

- 2012 DODGE RAM SUBS FACTORY HEAD UNIT INSTALL
- 2012 DODGE RAM SUBS FACTORY HEAD UNIT UPGRADE
- 2012 DODGE RAM SUBS FACTORY HEAD UNIT FULL
- 2012 DODGE RAM SUBS FACTORY HEAD UNIT ANDROID
- 2012 DODGE RAM SUBS FACTORY HEAD UNIT OFFLINE
To do this, you will take the adapting wire harness that you purchased for your Ram and merge it with the wire harness that came with your head unit. If your wire harness and dash kit check out, you can move to prepping the head unit wiring. If you accidentally purchase the wrong adapting wire harness or dash kit, this will save you a ton of time early. I put this step as #2 because you should always check the parts you purchased fit before you prep the wiring and the head unit for installation. Now that you've removed your head unit, you can access the wiring behind the dash and you can double check two things: 1) that your aftermarket dash kit fits as expected and makes sense and 2) that your wire harness plugs in as expected. Step 2: Prep Aftermarket Head Unit & Wiring

Wire Harness: This adapts the head unit's wire harness to your Ram's OEM harness.I used a single din head unit which required the Metra 99-6511 (~$12) but if you're using a double din head unit you'll need the 99-6511-17 (~$10) Dash Kit: This adapts the aftermarket head unit to the size of the hole in your dash.Head Unit: The Sony XAV-AX8100 is what I used.
2012 DODGE RAM SUBS FACTORY HEAD UNIT UPGRADE
In order to upgrade the head unit on your 2009 – 20, you'll need the following parts:
2012 DODGE RAM SUBS FACTORY HEAD UNIT FULL
I did a separate full review of the Sony XAV-AX8100 if you're interested in reading more about it's features and my general thoughts of the unit. In this particular install, I chose to use Sony's XAV-AX8100 oversized touchscreen unit. In this article, I'll walk you through the steps to remove and replace your Ram 1500's head unit with an aftermarket touchscreen head unit. So even though you might be a little bummed with your 2009 – 20's OEM head unit and its lack of features, it's actually a much better candidate for upgrading with an aftermarket car stereo than the 2013+ models. The head unit also wasn't as integrated into the dash with odd dimensions – it's a double-DIN. honk when locking, how long the lights stay on for once you lock the truck, etc). In particular, the features of the truck weren't integrated into the head unit of the truck (e.g. In the 2009 – 2012 models of the 4th generation, the technology was pretty primitive compared to the later years of the gen. From the outside, a 2009 looks very similar (if not identical) to a 2018 with the exception of the interior, dash and tech package. 2009 – 2012 were the first ‘versions' of the 4th generation. Between 20, it went through a few face lifts, some significant interior and technology improvements among other things. Ram introduced the 4th generation of the Ram 1500 in 2009. Step 2: Prep Aftermarket Head Unit & Wiring.This radio does not have XM/Satellite radio function. The rear entertainment system will be invalid after installing our radio.Ĥ. This radio is NOT compatible with the factory rear entertainment system.
2012 DODGE RAM SUBS FACTORY HEAD UNIT INSTALL
Please install an aftermarket backup camera instead.ģ. This radio is NOT compatible with the factory backup camera. This radio is compatible with the factory BOSTON amplifier sound system(Not compatible with Infinity and Alpine amplifier audio systems).Ģ. Send a photo of your vehicle's dashboard(radio system) to us to verify your fitness if you are unsure about fitness.ġ.

Note above year range is for your reference only.
2012 DODGE RAM SUBS FACTORY HEAD UNIT OFFLINE
Support Google Maps and preload offline maps for your country so that you can use the navigation when there is no internet connection.
2012 DODGE RAM SUBS FACTORY HEAD UNIT ANDROID
Support Wi-Fi, SD/USB music/video, DVD playback, Bluetooth phone call and Bluetooth music, backup Camera (optional), DVR(optional), TV tuner(optional), AUX-IN port, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. The same size, harness and connectors as the factory radio, plug and play, no cutting wires.
