Uconnect map date

[AlFischer]

How can I tell what year map file is installed in my Uconnect?

 

[AfterBurner]

I did it the other day, but don't remember the exact steps. You have to start in the "settings" menu and it's buried somewhere in there. I'll take a look tomorrow.

 

[AlFischer]

Actually, I know WHERE It is but how is the date coded? It ends with numbers that include 2012 and my truck is a 2014! Hmmm?

 

[TJJEEPER]

FCA is terrible about making the updated maps available. Garmin and Navtec update maps 4 times a year and my standalone GPS on my motorcycle has lifetime maps. I regularly update it. My Jeep was purchased new in Dec last year. A new cross town freeway that's been open for two years is not on the map. I called Customer Support and was told there are no new updates.


When I bought my 2012 Truck I was given a free update within 6 months of purchase. I doubt they've made an update available since but I could be wrong.

 

[Alphonse]

Try putting your VIN in here:
http://www.driveuconnect.com/software-update/

You can buy the update from Chrysler. I also think you can go to the Garmin site and buy the updates directly from them once you determine what version your map is.

Not sure if this helps you. I could not find it in my settings on the 16 MY.

 

[Ram4Sam]

Actually, I know WHERE It is but how is the date coded? It ends with numbers that include 2012 and my truck is a 2014! Hmmm?

Sounds about right........:-laf my fresh of the vine 2016 is date coded 2014......

Sam

 

[SnoKing]

Well, I put my vin in the link above and it said an update was available. So I loaded it on a USB thumb drive and took it to the truck. Truck said "Now Chris, I already am at the release!" Sorta like Chris, if you do not slow down you are going to get a speeding ticket. Cherry knows a lot! SNOKING

 

[Ram4Sam]

Sno, I think you might be a bit cornfused...... the OP is talking about an update for the mapping data base in the 8.4, for new streets and such, which is $150 or so. You are talking about the operating software for the 8.4 which is updated for free by uconnect.

Sam

 

[SnoKing]

Sno, I think you might be a bit cornfused...... the OP is talking about an update for the mapping data base in the 8.4, for new streets and such, which is $150 or so. You are talking about the operating software for the 8.4 which is updated for free by uconnect.

Sam

Hey, I just followed Alphonse link!!!! And look where it took me!

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[Alphonse]

Sounds about right........:-laf my fresh of the vine 2016 is date coded 2014......

Sam

Sam where is it found on the 2016?
Thanks

 

[Ram4Sam]

#ad

Sam where is it found on the 2016?
Thanks

Go to setting, scroll down to system information........

Sam

 

[SnoKing]

Our purchase Sept 21st, built 12/2014 has version 20140414, does that mean that I can get a free update? SNOKING

 

[Alphonse]

Map version not accessible thru NAV screen

I found my map database version. To help others:

For the 2016 model year, the map version/database is not found in the "settings" in the NAV screen. I had looked through the NAV screen and its settings a couple of times thinking I would find the version of its maps there. It is not.

The version code is accessed via the UConnect Controls screen. This is the icon with the heated/cooled seats on the primary screen. Pull that Controls screen up and you will see a Settings icon. It is in this settings screen that you will your version of the maps database.

For my fresh built 2016, the map database is "CMCN4VP4NA;HMNA2014Q2;20141213".

 

[Ram4Sam]

I found my map database version. To help others:

For the 2016 model year, the map version/database is not found in the "settings" in the NAV screen. I had looked through the NAV screen and its settings a couple of times thinking I would find the version of its maps there. It is not.

The version code is accessed via the UConnect Controls screen. This is the icon with the heated/cooled seats on the primary screen. Pull that Controls screen up and you will see a Settings icon. It is in this settings screen that you will your version of the maps database.

For my fresh built 2016, the map database is "CMCN4VP4NA;HMNA2014Q2;20141213".

It's there, after you go to the setting page, hit the down arrow on the right side of the screen, there is another page of options.

Sam

 

[Alphonse]

Sam, maybe I was not being clear. I found it in the UConnect display but under Controls (Icon is the heated seat). It is not in the Navigation section menu under the settings there.

BTW, my screen has a slightly different layout than the photo you posted. Here is the view of where the settings are that get you to it on my system.

 

[Ram4Sam]

Sam, maybe I was not being clear. I found it in the UConnect display but under Controls (Icon is the heated seat). It is not in the Navigation section menu under the settings there.

BTW, my screen has a slightly different layout than the photo you posted. Here is the view of where the settings are that get you to it on my system.

That is not what I was saying, sorry if it came off that way. Your way is another way to get to the same screen. In case you aren't aware, you can change the icons at the bottom of the screen. Hit the uconnect apps button and it shows you all the icons available, you can drag and drop them to the bottom of the screen. I never use the media icon so I replaced it with the settings icon, like my screen shows. It is less keystrokes to get to all the settings this way as opposed to the way you are doing it. Not better, just a little quicker.

Sam

 

[Ram4Sam]

Our purchase Sept 21st, built 12/2014 has version 20140414, does that mean that I can get a free update? SNOKING

Nope.....They cost $150......

Sam

 

[Alphonse]

That is not what I was saying, sorry if it came off that way. Your way is another way to get to the same screen. In case you aren't aware, you can change the icons at the bottom of the screen. Hit the uconnect apps button and it shows you all the icons available, you can drag and drop them to the bottom of the screen. I never use the media icon so I replaced it with the settings icon, like my screen shows. It is less keystrokes to get to all the settings this way as opposed to the way you are doing it. Not better, just a little quicker.

Sam

Thanks Sam, I learned something here. I was not aware that I could customize the screen. It is still on the factory defaults. I may tune it up now!

Thanks again.

 

[Badunit]

That is not what I was saying, sorry if it came off that way. Your way is another way to get to the same screen. In case you aren't aware, you can change the icons at the bottom of the screen. Hit the uconnect apps button and it shows you all the icons available, you can drag and drop them to the bottom of the screen. I never use the media icon so I replaced it with the settings icon, like my screen shows. It is less keystrokes to get to all the settings this way as opposed to the way you are doing it. Not better, just a little quicker.

Sam

Is this something new to 2016? I find nothing to drag/drop on my 2015.

 

[Ram4Sam]

Yes, new for 2016......

Sam