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Old May 13, 2014 | 10:09 AM
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I have a 2011 Grand Cherokee, the factory radio has the bluetooth call button on the top row of buttons but i did not get that feature when i bought it. now i am looking to add it on but i want to just use the radio buttons to control the bluetooth not a seperate control pad that i would have to mount somewhere.
Does anyone know the correct parts that i would need to do this. I have no problem installing it i just cant find the right parts. thanks
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Old May 13, 2014 | 10:11 AM
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You have to buy the bluetooth radio and install it. There is no seperate install instructions to put it in your radio...your rDio neither has the firmware, nor the facets on the board to add bluetooth.
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Old May 13, 2014 | 02:04 PM
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So you're saying that i have to buy a new oem radio that has bluetooth software in it?

Why would my radio have the call button on it if it isn't capable of even adding a bluetooth kit?
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Old May 13, 2014 | 05:41 PM
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It could be for a aftermarket Chrysler cell phone, or a mute button.

You can do research for what headunit to buy, I searched for a long time to find one as cheap as possible that also had good quality sound, bluetooth,pandora,ect.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Kenwood-KDC-X797-2013-CD-Bluetooth-USB-Pandora-AHA-iHeart-Car-Stereo-KDCX797-RB-/111352330737?pt=Car_Audio_In_Dash_Receivers&hash=item19ed1db9f1
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Old May 14, 2014 | 09:36 AM
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Originally Posted by Comanche1987
It could be for a aftermarket Chrysler cell phone, or a mute button.

You can do research for what headunit to buy, I searched for a long time to find one as cheap as possible that also had good quality sound, bluetooth,pandora,ect.

Kenwood KDC X797 2013 CD Bluetooth USB Pandora AHA iHeart Car Stereo KDCX797 RB | eBay
i am not interested in getting an aftermarket radio i want to keep it stock just add bluetooth to the existing radio if possible
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Old May 14, 2014 | 09:50 AM
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You need this.
Amazon Amazon
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Old May 14, 2014 | 09:59 AM
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Originally Posted by prcherokee
with this kit i will be able to control the bluetooth features through the radio?
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Old May 14, 2014 | 10:02 AM
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Product Description
2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee owners can now add a hands free uconnect to your car even if it didn't from the factory. Uconnect allows you to have voice activated, hands free, in vehicle communication. Your wireless cell phone, combined with bluetooth technology, will allow you hands free calling for safe vehicle operation. It also enables you to control your iPod through the radio controls, but that requires a seperate part which is not included in this package. This genuine Mopar accessory contains the microphone, module, and the wiring harness, but you will also need your local dealer to upgrade the car's computer for it to be fully functional. Check out our Amazon store for more genuine Mopar parts and accessories.
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Old May 14, 2014 | 10:05 AM
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2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee owners can now add a hands free uconnect to your car even if it didn't from the factory. Uconnect allows you to have voice activated, hands free, in vehicle communication. Your wireless cell phone, combined with bluetooth technology, will allow you hands free calling for safe vehicle operation. It also enables you to control your iPod through the radio controls, but that requires a seperate part which is not included in this package. This genuine Mopar accessory contains the microphone, module, and the wiring harness, but you will also need your local dealer to upgrade the car's computer for it to be fully functional. Check out our Amazon store for more genuine Mopar parts and accessories.
wish it was cheaper but that is exactly what i am looking for. thanks
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Old May 14, 2014 | 10:07 AM
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Plus possibly another $100.00 to the dealer for the programming.
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Old May 14, 2014 | 10:09 AM
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Originally Posted by prcherokee
Plus possibly another $100.00 to the dealer for the programming.
exactly im worried about how much they will charge. thanks again
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