Jeep WK Grand Cherokee “REC” Navigation radio

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5.8″ coloration display – Manufactured by Alpine

Model “REC” (North American market solely)

 

  • DVD Navigation disc, devoted slot
  • 8-way joystick for navigation management
  • AM/FM Stereo radio
  • Integrated 6-Disc CD Changer
  • MP3 disc playback functionality
  • SIRIUS Satellite Radio choice
  • UConnect choice
  • MSRP: $2455.00   P/N: 82208653AL (Mopar equipment)

 

 

When outfitted with UConnect, the navigation radio turns into suitable with the hands-free module throughout the system. This function permits the person to position voice-activated, hands-free calls to “Points of Interests” corresponding to eating places, banks, or different public addresses situated throughout the navigation system’s data database. Phone numbers and name instances seem on the system’s display upon incoming calls.


The navigation radio for the 2005-2007 Grand Cherokees is housed within the higher middle part of the dashboard. Features embrace a big 5.8-inch full-color show, MP3 participant, AM/FM stereo, six-disc CD system and navigation system in a single unit. An eight-way joystick permits the person to scroll by means of the navigation menus and icons shortly and effortlessly.

The system guides the person by means of the drive route offering voice instructions, mile by mile, turn-by-turn till the ultimate vacation spot is reached. Destinations could also be entered into the system 10 other ways and the display could also be considered as an in depth map or enlarged to be considered turn-by-turn.
With MP3 functionality and the choice so as to add varied leisure and communication options, the navigation system is clearly within the forefront of data and leisure expertise. The system successfully calculates the quickest and most correct route and instantly redirects the motive force ought to she or he veer off path.

The MP3 participant is a navigation first, and the radio additionally options SIRIUS Satellite Radio availability. The MP3 function permits the person to view and play recordsdata and folders contained inside MP3 discs. Coupled with SIRIUS Satellite Radio, the stream itemizing, stream class, music title, and artist may be considered on the system’s show display.

The navigation system encompasses a single DVD disc which incorporates mapping, factors of curiosity and enterprise telephone numbers throughout the U.S. (the place digitized mapping knowledge and knowledge can be found). In addition, route calculations could also be made shortly with Alpine’s proprietary software program algorithms which offer routing data inside 10 seconds. This is essential when a driver misses a flip and wishes an instantaneous re-route.

The navigation system receives its GPS, or world positioning system indicators, from as much as eight satellites to show the place and path of the automobile. A gyroscope and the automobile’s velocity sensor allow the system to show the current automobile place even in places the place a GPS sign will not be out there. When a vacation spot is entered, the navigation system makes use of knowledge from the DVD to shortly calculate a route.

 

REC Navigation radio proven in a 2005 Grand Cherokee
Navigation System Features

Map Zoom: Select from 9 totally different zoom scales to extend or lower map magnification

Voice Guidance: Choose from 4 choices: Maximum, Normal, Minimum or Off

Route Guidance: View the display as a turn-by-turn map, full show map or a mixture of each

Three Language Option: Select English, French or Spanish. Preferences are in miles or kilometers

Four Routing Methods: Shortest Route, Quickest Route, Minimize Toll Roads, Maximum Freeway and Minimize Freeway

Automatic Route Recalculation and Detour Functions: The system robotically recalculates the place and shows a brand new route ought to the person encounter a detour or stray from the instructions indicated on the show monitor

Maneuver List: Review the journey itinerary previous to departure and make adjustments earlier than heading out on the highway

Trail Function: Obtain longitude, latitude and altitude readings


Destination options – selectable from ten classes:

1. Point of Interest: Select a vacation spot from a listing of places and public locations that are grouped by class

2. Address: Locate deal with by Street Name, City Name and State

3. Personal Address Book: Stores as much as 100 private places and telephone numbers within the system’s reminiscence; remembers an deal with from the deal with e book to be used as a vacation spot

4. Recent Destination: Choose a vacation spot out of your ten most up-to-date route calculations

5. Home Designation: Recall a saved deal with as your vacation spot

6. Trip Itinerary: Enter as much as ten locations to calculate probably the most environment friendly route

7. City Center: Calculate a route with the vacation spot on the middle of the town

8. Map Display: Select a vacation spot immediately from the map display, with out the necessity to enter the town identify of avenue

9. Phone Number: Use a enterprise telephone quantity to seek out the path to the placement

10. Intersection: Input the names of two cross streets as your vacation spot

 

REC Nav radio FAQ:
 

 

 

To take away the navigation disc cowl, a particular tab have to be pushed downward

How do I load the Navigation disc?
The navigation disc hundreds into the decrease tray on the REC radio. A particular tab must be pushed downward and pried outward to launch the quilt. The tab is situated on the left facet of the DVD tray, as proven within the picture above.

Can I take advantage of the navigation software program in my pc?
No. This proprietary software program is devoted completely by Alpine for the only goal of navigation.

Can I play films or different DVD kind discs?
No. The REC is designed to solely learn the particular DVD-ROM Navigation disc. Just a few totally different aftermarket firms present a modification that provides video/audio enter jacks, permitting the usage of an exterior system like a DVD participant. Also out there are exterior enter adaptors for hooking up exterior audio units such because the Apple iPod’s.

Which audio CD codecs are supported?
CD, most CD-R (recordable CDs), most CD-RW (rewritable CDs) and MP3 CD discs.

Will the radio or CD nonetheless play whereas utilizing the Navigation capabilities? Yes, you’ll be able to play the radio or CDs from the built-in CD changer whereas within the Navigation mode.

Does the REC have its personal speaker?
No, it really works by means of the automobile sound techniques left entrance speaker. During voice instructions the radio is robotically muted. The quantity for the voice instructions may be raised or lowered unbiased of the radio quantity, however solely throughout a voice command.

What are the “RDS” and “PTY” radio options?
RDS stands for “Radio Data System”, a service offered by FM Radio Stations. In addition to the standard music and voice contribution, data is transmitted within the type of encoded digital indicators which can be decoded by any RDS suitable automobile radio (or house radio to a restricted diploma). A radio station should have the suitable {hardware} and software program put in to help RDS.

PTY is a part of the RDS operate and stands for “Program Type”, a function means that you can seek for stations by kind of class (i.e. nation, classical, rock, information). When ‘PTY’ is chosen and also you press the ENTER key, the present class is displayed. Pressing the SEEK button tunes the unit to the following station that broadcasts the chosen program kind. Pressing the SCAN button searches the unit for all music classes. Not all radio stations broadcast the PTY sign.

The USA helps RDS at a decrease stage (station identify and kind solely) whereas the overwhelming majority of FM Stations all through Europe and Britain function Dynamic RDS, a extra superior system that features site visitors bulletins and different options. RDS knowledge may also be used to transmit the present time and date, as set by the radio station. A clock on an RDS radio by no means needs to be adjusted and can robotically set itself for daylight saving time.

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How do I clear the display?
The display must be cleaned with a gentle dry material. A high-quality digicam lens material works finest for this, out there at any digicam retailer. No liquids ought to ever be used to wash the display.

Can I set up the REC radio in a 1999-2004 mannequin Grand Cherokee (WJ)?
No. The REC makes use of the brand new CAN Bus knowledge system and isn’t suitable with the PCI system utilized in pre-2005 fashions of the Grand Cherokee.

Can I set up the REC radio in a 2005-up export mannequin Grand Cherokee (WH)?
No. The REC navigation radio is barely suitable with automobiles constructed for the North American market. Europe and different nations use the same radio, mannequin REJ.

Can I take advantage of the REJ European navigation DVD disc in my REC radio?
No. North American REC fashions should use the North American DVD disc, and REJ export fashions should use the DVD discs made for export markets.

My 2005-up Grand Cherokee didn’t include the navigation radio, can I add one?
Yes. This is an easy improve. See the Navigation radio improve / set up part beneath.

Should I purchase a brand new or used navigation off of eBay or different on-line supply?
Good offers may be discovered on navigation radios offered on-line however consumers have to be conscious of some points. See the “Buying ideas” on the finish of the Navigation kits and components desk belo

 

Notes On Playing MP3 Files:

The NAV radio can play MP3 recordsdata, nonetheless, acceptable MP3 file recording media and codecs are restricted. When writing MP3 recordsdata, take note of the next restrictions.

Supported Media (Disc Types)

The MP3 file recording media supported by the radio are CD-ROM, CD-R and CD-RW.

Supported Medium Formats (File Systems)

The medium codecs supported by the radio are ISO 9660 Level 1 and Level 2 and consists of the Joliet extension. When studying discs recorded utilizing codecs aside from ISO 9660 Level 1 and Level 2, the radio could fail to learn recordsdata correctly and could also be unable to play the file usually. UDF and Apple HFS codecs should not supported.

The radio makes use of the next limits for file techniques:

– Maximum variety of listing ranges: 15
– Maximum variety of recordsdata: 255
– Maximum variety of folders: 100
– Maximum variety of characters in file/folder names:
– Level 1: 12 (together with a separator “.” and a 3-character extension)
– Level 2: 31 (together with a separator “.” and a 3-character extension)

Multisession disc codecs are supported by the radio. Multisession discs could comprise mixtures of regular CD audio tracks and pc recordsdata (together with MP3 recordsdata). Discs created with an choice corresponding to “maintain disc open after writing” are most definitely multisession discs. The use of multisession for CD audio or MP3 playback could end in longer disc loading instances.

Supported MP3 File Formats

The radio will acknowledge solely recordsdata with the *.mp3 extension as MP3 recordsdata. Non-MP3 recordsdata named with the *.mp3 extension could trigger playback issues. The radio is designed to acknowledge the file as an invalid MP3 and won’t play the file.

When utilizing the MP3 encoder to compress audio knowledge to an MP3 file, the bit charge and sampling frequencies within the following desk are supported. In addition, variable bit charges (VBR) are additionally supported. The majority of MP3 recordsdata use a 44.1 kHz sampling charge and a 192, 160, 128, 96 or VBR bit charges.

 

MPEG Specification Sampling Frequency Bit Rate (kbps)
MPEG-1 Audio Layer 3 48, 44.1, 32 320, 256, 224, 192, 160, 128, 112, 96, 80, 64, 56, 48, 40, 32
MPEG-2 Audio Layer 3 24, 22.05, 16 160, 128, 144, 112, 96, 80, 64, 56, 48, 40, 32, 24, 16, 8

ID3 Tag data for artist, music title and album title are supported for model 1 ID3 tags. ID3 model 2 shouldn’t be supported by the radios.

Playlist recordsdata should not supported. MP3 Pro recordsdata should not supported.

Playback of MP3 Files

When a medium containing MP3 knowledge is loaded, the radio checks all recordsdata on the medium. If the medium incorporates plenty of folders or recordsdata, the radio will take extra time to start out taking part in the MP3 recordsdata.

Loading instances for playback of MP3 recordsdata could also be affected by the next:

 

  • Media – CD-RW media could take longer to load than CD-R media
  • Medium codecs – Multisession discs could take longer to load than non-multisession discs
  • Number of recordsdata and folders – Loading instances will improve with extra recordsdata and folders

To improve the velocity of disc loading, it’s endorsed to make use of CD-R media and single-session discs. To create a single-session disc, allow the Disc at Once choice earlier than writing to the disc.

Operation Instructions – (CD Mode for MP3 Audio Play)

SEEK Button (CD Mode for MP3 Play)

Pressing the proper facet of the SEEK button performs the following MP3 File. Pressing the left facet of the SEEK button performs the start of the MP3 file. Pressing the button throughout the first ten seconds performs the earlier file.

LOAD/EJECT Button (CD Mode for MP3 Play)

LOAD/ EJECT – Load

Press the LOAD/ EJECT button and the push button with the corresponding quantity the place LOAD the CD is being loaded. The radio will show PLEASE WAIT and immediate when to INSERT DISC. After the radio shows “LOAD DISC” insert the CD into the participant. Radio show will present “LOADING DISC” when the disc is loading. LOAD / EJECT – Eject

Press the LOAD/ EJECT button and the push button with the corresponding quantity the place LOAD the CD was loaded and the disc will unload and transfer to the doorway for simple removing. Radio show will present “EJECTING DISC” when the disc is being ejected and immediate the person to take away the disc.

If you could have ejected a disc and haven’t eliminated it inside 15 seconds, it is going to be reloaded. If the CD shouldn’t be eliminated, the radio will proceed to play the non-removed CD. If the CD is eliminated and there are different CD’s within the radio, the radio will play the following CD after a 2 minute timeout. If the CD is eliminated and there are not any different CD’s within the radio, the radio will stay in CD mode and show “INSERT DISC” for two minutes. After 2 minutes the radio will go to the earlier tuner mode.

MSG or INFO Button (CD Mode for MP3 Play)

Press and MSG or INFO button whereas taking part in MP3 disc. The radio scrolls by means of the next TAG data: Song Title, Artist, File Name, and Folder Name (if out there).

Press the MSG or INFO button as soon as extra to return to “elapsed time” precedence mode.

Press and maintain the MSG or INFO button whereas within the message show precedence mode or elapsed time show precedence mode will show the music title for every file.

RW/FF (CD Mode for MP3 Play)

Press the FF facet of the button to maneuver ahead by means of the MP3 choice.

TUNE Control (CD Mode for MP3 Play)

Pressing the TUNE Control permits the adjustment of Tone, Balance, and Fade.

AM/FM Button (CD Mode for MP3 Play)

Switches again to Radio mode.

RND/ PTY Button (CD Mode for MP3 Play)

Pressing this button performs recordsdata randomly

SET/DIR Button (CD Mode for MP3 Play)

Press the SET/DIR Button to show folders, when taking part in an MP3 discs which have a file/folder construction. Turn the TUNE management to show out there folders or transfer by means of out there folders. Press the TUNE management to pick out a folder.

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Buttons 1 – 6 (CD Mode for MP3 Play)

Selects disc positions 1 – 6 for Play/Load/Eject.

REC Navigation kits and components

 
For most 2005-2007 mannequin Chrysler, Dodge and Jeep automobiles

The REC Navigation Radio combines a 5.8-inch full-color show, AM/FM Stereo Radio, Six-disc CD/MP3 participant and navigation system that makes use of DVD expertise, multi function helpful unit. This subtle, but simple-to-use navigation system guides you to your exact vacation spot by means of the usage of Global Positioning System (GPS) satellite tv for pc expertise and an onboard pc. The system presents turn-byturn route steering with voice instruction, automated re-route calculation, distinctive smart-spelling function, intensive listings for factors of curiosity and sufficient reminiscence to retailer 100 private addresses. Unit features a geographic DVD with routing instructions for the continental 48 States and components of Canada. The radio options 12 AM, 12 FM, and 12 Sirius Satellite Radio pre-sets. This system is Sirius Satellite Radio succesful and shows station names, music title and artist. To receive Sirius Satellite Radio, a satellite tv for pc receiver/antenna equipment and subscription to the Sirius service is required.

About half numbers: Model codes and half numbers for radios and discs may be fairly complicated. A 3-letter mannequin code is assigned for every radio in a specific sequence. Within that mannequin code, “REC” for instance, many various half numbers are assigned through the manufacturing run and gross sales life. Most half numbers begin out with a sequence of numbers, corresponding to “56038646”. Revisions after that add a 2-letter suffix, as in “56038646AA” adopted by “AB”, “AC” “AD” and so forth. Revisions can encompass circuitry updates or adjustments, firmware fixes and adjustments, and minor beauty adjustments. In addition, typically altering a provider for a specific half will end in a up to date half quantity. In most circumstances the upper the final letter of the half quantity the newer the half.

A serious change in a component will often consequence within the numbers being completely modified. For instance, one of many later 2006 mannequin REC radios has a component variety of ” 56038646AM”. 2007 fashions began with a very totally different quantity, “5064184xx”. In this case, the 2007 fashions have an added jack and circuitry to accomodate the rear again up digicam and subsequently your complete quantity was modified.

Interchangeability: From what we’ve seen, the entire “REC” radio half numbers beneath are interchangeable with all 2005-2007 Chrysler, Dodge and Jeep automobiles which have the newer CAN bus. The radio reconizes which automobile it’s in and can show the opening display emblem accordingly for both “Dodge”, “Chrysler” or “Jeep”.

 

Item Part #  (sorted oldest to latest) MSRP
REC navigation radio – Radio solelyNote for 2005-2006 mannequin radios: “56038646AM” is the revised unit with an “improved” joystick. Prior fashions have had issues with the joystick breaking. All 2007-up fashions have the improved joystick, though there has additionally been just a few studies of the newer joysticks breaking. Replacement joysticks can be found from aftermarket firms for round $10-$15. Installtion requires minor disassembly of the radio and a few soldering.

All 2007 mannequin radios embrace a 3-pin rear digicam enter jack on the rear of the radio. Very late construct 2006 fashions may additionally include the digicam jack.

The costs listed for navigation radios symbolize supplier components and equipment pricing. The value for a manufacturing unit put in navigation radio is often lower than these costs. The manufacturing unit value for a similar kind of radio could range between automobiles because of the inclusion of various related elements (audio system, rear digicam, for instance) and likewise for advertising causes. Radios are sometimes shortly discontinued and solely the latest revisions could also be out there from Chrysler, Dodge and Jeep sellers.

Important: Early mannequin radios (P/N 56038646AI by means of P/N 56038646AL) can’t be used with 2005-up base mannequin Grand Cherokees (automobiles with out premium sound). Radios could have garbled sound for the navigation voice.

2005-2006P/N 56038646AI ($1690)
outdated by:
P/N 56038646AJ ($1690)
P/N 56038646AK ($1690)
P/N 56038646AL ($1705)P/N 56038646AM ($1686)
(revised joystick)2007 (w/rear digicam jack)P/N 5064184AA ($1690)
P/N 5064184AB ($1690)
P/N 5064184AC ($2390)
P/N 5064184AD ($2390)
P/N 5064184AE ($2335)
P/N 5064184AF ($2335)
P/N 5064184AG ($2335)
P/N 5064184AL ($2455)
$ 2335.00
REC navigation radio – Kit package deal(consists of NAV radio, GPS antenna and DVD-ROM geographic disc masking the entire United States and components of Canada.)

2005-2006 fashions Note: P/N 82208653AE and later packages embrace nav radio P/N 56038646AM. “AM” is the revised unit with an improved joystick. Prior fashions have had issues with the joystick breaking, though there has additionally been just a few studies of the newer joysticks breaking.

Important: Early mannequin radios (P/N 56038646AI by means of P/N 56038646AL) can’t be used with 2005-up base mannequin Grand Cherokees (automobiles with out premium sound). Radios could have garbled sound for the navigation voice.

P/N 82208653 ($1840)
(consists of REC # 56038646AI and disc # 05064033AA)P/N 82208653AA ($1840)
(consists of REC # 56038646AJ and disc # 05064033AB)P/N 82208653AB ($1840)
(consists of REC # 56038646AK and disc # 05064033AB)P/N 82208653AC ($1860)
(consists of – REC # 56038646AL and disc # 05064033AC)P/N 82208653AD ($2035)
(consists of REC # 56038646AL, and disc # 05064033AD)P/N 82208653AE ($2455)
(consists of REC # 56038646AM, and disc # 05064033AD)P/N 82208653AF ($2455)
(consists of REC # 5064184AC, and disc # 05064033AD)

P/N 82208653AG ($2455)
(consists of REC # 5064184AD, and disc # 05064033AD)

P/N 82208653AH ($2455)
(consists of REC # 5064184AD, and disc # 05064033AE)

P/N 82208653AI ($2455)
(consists of – REC # 5064184AE, and disc # 05064033AE)

P/N 82208653AJ ($2455)
(consists of – REC # 5064184A?, and disc # 05064033A?)

P/N 82208653AK ($2455)
(consists of – REC # 5064184A?, and disc # 05064033A?)

P/N 82208653AL ($2455)
(consists of – REC # 5064184A?, and disc # 05064033A?)

$ 2455.00
DVD geographic database discs:The similar DVD discs are used for the “REC” sequence navigation radios in addition to the older “RB1” fashions. Each unit has distinctive firmware and accesses its personal set of operational recordsdata from the disc however share the identical map database.

 


5064033AE was launched on September 15, 2006 and incorporates vital will increase within the map knowledge part and new subdivisions. The “AE” disc additionally robotically updates the firmware the primary time it’s loaded. This UDF format dual-layer disc incorporates 7.59 GB of information.

Click HERE for a listing of cities that have been up to date on model “AE”.

AE model observe: Once a radio has been up to date to the 5064033AE disc, earlier discs corresponding to “AC” and “AD” are now not usable. No hurt will probably be carried out by loading and earlier model disc. A message will come up on the display that claims “Currently, a disc has been inserted which is older than the downloaded program. Please verify disc model.”

 


5064033AF was launched on February 20, 2008. It incorporates over 6.1 million miles of highway and presents greater than 8 million factors of curiosity together with 471,000 eating places, 69,000 motels, 116,000 ATMs and 93,000 fuel stations. As with the prior “AE” launch, the up to date mapping software program solely covers the 48 Continental states and the 9 Canadian Provinces. This UDF format dual-layer disc incorporates 6.81 GB of information, with the newest adjustments being made on 11/29/07.

 


5064033AG was launched in December 2008. It incorporates over 6.1 million miles of highway and presents greater than 8.8 million factors of curiosity together with 688,900 eating places, 83,600 motels, 121,800 ATMs and 115,000 fuel stations. As with the prior “AF” launch, the up to date mapping software program solely covers the 48 Continental states and the 9 Canadian Provinces.

AG model observe: This disc incorporates map updates solely, there are not any software program or firmware updates. Once this disc has been put in within the radio you’ll be able to nonetheless load and use the prior “AF” disc (utilizing the “AF” disc will show the “AF” mapping, utilizing the “AG” disc will show “AG” mapping).

New and expanded detailed protection areas embrace:

– Sebastian, AR
– Barstow, Butte, Fresno, Imperial, Kern, Kings, Madera, Nevada, Placerville, Roseville, San Bernardino, San Diego, San Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara, Sutter, Trumbull & Yuba, CA
– Clear Creek, Eagle, Grand Junction, Pitkin, Pueblo, Summit County & Gilpin CO
– Bay, Citrus, Clay, Hernando, Highlands, Lake, Marion & Okaloosa, FL
– Adams, Bloomington, Champaign, Coles, Jackson, Kankakee, Know, La Salle, Macon, Peoria, Tazewell, Vermillion & Williamson, IL
– Monroe, IN
– Shawnee, KS
– Cambridge, Cumberland, Denton, Easton, & Salisbury, MD
– Allegan, Bay, Berrien, Calhoun, Ionia, Isabella, Jackson, Lenawee, Midland, Muskegon, Saginaw, St. Joseph & Van Buren, MI
– Kennebec, MN
– Missoula, MT
– Alamance, Catawba, Davidson, Fayetteville & Onslow, NC
– Dona Ana, NM
– Cayuga, Lake Placid, Malone, Ontario & Plattsburgh, NY
– Clark, Stark, Warren & Youngstown, OH
– Franklin, Lawrence, Lycoming, Monroe & Pittsburgh, PA
– Greensville, SC
– Angelina, Bowie, Brazoria, Gregg, Hunt, Jefferson, Johnson, Lubbock, Nacogdoches, Orange, Smith, Walker, Wichita & Houston, TX
– Washington, UT
– Augusta, Emporia, Greensville, Harrisonburg, Montgomery, Northampton, Powhatan, Rockingham, Staunton & Waynesboro, VA
– Rutland, VT
– Spokane & Yakima, WA
– Eau Claire, WI

 

P/N 05064033AC
(July 2004 version)
Application Version: 01.44.00
Database: 05.0303.00.031604.0006P/N 05064033AD
(February 2006 version)
Application Version: 01.44.00
Database: 05.0404.00.200521.0005P/N 05064033AE
(September 2006 version)
Application Version: 02.04.00
Database: 05.0503.00.072506.0003P/N 05064033AF
(February 2008 version)
Application Version: 02.06.00
Database: 05.0702.00.110507.0002P/N 05064033AG
(December 2008 version)
Application Version: 02.32.00
Database: 0802.00.101408P/N 05064033AH
(March 2009 version)
Application Version: TBA
Database: TBAP/N 05064033AI
(November 2009 version)
Application Version: TBA
Database: TBA

P/N 05064033AJ
(2010)
Application Version: TBA
Database: TBA

$ 210.00
Installation bezel equipment(consists of bezel, attaching bracket, navigation face plate, left & proper AC outlet and 5 clips)

2005-20065JN311DHAK (Slate Gray) ($74.30)

outdated by:
5JN311DHAL ($74.30)
5JN311DHAM ($71.00)
5JN311DHAN ($83.00)
5JN311DHAO ($86.70)

5JN311J8AG (Khaki) ($130.00)

outdated by:
5JN311J8AH ($74.45)
5JN311J8AI ($74.45)
5JN311J8AJ ($61.75)
5JN311J8AK ($68.90)
5JN311J8AL ($74.45)
5JN311J8AM ($71.00)
5JN311J8AN ($126.00)
5JN311J8AO ($130.00)

2007 fashions solely

Mopar 1EC951DHAC (Slate Gray) ($163.00)
Mopar 1EC951J8AC (Dark Khaki) ($163.00)

$ 126.00
to
$ 163.00
Mopar equipment Replacement GPS antenna(mounts behind instrument cluster) P/N 56038630AA ($87.15)
outdated by
56038630AB ($96.00)
56038630AC ($96.05)
$ 87.15
to
$ 96.05
Factory put in alternative GPS antenna(with bracket, mounts behind radio) P/N 56038799AB $ 77.90
Replacement DVD disc door P/N 5161571AA $ 6.20
Note: Prices listed are for reference functions solely and should range by supplier. Parts should not out there from this website online. MSRP costs present as of April 2010.

Tips on shopping for a brand new or used navigation unit on-line from eBay
or from non-authorized sellers

If you might be shopping for a navigation unit on-line from a non-authorized supplier observe that you’ll NOT have a manufacturing unit guarantee. It is vital to purchase from a trusted supply with wonderful references, a few of which supply their very own guarantee. Be certain that along with the radio that you just obtain the appropriate navigation antenna, newest navigation disc and ideally the proprietor’s guide. There have been a noticeable quantity of issues with the joystick controls breaking on REC navigation radios. This is because of a design flaw that was mounted on radios constructed after mid-September 2005. Joysticks have additionally been broken in delivery as a result of poor packing by these promoting used models, which hardly ever come of their unique manufacturing unit packaging. Assure that the vendor will present a non-DOA or longer assure, and that the unit will probably be fastidiously packaged.

 

Navigation radio improve / set up

 

 

 

REC Navigation radio proven in a 2005 WK Rocky Mountain version
Upgrading from a manufacturing unit customary radio to the navigation radio is simple so far as the set up goes. A bezel equipment is required, as proven within the components checklist above. The equipment features a new middle bezel, attaching bracket, navigation face plate, left & proper AC shops and 5 mounting clips.

Factory radio removing:

 

Radio/vent bezel removing

Standard radio mounting

 

 

Front and again views of the navigation radio bezel

1. Disconnect the battery adverse floor cable.

2. The one-piece radio/vent bezel is fixed with 5 spring clips and aligned on the prime with plastic tabs. Grab the bezel within the again curved space and pull it ahead to drag it away from the plastic tabs. Carefully pull the bezel outwards round its perimeter to launch it from the spring tabs.

 

3. The radio is fixed with 4 screws, take away them and punctiliously pull the radio out sufficient to entry the rear connectors. It is vital to notice that the radio antenna connector is the newer “locking” fashion”. Grasp the outer ring and pull outward to launch the antenna from the radio. For reinstallation it merely pushes again on and locks in place.

 

 

Navigation antenna places
4. Install the navigation antenna. On WK fashions the manufacturing unit GPS antenna is situated behind the radio and connected with two screws. The antenna may additionally be positioned on prime of the instrument cluster, underneath the bezel that surrounds the speedometer/tach, and connected with double-sided foam tape.

5. Install the brand new navigation radio, plugging within the nav antenna, the radio antenna, and the 22-pin radio connector. Carefully push the radio into place ensuring no wires are inflicting any binding. Install the 4 radio screws. Install the brand new bezel and radio trim plate.

 

 

 

Support brackets used for normal radios
Note: there are two steel bars that stretch downward from the “framework” that runs alongside the sprint, which helps the radio and holds it in place (see picture above). If you might be upgrading to the REC, the 2 steel bars have to be eliminated to ensure that the REC to be put in, in any other case there is not going to be sufficient clearance.

6. Reconnect the battery adverse floor cable.

7. Turn the ignition on and energy up the radio. Install the navigation disc by first eradicating the navigation disc door. A particular tab on the door have to be pushed in to launch it, as proven within the picture beneath. Install the disc and exchange the door. The navigation system will now load the disc and the menu show will come up.

 

 

 

Navigation disc entry launch
Thanks to Jason Karnitz from Cottage Grove, MN for added set up ideas and pictures.
 

REJ navigation radio

 

(For 2005-2006 “WH” export fashions solely, not suitable with North American REC navigation discs)

The all-new 2005 Grand Cherokee export fashions (“WH”) started manufacturing in March of 2005. The elective navigation radio is just like the “REC” mannequin that’s being supplied within the North American market WK Grand Cherokees. Both fashions function a 5.8-inch full-color show, MP3 playback capabilty, AM/FM stereo and six-disc CD system.

The North American (REC) and export (REJ) navigation database discs should not interchangeable. If a North American automobile is exported to Europe (or different export markets) the REC mannequin radio have to be exchanged for a REJ mannequin radio as a way to make the most of the export navigation maps in addition to the radio stations.

The DVD included with the REJ radios options mapping for the next areas:

Western Europe Region Group
RHD Asia Region Group
Central Eastern Europe Region Group
Middle East Region Group
Central America Region Group
Puerto Rico Region Group

Part numbers: (oldest to latest; components should not out there from North American sellers)

Navigation radio:

P/N 5091508AF   MSRP $1645.00 US
outdated by:
P/N 5091508AG   MSRP $1690.00 US
P/N 5091508AH   MSRP $1690.00 US
P/N 5064191AD   MSRP $2070.00 US
P/N 5064191AE   MSRP $1690.00 US
P/N 5064191AF   MSRP $1690.00 US
P/N 5064191AG   MSRP $1690.00 US
P/N 5064191AH   MSRP $1690.00 US

Navigation radio package deal:

P/N 82208905AC   MSRP $2125.00 US
outdated by:
P/N 82208905AD   MSRP $2125.00 US
P/N 82208905AE   MSRP $2125.00 US
P/N 82208905AF   MSRP $2125.00 US
P/N 82208905AG   MSRP $2125.00 US
P/N 82208905AH   MSRP $2125.00 US
P/N 82208905AI   MSRP $2125.00 US

DVD geographic database discs:

P/N 56038650AC  MSRP $202.00 US
outdated by:
P/N 56038650AD  MSRP $202.00 US
P/N 56038650AE  MSRP $202.00 US
P/N 56038650AF  MSRP $202.00 US
P/N 56038650AG  MSRP $202.00 US (2009-2010 version)

GPS antenna:

P/N 56038630AC   MSRP $96.05.00 US

 

 

56038650AG navigation disc (europe 2009-2010)
 
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