2010 RAM 2500 Stereo Tuner Upgrade Questions

[toyota_mdt_tech]

OK, have stock stereo, works great, has sat (not using) CD and AM FM and a clock.
My daily commuter is a 2016 Camry and I certainly like the hands free blue tooth. So would like to do that for my truck. I realize getting a CD player is super speedy, I'm fine with using a thumb drive and putting my music on it etc, so means face needs a USB port and maybe a small SD card slot. Mic in radio, but be fine with adding one to my A pillar

I want something that can fit into factory slot, double din, no hacking. I dont mind a fitment kit for the narrower radio face. Im looking at a Pioneer stereo. I also see a device for replacing the stock radio. Also, I dont want to add an amplifier, would like the amp in the radio, my speakers are stock, I'm 62 yrs old and dont need to thump and rattle my windows. Back up camera is a must, I use "hitching rods" now to hook up my trailers, but camera would make this a breeze. I also dont want to hack my factory plug off, want a plug in pigtail.

My truck is an SLT, not a strip down, but not loaded either. Am I doing this right? Here is what I have rounded up.
I suspect I may have to add the inputs elsewhere or a different radio with input jacks in face?

Other suggestions or pictures of your install, am I even doing this right? I find plenty of units that dont even have a radio tuner anymore. Crazy, times are changing I guess.



Then the install kit:



Then this item which I didnt know anything about, but do know when I take my scanner and do a full scan, it does show radio, I dont need codes in the system.

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[AK Bob]

OK, have stock stereo, works great, has sat (not using) CD and AM FM and a clock.
My daily commuter is a 2016 Camry and I certainly like the hands free blue tooth. So would like to do that for my truck. I realize getting a CD player is super speedy, I'm fine with using a thumb drive and putting my music on it etc, so means face needs a USB port and maybe a small SD card slot. Mic in radio, but be fine with adding one to my A pillar

I want something that can fit into factory slot, double din, no hacking. I dont mind a fitment kit for the narrower radio face. Im looking at a Pioneer stereo. I also see a device for replacing the stock radio. Also, I dont want to add an amplifier, would like the amp in the radio, my speakers are stock, I'm 62 yrs old and dont need to thump and rattle my windows. Back up camera is a must, I use "hitching rods" now to hook up my trailers, but camera would make this a breeze. I also dont want to hack my factory plug off, want a plug in pigtail.

My truck is an SLT, not a strip down, but not loaded either. Am I doing this right? Here is what I have rounded up.
I suspect I may have to add the inputs elsewhere or a different radio with input jacks in face?

Other suggestions or pictures of your install, am I even doing this right? I find plenty of units that dont even have a radio tuner anymore. Crazy, times are changing I guess.

https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/...AC_SL1000_.jpg

Then the install kit:

https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/...GVm5L._AC_.jpg

Then this item which I didnt know anything about, but do know when I take my scanner and do a full scan, it does show radio, I dont need codes in the system.

https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/...AC_SL1200_.jpg

Not sure if you have already purchased the items above, but Infotainment has some good plug and play systems you may be interested in.

See video in link below.

I believe one of our vendors @DDP also has plug and play radio options available.

https://www.infotainment.com/product...rer-730n-radio

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[toyota_mdt_tech]

Not sure if you have already purchased the items above, but Infotainment has some good plug and play systems you may be interested in.

See video in link below.

I believe one of our vendors @DDP also has plug and play radio options available.

https://www.infotainment.com/product...rer-730n-radio

I have not purchased anything yet, still in research mode.


Plug-N-Play is exactly what I am after. Thanks. Headed to the link now.

AK Bob, got the ball rolling. This was perfect. I think I have the uconnect stuff, maybe just the u connect is all I need, but the upgraded radio would be nice too. But do I still have to add uconnect with upgrade radio? I left them a message. Ball is rolling. If upgrade has uconnect in it, sold, otherwise, may just do the uconnect to mine.

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[toyota_mdt_tech]

Not sure if you have already purchased the items above, but Infotainment has some good plug and play systems you may be interested in.

See video in link below.

I believe one of our vendors @DDP also has plug and play radio options available.

https://www.infotainment.com/product...rer-730n-radio

OK AK Bob, did order the factory U Connect kit for my truck, but no OBD Genie to upgrade my TIPM module, so they sent it, not working. It gets a code not seeing VIN. Plugged my scan tool in, its seeing my VIN, I have a gateway code showing a new device on the network, ie U1477 code, so its seeing it, just needs to be told what it is, ie update with the sales code HFM for hands free module.

I think they sent me a genie for the post TIPM unit, so they are sending another.

OK, new programmer should be here next week. so its all installed and back together, just plug in unit and be done.

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[AK Bob]

OK AK Bob, did order the factory U Connect kit for my truck, but no OBD Genie to upgrade my TIPM module, so they sent it, not working. It gets a code not seeing VIN. Plugged my scan tool in, its seeing my VIN, I have a gateway code showing a new device on the network, ie U1477 code, so its seeing it, just needs to be told what it is, ie update with the sales code HFM for hands free module.

I think they sent me a genie for the post TIPM unit, so they are sending another.

OK, new programmer should be here next week. so its all installed and back together, just plug in unit and be done.

Sounds like you have a good handle on the situation.

The correct Genie should take care of the issue and get your U Connect working.

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[toyota_mdt_tech]

It sounds like you have a good handle on the situation.

The correct Genie should take care of the issue and get your U Connect working.

Yes, but I ran into a snag.

Unconnect module all installed, dash closed up, but OBD Genie isn't cutting it, unable to load my software update.

Not sure why; it's not reading my VIN (9 red blinks), so they sent me another, and no go, same deal.

My scan tool sees the VIN just fine.

So it looks like I am going to have to go to the dealer and have them upload the sales codes, I might as well have them do the XHC for my added factory brake controller when they are adding in the HFM (hands-free module) I have scanned my truck, and it is seeing the new component on the COMM BUS.

I'll have them fetch my key code and the PIN for making new keys.

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[AK Bob]

Yes, but I ran into a snag.

Unconnect module all installed, dash closed up, but OBD Genie isn't cutting it, unable to load my software update.

Not sure why; it's not reading my VIN (9 red blinks), so they sent me another, and no go, same deal.

My scan tool sees the VIN just fine.

So it looks like I am going to have to go to the dealer and have them upload the sales codes, I might as well have them do the XHC for my added factory brake controller when they are adding in the HFM (hands-free module) I have scanned my truck, and it is seeing the new component on the COMM BUS.

I'll have them fetch my key code and the PIN for making new keys

Sorry to hear this; good idea to take care of the brake controller and get your PIN.

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[Power247]

OK, have stock stereo, works great, has sat (not using) CD and AM FM and a clock.
My daily commuter is a 2016 Camry and I certainly like the hands free blue tooth. So would like to do that for my truck. I realize getting a CD player is super speedy, I'm fine with using a thumb drive and putting my music on it etc, so means face needs a USB port and maybe a small SD card slot. Mic in radio, but be fine with adding one to my A pillar

I want something that can fit into factory slot, double din, no hacking. I dont mind a fitment kit for the narrower radio face. Im looking at a Pioneer stereo. I also see a device for replacing the stock radio. Also, I dont want to add an amplifier, would like the amp in the radio, my speakers are stock, I'm 62 yrs old and dont need to thump and rattle my windows. Back up camera is a must, I use "hitching rods" now to hook up my trailers, but camera would make this a breeze. I also dont want to hack my factory plug off, want a plug in pigtail.

My truck is an SLT, not a strip down, but not loaded either. Am I doing this right? Here is what I have rounded up.
I suspect I may have to add the inputs elsewhere or a different radio with input jacks in face?

Other suggestions or pictures of your install, am I even doing this right? I find plenty of units that dont even have a radio tuner anymore. Crazy, times are changing I guess.

https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/...AC_SL1000_.jpg

Then the install kit:

https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/...GVm5L._AC_.jpg

Then this item which I didnt know anything about, but do know when I take my scanner and do a full scan, it does show radio, I dont need codes in the system.

https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/...AC_SL1200_.jpg

I replaced the radio in my 2012 several years ago. I went with a Kenwood CD player radio and had to cut a brace in the dash to make it fit. I believe the newer non-CD player models are shallow enough that you don't have to cut the brace. The list that DDP was selling is a good unit with a lot of positive reviews.

While you're researching , check out Crutchfield.com. They have a robust fitment guide and also recommend interface modules so you keep things like steering wheel controls.

Greg
2019 | RAM 2500 | CCSB | 6.4 HEMI
2016 | Heartland Pioneer | DS310

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[toyota_mdt_tech]

I replaced the radio in my 2012 several years ago. I went with a Kenwood CD player radio and had to cut a brace in the dash to make it fit. I believe the newer non-CD player models are shallow enough that you don't have to cut the brace. The list that DDP was selling is a good unit with a lot of positive reviews.

While you're researching , check out Crutchfield.com. They have a robust fitment guide and also recommend interface modules so you keep things like steering wheel controls.

Greg
2019 | RAM 2500 | CCSB | 6.4 HEMI
2016 | Heartland Pioneer | DS310

You talking brace, that wouldnt be the big pipe back behind radio, would it? That keeps cab from collapsing from a side impact? Or maybe a smaller bracket?

I like the OE. I am a dealer tech and would rather get OE if its doable. I have left a message with infotainment folks. I like the nave screen too plus uconenct if its not part of it would put me at 1500 snaps.

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[Power247]

You talking brace, that wouldnt be the big pipe back behind radio, would it? That keeps cab from collapsing from a side impact? Or maybe a smaller bracket?

I like the OE. I am a dealer tech and would rather get OE if its doable. I have left a message with infotainment folks. I like the nave screen too plus uconenct if its not part of it would put me at 1500 snaps.

Haha, no not the crash bar.

Greg
2019 | RAM 2500 | CCSB | 6.4 HEMI
2016 | Heartland Pioneer | DS310

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