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Awesome Stuff Dan! Absolutely GREAT write-up! I have some additional photo's that I can add once my unit is installed. For example, I already have some pictures of inside the headliner so people aren't confused on where to pop it off and all the cabling locations. I know it's pretty obvious for most (based on the details) but I am very "picture friendly" person when it comes to installs. I am a firm-believer when it comes to sharing the knowledge, so Thanks Again for sharing!!!

Blake

 

Man that is an awesome setup can you PM me the info on where to get the radio with the reflash. I'm wanting the ra3 setup . Thanks for all your work.

 

One other question Any new news on getting the performance pages working yet?

 

No Performance Pages yet. I think we need to find someone who has access to a Witech Star Mobile device and software and then donate our car for the day to see if they can find where to unlock the Pages from our on-board computers.

 

Great guide, man!

 

I am glad you found it useful. It is the culmination of a group effort.

 

Sorry man but no I haven't had a chance to get away from work to bring it yet. Since I finished the upgrade I haven't even got to really check it out completely .

 

No problem. Just checking in and I didn't want the thread to be lost. Keep us posted.

 

I totally agree there's been a lot of work that's gone into this subject. I will keep you posted as soon I get it to the shop.

 

Anymore news on this front?

I just bought a 2015 Challenger a few days ago with the U5.0 in it. While its ok, Id rather find and purchase an 8.4AN, new Sharktail Antenna and have at it.

Test,

 

Nothing new to report. Until we get someone in a Dodge service department to access the car's computer and tel us what the code is to turn on the performance pages, we are still at a stand still.

Fortunately, upgrading to the 8.4AN is a big step up in features even without the Performance Pages.

 

I am looking to upgrade my 5.0 to an 8.4 but I refuse to try to install it myself, do i have any option as far as a shop knowing how to install a 8.4?

 

Excellent write up. Thats a LOT easier than doign it to a Mini/BMW. The connectors you tal about are Fakra connector. From what I gather, There is no splicing or rewiring to do in the harness adn connectors? This is all plug and play?

What does it take to install the reverse camera? Must it be OEM?

Thanks

 

This is all plug and play, no splicing required. You are correct, all of the connectors a FAKRA. As for the camera, yes it should be OEM and the function will need to be unlocked in the car's computer at the dealer from what I understand. My came equipped with the camera so I didn't have to deal with that.
Dan

 

great power point bro really knowledgeable

i do have a question for you though.

I have a 2015 charger with the 5.0 screen do you think it would be the same process for me as it was for you?

 

While I don't have any specific knowledge of your car, I would think the process would be the same.

 

Can anybody Do this for me? Im in the ATL, GA Area. Give me a price and we will go from there.

Thanks

 

Not doing this since I have a 2014 Rallye Redline currently but just wanted to say "THANKS" for a great useful thread!! :thumbsup:

I may get a 2015 in the future so..............

 

ddisneyjr, finished reading the thread started but the trickster dude and the involvement you had in all that and just wondering if "your" guy has anymore of the 8.4AN radio's, I have a 2015 Challenger R/T with the 5.0 and even without the performance pages at this time I am looking at doing this upgrade, just ordered a new spoiler from Steve White parts so I can get the review camera, either it will be a pain in the ass, or it won't at least I'll have something to do, and you seemed pretty much satisfied with you set up, do you suppose he has anymore with the new flash on it I believe it was something like the 15.06.1 or something like that. just wondering.

 

Got my 8.4AN from OEM radios, works fine. Just tell them what model of challenger you have and they can flash it for you

 

thanks 2015 R/T but I did here from ddisney's guy and he'll have this week for me

 

Great work sir..... I sent you a PM as well on the performance pages. SO I know launch control is part of the performance pages but do we know if the car has to have additional hardware to use that feature?

 

I believe anyone who has the STP option already has what is needed to make this work, it just needs to be unlocked in the ECU. There is a physical button on the cars pre-equipped with the 8.4 system, but I know for a fact the pages can be reach via the Apps icon in the software interface so I don't think that is a limiting factor. I believe you are also correct about the Witech, that is what I found as well after digging a little into it myself.

Welcome to this crazy band of mad scientists....:grin2::nerd:

 

Just ran across this, nice write up. Didnt realize the RAM radios fit the Challengers.

*edit* the radio I mentioned here has been sold

 

I have a 2015 Challenger Shaker RT with the base 5.0 radio (no XM).
I have the back-up camera.
If I install the 8.4 RA3, will I need to add an antenna to make the XM work?
From what I understand, the back-up camera will work and the Sport mode button will still work.
Is that correct?

 

The current antenna will provide XM service and even NAV for the RA4 if you go that route.

 

just to be clear, not doubting you - I don't have XM now.
Tyler at OEMAutoPartsCo just told me I will need an XM antenna.
Are you sure?

 

I didn't have XM in my 5.0 system either, but my base puck style antenna had 2 connectors one blue and one white. The blue carried both the XM signal and NAV and the white carries AM/FM.

I only upgraded to the Sharkfin in the testing phase to see if it would work for the cellular functions in the car. It did allow me to access the Pandora app in the Apps menu, but it does not allow us to register Uconnect . This has to do with our VINs not being in the database at Uconnect showing our cars initially being equipped with the 8.4. So the sharkfin is really not necessary. The puck will give XM and NAV. A note about XM, some of the radios will still have XM subscription time available to use until it runs out. When the subscriptions runs out there are instructions in the doc on how to refresh the radio with your own subscription.

FYI you can likely get the RA4 from my source for the cost of the RA3 from OEMAutoParts. Send me a PM and I can forward the e-mail of my contact. He has assisted a number of members here with radios and NAV unlock services for the RA3.

 

I'm curious on this too, the antenna looks the same as last year's antenna so why is it on there even when there is no XM on the car?


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I don't have the shark fin, just the flat antenna.

 

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Replied to the PM.

 

Dan, I finally got in touch with him. He's waiting on bezels then will start shipping.

 

Great to hear.