Q: Satellite Uconnect

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Fiona B

on July 08, 2016

My Ram 3500 has 2300 miles on it. I have a Siriusxm satellite 8.4an running version 13.38.52. I had not yet updated my software. But everything has been working fine until now. While I was trying to listen to the satellite, view fuel prices or weather I got a continuous – Acquiring Satellite - message. The antenna is clear of debris, and I've only driven an hour. I switched to FM and the Bluetooth is fine, but the satellite still doesn’t work. I turned off the truck and restarted it – waited 10 seconds, opened and shut the door and still didn’t work. I turned off the truck and let it sit for 60 seconds then restarted it. Now everything works normal including the satellite. I have also noticed that there is an occasional lack of it – seeing – my iPhone. Is the newer version of Uconnect better?

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