The factory USB connection for my iPod either shorts out or blows a fuse.
I have taken the truck in twice now to get this fixed. Once I plug my iPod touch in it works fine for 30 sec. And then nothing completely dead at iPod and radio. They tell me the problem is in the radio I really don't know what to believe. Has anyone had this problem?

 

Did any codes set in radio such as B1570?
did you try another ipod and cable?


B1570-USB COMMUNICATION PERFORMANCE
For a complete wiring diagram, refer to the Wiring Information.

When Monitored:
With the ignition on.

Set Condition:
This DTC will set by connecting an unsupported USB device into the USB port.


Possible Causes
UNSUPPORTED USB DEVICE
RADIO


1.CHECK FOR AN INTERMITTENT CONDITION


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NOTE: Use a known good USB device to perform the following tests.
1. Using the scan tool, record and erase the radio DTCs.
2. Cycle the ignition switch from on to off, wait five seconds and then back to on.
3. Connect a known good USB device into the USB port.
4. Using the scan tool, read the active radio DTCs.


Does the scan tool display active: B1570-USB COMMUNICATION PERFORMANCE?

Yes

Go To 2

No

Test complete.
Perform the BODY VERIFICATION TEST. (Refer to 28 - DTC-Based Diagnostics/MODULE, Totally Integrated Power (TIPM) - Standard Procedure).



2.CHECK THE CONNECTORS AND HARNESS


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1. Turn the ignition off.
2. Disconnect the USB harness connector at the back of the radio.
3. Inspect the connectors and harness between the USB port and the radio.


Are there any issues with the harness or connectors?

Yes

Repair or replace as needed.
Perform the BODY VERIFICATION TEST. (Refer to 28 - DTC-Based Diagnostics/MODULE, Totally Integrated Power (TIPM) - Standard Procedure).

No

Replace the radio in accordance with the Service Information. (Refer to 08 - Electrical/8A - Audio and Video/RADIO - Removal) .
Perform the BODY VERIFICATION TEST. (Refer to 28 - DTC-Based Diagnostics/MODULE, Totally Integrated Power (TIPM) - Standard Procedure).

 

I tried a different iPod and cable the second time the same exact thing happened. The radio does not show any code and the lighted area around the USB port goes dead also.

 

iPOD must be plugged into UCI port using provided cable in glovebox. Connecting via audio jack or USB port to radio will not provide UCI mode access. update the iPOD firmware to the latest from the iPOD manufactures website (www.apple.com).
Cable provided from factory. Mopar cable P/N is 82210787

 

BigIron,

Are you sure of the cable p/n? I have UConnect with a RES 130 in a 2012 and was told the iPod interface cable was p/n 82212160.

I'm trying to figure out which is the proper cable p/n so that I can control my iPhone4 via the media head and charge the device as well.

Plugging into the USB gives basic control through the phone and no charging.

Cheers,

Taz