require a starscan update at the dealership. Since the 430N with the superset uconnect module was never offered on 2007-2010 JKs, you may run into problems there since that sales code in starscan did not apply to your model year JK, and the dealership may or may not be able to add it to your starscan vehicle configuration.
For the OP, you have a high speed bus radio. If you want a factory Sirrius/nav radio, you need a high speed bus radio. Preferably from a JK. Do not buy one from a WK2 Grand Cherokee. The mounts are different on it and it won't fit the JK. On the 2010 the sat radio antenna on top of the sound bar also doubles as a gps antenna. It is an integrated dual purpose antenna. You could find one of these antennas and add it along with whatever nav unit you go with. Since you have nothing right now, the 730N/RER is likely what you'll want to get. It has the uconnect Bluetooth built in. If you get a 430N, it does not have Bluetooth hands free built in. It requires a delegate uconnect module and a starts an update from the dealership. The 730N is a bolt in and go unit. All you'd need is the dual antenna.
Also, with the 430N, you cannot use the uconnect module that was removed from somebody else's JK. The wire harness in the dash is different. If your jeep did not come with the 430N, you need the uconnect module ad on kit from mopar. It includes a jumper harness to integrate the uconnect module to the dash harness and radio. Again, this will require a starscan update at the dealership. Since the 430N with the superset uconnect module was never offered on 2007-2010 JKs, you may run into problems there since that sales code in starscan did not apply to your model year JK, and the dealership may or may not be able to add it to your starscan vehicle configuration.
Last edited by highoctane; 07-17-2016 at 12:21 PM.
07-18-2016, 04:17 AM
#12
JK Enthusiast
07-18-2016, 07:39 AM
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The 430's have Garmin navigation and the 730's have another brand. Talk to people who have run both, word is that the 430 is a better nav unit.
Going to the aftermarket would allow you to be pretty much limitless and you could change things up to where backup cameras are enabled while driving, etc. The stock system reads info from the jeep so it's a little more difficult to defeat, shy of going to the lock pick or all gig.
Going to the aftermarket would allow you to be pretty much limitless and you could change things up to where backup cameras are enabled while driving, etc. The stock system reads info from the jeep so it's a little more difficult to defeat, shy of going to the lock pick or all gig.
07-18-2016, 07:43 AM
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The 430's have Garmin navigation and the 730's have another brand. Talk to people who have run both, word is that the 430 is a better nav unit.
Going to the aftermarket would allow you to be pretty much limitless and you could change things up to where backup cameras are enabled while driving, etc. The stock system reads info from the jeep so it's a little more difficult to defeat, shy of going to the lock pick or all gig.
Going to the aftermarket would allow you to be pretty much limitless and you could change things up to where backup cameras are enabled while driving, etc. The stock system reads info from the jeep so it's a little more difficult to defeat, shy of going to the lock pick or all gig.
07-18-2016, 08:49 AM
#16
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The 430 doesn't have uconn built in, it'll require separate modules. The 730 is a package deal.
My other concern would be software updates as needed. You can do your own updates on aftermarket items, the factory items may not be as easy or cheap.
If all you're really concerned about is Sirius then the low level radio with Sirius is good. I've got one with a free trial of Sirius and it was only $15- out plugged right into where I pulled the stock radio out.
My other concern would be software updates as needed. You can do your own updates on aftermarket items, the factory items may not be as easy or cheap.
If all you're really concerned about is Sirius then the low level radio with Sirius is good. I've got one with a free trial of Sirius and it was only $15- out plugged right into where I pulled the stock radio out.
07-18-2016, 08:55 AM
#17
JK Enthusiast
The 430 doesn't have uconn built in, it'll require separate modules. The 730 is a package deal.
My other concern would be software updates as needed. You can do your own updates on aftermarket items, the factory items may not be as easy or cheap.
If all you're really concerned about is Sirius then the low level radio with Sirius is good. I've got one with a free trial of Sirius and it was only $15- out plugged right into where I pulled the stock radio out.
My other concern would be software updates as needed. You can do your own updates on aftermarket items, the factory items may not be as easy or cheap.
If all you're really concerned about is Sirius then the low level radio with Sirius is good. I've got one with a free trial of Sirius and it was only $15- out plugged right into where I pulled the stock radio out.
07-24-2016, 01:27 AM
#18
Loads and at whatever price you want, 700 would get you something good and it's really worth looking into.
07-24-2016, 02:35 AM
#19
JK Enthusiast
So when I bought my 2010 JK Unlimited X I opted to just get the stock AM/FM radio with CD player. More recently I bought my wife the Renegade with the Uconnect with NAV and Sirius etc and realized I wish I had gotten it on mine lol.
So trying to figure out what I need to do and buy for mine. Can I just buy a MYGIG say on Ebay, get the Sirius tuner and be all set? I am concerned that since I got the basic radio that it won't have the appropriate connections or such for a MYGIG or UConnect etc.
Just to clarify I am doing this because I want NAV and Sirius.
Thanks for the help!
So trying to figure out what I need to do and buy for mine. Can I just buy a MYGIG say on Ebay, get the Sirius tuner and be all set? I am concerned that since I got the basic radio that it won't have the appropriate connections or such for a MYGIG or UConnect etc.
Just to clarify I am doing this because I want NAV and Sirius.
Thanks for the help!
238 Arbor Shores North
Newnan, GA 30265
678-596-4549
678-675-0149
Call this guy he builds, repairs and adds numerous gadgets to the nav units. He replaced my screen, updated my maps to current and made it direct plug in to gopro. I can also play movies for kids while driving.
08-02-2016, 07:55 AM
#20
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Bill Poindexter
238 Arbor Shores North
Newnan, GA 30265
678-596-4549
678-675-0149
Call this guy he builds, repairs and adds numerous gadgets to the nav units. He replaced my screen, updated my maps to current and made it direct plug in to gopro. I can also play movies for kids while driving.
238 Arbor Shores North
Newnan, GA 30265
678-596-4549
678-675-0149
Call this guy he builds, repairs and adds numerous gadgets to the nav units. He replaced my screen, updated my maps to current and made it direct plug in to gopro. I can also play movies for kids while driving.