![]() ![]() “A similar thing happened to me a year ago with a new 2016 LongHorn as I left the dealership with it. He learned it from a service tech after his radio locked up in his 20. It isn’t pretty but it works in a pinch.ĪJ has the best advice about how to handle rebooting the system. I learned that the hard way when the MyFord Touch system went haywire on a Ford Fusion, we had rented. “The guy says "Well, you could unplug the battery when you get home" lol Thanks for the re-set tip!”ĭisconnecting the battery may be low-tech but it works. Great idea but how do you reboot the system? TS asked the service representative on the phone and the answer was surprisingly low-tech. If anyone can explain why you have to do that I'd be ever so grateful.” “It is a computer so a re-boot sometimes works. Jockey points out that all computers need a little help sometimes. Tricks to reboot the Uconnect system on the 20 TS called two dealers but they were unable to help him over the phone. Then it rebooted & updated the system which took another 3 - 5 minutes.” The download took between 10 - 15 minutes. It does mention that you could lose your presets. It didn't affect my radio, as far as i can tell. “I wonder if had anything to do with the satellite download update that FCA is doing this month. Yankee suggested that the locking or freezing up could be tied to service that Uconnect is currently conducting. Hunter, from New Jersey, says “I would start a paper trail in case you have an issue when the warranty is up.” Others suggested he try asking the dealer. ![]() Several owners suggested that TS at least start keeping notes about the problem. Finally at home I had the truck shutdown for about an hour, and then everything was fine. ![]() I power cycled the truck a couple times – didn’t do anything. “Odd issue with the 8.4 Nav radio on my new 2017 Ram - buttons stopped working! Basically the only way I could change the radio station was with the rotary knob - the steering wheel buttons, touch buttons, everything else wouldn't work. There are multiple complaints with the Navigation systems malfunctioning and the radios getting poor reception. Wierd ? Anyone else ever have a similar issue ? :4-dontknow:Īlso, what's MYGIG ? Do I have it? :4-dontknow:Īny help is appreciated.Popular truck forums are filled with complaints about the Uconnect systems in the 20. Turned engine off, put key to accesory mode, still same scenario.Įxplained to friend (Chyrsler salesman.) He suggested keep vehicle off for awhile, and let car "reset."ĭid so, and 1-1.5 hrs later, put key to accesory mode, and CAN control volume again. BUT, it visibly showed me trying to adjust volume on navi screen. Turned music off, turned back on, still no control. Pulled into parking lot, backed into spot, and all of a sudden, I couldn't turn volume up OR down. Was playing music from (HDD) playlist on hard drive. I do not have the Kicker sound system (no sub in my trunk.) Bought from Chrysler dealer as a "certified" vehicle, if that matters.Īnyhoot, did a search with "volume control," and couldn't find answers to my particular dilema.Ģ0 minute drive to work from home. Everything audio is OEM as far as I know. Newbie here with a 2008 300 SRT8, purchased with 31k miles. ![]()
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