Sony XAV-AX5000 Radio installation in Ram 1500

Radio died in the Ram. Replacing with Sony XAV-AX5000 radio with android auto and apple car play. Installation in a 2014 Ram 1500 with 5.0 Uconnect screen.

[@joseherrera1947]

Fyi for DIY-ers if you have uconnect mirror with mic built in you will lose it's functionality as it's not compatible with aftermarket stereos. So I took it a step further and disassemble my unconnect review mirror and placed aftermarket mic inside works great. Also if you are good with your hands instead of using hack saw blade to cut metal bracket I used a grinder with a cut off wheel being very careful not to touch the plastic parts. I upgraded to pioneer dmh-1500nex with maestro rr and ch3 harness. Thanks jd your video helped alot as many hours of reading forums were just confusing and frustrating.

[@AlaBrandon]

Can you post a parts list?

[@jaketrotter2125]

Where did you run the sub adapter from the Sony into the truck and were you able to have the arm rest usb working!?

[@markr6723]

Dude!! Why in the hell after a whole year searching KZbin I come across your video?! 🤯 i had the exact same problem with my OEM stereo and searched up and down the internet for a whole year trying to figure out why it just gave out before I decided to go the aftermarket route. I literally went and picked up all the aftermarket parts today to install my stereo hope it goes well.

[@jdturbo8234]

It's way better than stock

[@markr6723]

@@jdturbo8234 I honestly wanted to keep the stock look but daaaaamn the prices on them are ridiculous! But yea after searching and searching for people who had the exact same problem I had I finally came across your video! Amen brother 🙏🏼 can’t keep my jams from me too long 😂

[@aristhompson8083]

I would love to do this for my 2021 Ram 1500 (new-body). The only options to upgrade from the 5 inch unit, to something decent are the Infotainment assemblies. The cost is ridiculous though. This video gives me a spark of hope that a conventional head unit can be installed!

[@PowersBenzoCoaching]

Yeah, mine doesn’t just pull down and out. It won’t budge?

[@shawnivy602]

What is the part# for the harness

[@chrismartinez7198]

What about the. charging port in the interface ?

[@621Sgaudioso]

Good video, but FYI the oem radios do that sometimes. Gotta hold the power button for a bit… it’ll reset..

[@ouitstrue]

Where are the parts at? I don’t see them in the description. Great video!

[@jdturbo8234]

Got them from crutchfield.com. it comes all together

[@jadoreclark6633]

with is the part # for the wiring harness

[@richardsosa7363]

If the wires have rca jacks then ware dose my amp go

[@JoseVega-vq6iv]

Hey man I think I have a very similar screen like yours! But when I was driving and listing to music out of no where the sound stopped and not sure what to do!!! It does tell me to check the Sxm tuner or sxn tuner not sure if it’s n or m but just don’t know where that’s at can you help??

[@japanders]

I do use sat radio in my truck. Did you notice the tuner in there somewhere, or is it built into the stock radio? I’m hoping I don’t need to spend another $70 :/

[@jdturbo8234]

You have to buy the satellite radio adapter to use it. I don't have it so I didn't hook it up

[@ShoeFrags]

Do your USB ports work? I installed a xav-ax1000 and all my usbs don’t work, besides the one in the unit

[@reyesmario1985]

Hablas español que tengo varias preguntas que mi estéreo no se apaga i es el mismo ???

[@joseherrera1947]

Did you lose function of usb aux in then center arm rest?

[@jdturbo8234]

im not sure, but I will check and let you know

[@aediaz10]

@@jdturbo8234 so??

[@devildrifterX]

Id like to know this as well, I've been contemplating doing mine as well.

[@aediaz10]

devildrifterX I'll help you since I've done installing it in my truck. Yes, you lose the usb, also, if you are using sat radio, make sure you get the adapter. I bought it from Crutchfield plus the $60~ kit that includes harness, frame and antenna adapter. I don't mind losing the usb in the arm rest since you have to connect to the one in the front face to use it with apple car play.

[@gearymiller7615]

I’ve been looking into this and I believe you need to buy another part and install it into the armrest. Like a whole usb board.

[@daniramirez6043]

Dose the usb in the arm rest work for apple cad play or only the usb up front?

[@steven19767]

I have power but it will not cut off when I turn my vehicle off. Please help. Thanks

[@jdturbo8234]

Sounds like you wired it to the always hot wire. There should be a hot wire when the key is on and one that is always hot.

[@nchia]

I kept thinking, that Ram makes the AX8000 look TINY! Oh...

[@aarsoul9860]

How much miles does your 2014 have?

[@jdturbo8234]

108k

[@austinmadril2478]

Hey man how in the hell do you get the deck itself from not sliding back and forth? I have a 2015 dodge ram 1500

[@jdturbo8234]

What deck?

[@austinmadril2478]

So I got the bracket figured out now the deck won't shut off when I open the door like the original deck did

[@jdturbo8234]

@@austinmadril2478 sounds like you have an always hot wire connected somewhere where it should be power with key only

[@davidgarza6339]

Hey JD, good evening. I recently bought a 2020 Ram 1500 Classic and it came with the most classic colorless screen on the stereo. I want to replace it, but would it affect my warranty and can I plug the 6 speakers to this sony stereo? Thanks

[@jdturbo8234]

It shouldn't. You arent messing with anything on the truck that affects the way it runs. Radio should be good to replace

[@Artbuckle1971]

So can you use your factory usb any longer and do they make a adapter so that that is possible

[@jdturbo8234]

I can't use it but I they make an adapter kit that uses all the factory USB ports

[@jonjon3206]

Thanks man.

[@gmoson100]

Links to your harness

[@jdturbo8234]

Yes you should be able to buy the adapter for your harness on crutchfield. Just put your model truck in and it shows you what you need

[@Retrical]

just bought it on crutchfield. any initial impressions? is it worth the $350 it costs?

[@jdturbo8234]

Yes it is awesome. Way better than stock radio

[@Rangertex2.3]

did you connect the blue white amp wire to the blue off the harness and the antenna adapter?

[@jdturbo8234]

Yes connect the blue white to the blue antenna adapter

[@Rangertex2.3]

jd turbo thanks bro got it in worked out great

[@jdturbo8234]

@@Rangertex2.3 no problem. Had the unit out today just put a back up camera in.

[@stevegirard1861]

What model is the dash kit you used for the installation?

[@coryabeel7160]

It looks like he didn't need a dash kit. This stereo either came with trim, or it fits perfectly in the stock bezel. Compare the look at the beginning of the video with the end.

[@seangothart]

What’s the max volume on that radio?????

[@jdturbo8234]

Not sure maybe 100. 16-18 is pretty loud tho

[@seangothart]

Thanks imma do the same set up

[@enrgyCS]

When you plug your phone in for apple carplay, does it also charge the phone?

[@jdturbo8234]

Yes it does both

[@enrgyCS]

@@jdturbo8234 awesome thank you!

[@jdturbo8234]

Yes sir no problem

[@BigReviewMan]

Did that wire harness you're soldering come with the radio or was it a kit you bought on crutchfield?

[@jdturbo8234]

Yes sir it did

[@BigReviewMan]

@@jdturbo8234 You think it would be better for me to crimp quick connects instead of soldering? Assuming I ever had to replace the radio

[@jdturbo8234]

@@BigReviewMan yea as long as you don't have to replace it. I personally like to solder all my connections, but it's a little time consuming

[@isaacpineda]

Which wiring harness did you use?

[@jdturbo8234]

It came with the kit from crutch field

[@slowst5036]

@@jdturbo8234 do u have the link?

[@tattedup1189]

How you liking this ? I'm looking to get same one for same truck

[@jdturbo8234]

It's great. Zero issues. They wanted $500 for the factory radio at the dealership I got this for 350. Only thing I don't like is you have to plug your phone in for the android/apple car play. But that's it.

[@tattedup1189]

@@jdturbo8234 yea dealers are rip offs they make a killin of the vehicle sale then wanna hang you over the head for the repairs smh but yea i see tons of solid reviews on this which is why I'm gonna grab one on Black Friday but I'm not paying the extra $160 for a wireless CarPlay adapter so I'll suffer with a cord i guess lol

[@jdturbo8234]

That was exactly my thoughts. Besides if you drill a hole in the pull out drawer you can keep your cable in there and just open it when you need it

[@tattedup1189]

@@jdturbo8234 sweet idea I'm gonna borrow it lol also nice console cover where you snag that at ?

[@jdturbo8234]

Console cover came with the seat covers for the front. Got those on realtruck.com they are caltrend seat covers I believe. Fit perfect

[@ismerpayano]

Does the oem backup camera work or do you have yo change it?

[@ismerpayano]

To*

[@jdturbo8234]

Not sure my truck didn't come with a back up camera I put one on afterwards. I assume you can unplug the factory camera from the back of the head unit and plug it in the aftermarket one.

[@ismerpayano]

jd turbo ok thanks man 👍🏼