[GottaDart2013]

I have a 2013 Dart 1.4l turbo. the problem Im having is that my microphone doesnt seem to work on my Uconnect. all the wiring seems ok. it seems to possibly be the telematics module. i have bought another one from ebay. if i just go and swap it out. Will i need to do a Proxy alignment.? I do have the Obd2Mx and i can purchase the alfaObd software but i have no idea what the procedure is. If someone had a walk through it would be fantastic..

 

[alpinegreenneon]

Since the electronics are networked together, it is possible that a PROXI may need to be done. With alfaOBD it's easy.
Start alfaOBD. Select Dodge/Ram, select Dodge Dart (PF), next pulldown select BODY COMPUTER. Under Select Control Unit, select Body Computer Delphi/Marelli. Once you have the bluetooth connection, touch the Fiat open hood icon. Under the Select procedure to start pulldown, go almost all the way to the end of the list and select PROXY alignment. Select START and the program does the alignment, you don't need to do anything else.

 

[XtremeCuztoms]

likely not a telematics issue, more like a HFM issue and it is external from the telematics module.

 

[GottaDart2013]

thank you. i will post what i figure out.

 

[GottaDart2013]

ok. so i tried to plug in the tcm and the wiring harness fits but the other wire set that looks like a charging connector wont go in. s/n was a match and the it came up as a match for a compatible car. i can get it to go in if i trim off the side but im hesitant to do that . anyone know what those wires do?

 

[alpinegreenneon]

One of the connector ports of the CTM is not used. You are possibly trying to plug into that one.
Please don't confuse TCM (transmission Control Module) with CTM (Convergence Telematics Module)

08 - Electrical / 8E - Electronic Control Modules / MODULE, Convergence Telematics / Description

DESCRIPTION




The Convergence Telematics Module (CTM) (3) is found in vehicles equipped with the optional Uconnect® Hands-Free System. This module is located beneath the instrument panel inboard of the steering column where it is concealed behind the instrument panel steering column opening cover. The CTM hardware and circuitry is contained and protected within a molded black plastic housing that has two integral mounts (2) and an integral locating pin (1). The CTM is positioned to a stamped metal mounting bracket by the locating pin, then secured to the bracket by two screws. Two additional screws secure the mounting bracket to the instrument panel support structure.

The CTM has three integral connector receptacles that are oriented toward the dash panel when it is installed in the vehicle. The upper receptacle (6) connects the CTM to the vehicle electrical system through a dedicated take out and connector of the instrument panel wire harness. The lower receptacle (4) accepts a Universal Serial Bus (USB) cable connector that connects the CTM to the Radio Receiver Module (RRM). The center connector receptacle (5) is not used in this application.

The internal circuitry of the CTM includes a microcontroller, flash memory and a Bluetooth™ module. The module also includes sophisticated Voice Recognition (VR) software. The CTM software is flash programmable.

The CTM cannot be adjusted or repaired and, if damaged or ineffective, the entire CTM must be replaced. The mounting bracket for the CTM is individually serviceable.

 

[GottaDart2013]

ok. i was talking Ctm sorry. Ebay calls it a telematics communication module. It is #4 that i am referring to. USB to radio receiver. the plug will not fit in the hole because the 45 degree angle is on the other side. i could cut out the angle with an exacto and im pretty sure it would go in. The USB part is the same. question is Why is this one different?

 

[alpinegreenneon]

What color is the connector at the end of the cable, gray or black? It should be gray. The gray and black will have the angle on opposite sides. Did your original CTM have the same port orientation?

 

[GottaDart2013]

the connector is black

 

[alpinegreenneon]

Usually, the port is the same color as the connector. Was the port in the original CTM also black? Since you say the new CTM has the angle on the wrong side, I assume the port is gray. If you are sure this is the correct cable and connector modify the connector not the port.

 

[GottaDart2013]

i have found a mini USB adapter for 5 bucks on ebay that should allow me to connect the two without modifying anything. i will get it in a week or so and i will post the results. thank you for the info

 

[GottaDart2013]

the mini adapter worked. i plugged in the new telematics module and everything is working. i did not have to do a proxy alignment, just deleted the previous owners pairings and reset my own and voila!

 

[marg_fan]

the mini adapter worked. i plugged in the new telematics module and everything is working. i did not have to do a proxy alignment, just deleted the previous owners pairings and reset my own and voila!

Now that you have confirmed it works, could you post the link to the usb mini adapter you purchased? It may be useful in the future.

 

[J.Rios]

Since the electronics are networked together, it is possible that a PROXI may need to be done. With alfaOBD it's easy.
Start alfaOBD. Select Dodge/Ram, select Dodge Dart (PF), next pulldown select BODY COMPUTER. Under Select Control Unit, select Body Computer Delphi/Marelli. Once you have the bluetooth connection, touch the Fiat open hood icon. Under the Select procedure to start pulldown, go almost all the way to the end of the list and select PROXY alignment. Select START and the program does the alignment, you don't need to do anything else.

How can I get this software on my Iphone or Mac?
I know that you have to have the OBDmax to use the alfaobd software. . .
any help will be greatly appreciated.

FYI I am in SoCal and if I can get this going on my end, I am willing to help others. (Pay it forward).

 

[alpinegreenneon]

How can I get this software on my Iphone or Mac?
I know that you have to have the OBDmax to use the alfaobd software. . .
any help will be greatly appreciated.

FYI I am in SoCal and if I can get this going on my end, I am willing to help others. (Pay it forward).

The alfaOBD app is android ONLY. It will not work with iphone or Mac. You can get any old cheap android phone or tablet and use it without having it connected to a phone contract. Check eBay for old 3G phones.

 

[J.Rios]

The alfaOBD app is android ONLY. It will not work with iphone or Mac. You can get any old cheap android phone or tablet and use it without having it connected to a phone contract. Check eBay for old 3G phones.

Thank you for the feedback. @alpinegreenneon I have read many of your feedback remarks for others and if I can help you out just let me know. I am looking for an android phone already.

 

[jsblanch]

The alfaOBD app is android ONLY. It will not work with iphone or Mac. You can get any old cheap android phone or tablet and use it without having it connected to a phone contract. Check eBay for old 3G phones.

You can also get AlfaOBD for Windows if you want to use a laptop instead of a phone/tablet.

 

[J.Rios]

You can also get AlfaOBD for Windows if you want to use a laptop instead of a phone/tablet.

I don't know. . . But if you can't use it on a Iphone. I am almost sure you can use it on a PC.


I have MSG. some people on "offerup" today, to see if i can pick up an old Android phone. ?

 

[jsblanch]

I don't know. . . But if you can't use it on a Iphone. I am almost sure you can use it on a PC.


I have MSG. some people on "offerup" today, to see if i can pick up an old Android phone. ?

You definitely can't use it on iPhone or Mac. Yeah, getting an old Android device would be my advice if you're otherwise tied to Apple.