FCA introduced this revolutionary new 8.4-inch touchscreen radio in 2017 with the Dodge Charger, Dodge Challenger, and Chrysler 300. Auto makers know the popularity of in-vehicle smartphone integration is on the rise. FCA designated Panasonic as their next generation infotainment supplier. These 8.4-inch systems feature Android Auto® and Apple CarPlay®. Infotainment.com has mastered the concept of installing this system into a vehicle (which didn't come equipped with this option from the factory) in an easy-to-install pre-programmed plug & play package.
When comparing this system to RA4 and UAG, the UAQ offers several premium features, such as onboard navigation, which distinguishes it as a high-end option over systems with more limited capabilities.
Features
8.4-inch touchscreen
HD Radio™
AM/FM radio
Android Auto
Apple CarPlay® support
Integrated Uconnect® Voice Command, Bluetooth®Streaming Audio and Hands-Free Calling
Full-feature sensor-assisted GPS Navigation with one-step voice destination entry and 3-D landmarks, city models and terrains
Radio screen settings that complement vehicle personality with brand-specific themes and color combinations
Speed-adjusted volume
SiriusXM® Satellite Radio—more than 150 channels and SiriusXM Tune Start (subscription required)
SiriusXM® Travel Link (subscription required)
SiriusXM® Traffic Plus (subscription required)
Do Not Disturb
Drag and Drop Menu Bar
SiriusXM Guardian™ Connected Vehicle Services (in equipped vehicles)
Additionally, in comparison to the UAG and RA4 systems, the UAQ features onboard navigation and a higher level of smartphone integration, catering to drivers looking for a premium experience.
UAQ Manual
Back of UAQ
Connections: Left to right:
Purple=Wifi/Phone
White=AM/FM Antenna.
Yellow/Curry=Sirius XM & GPS Antenna.
Pink=is not mapped to anything. (It routes to vehicles antennas in specific vehicles outside of the USA.)
Red=Diagnostics.
Gray=Micro USB port.
Black 52 pin connection=power & all other signals.
Left Side of Radio
Right Side of Radio
C-UAQ-i
C-UAQ-r
C-UAQ-z
C-UAQ-JL and C-UAQ-JT (Same mount, but are different part number radios)
Things to know
Comparing UAQ with RA4 and UAG Systems
UAQ: An 8.4-inch touchscreen system with onboard navigation, Apple CarPlay, and Android Auto integration, ideal for those seeking premium features at a higher price point.
RA4: Also 8.4 inches in screen size, but lacks smartphone integration, suitable for drivers who prefer a traditional infotainment setup. It does offer bluetooth music streaming and hands free phone.
UAG: A compact 7-inch system leveraging smartphone-dependent navigation via Apple CarPlay/Android Auto; offers modern connectivity at a budget-friendly price.
When first installing the UAQ radio in your Chrysler-based vehicle, you'll notice some features missing, such as your XM icon, correct splash screen, correct themes, heated & cooled seats and steering features, back up camera and more. This is will resolve itself, after turning off the vehicle, and letting it sleep an accumulative 48 hours. The back up camera may take the entire 48-hour period though.
Furthermore, the UAQ's onboard navigation significantly distinguishes it from the UAG, which relies entirely on smartphone-based navigation.
2017 Part Numbers have a soft reset by holding the top right corner of the touch screen for 5-10 seconds.
Dealer mode
Method 1:
Hold down the bottom corners of the touch screen for another way to enter dealer mode.
Method 2:
To put the system into ‘Dealer Mode’, Hold the Driver Side Temp Up and Temp Down and Front Defrost buttons down at the same time for 7-10 seconds (location of buttons may vary across vehicles). The ‘Dealer Mode’ screen should appear
Interface of radio
Carplay
Android Auto
Issues that can arise
Delamination of screen - Can result in ghost touch (2017 p/n's may result in a soft reset by ghost touching the top right corner of the touch screen constantly)
Error Code 20 (UAQs and UASs)
Error Code 20 is a failure message that pops up when trying to do an update. It's the SIM card/cellular model integrated in the motherboard. It comes from shorted SIM card having bad solder points. It's repair includes reflashing the chip and resoldering it to the board. The update can then be redon successfully.
If the cx reports no air flow after installing the 7-speed upgrade, please be sure the vehicle is not a 2013 RAM as they are only capable of the 4-speed modules and cannot be upgraded to the 7-speed.