Android Radio 2017 Dodge Journey.

I installed an android radio into this 2017 Dodge Journey. A quick review of it and talking about setting up the canbus to make the AC work. Without help, it took me a bit.
However, once I show you where to go and what to do it is pretty easy.

[@ytuser261]

thanks for the forum post and video😄

[@clintonbutler4503]

Thanks for making this video. Making me wish I had gone this route!

[@davidroberson1962]

What did you end up doing?

[@clintonbutler4503]

@@davidroberson1962 Well two weeks ago I pulled the 8.4 nav system at a junkyard to upgrade my 4.3 screen. ($200) I mistakenly thought these android units would not be able to handle the integrated climate controls. Then a week ago I ordered a Chinese module for injecting a carplay/android auto video stream into the OEM screen. ($300) - and this is after I've already added an AudioControl module for subwoofer/amp to integrate with OEM head unit, as well as another expensive module that injected a backup cam feed into the OEM head unit. After deliberating I have decided to scratch ALL my plans and ordered one of the units you linked above. I returned the new aliexpress carplay module since it arrived the same day I saw your post. Going to sell all the other modules individually and try to sell the 8.4 OEM Nav screen as well. You definitely saved me money but you may as well have made me money. I'll report back after install - the unit you reviewed shipped today.

[@clintonbutler4503]

update: I've installed the same one as you posted. I'm not fully done with the install as I need to finish troubleshooting a few things before snapping it all back together. Namely the backup camera I already installed isn't working properly. It's showing glitchy black and white image or no image at all. Another issue being that most radio stations don't have the same reception as before, hoping that just requires me wiring one more thing to the harness. I can't seem to get a USB flash drive to connect to the system either. I can tell it will take some tweaking for some stuff but otherwise enjoying the vastly upgraded system compared to the stock 4.3 unit. I noticed the climate control won't switch over to imperial/american units either, but I can live with that.

[@davidroberson1962]

@@clintonbutler4503 The backup camera is because the power at the backup lights isn't 12v. It won't properly power the camera. You can use a relay hooked to the backup lights and a power wire to the 12v power outlet. I used the power off the radio and the orange signal wire on the rca cable since you don't need it because the canbus signals the radio it is in reverse without it. I just made it always on. It doesn't have lights and I can't imagine it staying on will hurt anything or that it takes any significant amount of power. A flash drive plugged in where? I'm not sure the adapter that makes the factory usb live is for connection. It might just be for power. Did you use the harness for the USB too and try that? I didn't bother attaching it since I don't have any use for that and I never used it on my other radios. It does wifi surprisingly good to update and download songs if that is the goal. I had no issue with the FM. Did you hook the antenna wire up to the adapter and make sure it didn't pull out as you installed the radio? I definitely pulled it out accidentally when I installed it but noticed I did it. I'll admit I only checked a few stations and only because I wanted to make sure I hadn't pulled it out again before I buttoned it up. I only listen to Amazon music and KZbin but I've definitely had some weird power issues due to not having an antenna hooked up in the past. The channels I do listen to locally were all there and clear and I live way out in the mountains where reception isn't great.

[@clintonbutler4503]

@@davidroberson1962 Oh nice, I'd like to have the option of looking at the camera feed even when not in reverse so I'd love to power it somewhere else. I can't remember where I tapped power when I installed it 3+ years ago. It's worked in this configuration with a factory head unit and a separate module (Nav TV UConnect RVC) for injecting the rear camera feed to the screen since then. But I'm willing to accept that it may need a different configuration in order to work with this android unit. I will change my power source and see how that affects things. Thanks for that. I haven't attached the "ANT POWER" wire on the new harness but have plugged the factory antenna up no problem. I don't listen to a ton of radio but enough to want it to work normally. Hoping its just a matter of tapping a 12v power source for that. USB issue is from me hooking up to the USB input coming out from the back of the new unit. It picks up a connection to my phone just fine. I'm still chatting with the seller about this. If I can't use the USB drive to load music, so be it. I'll find another way. But I'd love to be able to read from USB drives for my music library. I'm actually able to use the USB input inside the center console with one of the adapter they provided. I believe it was a 4-pin input to the head unit, and a mini-usb female input which mates with the factory USB mini male port in the dash.

[@kanth66]

Very nice. DO you have a link to this brand? I have a 2014 Dodge Journey Crossroad, so we have the heated seats, steering heat, etc.

[@DjKennyisglobal]

How did you get it to shut down when car is off mine is wearing down my battery. I have it on no sleep and 45 mins engine delay

[@BatMan-co1gy]

does the CD player still work? and how is the sound quality now? thanks!

[@justinloth9996]

Excellent recommendation. Easy install. I have everything working properly except the A/C controls. The only thing I can't do is adjust the temperature, its only HI or LO. Any tips?

[@davidroberson1962]

Did you go into car info(in the apps) and see if you can do it there? What year is yours? The different canbus settings in the factory setup menu might require a slightly different setup. Did you use the exact settings I showed in the video?

[@miltonrivas7977]

Where did u buy it from??

[@turboheadcrab666]

Hey, David! Thanks for the video. It was most helpful, and I used it as a reference. Is there anything OuDi does not cover for you? I have a 2018 Journey SE, and there's not a protocol that covers everything. The BSJ protocol is the only one that has car settings that are handled through radio. The Raise protocol is the only one that has working steering wheel and A/C controls. The OuDi is the only one that correctly supports Fahrenheit units on the A/C screen. Also, the only button remapping that works is on the unit itself. The steering wheel or knob panel button remapping doesn't work at all. What do you think about any of that?

[@davidstreling3690]

great video

[@davidroberson1962]

Thanks.

[@716ShaunW]

Can you change it from Celsius to Fahrenheit?

[@davidroberson1962]

This is the radio: ebay.us/cZeQt7 I signed up for the eBay partner thing. If you buy this radio, I get a small amount from the sale. “As an eBay Partner, I may be compensated if you make a purchase”

[@olivaresfelipe]

Hi, do you know if there is a canbus related setting to maintain the 110volt outlet on/off functionality? My 2015 Dodge Journey RT comes with an outlet on the rear part of the center console and I’ve been hesitant to upgrade the default head unit just for this reason. Thanks for posting the video BTW!!

[@davidroberson1962]

I'm not entirely sure what option that would be. I will do my best to check. Can you shoot a picture of the option on your factory radio? It seems odd the 110v wouldn't just be on/off with the key or on all the time.

[@davidroberson1962]

I didn't see any option for the 110v. Does your radio currently turn it on off

[@johntoups6338]

Are you able to control the rear AC using the Oudi protocol?

[@davidroberson1962]

Yes

[@jrharrison7709]

Hey David, I bought a different brand on Amazon and I’m having a hell of a hard time making to work well

[@jrharrison7709]

Now that you’ve had the one you installed for a while and got it working, are you happy with it?

[@davidroberson1962]

@@jrharrison7709 I like it enough that I bought the square one for my F150 from the same company with the same software and specs. You can buy the exact one I bought without the install kit as a double din but it was too big for my Truck as it would actually kinda go over the AC vents or be super close.

[@davidroberson1962]

I suspect all the ones that look this way are Hikity brand but reboxed. The radio itself is Hikity. What is your issue with it?

[@jrharrison7709]

The min thing is I need it to work. The one we bought won’t program at all. Seeing that you got it working makes me feel much more comfortable.

[@jrharrison7709]

@@davidroberson1962 Mine won’t program, so the AC controls won’t work. Plus the user interface is terrible

[@utsavpatel2967]

Thank you for making the video but couple of questions 1) i have a factory amp and still trying to get an idea about where to connect 2) what about power outlet in back seat?

[@davidroberson1962]

I'd assume the power outlet just stays on like the 12v outlets. Does your radio currently control the 120v? It had a plug for the factory amp I believe

[@utsavpatel2967]

@@davidroberson1962good notes, let me try the power outlet and i am still without the sound. Will keep you posted

[@davidroberson1962]

@@utsavpatel2967 It turns on but you have no sound?

[@utsavpatel2967]

@@davidroberson1962that’s correct.i have 2012 R/T and it comes with factory amp. I believe that factory amp has to do with something with No sound.

[@davidroberson1962]

@@utsavpatel2967 What year do you have and can you verify you hooked both plugs in? A picture of the connectors you have if one isn't plugged in would help.

[@kevin-qc7zv]

Do it retain your backup camera?

[@procrastination.station]

What is the make and model for the stereo?

[@davidroberson1962]

I put a link to it in the video description.

[@procrastination.station]

@@davidroberson1962 Not that I can see. All I see are these exact words: "I installed an android radio into this 2017 Dodge Journey. A quick review of it and talking about setting up the canbus to make the AC work. Without help, it took me a bit. However, once I show you where to go and what to do it is pretty easy."

[@davidroberson1962]

@@procrastination.station This is the radio: ebay.us/cZeQt7 I signed up for the eBay partner thing. If you buy this radio, I get a small amount from the sale.

[@flymanager111]

thanks!

[@crodr077]

Please post a video on how to do this when you do your rear view camera. Tag me please. I have a 2018 journey and I tried doing this. I'm stuck. It doesn't even turn on. I did not remove the CD part so I think that's where I messed up.

[@davidroberson1962]

You could leave the CD part in there if you unplug it. You need those plugs to make the radio function. If it turns on then you did that. I just took it out to make it less crowded to put it back together. Does the screen turn black when you put it in reverse? Did you set up the canbus options like I did in the video? The camera requires 12v. Dodge doesn't run 12v to the backup lights, so if you hooked it up to that as power it won't work. You have to run power from a 12v source. The orange wire on the backup camera wire(the yellow RCA one with the orange wire) is what I used to power it. I just ran that orange wire for the power on the camera(orange to red) then I ran the ground(black wire on camera) to a screw on the latch for ground. I spliced the other end of the orange wire to the red radio power wire. Though you should probably use the 12v accessory power that is under the CD player(cigarette lighter). It will leave the camera on whenever the car is running but the radio knows when to go into reverse from the canbus signal, so it will work.

[@crodr077]

@davidroberson1962 I did everything as he did on this video except the camera: kzbin.info/www/bejne/pX2TiZiJedR8sNU. I will try splicing the orange cable to the radio end like you did, and if that doesn't work, then I'll do it like he did to the cigarette lighter.

[@crodr077]

​​@@davidroberson1962so I got the camera installed and working. I used the extra USB connection for power since I installed the factory one, I saw no need to have an extra USB cable in the glove box. Now, new issue. When you go into reverse (and even from P to D), the unit shows the camera and lowers the volume. I hate it. I just want it on when in R and with whatever volume I have. Have you found a setting to change that? If you do, please let me know. Oh, another thing. If you have polarized sunglasses, the screen will be black, so now I have to install a polarized screen to cancel it out.

[@davidroberson1962]

@@crodr077 I'm glad I could help with the camera. I hadn't looked for it. However, I doubt there is an option to not flip going into drive since that is how all backup cameras work in my experience. I can't say I noticed that though. The volume thing is annoying though. There might be a setting to stop it from changing the volume though and that is what bothers me most. Since it is my wife's car it hasn't bothered me enough to look though. I'll take a look tomorrow and see if I can figure something out. I have seen that option on a head unit before, not this one as far as I looked.

[@EduardoPerez-tp5wx]

Was the installation difficult?

[@davidroberson1962]

No, the hardest part was figuring out I had to remove both parts of the old radio(the CD player under and the screen part up) and moving the AC vent over to the new plastic cover. A normal easy radio install if not for having to figure out the canbus thing. I'd do it in 10 minutes now probably.

[@EduardoPerez-tp5wx]

Just ordered the radio. Let's see how it goes!!! Thank you.

[@davidroberson1962]

@@EduardoPerez-tp5wx Let me know if you need assistance. I'll help you in any way I can if there is any hiccups. I've spent a lot of time playing with the radio this week. I've been teaching my completely tech illiterate wife to use it. If she can use it than anyone can. Let me know if you need any help.

[@davidroberson1962]

@@EduardoPerez-tp5wx I'll be here if you need help.

[@EduardoPerez-tp5wx]

Just installed it!!! Having the following issues. 1. Radio FM not working 2. How did you plug in your back up camera? I probably connected everything wrong!!!!

[@ytuser261]

I bought it from a different brand, but the climate control app and the volume\tune knobs don't work. Also steering wheel controls don't work. My radio has a different canbus selection screen, and Oudi canbus list doesn't include Journey or Freemont. There's a Higround Dodge, but only the reverse signal works. Everything else works, just the steering controls, volume knobs and the onscreen climate controls. If someone knows how to make it work, please let me know. By the way, I had a UConnect 8.4 before this radio.

[@ytuser261]

UPDATE: I got the radio working, i just looked through every canbus and found a Freemont which works

[@qSagaa]

I'm gonna try this tomorrow because I'm having that problem as well

[@qSagaa]

@@ytuser261could you help me with were you found it

[@ojoadeolupeter]

The one i bought didint turn on at all. I just threw it away because i installed after the return time had passed.

[@mikaelsalaz5386]

@@qSagaa did you ended up fixing it?

[@DjKennyisglobal]

Will it link to apple phone

[@davidroberson1962]

Yes, it has both android and apple support.

[@DjKennyisglobal]

Now I have two problems I have 2016 and the bezel is not the same as oem 2) how do you get the radio to shut down when you turn the car off( right now have to use the on and off either on the unit or on the Original control knob ) and yes.. I’ve been through almost all protocols.

[@davidroberson1962]

@@DjKennyisglobal The bezel should be the same. Id have to see a picture

[@DjKennyisglobal]

@@davidroberson1962 give me an email I’ll share pic and another problem I’m having is it not shutting down when I turn the vehicle off so it’s killing my battery when it does that I have to go back and unplug the canbus box just so my display on dash will read correctly

[@jsb2cute]

What radio is this?

[@davidroberson1962]

ebay.us/cZeQt7

[@jsb2cute]

@@davidroberson1962 thanks bro you got a video on like netflix or youtube playing on it?