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Is it possible to swap out tradesman radio?

Is it possible to swap out tradesman radio?

Discussion in ‘ Audio & Electronics ‘ started by Fletch125, Sep 3, 2017 . I’m picking up my 2014 tradesman on Tuesday. I wanted the nicer touch screen radio but this truck was a steal with low miles. Is it possible to swap out the radio with one from say a big horn? Or is the wiring different? If so, what is a good aftermarket option?

Can you do a radio swap on a Dodge Ram?

Excited to be back in a truck again! You can do a direct swap out to a 5″ RA2 Radio but you won’t have navigation. You can get a RA4 Nav unit but you will need to change out the bezel due to the larger size of the screen. I am assuming you don’t have the steering wheel volume controls.

Is the tradesman RA1 a touch screen radio?

The stock non touch radio the RA1 does not have Bluetooth. It only has an AUX input. The RA2 5″ touch screen unit has Bluetooth. The RA2 is better than nothing and I’d perfer that.

What to do if your Silverado Radio Won’t Turn Off?

If my keys are out and the truck has been off 2 hours, I can open my door , push the power button in my 2015 1500 Silverado radio and will play until the battery is drained. My mechanic doesn’t know .

Why is the radio not working on my Ram 1500?

When you remote start you have to turn the truck off and restart to allow the radio to work, it’s a sharp learner no curve. When you remote start you have to turn the truck off and restart to allow the radio to work, it’s a sharp learner no curve.

What to do when your radio won’t turn on?

Put a test light across the power leads at the radio. If there is power, and you have a good ground, you either need a new radio or the lead isn’t making good contact t the plug. If not, check for power ar the fuse. If there is power there, the wire is bad between the fuse and the radio.

Why is my JK radio not working on my Jeep Wrangler?

My 2008 JK radio quit working. It would go off and on but then would not work at all. I took the radio out and check the wiring harness and it is getting power. Put a new radio in and it won’t power on at all. Checked the fuse box and all is good.

Can You remote start a truck with no radio?

When you remote start you have to turn the truck off and restart to allow the radio to work, it’s a sharp learner no curve. Click to expand… I remote start my truck every day and don’t have to power cycle to get the radio to work.

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