Replacing a U Conect Radio in a 2018 Grand Cherokee
The LCD in my radio has been mostly nonfunctional for several years now. It's time to replace the thing. These radios are surprising difficult to get outside of the dealer but here's how to replace one if you need to. Enjoy.
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Thanks for this video! It helped me remove the bezel and radio. KZread is awesome.
@overthenexthorizon8271
29 күн бұрын
Sounds great! I’m glad it helped.
Can you tell me will will heater still work if I pull screen that is delaminating . Don’t want to lose heat when order new screen. Thanks
@overthenexthorizon8271
5 ай бұрын
On mine, I replaced the whole unit. I would assume if you replace the screen with a comparable version and reconnect the ribbon cables, it should function as the original did. That said, I did find an aftermarket adapter that allows mounting a DIN radio in the dash. That adapter adds a row of climate control buttons below the unit so you no longer need the touch screen to use climate control. When this radio of mine fails, I’ll probably take the aftermarket path. Thanks.
It would have really been helpful to see how that dash comes off.
@overthenexthorizon8271
Ай бұрын
Sorry. I only pulled it apart far enough to replace the radio. You can just pull up on the plastic surrounding the shifter. Once that’s up, you can pull the trim away from the dash starting at the bottom and working your way around until the whole thing separates.
Can you tell me where you did purchase this radio?
@overthenexthorizon8271
8 ай бұрын
I bought it from an EBay based company. Here’s the link to their store. They were very helpful in making sure I purchased the right model for my VIN. www.ebay.com/str/mygigsales
@jblake79
4 ай бұрын
@@overthenexthorizon8271wish that store was still open. Fighting the same problem.
@DayV914
Ай бұрын
@@jblake79 just buy a $120 screen replacement instead of the whole unit. That's what I did.
What are the colors what do they stand for
@overthenexthorizon8271
2 ай бұрын
I’m honestly not sure what each color is as far as components. When I was looking for a wiring diagram, I couldn’t find one either that information. I’d just recommend finding a unit that has the same set of colors on it as the one you’re trying to replace. Thanks for the question.