Installation Video for a linksWell Generation 5 T-Style Radio into a Jeep Wrangler / Gladiator.
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- Опубліковано 4 жов 2024
- In this video we show how to install our Generation 5 T-Style Radio into you 2018- Up Jeep Wrangler and or Gladiator.
The Installation is the same for Generation 4.
PDF Install manual Link:
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Time Stamps
:37 - Factory Radio Removal
2:27 - Factory Plugs Explained
4:28 - How to Swap the Push to Start Button
7:13 - How to Run the Climate Control Harness
9:00 - T-Style Radio Plugs Explained
18:32- Wifi and Nav Antenna Installed
20:25 - Mounting Brackets installed
22:50 - T-Style Plug ins Explained
24:48 - Radio Mounted
27:40 - HVAC Programmed
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Thanks man!
The head-unit isn't currently powering on, I've contacted the reseller for support.
***Installation tip***
You can use 1 or 2 pillows to help support the head-unit while you're plugging in all the wiring and installing. This was much easier than trying to hold with a your hand or balance on your leg.
That's exactly what we did. I saw your comment before I started the install and remembered it while we were trying to get the head unit in.
Well, after readin the comments it seems this thing isn’t developed all the way yet. Let us know when a fully loaded jeep can still be fully loaded with your system
So that probably won’t happen. It’s is quite developed. But you can’t always keep everything. That is the reality of aftermarket. You go aftermarket’s to get the feature aftermarket offers. There are just some features that aren’t duplicatable from factory to aftermarket. Sometimes they require components to be in that have to be removed. Sometimes the coding is at a level that an aftermarket adapter can’t handle. Or sometimes the radio itself doesn’t have components needed to do something. It doesn’t mean it isn’t developed all the way. It may mean that a feature is just not retainable. It’s like this on all things aftermarket not just electronics.
In all things aftermarket it becomes a pros verse cons list. And each person has to decide what matter most. The features you gain or the features you lose and then follow through with keeping or replacing.
The SIM issue is because once the network detects a non 5G device it blocks the Linkswell IEMI number - AT&T just told me this info after struggling with T-Mobile not working for a week.
Hey I just bought one and got the multi camera interface but can’t seem to make it work I’m trying to hook up some blind spot cameras but all the comes up when I hit my blinkers is my back up camera.. any advise?
We're missing two of the four torx screws. Not sure if we lost them, but I don't think they were there, but I could be wrong. Is there a way to order new ones from you guys or can we pick them up from Lowes tomorrow?
Also, can I put a sim card into this and get a phone plan for it?
Additionally, it would be great to have known what we could throw away. There seem to be a lot of wires, particularly the RCA wires, that don't seem to have a function. Can I cut those and throw them away just to give us some more room here? I just cannot get this thing and all these infernal wires into that tiny little space. I'm a little worked up and over right now. Two hours of trying to get that head unit into a sandwich box has me on my last nerve.
Additionally, what the hell was Jeep thinking when they made it so that you practically have to take the entire front of the dash off the car just to change out their crappy speakers? That's just stupid. Obvious not directed at you, but the whole thing was a bit much.
Thanks in advance. The screen is really nice once it's installed. What's the resolution on it?
Hey. Soooo there is a lot here. Let me do my best to respond.
So if you email me jon@linkswellinc.com I can send you out some new screws.
The SIM Card if you have a Gen 6 or XL, yes. The Gen 5 no. I have a video on our channel talking about how to add the SIM card if you do indeed have a Gen 6 or XL.
On wiring every wire is needed if you are going to use the feature it’s for. So if you aren’t doing amps then RCAs are necessarily needed. But just cutting them may cause a short and cause audio issues. You are correct it is a pain to get that all in that dash. Best advice I can give is utilize the space on top of the air vents and push things up and over them and away from behind the radio.
Yes Jeep has ALWAYS sucked to replace speakers. I think only a few years of the JK didn’t suck. The older TJ and YJ were MUCH worse.
Hope this helps.
@@LinksWellInc Wait...there's a Gen 6 for the Jeep Wrangler? I didn't see that on the site.
@@Boogra there is. A Gen 6 and an XL.
This is a video with our XL.
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This is the link to the Gen 6 on our website
www.linkswellinc.com/products/radios/t-style-radio/the-t-style-radio/generation-6/2018-up-jeep-wrangler-jl-gladiator-jt-generation-6-t-style-radio/
I'm ordering this right now. If I'm going to add a rear view camera to me 2018 JL, now is the time to do this, yes?
I would do it now yes.
So I'm getting ready to install this today and I've watched this video about three times it's very confusing on how to install this head unit with an aftermarket amp aftermarket amp. My Rubicon came with the 8.4-in screen and the Alpine system but I have an aftermarket amp installed you don't go into that too thoroughly so I guess I'm going to have to figure that out on my own.
It installs the same as any other radio with aftermarket amps.
The radio will have a yellow plug that has 6 RCAs on it. Front, rear, sub. You plug the RCAs in, then they plug into your amp.
Did you happen to sell your 8.4” screen ?
@@KevinRam1990I have one for sale if you still need one
@@RigoTho831 Sweet ! How much ?
@@KevinRam1990$1800 plus shipping
After installing the radio into my jeep gladiator everything works fine but my sos and assist light is now red...how to fix this issue?
So unfortunately there isn’t a fix unless you unplug the mirror.
The factory radio is what gives the SOS system the location and with it missing it no longer has location. So it is alerting you of that.
@@LinksWellInc Ok...thank you for the quick response.....I really love this radio.....great product.
@@lastdragon820 we love hearing that!
My 2022 Wrangler did not come with XM satellite. I went on your website and found a dealer in Michigan and they told me that this unit does not support XM Satellite Radio and dont want to put this in. May i please get a little info on if this person is right. Also since my Jeep did not come with XM. Do you all sell a kit to install that or do i just need to buy that from Mopar? Thank you and great video. Also, i don't believe i have the WIFI option either.
You will need to purchase SiriusXM’s aftermarket XM tuner. The V300 tuner. It’s the same tuner that all aftermarket radios use to do SiriusXM
Doesn’t matter if your Jeep has WiFi or not. The radio works with what ever WiFi source you connect it too. Like your phone.
Do you know if it's compatible with the Wrangler 4xe?
Not quite yet. Well it will work yes, but we don’t have the Hybrid info pages done yet.
We did our R&D and have a beta version we are waiting for the 4xe to come back to our office so I can update it and verify it’s good. It has had our radio in this whole time. So it works but doesn’t have the Hybrid pages yet.
So yes, but no, but soon. To make a confusing clear answer.
My back up camera is not working , is there a setting I missed?
I have a 2021 wrangler 4xe
@@jackwagonfamily202 new install?
@@jackwagonfamily202 so we will not have the Hybrid info pages. We don’t have that worked out yet. So know that going into it.
I noticed that there is a lot of bear RCA cables that only a few are used. Do you all provide caps the RCA ext or can you leave them bare wire?
You can leave them bare.
Thanks! One last thing. I have the Gen 4 and just upgraded to the Gen 5. Do I need to replace the WIFI and GPS antennas?
@@SoundSwiftPage nope. They are the same
Many thanks. I have one more question. I was wondering if you sell a cam box for the Jeep Gladiator that actives when the left single is on. I don't have much use for a front camera, so I am connecting my driver side to the front cam and would like it yo activate when I turn on my left signal.
@@SoundSwiftPage so you would need to get our multi cam adapter to do that.
Or use something like a PAC VS-41 and use the reverse input as the one the that switcher switches.
@linkswell hey guys! So I just got new tires on my jeep gladiator and they are much bigger. I've noticed my MPH is off now thanks to the upgrade. Is there a way in the radio head unit to adjust the computer to update the tire size? I was told to get a tazer mini. But thought I'd check with you guys first. Thanks!
So we don’t have any programming protocols to do any programming of the vehicle like changing tire size.
We have a Tazer Mini in our Jeep as well. Works well for what you are wanting to do.
Does the camera module also support connecting the factory HD Front Cameras available from the factory? Or is it necessary to connect the secondary camera in via the other camera interface? How would that would with the factory connector/interface? TIA
The newest firmware will allow for the front camera to be retained. No extra parts needed.
I have a 2019 JLU with the Gen 4 Linkswell. I have a aftermarket sub and amp that I am looking to install. Do I need a T-harness or any other parts to install these to this radio?
You shouldn’t no. You wire your amp. Then run RCAs from your radio to the amps like any other aftermarket radio.
The clips aren’t clipping we already pushed everything in for hours the screws aren’t even close to reaching
Chances are there are cables hanging down in the way that isn’t allowing the radio it go in far enough.
It’s a really tight fit. Is the bezel sitting flush?
Just installed on 20 gladiator sport and a/c controls will not work. Did the programming in settings as directed. I have the manual a/c in mine. None of the button controls along either side of screen work except for hazard lights. In addition touchscreen a/c controls are not working. It is stuck pumping out 76° air through defrost along windshield. Tried to troubleshoot but keep getting same results
What "Car Type" is it set to?
Wrangler. There is no gladiator option
@Tori Hemingway I meant inside the HVAC set up.
There should be 3 options. Which one do you have that set to?
@LinksWell Inc. set it to manual, but tried all 3 options rebooting each time. Nothing is working. Any other thing to troubleshoot?
@@torihemingway1673 can you email me a picture of the radios software version and a picture of the factory climate controls?
jon@linkswellinc.com
I have a linkswell radio and I removed my jeep gladiator doors and installed tube doors now dash board and radio does not shut off even when I turn off engine. I was told it could be the radio that is causing the issue. Any way to fix this?
Yep. You have your tell the radio they are gone so it knows not to look for the door opening ax the trigger to turn off the RAP (Retained Accessory Power)
I show how here in this video
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@@LinksWellInc Thank you found it in the Engine off section of the Vehicle information. Thank you so much. EXCELLENT PRODUCT.
@@lastdragon820 sweet! Love hearing you like our products!
What's retail price for it?!!!
Generation 5 starts off at $1,495
Generation 6 starts off at $1,695
The XL starts off at $1,995
At 1101 you talk about plugging in the mail to the female depending on whether or not you have the amp. I have an aftermarket amp so I would plug it into the low side correct and use my RCAs to feed my amp or would it matter?
Those are only for vehicles without aftermarket amps. If you system is ran with aftermarket amps you just need the RCAs
@@LinksWellInc so should I unplug it?
@@advapp it doesn’t matter either way.
I’m thinking about purchasing one for my wrangler but I’m concerned for the brightness it has for night driving. When I have my two kids in the back and they’re nodding off, is there a way to shut the screen off or dim it to low visibility?
The stock radio has the screen off button, but i dont see that button on the pictures.
Kids go to sleep with tv on and radio super loud. You’ll be fine
@@carlito4603 i dont even have kids i just want all my futures if im going to pay so much
thanks for the video... will this support the HITCH ZOOM when reversing on the Gladiator?
Currently no. Still working on a few of the new Camera options.
@@LinksWellInc I am looking at getting the Gen 5 next week... and the hitch zoom is something that is a concern... is it something you can add for older users through an update?
@@thesoundsyndicate8277 possibly yes. Will depend how it does it.
The media hub in front that you said does not longer do Android auto can you still charge your phone from those two USBs? And what about the rear USB does that still work?
They will still charge yes. And the rear one continue to charge as well.
I had mine installed but the section were you plug the usb is not working. Any recommendations on how to get it to work?
Verify they are in the correct spots
If you have an aftermarket amp is there hookups for that on your stereo because you didn't really go into that you just talked about the Alpine which I have but I have that disconnected because I'm using an aftermarket amp.
Yes. I refer to the yellow plug with the RCA preouts. Those are for the aftermarket amps.
@@LinksWellInc does it have a built-in amplifier in the head unit?
@@advapp yes. It has the typical 45x4 amp
What’s new for a 2016 ram 2500. Thanks
The Ram has a Gen 5 like our other applications.
We will be releasing a Gen 6 and a T-Style XL later this year for it.
@@LinksWellInc any pics or info on the new one. Thanks
@@ATC235 Gen 5 is on our website. The 6 and XL are not finished with development yet so no images for them yet.
What about the the redirecting of the air flow like to the feet and the windshield and stuff like that, does that still work cuz I don’t see many knobs for it
All the Climate Controls are touch screen now. We most definitely have vent control. We retain all the controls. Seat heater, steering wheel heater, fan speed, temp, vent control and so on. They are all adjustable through the screen.
Does the backup camera retain the guide lines when in reverse?
Mines did on the Gen 4. So, more than likely, on the Gen 5.
Had my Jeep battery die and put a new battery in and unfortunately I no longer have the back up camera working on the linkswell? Any idea how I can get that back? Cheers
Let it run a little bit. Should start to work once the voltage all regulates
@@LinksWellInc its been about a week now though.... surely it must be something else by now? Should I do a reset or something?
@@Rhymebotz so that new video signal from Chrysler/Jeep/Dodge SUCKS. It is very temperamental with voltage. You can try unplugging and replugging the camera adopter behind the radio. See if the voltage resets.
Or change the video option that appear under the camera image. Maybe it’s selected incorrectly.
Would I be able to continue using the factory microphone with this unit?
No. You have to use the microphone that comes with the radio.
Hi, i have after market amplifier one for the subwoofer , another for the speakers. how can connect the rca? thanks.
Use the RCA pre outs on the back of the radio.
I have a sport with the 5” radio that I’m upgrading…. I’m not going to run into any issues with such a base model, am I?
You shouldn’t. Should be straight forward. Just be sure to set the HVAC correctly after the install.
@@LinksWellInc is that done through the settings? Pretty easy and self explanatory?
@@Dwq47 yep. Have a video showing it specifically on
Looks nice. Any link for this? I google it, but I dont find it 😑
Our website has them. But we don’t sell direct. Our website also has a way to find an authorized dealer.
If you are looking to purchase online. Hit up
www.adcmobile.com
Will there be a higher OS version than Android 9 in the future?
So each Gen release goes up in OS version, but even still our latest radios will always be 2-3 version behind the most recent OS due to a couple reasons.
1. We can’t build on an OS that is actively being updated. That leaves us open to major issues we will have no control over. So we will always develop on the latest locked down version.
2. Our R&D takes anywhere from 9-24 months to do. Which means new versions of OS will release durning our development process.
So we will always be behind the latest release to be sure our radios are as reliable as possible.
My ac doesn’t want to cut off 😢help
Follow our video on programming the HVAC and verify the type of climate controls are set right (hi, mid, lo) and be sure protocol is set correctly. Our video has a link you can PDFs for each model vehicle with that information
My battery keeps dying since it’s been installed, what can I do to fix that issues
It shouldn’t be killing your battery.
Do you have the doors off?
Is the radio powering down when you turn off the Jeep?
Who installed it? Where did you purchase it?
The doors are on. The radio powers off but I’ve noticed after some time the screen will turn back on, on it’s own while the car is off
@@JM-bh4yw can you email me a picture of the software version page to jon@linkswellinc.com
Do you have any other CanBus devices in the Jeep?
Hello sir random question , Do you provide custom units Ie in carbon fiber with more memory , Ram , better processor and graphics card ?
We only build one system. No custom units.
Whats the purpose of the speaker output little speaker that comes with the unit? Do I have to install that or can I leave it off?
Hello did you ever figure this out?? I’m currently stuck on it
I have the GEN five radio for a jeep wrangler 2019. I tried hooking up a power amp to run additional speakers in the system but I can’t figure out what wire in the radio sends signal to turn on the power amp. Can you help?
The wire marked “AMP EN” on the main power harness is Amp Turn on.
The wire marked “AMP EN” on the main power harness is your Amp Turn on.
I have a 16g wire butt spliced to it. Maybe it got came apart. I’ll try again
@@k.l.858 make sure in General settings that Power Antenna is turned on as well.
Can I buy this direct rather than through authorized dealers? If so, where can I buy direct?
No. We don’t sell direct. All purchase and end user support comes through our Authorized Dealers.
Does the system have mirror link for those without a wireless Hotspot?
We don’t have mirroring. Only CarPlay or Android Auto.
As far as off-road pages have you guys done a video that shows it installed and when you're using it?
We don’t have the Off Road pages. We only have the Pitch and Roll page. If your radio has any of the other Off Road settings we do not retain them.
@@LinksWellInc I currently have a stinger high 10 and it was going to upgrade to something like this but almost every single radio that I run into does not have the off-road pages.
@@advapp ya. So the number of Jeeps with them is actually pretty small. We bought a Rubicon assuming we would and ours didn’t. They are all on the cluster for us like most the others.
So we haven’t had access to one to work out those features and because it is a small number of applications it’s just low on the list to get worked on. Requires us finding a Jeep with it local and then doing all the R&D. At this point just isn’t set up to happen anything soon.
@@LinksWellInc every single Rubicon has off-road pages so if you don't have a Rubicon you won't have it. So the number of Jeeps that have off-road pages is not small it's actually quite large at least where I live in California.
@@LinksWellInc also would be nice for you to do a 2-minute video on what your off-road pages are so-called off-road pages look like in the stinger they show the tilt the roll they actually have a picture of a Jeep and it actually can overlay on the front or rear camera. They also have gauges screen. I'm totally happy with what I have but I do like big screens and I do like the option of The Play store and all the apps it has....
Does this retain the heated seats and steering wheel, and remote start?
Yes. But remote start may not keep the AC working based on what circuits the remotes start activates.
I have mine installed in my Gladiator and everything works except mt reverse camera. What did I do?
What doesn’t work about it?
It says "No signal"
One thing I know I did wrong was not to plug in both sides of the Can Bus. Could that be it?
@@WillBuryU yes it could be.
Sounds like something isn't plugged in correctly for the camera. @@WillBuryU
Why doesn't this integrate the factory microphone?
Because each manufacturers microphone is just different enough to cause problems. So the cost of the radio would rise due to needing different hardware in each radio to try matching best to the factory microphone. The microphones also do more than just radio stuff which causes another added area that could create issues. It also leaves an opening for other functional issues we wouldn’t be able to address.
As an Aftermarket company we want QC on as much as possible. When we leave a component outside of ours to we give up quality control on that component. Microphones are one of those things.
@@LinksWellInc well it's already 1400 for the radio. Might as well tac on another 10 bucks for mic
@@themanthelegend7048 if it was as simple as that we would have.
Just installed in a 2022 jeep 392 . The rear camera is working fine how do I hook up the factory front cam? Thanks
So email me. I have a special BETA can bus update that should get it working.
jon@linkswellinc.com
@LinksWell Inc. just emailed you!
@@rrcustomsrr1568 I should be able to get to it in the morning. I won’t be in the office but will remote into y computer.
@LinksWell Inc. Thank you sir!👍🏼
@LinksWell Inc. I called today no one got back to me about this update like they said they would. Any help would be appreciated for my customers Jeep.
What about 4xe controls ?
Still working out all the extra CanBus and settings for the EV features. So currently it will work in EV’s but it won’t have the menus or controls yet.
Will the 392 Wrangler exhaust button still work?
Not currently no. That is a feature that came years after or development. So it’s not built in. It is one we believe we will be able to add into the firmware. But we do not have a timeline or confirmation that we can yet.
@@LinksWellInc I have seen one these in a 392. they used the stop start button on the radio for the exhaust button since the 392 doesn't use the stop start function. would it be difficult to wire the radio for this during install, or by chance would the radio just happen to line up where the stop / start wiring button lines up with the performance exhaust button in the wiring harness?
Does the unit support additional or external hard drives for accessing movies other saved data?
It does yes. We have a 1TB SSD in our Jeep with movies and Music on it.
Does this unit have a way to add a microSD card for expanded memory? Also I have T-Mobile Will I be able to put a SIM card in this unit?
Did you actually fixed the rear camera issues on JL?
There isn’t an issue with the rear camera. The signal is very temperamental. The slighted changes in voltage in the Jeep can mess up how it comes to the camera module. And some of the camera modules struggle converting the signal. But it isn’t a thing. 95% work no problem. The 5% that does it usually either is aftermarket lights or something in the Jeep or the module itself just needing to be exchanged because it can’t handle the flux in signal.
That signal from the Jeep/Dodge camera is a pain. For years we were the only company to have figured out the way to convert it. Just the real life struggle of trying to integrate aftermarket parts with closed network factory parts.
@@LinksWellInc Thank you. Unfortunately I'm within the 5%. did you have any aftermarket camera that fit oem jl placement?
@@dio1982 sorry to hear that. Have to put in for an RA to get a new module?
@@LinksWellInc the local distributor has replaced the video module twice. What is it RA? I'm sorry
@@dio1982 Return Authorization. It’s a way to get it exchanged.
Do you have that multi camera interface for the Jeep gladiator where would I be able to get it
Are you asking about a multi cam interface for our T-Style Radio?
If so, yes we have one. You should be able to purchase it from any one of our authorized dealers.
The seller said you guys don’t have one for Jeeps
@@alfonsoballi7779 let me verify part number. I know we are making them. We have one in our Jeep JL. So I know it’s going into production. I may be ahead of release but I don’t think so.
Awesome I would love know if you guys have that
@@alfonsoballi7779 we do have it. Part number is JPJLMCADPT.
Does this still come with the off road guide gauges?
It has the tilt, pitch and compass.
So no it doesn’t.