Alpine | X409-WRA-JK Installation Tutorial | 2011-18 Jeep® Wrangler JK

A step-by-step walkthrough on how to install Alpine's 9-Inch Weather-Resistant Mech-less Navigation System with Off-Road Mode for 2011-2018 Jeep® Wrangler.
DESIGNED FOR JEEP®
The stunning, rugged dash bezel houses the large, 9-inch screen and takes direct style cues from the Jeep® Wrangler that results in an OEM-quality fit and finish without custom installation.
LARGER THAN LIFE SCREEN SIZE
The large, 9-inch screen has Capacitive Touch and a Swipe Graphical User Interface is optimized for in-vehicle smartphone use. The next-generation design makes screen performance even faster. The X409-WRA-JK has an IP53 rating against dust and water, for a weather-resistant dash system that's built to handle the toughest outdoor elements. The high-visibility screen has been engineered to adjust to low or high sunlight for maximum clarity when driving.
TAKE THE ROAD LESS TRAVELED
We know Jeep® drivers don’t follow the status quo, so we’ve included Off-Road Mode to deliver the information you need to go off the beaten path like vehicle tilt, tire pressure, optimized camera view, and FunTreks tailhead POI database displayed clearly on the large, 9-inch screen.
RETAIN YOUR FACTORY CONTROLS
Now you don’t have to choose between retaining your original Jeep® controls and upgrading to the latest in-vehicle technology. The X409-WRA-JK includes an iDataLink Maestro® Module® to retain features like voice-activated media player, Bluetooth® technology, and steering wheel controls.
Compatible with both Apple CarPlay and Android Auto!
MORE PRODUCT INFO: alpineusa.link/x409-wra-jk
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[@prestonmelkerson7809]

This is $3,000 (with tax and shipped estimated, actually $2,900), do NOT waste your time watching the video

[@79ryanpace]

Much appreciated! I fast forwarded just to see what it looked like finished

[@douglasradtke7953]

This is the best install video I've seen on this unit!! You make it look SO easy!!

[@jasonrae3049]

I cannot wait to try this out on our new JK build! Thanks

[@Bruce.Wanye.]

Did you get it?

[@denvieangel2771]

Im with Jason R. This is a must have, nice install!

[@sonnylee69]

Nice and clean. Wish I knew about this one before buying an ILX509.

[@hifievan]

Great info!

[@POLIMAMOTOMAROC]

Nice

[@thekidblack111]

Wish I could afford this alpine but I’m happy with my 9” Pioneer so far.

[@phildavis7706]

Hey, great video. Assume only any good for LH drive Jeeps because of the cut on the dash panel?

[@PatrickCash1]

On my brand new i209, the Nav button sticks and doesn't activate nav. is it possible something wasn't installed correctly and has that button in a bind?

[@jimfarmer7193]

How does the bezel mount ? I have kind of reverse your video. Bought a jeep with your unit and now have to wire in a subwoofer, so I need to get the bezel off and I'm not sure if it just pops off with a trim tool after removing the vents or do I have to remove some screws ? Thanks

[@vsvpdom]

I have the i209 and firmware is somewhere around 3.0, I've been experiencing an issue where the headunit randomly shuts off and doesn't come back on for 10-30 minutes. Very inconvenient and upsetting when this unit costs near $3,000 dollars! When it shuts off power is also lost to my USB in the glove box as well as my aftermarket amp.

[@jeebs2002]

Would something like this affect my OEM remote start functions? Thanks

[@oscaru5342]

How does the x409-wra-jk compare to the the x209-wra-or?

[@georgekossl239]

Current factory radio has GPS, Microphone & Sirius. Can I use these factory components?

[@juanmanuelsalazar2021]

I WANT TO KNOW IF I CAN GET SOMETHING TO USE THE MIC FROM THE JEEP AND THE STEARING WHEEL CONTROLS

[@lcastill2013]

Whats the difference between the x409 and the x109?

[@cambomauian]

Is it waterproof? Is it as good as insane audio or better?

[@borgware]

For a $1000+ unit you could've included custom jeep panel.

[@bryantiderington5913]

$2700

[@RBZ06LT6]

Lol for a $1000+ unit, sometimes you only have the screen and thats it. You wish it was only this price.

[@bdav]

Ya. And maybe a knob for the volume to.

[@Letshaveshrex]

What about the back up camera?

[@Friday_42]

are different options for the bezel?

[@tonyrowans3721]

does this work for the 2018 jeep wrangler unlimited

[@gerardoleyvaparra6298]

Is it compatible with a Vector Bar?

[@NMIBUBBLE]

Okay At around 5:25 he runs the GPS line but it looks like he attaches it on the back cab roof?? Or Am I just seeing things. MMM

[@AaronPomeroyskylinmpomeroy]

Great radio but for $2700???? That is a UD44 axle.

[@Brybonics]

How and where can I find one? Say’s temporary out of stock?

[@glose3007]

how do u use apple carplay

[@Kasirkin29]

Does this work with RHD drive jeeps?

[@oumlowe8885]

Where can buy one for my JK?

[@austinfouts9139]

Love the radio hate the accent lights. Wish they were red

[@viewfindermedia3188]

How do you shut the radio off

[@anthonyandrea3968]

That background music loop was excruciating.. that was like being on hold for 13 minutes. Other than that, the video was good.

[@MarkDiSciullo]

I couldn’t agree with you more. It was like listening to demon gremlins singing .

[@justbgk3222]

For a 2016 with the factory Alpine speakers & amp, how does this installation go? Is there a way to work with the existing factory bluetooth microphone & GPS/satellite radio antenna?

[@peter__p_a_n2563]

Same question here.

[@paigeschweers4554]

how do i restart the stereo?

[@algeez5090]

Where are you located?

[@r0kwel]

Do any of these radios come with the data link maestro? More specifically the i209 wra.

[@estrogenfest]

the X409 wra jk comes with the data link maestro. not sure about the i209

[@zackmarjamaa298]

Had this for a few months now and it’s cool... just got 4 accessories hooks to the aux button page, light bar, light pods, rock light and the buttons don’t work about 30-40% of the time. They’ll highlight yellow like something supposed to be on but it won’t be, then they’ll work the following time, back and forth so then they say off but will be on. Then you go to turn off/on and it won’t change?? Is this a common problem? Love the deck but super disappointed in this for $3000 +

[@snosrfr71]

do the lights have inline fuses? i had this issue w/ my sPOD and it turned out that was the cause. i simply removed the fuses and spliced the wires back together and everything worked correctly.

[@frnk008]

What you need to know for the navigation voice and some bluetooth features to work is the speaker plugins need to be reversed from the maestro unit to the head unit from black to black and white to white to black to white and the same for the other connection i just bought the radio and its even in the manual because the navigation voice will not work until you do and i didnt see this in any install videos just trying to help and relieve the pain and time later.

[@neilmarshall4927]

Can you talk more about this? Mine isn't functioning. I'm not a pro at this, at all

[@frnk008]

@@neilmarshall4927 Hi neil just happened to look and saw your question if you have the installation manual you will see on page 13 of 21 it specifically states what im talking about im not a genius with this stuff either i was having the radio installed at a shop that does installs and after I left I decided to use the navigation and noticed that when the voice for navigation was supposed to cut in the voice was not working to blurbed i had been at the install all day and just went on home and started looking through the manual and found that it specifically says that failure to connect the speakers in reverse order at the head unit will result in no audio from navigation and blue tooth source and issues as a warning so I called the shop and told them the next morning and took it back and they fixed it I know there are a lot of wires its just not really plug and play for a lot of us including me so I would take it to car toys or a shop like that and inform them what’s going on tell them what you now know and that should get you going,hope this helps and good luck.

[@neilmarshall4927]

@@frnk008 thank you. I'll try this. I haven't had Bluetooth or turn by turn voice since it was installed

[@frnk008]

@@neilmarshall4927 👍

[@neilmarshall4927]

Frank Wright, I swapped the plugs today and I now have Bluetooth! Thank you so much. It could be a placebo, but the speakers seem clearer, too

[@francosanchez519]

Use a plastic pry tool. (Uses a fork)

[@LWRC]

Nice install video. For such an expensive head unit, why do you need to add additional GPS antenna and external microphone when these are already present on the vehicle? The background music volume needs to be dropped to a whisper as it is so annoying.

[@NewbTube69]

Glad I ran a search before commenting. This is exactly what I was going to say. I got to step one and dug through the bag looking for the BT microphone. Does this thing really not use the OEM microphone? Why do I now need to buy a mic for this? Excitement: deflated. Now off to buy a mic from some place.

[@hjbonillahbable]

my alpine X409-wra-jk equipment has problems, it turns off and on only continuously at intervals of 1 minute or less check the wiring but everything is well connected, any advice

[@estrogenfest]

alpine said my maestro was probably bad. I ended up needing to replace the entire head unit.

[@mikemoyer2150]

Have this in our 2012 jk and the system shuts off sporadically and doesn’t come back on for days. Any idea why screen goes black and system shuts off? Overheating from hot air from vents, maestro needs firmware updated? Any help is much appreciated.

[@vsvpdom]

I have the i209 and have been experiencing the same issue, thankfully not days but maybe 10-30 minutes until it comes back on and acts completely normal. I have flashed the maestro module through the settings but still seems to give a problem. I am not the original installer either

[@vsvpdom]

No power to headunit, usb in glove box or my aftermarket amp when it shuts off too so I'm thinking it's either a wiring issue with the headunit itself or a software/firmware issue but I don't see any support or updates for the maestro module...wish alpine would have some answers for us....

[@gotmovie]

How is this comparing to the x209 OR? Does this come with a CD/DVD slot?

[@ItsJustShawn]

No CD/DVD slot. From what I've seen poking around, you're just going to have a better time with the newer model. The x209 has some weird and outdated software (things like not being able to fast forward music unless using bluetooth, Pandora app but no Spotify, etc). If you're upgrading for resale value the x209 will save you money, if you plan on using the Jeep the newer model is worth the extra pesos.

[@psychwardfpv4353]

I just got a 2015 rub that had a x209d already installed and having all kinds of wierd issues. Backup camera won't work. Came on once for like a second. USB plug for flash drive doesn't do anything and isn't recognized in options. Remote doesn't work at all. I even changed battery. This jeep has only 24,000 miles on it so it was hardly used. For what these alpine systems cost they should work flawless still. Guess I'm gonna have to pull it out and check all connections. Uugh

[@AmarChumber]

why does he need connection done at 6:29

[@the-bu3lb]

how do i go back to stock when i sell and wanna take this radio with me if you had us cut up the jeep?

[@whisps1]

You would have to buy a new dash panel

[@amantpaul8217]

Does this work for the JK 2011?

[@ShawnDienhart]

That's what I was wondering. The video title says 2011-2018 and the Alpine website says it'll work for the 2011, but this guys keeps saying 2012 to 2018?

[@OldskoolHiFi]

That light bleeding through on the side would drive me crazy, not the greatest fit and finish IMO

[@danielle5684]

what happens if u dont remove the battery

[@jasonhouck3902]

Plague of locusts, meteors, sulfur rains from the sky, you die, everyone dies, cockroaches inherit the earth...

[@beencraftn6612]

Huge fail! The second he said trim the panel I thought, RIGHT, because EVERYONE has a fancy trimming tool like he has! No thanks, I will purchase a custom Jeep panel and be done!

[@brody_4122]

Yeah, I’d buy this if it wasn’t for the LEDs being light blue 🙄

[@erikbrown2682]

Just a floating 10.1 jvc or Kenwood looks much more modern and rated better

[@gelther1]

It’s almost $3000

[@undefinedname1398]

I wouldn't mind if there was no silly music track.

[@joncruz]

3k ???? Nah

[@sstjacques]

Annoying background music while you are explaining this, could not finish watching.