U-connect microphone

[dhh3]

For those of you with factory installed U-connect, where is the microphone located? I want to add u-connect. My radio has the correct buttons, but I'd rather not use the external mic unless I have to. Thanks.

[dhh3]

OK, I have done some searching and have come up with the following:
1. The factory installed U-connect microphone is located on the rearview mirror. Would this mirror come from the factory both with the RES and RER radios?
2. I have an RES/130 radio, which incorporates the buttons for U-connect.
3. In order to add U-connect to my radio, I need to puchase the external U-connect module, part number 82211878. This kit includes an external microphone.
4. I would like to utilize the mirror with the microphone, as I had in my Jeep Commander. The mirror part number is 82211649. The harness I would need for this is part number 82211868.
5. The illustrations I have seen show this harness plugging into the back of a RER radio, which has a built in U-connect module, and not a RES radio like mine. I'm assuming it is plugged into the U-connect module which is incorporated inside the radio.
6. Does anyone know if this harness could plug into the external U-connect module, or the back of my RES/130 radio? Otherwise, I'll be stuck using the external microphone which comes with the module. Thank you for reading.

[rickaren]

RES/130 - AM/FM Stereo Radio with CD/MP3 player. Does NOT include a Sirius satellite receiver. For uConnect Phone, you must use 82211756 with this radio.

Is this your radio?



Here is a link for an expensive hands free kit, if you have not seen this yet.

Hands Free Bluetooth Car Kit - uconnect 82211756

I remember one member having a new u-connect radio Dealer installed with the mirror. Not only was it expensive but was time consuming taking several weeks, but again anything can be done.

[dhh3]

Thanks for the reply. No, this is not my radio. I have a U-connect button as well as a voice activation button. They both display "not installed" if I push them. The kit you listed is for my radio, but w/o the Sirius Receiver. I have the Sirius Receiver, but I'm not sure what the difference would be. When I get time, I'll trudge on down to my dealer and pick the guy's brains, and see what I can come up with.

[rickaren]

dhh3 Don't know that this will help but here is a Link to the 2011 Uconnect Owner's Manual. Good Luck!

Free Download 2011 Chrysler Radio Book Uconnect Owner’s Manual Pdf Ebook Files

[dhh3]

My dealer just received a 2011 Detonator with the same radio as mine, with uconnect and the auto-dim rear view mirror with the microphone, so there is a way to make this work. Last month, I ordered the uconnect kit for my radio, and the PDF installation instructions show the external microphone incorporated as part of the wire harness which connects to the radio. The kit has been on back order for over a month, so I can't confirm this yet. I found the part number for the mirror, and also a part number for a wire harness to connect the mirror to a navigation radio, which has the uconnect built in. I don't see how to connect the mirror to the external uconnect module using this harness, so there has to be another harness to connect the mirror to the external uconnect. If anyone has this set up, can you look to see if there is a part number on your harness? The external uconnect module is mounted under the glove box. Thanks for reading.

[dhh3]

Well, my uconnect unit finally arrived, but I am going to wait to install it. Since I want to add a rear VES, and I want it to work as the one did in my Commander, I have to order a Media Center 230, because it will play DVD's, and the Media Center 130 that came with my Nitro does not. So, I will start with the Media Center 230, change over my sirius subscription to the new receiver and then add my uconnect unit to it. With the Media center 230, maybe I can add the microphone rear view mirror, but this remains to be seen. I will keep you posted as this progresses. Thanks for reading.

[dhh3]

I decided not to wait to update my radio, and went ahead and installed the uconnect system myself. Very easy. The only change I made was to install the microphone in the middle of the overhead, by the front interior ceiling lights, instead of all the way over on the driver's side. From the factory, the microphone is in the mirror, anyway. I had to take it to the dealer to StarScan it; to update my VIN in order for it to work. I had enough points (dealer dollars) left over from my Commander (long story) so this did not cost me anything. Works perfectly. One thing odd, though. This is the unit I ordered:

Item Number UOM Qty Your Price
82211878 Each $257.00
uconnect Phone, Bluetooth wireless Hands-free phone kit. Hands-free calling and allows control of an, iPod through the Radio Controls. To utilize your iPod , a separate iPod harness (PN 82212000) must be ordered separately. Will not work on vehicles equipped with RES Radios w/o uconnect button.- see part number 82211755AB

Fits: Nitro

This is the unit that I received:

Item Number UOM Qty Your Price
82212159 Each $356.00
Hands-free calling is here! Uconnect phone is the exclusive voice-activated, hands-free, in-vehicle communications system. It encourages safe vehicle operation and doesn`t compromise driver control. Uconnect phone allows you to dial your wireless phone through simple voice commands. Uconnect phone includes Bluetooth technology that enables your wireless phone to connect to your vehicle without wires or a docking station. This leading-edge technology will allow you to store your wireless phone anywhere in the vehicle and still maintain connection

Fits: Nitro

The installation guide for both of these is the same, and the one I received lists for $99.00 more than the one I ordered. From the description, the only difference seems to be voice recognition. If I push the phone button, the car links to my phone and address book (T-mobile G2). If I push the voice button, I can control the phone or the radio by voice command.

The ipad harness plugs into the uconnect unit and would end inside the glove box. Handy.

[ParadiseSeeker]

Found this on the internet:

[Rev. Po-Jay]

Ok, so I ordered the parts for the UConnect as well as the iPod cable. I have an appointment to "turn it on" tomorrow ($95, which I found a little high, but oh well...). My question is around the install... On the back of the head, there is a big plug and a small plug on the new wiring harness adapter. In the spot where the little plug goes (microphone, I think) there was already a plug in the head. I unplugged it and left it hanging. What is the little plug in the middle of the head unit for, and can I leave it unplugged?

Thank you.