Navigation Code Unlock 8.4 Uconnect

How to Unlock the Navigation Feature on Your Uconnect 8.4A System

If you have a Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, or Ram vehicle that comes with a Uconnect 8.4A system, you may be wondering how to activate the navigation feature that is pre-loaded on the system. The navigation feature can help you get accurate directions to your destination, access weather alerts, voice-activated commands, off-road maps, and more. In this article, we will show you how to unlock the navigation feature on your Uconnect 8.4A system in a few simple steps.

What You Need

To unlock the navigation feature on your Uconnect 8.4A system, you will need the following:

A Uconnect 8.4A (RA3) activation code. This is a one-time fee that will enable the navigation feature for the life of your vehicle. You can purchase the activation code from HERE, the official map update site for Chrysler vehicles[^1^]. The activation code costs $595.00 and is valid for one vehicle only.

A USB drive with at least 4 GB of free space. You will need to download the latest map update for your Uconnect 8.4A system from HERE and transfer it to the USB drive. The map update is free and includes new roads, new sub-divisions, and current addresses.

A compatible vehicle with a Uconnect 8.4A system. The Uconnect 8.4A system is available in some models of Chrysler 200, Chrysler 300, Dodge Charger, Dodge Challenger, Dodge Dart, Jeep Grand Cherokee, Jeep Cherokee, Ram 1500, and Ram 2500/3500. To check if your vehicle has a Uconnect 8.4A system, press the âMENUâ button on the dashboard and then press the âINFOâ button on the touchscreen. If you see a âNavigation Versionâ button on the screen, you have a Uconnect 8.4A system.

How to Unlock the Navigation Feature

Once you have the activation code, the USB drive with the map update, and a compatible vehicle with a Uconnect 8.4A system, you can follow these steps to unlock the navigation feature:

Start your vehicle and turn on the Uconnect 8.4A system.

Insert the USB drive with the map update into the USB port of your vehicle.

Select the âUpdateâ option on the touchscreen and wait for the system to load the map update.

The system will show a screen requesting the activation code. Take a picture of that screen or write down the unit code and serial number displayed on it.

Enter the activation code that you purchased from HERE using the touchscreen keyboard.

The system will verify the activation code and unlock the navigation feature.

You can now enjoy using the navigation feature on your Uconnect 8.4A system.

Troubleshooting

If you encounter any problems while unlocking the navigation feature on your Uconnect 8.4A system, here are some possible solutions:

Make sure you have entered the correct activation code that matches your unit code and serial number.

Make sure you have downloaded the correct map update for your Uconnect 8.4A system from HERE.

Make sure your USB drive is formatted in FAT32 or exFAT and has enough free space.

Make sure your vehicle battery is fully charged or keep your engine running while updating.

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