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I have a 2016 plate with the small non sat nav radio , can I upgrade to the nav model and if so what’s needed to make it happen?
The donor car would be a 500x sport.
The donor car would be a 500x sport.
5 inch
Thanks very much for the info , I'mAs far as I can see the pinouts / connectors are the same on the 5 inch radio only and radio/sat nav models.
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You will of course lack / have missing possibly some other connections but the wiring looks to be the same.
I don't know what car system menus settings you have on your existing radio unit. On the Sat Nav unit I have then some of the car's settings are only available on the uConnect and not on the dashboard menu control.
After swopping you will almost certainly need to do a Proxi Alignment with a suitable diagnostic tool (e.g MES) but there could still be niggles.
Another point to mention is that if you are only after Sat Nav then you are probably better off with a Garmin or Tom Tom unit with Lifetime Maps.
My 500X 2015 has uConnect 5 Inch with Sat Nav andthe maps are not free. Upgrading maps is expensive. I have a Garmin with lifetime free maps and when going long distance / abraod I use the Garmin. The 500X maps are backup or for local use where road changes are not so frequent or that critically important.
PLEASE NOTE! I have not attempted to upgrade or change my 500X's uConnect 5" Sat Nav unit. All I offer is what is above and I hope others with more on hands actual experience will be able to chip in.
Hi mateI've been looking to do this exact upgrade to get CarPlay functionality, so really interested in finding out how you got on!
Did you unit you end up fitting the unit @ripshot34?
Thanks for confirming.Hi mate
I did fit the unit worked fine but flagged up an error on dash had to have a proxy alignment carried out to clear the error but other than that absolutely fine .
Hi there,Thanks for confirming.
I was browsing eBay this morning and came across a Uconnect 7" from a doner 2020 500X, which was a good price... Pulled the trigger so should have one next week!
Did you get your proxy align done at a Fiat main dealer or just a local indy? If you don't mind me asking, how much did it cost you?
Hey @JStrongy, did you ever get around this? I’ve got a similar issue on my partners 500.@ripshot34 My Uconnect 7” arrived and I installed it this morning!
As expected, the milage is flashing but I can see trip data on the display absolutely fine. Local garage can do the proxi align but want £60 + VAT so holding out for something cheaper!
I do seem to have an issue with the USB connection though…
When I plug my iPhone in, the phone charges but it doesn’t show up as a source under Media. CarPlay doesn’t launch either. It’s as if the port is proving power but no data.
Tried three known working cables and also another phone - no joy.
The only thing USB I noted, was the grey mini USB connection, which I made sure was plugged in. Did you have any USB related issues?