That was my goal, but the more I talked to folks it's not possible on the 2017 hardware in the Pacifica even when attempting to cross flash a firmware from a 2017 Charger, Challenger, or 300 due to a VIN check in the firmware. I also learned that the 2018 hardware of the Pacifica they changed from Harman to Panasonic and different USB connections.
@smity84 I just centered up with the insert and pressed firmly and it went in. I think it probably pushed the little tabs out of the way as I applied pressure. Sorry o don't have any pictures. I'm curious to find out what software version you're on. Also, have you had any issues with your shortcuts on the bottom of the screen resetting from what you had set up? Also, of it let you call without the plug being installed then maybe it's not for the 3g module. Are you able to use the uconnect app to unlock and remote start your car? I was able to activate my services by calling them from the van but the activate services icon is still there...
My uconnect did send out an email so not sure if that cable might be helping. So the icons resetting, the contacts downloading over and over again, and Bluetooth connection issues have all been fixed by a software update. You and I are both on the same software version unfortunately and it's the buggy one. I'm pretty sure the service department at the dealer can push the update just not sure if they'd actually do it if I asked since there's a mismatch between uconnect and the van. Ive recently reset my personal data from the settings menu and didn't pair any of our phones since we use Android Auto for phone calls and it seems like the icons resetting issue has subsided. I'll update if it comes back but that might be something to try.Awesome! I wasn’t even sure which port to attempt, since there was a red one and a purple one that were free on the back of the radio. The unit allowed me to attempt to activate services by calling or entering an email. The call worked fine without connecting the orange cable. It connects the call and even says LTE in the corner of the radio. The representative on the phone told me that my vehicle wasn’t returning any information and that I would need to contact my dealer. The rep said that I could attempt an SOS call and see if they could see my location. When I click SOS from the radio, it tells me that a call cannot be completed and that I should dial 911 if it’s an emergency. When I try to activate by entering an email, it says that an email was sent and that the link will expire in 72 hours, but I haven’t received anything. The original Uconnect app subscription has expired so I can’t try that. I’m not even that interested in the services, but I want to receive OTA updates for the radio.
My software version is 17.50.59. I asked infotainment about upgrading and they weren’t very responsive, saying that it may cause issues if I update. I think they just don’t want to bother.
It’s funny that you mention the icons resetting on the bottom. I installed it on Friday and noticed that on Saturday they had reset. I’ll check it again today and report back. The only other thing that I’ve noticed is that I get an error from time to time as the unit is trying to connect to my phone via Bluetooth.
Here is a screenshot from dealer mode for reference:
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What did the Salvage Route plus slow boat end up costing in comparison to infotainment? Do you have the part numbers to search for in the salvage units?
It ended being about $300 after it was all said and done. The hard part is finding the parts. That website I linked seems to use a national database so it will increase your chances. The yard I used had a great return policy and seemed to have places all over the US. I found the part at one of their yards in Michigan and they shipped it to Houston. I was able to pay for everything over the phone and they told me I could bring it back for any reason to get a refund minus the shipping cost.
I used the one with nav. your call though. i never use the built in nav
Yeah the 18 display is different. It's capacitive rather than resistive for multi touch. There is something in the existing cable that blocks anything displaying on the screen other than the backlight. That's why the cable is needed.
Not trying argue with the expert who's done this, but the screen on my 17 is almost certainly capacitive. I have gloves that are compatible with capacitive screens, but only on the index and thumb. And those are the only fingers that this screen responds to. My screen appears to be glass, and is not sensitive to pressure from anything other than a finger or those two fingers on my gloves.
