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MyGIG Lockpick II Interface for unlocking restricted features
Shown above is the first photo of Chrysler’s newest generation MyGIG radio, model RER. The new 6.5″ touch-screen model features a built-in hard drive with storage for 2000 songs, a front-mounted audio input jack and a USB data port. MyGIG premiered in 2007 models of the Jeep Wrangler, Dodge Nitro, Chrysler Sebring and Dodge Avenger. Most other Chrysler/Dodge/Jeep vehicles were added to the list in the 2008-2009 model years.
MyGIG is a revolutionary multimedia infotainment system that integrates radio, navigation, DVD, Bluetooth, USB and satellite radio technologies. The USB port allows uploads of music and photos to a 20 or 30 gigabyte hard drive, while the system will also copy files from CDs. Using the Gracenote database, MyGIG will find the artist, track and title for the music.
The auxiliary input jack permits passengers to listen to a portable MP3 player through the vehicle’s speakers. MyGIG is a Sirius Satellite Radio player and also includes UConnect® —the hands-free Bluetooth cellular system. Controlling the system is easy, too. The 6.5-inch touch screen allows easy menu navigation, while the Advanced Voice Dialog System recognizes more than 1,000 words for audio, navigation, entertainment and hands-free mobile phone use.
Navigating traffic also becomes easier using MyGIG’s real-time traffic information. Separate audio outputs allow passengers to listen to the car speakers while different audio tracks play through the system’s wireless headphones. That means the kids can watch their DVD on the optional rear-seat entertainment system while parents listen to the radio in the front.
MyGIG models
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To date, three different versions of the MyGIG radio have been released in North America, models RER (with navigation), REN/RBZ (without navigation, and with or without Satellite radio) and REU (with navigation and remote display screen). Model REU is currently available only in the all-new 2009 Dodge Journey. MyGIG radios use two different Bus systems, high speed and low speed. Vehicles designed for a high-speed electrical bus will not work on a vehicle with a low-speed bus, and vice versa. See the MyGIG radio parts, software and accessories reference page for more information on the different versions of the MyGIG radios.
The european versions of RER radios use the sales code REW. South Africa, Middle East “GCC”, Australia, and New Zealand are model “REP”.
There is no european version of the REN radio. South Africa, Middle East “GCC”, Australia, and New Zealand versions of REN radios use the sales code “REZ”.
| MyGIG model summary1. Media Center 430N CD/DVD/HDD Radios (also called “uconnect tunes”)
REN – MyGIG radio without navigation – North America 2. Media Center 730N CD/DVD/HDD/NAV Radios (also called “uconnect GPS”) RER – MyGIG radio with navigation – North America 3. Media Center 430N CD/DVD/HDD/NAV Radios with separate screen (also called “uconnect tunes”) REU – MyGIG radio with navigation – North America, separate screen version used only in the Dodge Journey |
REU with remote screen |
| MyGIG radios – factory availability for model years 2007-2010 | ||||||
| Vehicle | Bus speed | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 | |
| Chrysler | 300 | Low | No | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Aspen | Low | No | Yes | Yes | Vehicle | |
| discontinued | ||||||
| Sebring | Low | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| Town & Country | High | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| Dodge | Avenger | Low | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Caliber | Low | No | No | Yes | Yes | |
| Caravan | High | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| Challenger | Low | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| Charger | Low | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| Dakota | Low | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| Durango | Low | No | Yes | Yes | Vehicle | |
| discontinued | ||||||
| Journey | High | No | No | Yes | Yes | |
| Magnum | Low | No | Yes | Vehicle | Vehicle | |
| discontinued | discontinued | |||||
| Nitro | High | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| Ram 1500 | Low (07-08) High (09-10) |
No | No | Yes | Yes | |
| Ram HD (2500/3500/4500/5500) | High (2010) | No | No | No | Yes | |
| Jeep | Commander | Low | No | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Compass | Low | No | No | Yes | Yes | |
| Grand Cherokee | Low | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| Liberty | High | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| Patriot | Low | No | No | Yes | Yes | |
| Wrangler | High | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| Mitsubishi | Raider pickup (Chrysler built) | Low | No | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Volkswagen | Routan minivan (Chrysler built) | High | No | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| MyGIG radios – factory availability for model years 2011-2012 | ||||||
| Vehicle | Bus speed | 2011 | 2012 | Comments | ||
| Chrysler | 300 | High | No | No | All-new radio design. Not | |
| compatible w/ prior model years. | ||||||
| 200 | Low | Yes | Yes | |||
| Town & Country | High | Yes | Yes | New Bus system. Not | ||
| compatible w/ prior model years. | ||||||
| Dodge | Avenger | Low | Yes | Yes | ||
| Caliber | Low | Yes | Yes | |||
| Caravan | High | Yes | Yes | New Bus system. Not | ||
| compatible w/ prior model years. | ||||||
| Challenger | Low | Yes | Yes | |||
| Charger | High | No | No | All-new radio design. Not | ||
| compatible w/ prior model years. | ||||||
| Dakota | Low | Yes | Yes | |||
| Durango | High | Yes | Yes | New Bus system. Not | ||
| compatible w/ prior model years. | ||||||
| Journey | High | No | No | All-new radio design. Not | ||
| compatible w/ prior model years. | ||||||
| Nitro | High | Yes | Yes | New Bus system. Not | ||
| compatible w/ prior model years. | ||||||
| Ram 1500 | High | Yes | Yes | New Bus system. Not | ||
| compatible w/ prior model years. | ||||||
| Ram HD (2500/3500/4500/5500) | High | Yes | Yes | New Bus system. Not | ||
| compatible w/ prior model years. | ||||||
| Jeep | Compass | Low | Yes | Yes | ||
| Grand Cherokee | High | Yes | Yes | New Bus system. Not | ||
| compatible w/ prior model years. | ||||||
| Liberty | High | Yes | Yes | New Bus system. Not | ||
| compatible w/ prior model years. | ||||||
| Patriot | Low | Yes | Yes | |||
| Wrangler | High | Yes | Yes | New Bus system. Not | ||
| compatible w/ prior model years. | ||||||
| Volkswagen | Routan minivan (Chrysler built) | High | Yes | Yes | New Bus system. Not | |
| compatible w/ prior model years. | ||||||
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MyGIG radios are not directly compatible with the following Chrysler, Dodge and Jeep vehicles:*
Chrysler Pacifica
Chrysler PT Cruiser
Chrysler PT Cruiser *NOTE: An aftermarket company has introduced an interface device that will allow the hook-up of MyGIG radios in most 2005-2007 Chrysler, Dodge and Jeep vehicles. See: MyGIG Lockpick II Interface |
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MyGIG Specifications and features:
GPS Navigation: (Models REP, RER, REU, REW, REX only)
- Hard drive (HDD) based navigation (data pre-loaded)
- Flip-down motorized display
- Full map & TBT display
- Point-of-interest listing
- Real time traffic updates via Sirius
- Turn-by-turn route guidance
- Voice activated destination input
- 2D & 3D Bird’s eye view of road
LCD Display:
- 6.5” TFT display (400 x 240 pixels)
- Touchscreen LCD
- Flip down Motorized Display
- Enhanced graphics
Data File Transfer/Storage:
- 2007 RER models: 20 GB HDD for Nav, Photo, Music (7 GB available for storage)
- 2008-up RER models: 30 GB HDD for Nav, Photo, Music (17 GB available for storage)
- 2007-2008 REN models: 20 GB HDD for Nav, Photo, Music (7 GB available for storage)
- 2009-up REN models: 30 GB HDD for Nav, Photo, Music (17 GB available for storage)
- 2010-up RBZ models: 30 GB HDD for Nav, Photo, Music (17 GB available for storage)
- USB 2.0 port interface
- JPEG photo viewer
- Customizable screen background using your own photos
- Music file transfer
- CD/DVD to HDD
Integrated Music Juke Box:
- Supports Gracenote Music file management system
- Ability to Rip and store music to HDD via CD or USB
- Supported formats: MP3, WMA, CD Audio, DVD Audio, and DVD Video, DVD-ROM, DVD Plus, DualDisc, SA-CD (CD Layer)
Integrated Radio Receivers:
- 12 AM/12 FM station presets
- 12 satellite radio presets (when equipped)
- Bass, treble, balance, fade control and mid-range
- Bi-directional radio seek
- CD changer controls
- Dual base band satellite radio receiver (Sirius)
- Dual FM tuner
- Electronically tuned
- Optimized AM tuner
- World tuner support
Audio / Video Entertainment System:
- Supports three simultaneous audio output sources
- Supports two simultaneous video output sources
- Displays video output on radio headunit display
- Capability to play and control DVD audio/video from headunit or external DVD player
- Note: High definition content and media (e.g., HD-DVD, Blu-Ray) is not supported
(Note: Certain state laws mandate that the Front Seat Video feature, on vehicles so equipped, be disengaged. See information below) - The radio is capable of playing compact discs (CD), recordable compact discs (CD-R), rewritable compact discs (CD-RW), recordable DVD-R, DVD+R, DVD-RW, and DVD+RW compact discs
Single Compact Disc player:
- Track seek and scan, forward and reverse
- Display for elapsed time, track and disc disc selection
- MP3/WMA capability — CDs containing MP3/WMA-encoded files can be played
- Shock-resistant vibration-dampened mounting
- Ignition-off disc ejection capability
Integrated Voice Dialogue System (SDS):
- Command and control of Audio, navigation and Phone functions
- Large vocabulary
- Pop-up dialog display
- Adaptive voice learning capability
- Automatic phonetic transcription (G2P)
- Seamless Voice Tree
- Supports English, French, Spanish for U.S.
Other:
- UConnect® communications system, integrated
- Bluetooth connectivity
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MyGIG bezel dimensions
Bluetooth compatibility
Not all Bluetooth® phones are compatible with UConnect®. For a current list with photos, go to Bluetooth compatible phones, select any model year, then choose “Getting Started”, then “Compatible Phones”. Note that in some cases, the phone must have a certain software version or later in order to work; customers may need to have their phone provider upgrade the software in their phone (this is usually free).
Front seat video enable/disable
Due to certain state regulations, a function for disabling the front seat video option has been incorporated into the vehicle as a running change. This function will enable or disable the radios ability to play video in the front seat. If enabled, the radio will only play video when the vehicle is in Park (Automatic Transmission) or when the parking brake is set and vehicle speed is zero (Manual Transmission). If disabled, the radio will NOT play video in the front seat in any operating mode.
Certain state laws mandate that the Front Seat Video feature, on vehicles so equipped, be disengaged prior to vehicle delivery.
Vehicles equipped with the Front Seat Video ‘My GIG’ feature (sales codes RER, REN, REU), and delivered to the following states, must have the Front Seat Video feature disengaged during the New Vehicle Prep process, using the StarSCAN tool:
Connecticut
Florida
Illinois
Kansas
Michigan
New Mexico
Nevada
Oklahoma
Oregon
Pennsylvania
Tennessee
Texas
Maryland
Utah
Wyoming
For vehicles affected, the vehicle Navigation User Manual will contain a special insert providing the customer with specific details regarding this action.
NOTE: Some early release vehicles may be delivered without the special Navigation User Manual insert. For these vehicles it will be necessary to make a copy of the attached form 81-170-07055A and include it with the existing vehicle’s Navigation User Manual to ensure that the customer is aware of any legal requirements that may apply.
Dealer instructions for front seat video enable/disable:
- Connect the StarSCAN®.
2. From the Home Screen, enter “ECU View”.
3. Select “Radio”.
4. Select “Misc. Functions”.
5. Select “Enable/Disable Front Seat Video”.
6. Select “Enable” or “Disable” as desired.
7. Select finish to exit.
Gracenote® database
The Gracenote® database will recognize 100,000 CDs, but it cannot recognize newly released CDs that came out after the database was installed. Future software updates will add to the database. The first update to the Gracenote database came out in February 2008. Newer versions have followed, see our Parts/software section.
In-motion restrictions
For safety reasons, certain features such as video playback, parts of the address book, and the keyboard to enter information are locked out when the vehicle is in motion. Drivers can use the voice recognition feature, however.
Traffic Message Channel
The Traffic Message Channel (TMC) is provided by SIRIUS®; owners must have a valid subscription for it to work. For more information see Wikpedia’s Traffic Message Channel page.
Backing up MyGIG hard drive files
This must be done by a dealer using the Star Scan tool to get into the radio, then to “Miscellaneous”, then to “Service mode”. An external hard drive, designated as a “Mass storage Device” is hooked up to the USB port. Once connected, the “Manage my Files” screen should show up which confirms that the drive has been recognized. The files on the radio are not deleted until after the process is complete, so if there are issues during the transfer the process can be started over. If the files are copied to a new radio, the new radio must be put through a sleep cycle to access the new files. Depending on the amount of files on the MyGIG hard drive, copying them can take several hours.
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- To Reset the MyGIG radio it is best to pull the vehicle IOD fuse (with ignition off), instead of unhooking the negative battery cable. This is especially important with models REN and REZ radios. Disconnecting and Reconnecting the battery can cause electrical spikes that may damage MyGIG REN and REZ radios. Once the fuse is pulled, press Open/Close hardkey on upper left of head unit and hold for 10 seconds to discharge the capacitors in the headunit.
- For safety, some features (video playback, some parts of the address book, and the keyboard to enter information) are locked out when the vehicle is in motion. Drivers can use the voice recognition feature, however.
- The voice recognition system is designed to work with the windows up, the HVAC fan on Off or Low, and the user speaking in a normal tone. It will not work as well if the windows are down, the fan is on high, or if the driver speaks in low tones. If the voice recognition system has trouble understanding a user, he/she can train it using a short procedure. See the navigation Owner’s Manual.
- MyGIG radios designed for a high-speed electrical bus will not work on a vehicle with a low-speed bus, and vice versa. (Nothing will be damaged, but the system will not work.)
- The use of a StarSCAN to retrieve and change additional radio settings may be required. For example, if a vehicle’s backup camera does not display, the radio may not know that the vehicle has a camera. Conversely, if the radio thinks there’s a backup camera when there isn’t, the screen may display static when the vehicle is put into reverse.
- Emergency eject of stuck discs – Homemade CD-Rs or DVD-Rs that were poorly formatted may confuse the system, causing the disc to become jammed. On radios with software version 9.041 or later, you can force the disc to eject using a combination of keys. First make sure the display is open. Then, for an RER radio, hold the NAV button while pressing SEEK UP and SEEK DOWN at the same time. For an REN radio, hold the AUDIO button while pressing SEEK UP and SEEK DOWN at the same time. If discs frequently jam, using high quality media and better “burning” software to create the discs may solve the problem.
- If the navigation system shows the wrong current location, use the Nav menu and make sure that the radio is receiving at least four satellites. Then drive the vehicle on main roads (which are more likely to be in the database) until the current location is correctly shown. This usually takes no more than 30 seconds, but it can require as long as 20 minutes. Once the current location is accurate, the problem should not reoccur unless the vehicle is transported while not operating (on a ferry, railroad car, transport truck, etc.). If it does reoccur, repeat the procedure.
- Owners who plug an external device such as an MP3 player into the AUX jack should remember that both volume controls, on the radio and on the device itself, will affect the sound level.
- If Radio presets do not seem to save on radio, please confirm that the following process is being performed:When listening to the selected station in AM/FM modes,- Press and hold the desired preset soft key on the right side of the display.
– Keep holding the preset until the preset goes through a color change of green, then yellow.Once the selected preset turns yellow, the current station/frequency will be saved.Note: Mopar IPOD kits – Satellite radio station presets are lost when switching from the IPOD mode to satellite radio mode.
Error messages
- “Module Failure” message displays when trying to use satellite mode. Usually caused by an electrical short in the SDAR antenna, not the radio. This appears to be most common on Durango and Aspen. The SDAR antenna cable is usually the source of the problem. Check behind Driver’s A-Pillar trim for possible pinched antenna cable and or loose and or bent pin at the back of the radio. “Module failure” message does not indicate the need to replace the radio.
- “Navigation is being activated” message may appear momentarily when the radio is first turned on and in the navigation mode. This is normal while GPS satellites are being located. If message does not go away after driving on main roads for a few minutes, push the Menu button on the radio and select “System Set Up”, and then “System Info”. Check for “Tag Not Found” or “Not applicable” messages described below.
- “Tag Not Found” – Displayed on navigation information page. Critical error, radio must be replaced due to internal HDD failure.
- “Not applicaple/NA msg” – Displayed in Gracenote area. Critical error, radio must be replaced (non-navigation REN models).
- “EMERGENCY UPDATE/ERROR(256): failed to flash update ifs” – Error when updating software. Disconnect battery negative terminal (or radio power) for one hour or longer. Restore power, disc should read properly and complete update.
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