Uconnect Swap From 5" to 8.4"

The little 5 inch infotainment screen on my 2015 Dodge Charger is pretty embarrassing. The upgrade to a larger 8.4 inch screen is expensive and risky as some folks say it will not work properly.
Special thanks to Brad at Retro Cars Forever / @retrocarsforever

[@MichelebTrippin]

At this point all other videos on KZbin of this upgrade need to be deleted! This video is hands down the best one ever to the point and not anything over I installed my own radio in my car and I am a woman and not too technical on radio’s after riding around for hours looking for someone to install it for me, I was turned away and told it wouldn’t work in my car even the dealership told me it won’t work 😩 well after this video I installed myself and it works perfectly thank you so much 😊 keep up the good work

[@hullinger]

Thank you so much for the kind words and the followup on your U-Connect project. It's great that my video helped and gave some guidance on your upgrade. That's awesome and thanks again.

[@msquared4012]

girl, YES! as woman mopar owner, it's pretty frustrating trying to upgrade your car on your own. I went to a lot of places also that told me that it wouldn't work, either and your video gave me so much hope to go ahead by a unit. do you mind telling me where you go yours from?

[@drmitofit2673]

Too bad one can't upgrade everything from 5" to 8.4"

[@AvosChannel]

Lmaoooo

[@kid5042]

Some of us need a upgrade to just get to 5”

[@onepunch4798]

🤣🤣🤣

[@WillBugatti]

Pause

[@adonisward40]

That’s wild 🤣🤣

[@charliesydnor8889]

That Charger is gorgeous and I am so happy for you that you were able to finally get one that is in remarkably great condition. The touch screen upgrade was a no brainier to bring that car up to another level. You absolutely definitely should keep this Charger around for a good long time. Might not get another one this nice from the auction. Wishing you and your family the Merriest Christmas. Stay safe and healthy. God Bless You and Your Family. Your a lucky guy🥰

[@WayneTheBoatGuy]

That’s great! Gotta love how cars typically only use wiring system. I remember “upgrading” my base model 1979 Datsun 210 with junkyard parts that all just plugged in. I was able to just plug in an ashtray light and other deluxe options. My car didn’t even have arm rests, just a plastic door pull. But the mounting holes with plastic nuts were in place on the door metal - I just had to poke through the vinyl on the door card. That was a solid upgrade to your new fun ride! Happy holidays from Maryland

[@CoherentChimp]

Great channel, Its refreshing to see a KZbinr get straight down to business and start talking about what the video title describes. No long preamble about your bad back, your mother in law or your sick dog. Keep up the good work, and delivering interesting content!

[@hullinger]

Thank man for the kind words and you touched on something that I irates me so much about some other KZbin channels. Regardless I'm glad you stopped by and checked out the Uconnect vid today. I appreciate that and your time.

[@blautens]

Great video. I love these sorts of OEM swap/upgrades, its always worked out well for me.

[@axelmontano]

Hey I just want to say this video helped explain a lot, we all really appreciate you taking the risk like that. Then posting the result, it really helped!

[@hullinger]

Glad it helped but man, I was sweating bullets there for a while. Despite some folks saying it would work, I wasn't really sure until I did it.

[@bradleypollack5658]

That’s awesome it worked!!! I really like the column shift transmission better than the floor shift!!

[@storyteller1749]

Very cool. I'm glad you were able to swap it out. Much more success with this car.

[@ChrisLenderman]

Great work, Chris! This is going to come in handy for folks wanting to swap! That new unit looks similar to what I have in my 2018 Pacifica

[@matthewreed1078]

Them are some nice vans they look so good on the road

[@crazygrandpame4946]

Congratulations buddy, you sound so excited about it. Hope you're still enjoying it.

[@stephenswift9868]

That was a gamble but it paid off big time! Massive improvement it looks a lot better!

[@hullinger]

Totally agreed and thanks man. Crazy risky but it worked!

[@joeygates9881]

Great video I bought my charger and have the same issue I’m glad you went over everything and I think im going to do the upgrade!

[@jeffmac3071]

Congrats Chris, great upgrade. Stay well.

[@hullinger]

Thanks bud and you too!

[@wantsanewvehicle]

Awesome that it worked for ya! This screen is a tad nicer than the smaller one, but I think the smaller one works fine (had it in my 2015 200 work car that I put 75k miles on in a little over a year).

[@WJHandyDad]

That's awesome and you cleared up a big question that a lot of folks have asked online. But dag gum that's an expensive stereo!!

[@hullinger]

Crap man that Uconnect is a load of cash money. I wasn't so sure this new Uconnect was gonna work out but I'm really, really glad it did. It was way too much $$$ to throw away.

[@kitoyobeni1]

Fully loaded (with Nav and Apple/Android play) from my Challenger aftermarket catalog, these are 1500 (refurbished I believe).

[@SHADCHA]

What an Awesome upgrade!!! Glad it worked out.

[@hullinger]

Thanks 👍. I'm relieved it worked out too. Now I just gotta get those apps to work.

[@matthewgodwin3050]

These touchscreen things ain't really my bag, but the kids seem to love em and it certainly adds value to the car. Being an old school guy, I prefer good old fashioned knobs buttons and switches I can operate by feel without taking my eyes off the road. These screens require so much concentration, I think they are dangerous in a car, but each to their own. It's a nice upgrade all the same.

[@EnlightenedRogue]

I was nervous but then figured there’s no way u would’ve posted if it had failed. It’s a much better presentation, definitely adds value when ready to flip.

[@hullinger]

Haha, good call about that new Uconnect being a success and not a fail. And yeah, I agree that it has to add some value to the car when I sell in the spring.

[@JustinPennito]

Very informative video, thank you so much for this!!! You did a fantastic job!

[@hullinger]

Man, I wasn't so sure this new Uconnect was gonna work out but I'm really, really glad it did. It was way too much $$$ to throw away.

[@katiejameson]

That is sweet!! You're gonna be so happy with it! My 8.4 in my Ram is the very basic on so not many options, now I really wanna go to the 12in screen after seeing this

[@hullinger]

Dude, I totally want a 12" Uconnect. I actually searched for one before buying the 8.4" but couldn't find one along with the different trim and bezel pieces. That 12" is totally sweet though.

[@katiejameson]

@@hullinger I can't say I've seen one for the Charger yet but I haven't look at newer ones either. I know for the Ram a few companies make the screen which comes with the new trim and everything. That 12in is just crazy awesome I think

[@jelimoore]

@@hullinger The 12" ones in the police package chargers have the ability to connect to a laptop mounted in the trunk. The laptop screen will just magically show up on the middle screen. I looked it up a while ago, it uses some sort of VNC to communicate with the laptop over a wired LAN connection. One day when I get a police charger it'll have the 12" Uconnect in it for sure

[@alishahjafri5231]

I love your content stay blessed Brother.

[@rau1367nt]

Well Chris, I knew it was going to work. You did not start the movie with a bag on your head!! Congrats on the upgrade and Merry Christmas. Ross

[@hullinger]

Haha, good one. I tossed that paper bag away and doing so was a symbolic gesture not to screw up again. And Merry Christmas to you too. Thanks man as always for following along and being part of the show here.

[@minutemanproductions8029]

Looks like the stars were aligned for this one, nice job!

[@hullinger]

Totally agree man. Risky but it worked out. At least this time.

[@bulbhorn]

Very cool. I’m glad you were able to pull it off.

[@hullinger]

Me too! And man, I wasn't so sure this new Uconnect was gonna work out but I'm really, really glad it did. It was way too much $$$ to throw away.

[@crimzonr9371]

Great video. Looking to get a pursuit and do some upgrades. Thanx for the info.

[@robertgorham4978]

I just recently changed out my 5 in uconnect for the 8.4 in uconnect, and I love it. Your video helped me out.

[@JamarD421]

Did you also have to input a security code like he showed?

[@alialwakil9322]

Did you have the security code

[@robertgorham4978]

Yes, I got the code from a local Dodge dealer.

[@noddp146]

Does it get Apple car play?

[@lynnb9652]

Did you have to replace the head unit at all!? We have a 2013 Charger SE that we want to do this too but unsure if we would need a new head unit as well

[@Sentientmad9m]

looking at some pursuits because i really need the AWD in my area youre videos are making me feel alot more comfortable about taking the plunge, might even give an auction or two a look

[@jrg6809]

I got my 15' Pursuit with around 93k miles and it was in great shape just needed some tlc and a good detail. I was also considering an awd model but being that i'm a mechanic myself thought about all the extra stuff on it that could break and just went with a rwd since all i have to worry about is rainy weather in my area. If you do end up getting one definitely look into the idle hours and make sure it doesn't have any loud lifter ticking since these things are notorious with cam and lifter failure issues. Luckily my unit still had a few months left on powertrain warranty when i got it and dealer fixed the issue for me. Good luck with your search.

[@RoadhogRNA]

Nice work sir and congrats on something working out right!!!!

[@hullinger]

Thanks 👍 and man, I wasn't so sure this new Uconnect was gonna work out but I'm really, really glad it did. It was way too much $$$ to throw away.

[@sczuylevch13]

I like that it has the hellcat in the background on the screen!

[@mxc2272]

Great job Chris; DE is a small wonder!

[@hullinger]

I think so too! Thanks man!

[@maples328]

Awesome 👏! Definitely worth the 💵. Gladly surprised they didn’t give you the runaround for security code. Backup camera a must in those for sure !

[@hullinger]

I was feeling a bit nervous about getting that security code but relieved afterwards. For me that was the biggest risk and I'm glad it went smoothly. Thanks for watching.

[@richardwilson6787]

Did the dealership charge you for providing the security code?

[@remembergodisalwayswithyou6862]

Hello Chris merry Christmas and Happy new year for you and your family and everyone here nice car have a good day sir from morocco good bless United States of America ❤☺🎁

[@McHeizersSwag]

Great success Chris!

[@hullinger]

Appreciate it!

[@tommyis13]

Great info. Did you find anything didnt work? Did all the apps come back on?

[@pmr413]

That's a great upgrade and you can sell the 5 inch to recoup some of your money. Nice video to share!

[@hullinger]

Thanks Pat and I gotta figure that old 5" screen has some value that I can recoup. Also, Merry Christmas my friend and thanks for being part of the show here. I appreciate that and the time you spend with me on these videos.

[@pmr413]

@@hullinger Hi Chris, you have 30k subs because you have created a very good channel and every video has content that attracts a wide range of different viewer interest. I subscribe to somewhere between 50-60 channels and yours is the only one I watch every second of every video. That says a lot about what your doing. For me, I enjoy what you create and the length of the vids fits me well. I can commit about 10-15 minutes to a video after that I have other things to get done. With that I wish you and your family a very Merry Christmas and hope 2021 is a better year for all of us! ~Pat

[@mostdapper.j1847]

Just upgraded from the 5 inch and added a 8.4 Uconnect radio to my 2017 dodge charger pursuit AWD the harness was a little different but it wasn’t an issue the radio took a few minutes and then it powered on the GPS and Backup camera was all wired into the harness from factory!

[@offduty170]

This is awesome - thanks for sharing !!!

[@hullinger]

Thanks for watching!

[@cudaus1]

Any idea what year the 300 was ? I can tell you that my 2018 Jeep Grand Cherokee that I just turned in had a delamination issue with the screen. Chrysler knows about it and are taking care of it.

[@chuylalo96]

Do you know if any other stereo would work? Like one out of a Cherokee or Ram?

[@molnstv]

Did the blue cable for the GPS plug in anywhere and does the navigation work

[@fordswgt9027]

Where did u connect the blue wire too? Yellow? Do u still have connectors that go on the back of the radio?

[@joescalise4653]

Awesome glad it worked out for you.

[@hullinger]

Me too, especially at $625!

[@djbachataben9036]

Hi East coast classics, when you get the radio does it update to the model charger you have. I want to upgrade mine because it’s terrible

[@theeuge2121]

This guy deserves more followers

[@cerogravity8653]

fun fact you can now take your dodge to any dodge dealership and have packages added to your car that you don't have equipped at least now you can I don't know about it before, I took my 2020 V6 challenger to the dealership I purchased it from and they said that if I wanted to add things like the bigger u connect, the heated seats and upgraded brakes and other goodies I could, it would cost a lot of course more than if you were to get it from the factory but it is possible now.

[@dixonrenyin95ugo]

Congratulations pal, you have gotten a better infotainment now.

[@hullinger]

Man, I wasn't so sure this new Uconnect was gonna work out but I'm really, really glad it did. It was way too much $$$ to throw away.

[@umpireoba]

Great upgrade!

[@hullinger]

I think so too! Thanks man.

[@_WADE13x]

Can you get the vehicle controls like tire pressure and awd information?

[@pstreetgarage7304]

Glad it worked out. A great improvement. 600 holy crap. Prob could have got the whole car for 200 more. I guess they know what they have.

[@kevink.2719]

That makes it look so much better

[@hullinger]

Totally agree. That smaller screen totally dated the interior of the car. The 8.4 Uconnect is such a nice upgrade. Pricey for sure, but a nice improvement.

[@deborahpitts03]

Great job. I have a 2015 Dodge charger and was told that that would not work if you upgraded the 5 inch screen to the 8.4 and they could not give me the code to unlock it. if I were to get a radio not another car. Also it would be to much work bc I would have to cut a bigger hole in my dash, to make it fit. If I were to do the same thing you did. How would the back up camera work is the original stereo didn’t have a back up camera?

[@09tahoeppv]

I was about to say $600 for a radio from a junkyard they ass taxing but I see why you can do everything on the mf you can go shit you might even be able to call god on it 😂😂

[@hullinger]

Haha, that gave me a good laugh. Good enough to get pinned to the top too!

[@09tahoeppv]

@@hullinger 😂😂

[@B711HD]

😂

[@joehebert9892]

What was the model number of the new unit you installed

[@samuelizelo5476]

So where did you end up connecting the blue cable?

[@RyoHazuki224]

Wow, its so, so odd to me to see a column shifter on a Charger! Every Charger I've ever seen, including my own, has the shifter in the center console! I had no idea that was even a thing!

[@djmarlymar2755]

yeah, usually chargers with column shifters are decommissioned police chargers

[@T0tenkampf]

This is definitely a decommissioned Charger Pursuit

[@javisilva7252]

Did you just leave the blue wire loose or did you put it in the yellow side?

[@silverhaze_2121]

That was awesome!!! Good gamble.

[@hullinger]

Thanks man. Dropping that kinda coin on an 8.4" U-connect and not knowing if it will work was a big time gamble. I was sweating bullets every step of the way.

[@donaldperdue]

Does the backup camera display properly? Its possible tazer could fix the icon issues not sure

[@rickr5223]

Backup cam work good?

[@isaiahmenefee554]

Do you know what year and version of the Chrysler 300 you pulled it off of?

[@user-vx5wr8ks1p]

Deer, are you have apple carplay for charger RT 2014 ??

[@krampp24]

So what did you need? The serial number of the CAR or the Uconnect that it came from?

[@dashtyATG]

Thanks for your time. What if it's already 8.4 Is there any update please?

[@henryjohnson7822]

Thanks for the info

[@XKOPKAR]

Can you do an updated video on the upgrade with all the apps and functions before you sell the car? Definitely one of the best and simplest videos for the swap.

[@hullinger]

Will do! I'm waiting for the front bumper to come back from the paint shop but I'll get an update vid done.

[@XKOPKAR]

@@hullinger Thank you! Love the car and what you've done to it.

[@jaimenbrunson1652]

Yeah I believe that blue cable for the GPS and all that I want to say there’s A pink connector on the back of the 8.4 you would plug that into that

[@rancewhite9312]

Isn’t it awesome when something just plugs in and works!

[@nynshawty5608]

how did you mirror the screen

[@DeathYSL]

can you send the link where you got it from

[@ralphhildreth6115]

Congratulations on the upgrade...you have more nerve than me..a$600 shot in the dark is more than i would gamble...Im surprised the dealership gave you the code...but the results are fantastic...good luck with the Mopar

[@hullinger]

Yeah, getting that security code was the piece that really left me nervous. Once I got it, man that was a relief.

[@Kilo5910420]

@@hullinger i did the same swap any idea why the harness is making a slight buzzing sound.?

[@TheBarth79]

Nice job.Much better.

[@rustnation2651]

Please do the center console with the shifter in the middle upgrade. It just plug and play on the shifter in the center few wires.

[@jnstrcklnd]

Did it mirror your phone? I just picked up a 16. Looking to upgrade.

[@hubertfruzia1803]

What year was your truck

[@4ldMgeceo]

Will this work for 2012 Dodge charger SE

[@dannylimon1517]

Did the name of the apps show up later??!?

[@Ridgeroader]

My 2014 Dodge Durango has the 8" screen. Works fine. The only gripe are the updates. Either the unit is very slow or the update files are massive. You get alerts that updates are available. I had on run for 1 hour and 20 minutes. Then it wasn't finished. And it will lock out the unit until finished. Luckily my trip was long enough I got most of it done.

[@hullinger]

Crap man that's a long time doing a software update on your Uconnect. I actually did the update this afternoon and the Uconnect started working better and had more functionality afterwards. When I downloaded the update I also entered the VIN of the car the new Uconnect came from and the MOPAR website said it was last updated in 2017.

[@bradentworow9750]

Great video! Definitely worth the $600.

[@hullinger]

Agreed and thanks. I didn't want to drop that much cash so I'm super stoked it worked out.

[@gavishapiro]

I know this video is old, but how were the climate controls on the new guy? Did the temperature settings align with your car accurately?

[@jeremiahbuie4711]

Same thing I’m wanting to know. Heard that was one of the main problems with this swap. Let us know !

[@harris8390]

Looks great, I want to do this to my 2016 Base challenger SXT. The only thing I’ve read is that the dealer’s cannot perform software updates once you make the change to the 8.4, due to the fact that the updates are done using the VIN of the car. Did you happend to come across that too in your reading? Also, was the part sourced thru a local junkyard? Or one of those online Ebay junkyards?

[@hullinger]

Thanks man for checking out my U-connect video. I was super hesitant to buy that junk yard 8.4" because of exactly what you said about upgrades AND about some type of compatibility issue with the wiring. Believe me, there's no issue, as long as you stick with the same model year U-connect as your car. There were wiring changes, I think in either 2016 or 2017 that makes older 8.4" incompatible. Regarding the software updated, that was a cinch. You will need the VIN of the donor car that the new 8.4" came out of. With that, the FCA website allows you to enter that VIN and get the latest software. You download that onto a memory stick than plug that into your car. Easy peasy.

[@harris8390]

@@hullinger Great channel, and thank you very much. I will check local junkyards. I think I’ll avoid Ebay because it’s probably hard to confirm for sure that the radio theyre selling is truly from the vehicle and VIN they claim it to be. Thanks again👍🏼👍🏼

[@Threeoned]

You can take the screen out of a Cherokee and put it in a 300, ram or any of them. The only difference is brackets. It will flash to the correct car when cycled

[@daylondoeseverything]

is this one a VP3?

[@AnibalAlmanza]

After doing this upgrade were you able to get Apple CarPlay to work? If so did you have to add anything else to this swap for CarPlay to work?

[@HiddenGully]

is this the pursuit model?

[@mikeatv]

thats a bold move gettin that from a junk yard..... it was well worth it looks good

[@abrahamehis5980]

What year was the Chrysler 300

[@andre9514]

Hi. Is it panasonic or harman?

[@deejohnson5163]

Very nice job.

[@hullinger]

Thank you my friend and thanks for stopping by too!

[@glenngoetz3054]

If you go back to the dealer parts dept. and give them the VIN from the auto that the radio came out of they could tell you exactly what model and year it was. The reason I said you should go to the dealer is because when you give them the Charger VIN they will be able to run off a complete list of all factory equipment and options and then you will know exactly what your car has except for anything the cops changed which I would guess is nothing! The list for my 2016 Challenger RT was about 6 pages.

[@paul1153]

A very nice outcome.

[@hullinger]

I think so too and thanks for watching!

[@Dwizzle2023]

I’m thinking about doing this to my Kia sorento. I have a dinky screen and saw that I can replace it just like you did.

[@moonbeamskies3346]

To me, the smaller the screen the better. I don't even want a screen!

[@colebright_]

Does it use the same wiring

[@UFOBrad]

These new Uconnect systems are laggy. Did yours ever smooth out?

[@shaynec3777]

That's awesome it's compatible . the 300 went down the same line as the charger . Can t wait to see what is next

[@hullinger]

Oh, I didn't know the Charger's and 300's were on the same line. Funny thing, years ago I was at the old Chrysler Newark, DE assembly plant back when they were still making cars. While inside I was looking at some old assembly photos and at least in the 1950's that plant had every available MOPAR brand all rolling down the very same line. There were Imperials, Plymouths, Dodges and Chryslers all coming down. It surprised me only because I always thought those assembly lines were dedicated to one particular brand and one model only.

[@shaynec3777]

@@hullinger my father in law in the Ontario Brampton plant for a 27 year s and he said we have been making them for awhile . I think they should have made the 300 in to a cop car it has alot of room and the same plate form don't know why it didn't ketch law informicne eye

[@kid5042]

@@shaynec3777 I think they will after the charger is stopped

[@HectorMartinez-ic7oq]

@eastcoastclassics were you able to set up the Apple Car Play in that screen? I just got mine, but it doesn’t show up. It was for a 2015 Dodge Challenger

[@DamisHimself]

Have you found out how to fix your problem if so can you help me out im having that problem

[@geraldlavacca5752]

Did you have to ask the junkyard to send the vin number with the unit, or did they provide the vin before it was shipped?

[@hullinger]

I didn't know about needing the VIN until after I received the Uconnect from the junkyard. They were super cool about getting that for me, but frankly, I would have sent it back and added a dispute to my credit card if they didn't. Also, I tried to be cool on the phone with them and hopefully that helped some too but really I think it all came down to the credibility of the yard. Some are shitters while others aren't.

[@joemazzola7387]

I had an 1988 base model to you Corolla It had a block off plate for the clock I I bought a clock from the dealer and I thought I would have to run a wire to it Well the connection for the clock was all ready there plugged into the blank block off plate

[@HiddenGully]

can you get apple car play on this 8.4?

[@RetroCarsForever]

Nice editing ;)

[@hullinger]

Thank you. I consulted with this dude in Los Angeles. He knows a little something about editing and even produced an entire movie a few years ago. I got some really great advice and guidance from him. That guy even has his own KZbin channel called Retro Cars Forever. Maybe you've heard of him!?!