Anyone Get the Sept UConnect Update Yet (4 digit anti-theft PIN)?
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I got it on my Charger two weeks ago. Pros, I would say the biggest is that it would be really difficult to even slowly drive off with the car, the second you give it any gas, the engine dies. And depending on what kind of functionality you want, could be considered a Pro or a Con, the security mode is only enabled until you put the code back in once, you would have to go enable it again before it would ask for a code again. In other words, once enabled, it doesn't stay enabled perpetually every time the car is on, only until you enter the code once to disable it.
I would say it is definitely worth getting done, unless you really needed the original Valet mode, but in my case, it's not like there is anywhere I would go in WV that has valet service that I would need it LOL.
I would say it is definitely worth getting done, unless you really needed the original Valet mode, but in my case, it's not like there is anywhere I would go in WV that has valet service that I would need it LOL.
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I just got mine a couple days ago, the valet mode has a pin i can enter and it says its in valet mode until pin is entered, but i feel like i can still drive the car fine?
The update replaces the original valet mode. It still shows as valet mode on uconnect. There is a noticeable difference from the old valet mode to the new anti-theft one. I put in my 4 digit code an tried to back out of my garage and car immediately died. As far as if it will actual stop a thief, I hope that I don't have to find out.
I am not sure if it would or not
If yours will still drive, then the dealership incorrectly did the update. The same happened with me the first time. I had to get the part# from @DodgeCares to give the dealership to make sure they did the correct update. After I gave the dealer that information, they performed the update successfully. As @Squidvicious said, once you have the new mode enabled, the car will die when you give it gas to pull out.
In case it helps, the part# I was given was 68589478AA. I am not sure how many models that part# covers for the update, but it was correct for me 2021 Charger Redeye.
I contacted the salesman I ordered the car from, and he had no idea about the update. He was able to get me a number to call to set up an appointment after a day or so. Then, the first guy I talked to when I came in for my appointment had no idea what update I was talking about. He also said the guy that normally works on SRTs wasn't in. I had the appointment set up for 3 plus weeks so I thought it odd that he wasn't there. After 2 hours they finally figured it out. I feel like people in this forum usually know way more than the people that work at the dealership about these cars.
Hi Hellkitty88,
We would be happy to help. Feel free to follow up with us via PM.
Rob
Dodge Cares
So I would only need to enter the code if I activated it, right? I'd hate to have to punch in a code every time I drove it out of my garage.
I just read that valet mode is disabled/reset if the battery is disconnected. When this also be defeated by simply unplugging and reconnecting the the battery?
I just read that valet mode is disabled/reset if the battery is disconnected. When this also be defeated by simply unplugging and reconnecting the the battery?
You are correct, you only need to enter the code after you have activated it. As far as being defeated when the battery is disconnected, I am not sure if it does the same as normal valet mode, but I haven't tried testing it by unhooking the battery, I honestly don't want to wipe out all my settings to find out.
The battery must be disconnected for 5 minutes to reset the current Valet Mode or the replacement 5 HP Mode. But the thief would not know the 5 HP Mode is set until the car is started. The engine starting should provide an alert. Once the engine start is heard and not being able to drive off very quickly and the engine quitting when accelerated, the thief most likely won't have time to wait 5 minutes after disconnecting the battery (if they even know this).
They're just going to disconnect the battery for 5 mins by default now or reset a module via obdii I hope I'm wrong 😪
So happy to hear that @JRod310 . Should this or any other concerns arise in the future, please do not hesitate to reach out!
Rob
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Is Dodge still keeping to the model year staged rollout of this update?
Can I ask my Dodge dealer to update my 2016 HC Challenger, or do I have to wait?
Yes, the rollout is still staged. '16s will most likely be into 1st quarter...
Hi Spartacus,
Yes, we are still releasing this update for other models years. Currently, only 2021 model years are available for the update but we will be releasing more updates for different model years in the future. Please use the link below to learn more about our new update.
Rob
Dodge Care
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