2017 Ram 4500 Radio Code: How to Get It?

Unlock your 2017 Ram 4500 radio in just a few minutes. Simply enter the S/N to generate your code - no VIN required. Follow the full guide below if you need help finding or entering your code.

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Serial Number Patterns:

Your radio serial may start with: T00AM, T00BE, TM9, T0MYD, A2C, TQN, TVPQN, T0071, T00AD

Serial Number Examples:

T00BE351823197 (T00BE)
TM9341100221 (TM9)
T00AM1801T0282 (T00AM)
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2017 Ram 4500 Factory Radios We Cover

Even within one model year, the 2017 Ram 4500 could leave the factory with different radios. Pick the unit that looks like yours.

Uconnect 5.0 RA2 VP2 Continental - 2014-2018
Uconnect 5.0 RA2 VP2H NA Harman - 2014-2017
Uconnect 8.4 RA3 VP3 NA Harman - 2013-2018
Uconnect 8.4 RA4 VP4 NA Harman - 2014-2018
Chrysler Uconnect 8.4 Panasonic - 2013-2018

Why Did the Radio Lock and Ask for a Code?

Uconnect locks automatically after any power interruption. Commercial vehicles are particularly prone to this because batteries are replaced as part of regular fleet maintenance.

Common causes:

  • Battery replacement — the most frequent trigger
  • Failed fuse — common after upfit installation
  • Buying the truck pre-owned without any unlock documentation
  • Battery completely discharged from seasonal downtime

The code is derived from the radio's serial number — not the truck's VIN.

How Our Radio Code Generator Works for 2017 Ram 4500

  • Rather than relying on Ram dealership lookup or online threads you can find the code online with the radio serial number.
  • Identify the serial number. You will always find it on the unit itself, and in some cases you can see it on the 4500's display.
  • Enter it into the generator above, and our system will generate the correct 2017 4500 unlock code.
  • After receiving your code, type it in using 4500's radio buttons to release the blockade successfully.
  • The entire process takes just a short moment and requires zero paperwork and no dealer visit.

Radio Serial Number Explained - Finding It on Your Ram

The initial step is writing down the radio serial number.

Many drivers assume the code depends on the Ram model or year, but in reality, the unlock process depends on the unique radio unit's serial number.

The serial is the key used to calculate the correct unlock code.

This is even better, because if you have an aftermarket radio, the VIN or other vehicle-specific data wouldn't be of much use.

Based on the radio version used, you can retrieve the serial directly from the display or by checking the label on the radio chassis.

Which Head Unit Is in Your 2017 Ram 4500?

The 2017 Ram 4500 keeps the same four Uconnect head units that have been on offer since 2013. There are no major hardware changes to the radio fleet for this model year - the new 4C generation with Apple CarPlay/Android Auto does not arrive on the HD trucks until later.

  1. Uconnect 3.0 / RA1 - base AM/FM/CD radio on fleet Tradesman builds. Small monochrome strip display, hard knobs, no touchscreen.
  2. Uconnect 5.0 / RA2 - 5-inch colour touchscreen, common on Tradesman and entry SLT. AM/FM, Bluetooth, USB and aux. No CD slot, no NAV button.
  3. Uconnect 8.4 / RA3 - 8.4-inch landscape touchscreen, optional on SLT and standard on Laramie. Capacitive shortcut row across the bottom of the display, no Nav tile on the home screen.
  4. Uconnect 8.4N / RA4 - same 8.4-inch hardware as RA3 with the Garmin nav engine enabled. A Nav tile sits on the home screen and a SiriusXM Traffic/Travel Link badge appears at startup. Standard on Longhorn, optional on most other trims.

Quick tell: no screen = RA1; 5-inch screen = RA2; 8.4-inch screen with no Nav tile = RA3; 8.4-inch screen with a Nav tile = RA4. The sales code is printed on the label on top of the radio chassis.

Find Your S/N on the Radio Display

The method for 2017 Ram 4500 is this:

The 2017 Ram 4500 heavy-duty truck uses the same Uconnect infotainment system as the Ram 1500. Depending on trim level, the vehicle could have a Uconnect 3.0/5.0" (base trims) or Uconnect 8.4" (premium trims).

For 8.4" Uconnect (RA3): Hold the Climate Up, Climate Down, and Front Defrost buttons simultaneously for 5 seconds to launch Dealer Mode. Then go to: System Info → Radio Part Info → Serial Number.

For base Uconnect: Dealer Mode is not available. Removing the radio is necessary to access the serial label.

Get the Serial From the Touchscreen

For 2017 Ram 4500 trucks fitted with the 8.4-inch Uconnect, you can usually pull the serial number directly off the screen using a hidden dealer/diagnostic menu. This is much faster than removing the radio. The smaller RA1 and RA2 head units do not have a reliably documented on-screen serial readout for this generation.

Uconnect 8.4 (RA3) and Uconnect 8.4N (RA4)

  1. Place the ignition in the RUN position so the 8.4-inch touchscreen is fully booted.
  2. Press and hold the driver's temperature UP, temperature DOWN and front DEFROST buttons together for around 7 seconds.
  3. When the dealer/diagnostic menu opens, choose the radio-information entries near the top of the list - they list serial numbers, hardware/software revisions and similar identifiers.
  4. Note the full serial exactly as printed, including any leading letters such as T00AM or TM9.
  5. Press Done, or cycle the ignition off/on, to leave the menu.

Uconnect 5.0 (RA2) and Uconnect 3.0 (RA1)

  1. An equivalent on-screen serial-number readout is not consistently documented for these smaller radios.
  2. If the dealer-mode shortcut does not surface a serial entry, fall back to the chassis-label method.

Pulling Out the Unit to Access the S/N on the Tag

If the serial does not appear on screen, the next step is checking the radio itself.

Many Ram radios require physical access to the ID label attached to the unit.

Usual approach:

  1. Start by completely shutting off the engine - pull the key out.
  2. Then lift the trim panel.
  3. Next, release the mounting points and slide the radio forward.
  4. Look for a factory sticker showing the serial number.

To remove the radio from the 2017 Ram 4500:

  1. Switch off the vehicle and remove the negative battery cable for safety.
  2. Detach the center stack trim bezel using a plastic pry tool. Ram heavy-duty trucks can have more robust trim pieces than the 1500.
  3. Unscrew the 4 Torx T20 mounting screws securing the radio to the dash bracket.
  4. Slide the radio forward and locate the serial label on the side or top of the unit.

HD Truck Note: Work truck trims of the 2017 4500 may have a stripped-down dash layout that makes radio access quicker than Laramie or Limited trims.

Removing the Unit to Reach the S/N Tag

If the on-screen method is unavailable, or the radio is locked at the CODE prompt and you cannot reach the dealer menu, pulling the head unit out and reading the chassis label is the dependable way to get the serial on a 2017 Ram 4500.

Safety first

  1. Turn the ignition fully off and remove the key.
  2. Disconnect the negative terminal of the 12V battery.
  3. Wait several minutes before working near the dash so airbag circuits can fully discharge.
  4. Stay clear of yellow airbag wiring while pulling trim.

Tools to have ready

  1. Plastic trim/panel pry tools to release the dash bezel without marks.
  2. A T20 Torx driver for the screws hidden behind the rubber beauty plates at the top of the bezel.
  3. A Phillips driver for the two screws inside the lower console cubby (if your truck has the centre floor console).
  4. A 7 mm socket or driver for the four radio retaining screws.
  5. A phone/camera to photograph the chassis label.

Removal overview

  1. Lift the rubber RAM-branded beauty plate at the top of the bezel with a fingernail or plastic pick to reveal two T20 Torx screws and back them out.
  2. Lift the rubber pad inside the cubby above the centre HVAC vents to expose a single T20 screw and remove it.
  3. If the truck has the centre floor console, lift the rubber pad at the front of the console well and remove the two Phillips screws underneath.
  4. Beginning at a lower edge, gently pry the bezel outward; it is held by retaining clips. Walk the tool around the perimeter to release each clip.
  5. Pull the bezel forward and unplug any small switch/HVAC connectors on its back.
  6. Undo the four 7 mm screws now visible at the corners of the radio chassis.
  7. Slide the head unit out and disconnect the main wiring harness and antenna lead.

Where the serial sits

  1. Look for a printed label on the metal housing - typically on the top or side face of the chassis.
  2. Copy the long alphanumeric string next to the barcode and watch out for similar characters (O vs 0, I vs 1).

Tips

  1. Photograph the label so the serial is preserved as a permanent reference.
  2. Reassembly is the reverse: harnesses on, four 7 mm screws home, bezel pressed in until each clip seats, T20 and Phillips screws restored, then reconnect the battery.
Ram 4500 2017 radio serial number label location

Example: Ram 4500 serial number label location

Common S/N Formats Used on 2017 4500 Units

The 2017 Ram 4500 features the same radio components as other Ram trucks. Serial number prefixes:

  • T00AM – Harman Uconnect (primary prefix)
  • T00BE – Continental Uconnect variant
  • TM9 – Older Harman units
  • T0MYD – Recent Harman units (later model years)

The 2017 4500 may have: RA2 (4.3" base), RA1 (5.0"), RA3 (8.4" Classic), or RA4 (8.4" 4C, newer). Serial is 14 characters.

Reminder The serial number starts with a letter prefix (T00AM, T00BE, etc.) – do not mistake it with the radio part number (starts with P05064 or 68).

Common Serial Number Patterns You May See

The 2017 Ram 4500 could leave the factory with one of several Uconnect head units, each built by a different supplier, so the serial-number format varies by radio. The patterns below are the ones most often reported by owners and unlock services for this generation.

Continental-supplied Uconnect 8.4 (RA3 / RA4)

  1. Frequently shown with a T00AM prefix followed by a numeric tail, for example a string resembling T00AM1234567.
  2. The prefix is printed inline with the rest of the serial on the chassis label.

Panasonic-supplied Uconnect units

  1. Often start with TM9 followed by additional digits or letters.
  2. This pattern has been widely associated with Panasonic-built Mopar radios from the Uconnect 8.4 era.

Uconnect 5.0 (RA2) and Uconnect 3.0 (RA1) base radios

  1. Also carry a printed serial label on the chassis, but the prefix can vary by supplier batch.
  2. Copy the full string off the label rather than assume a fixed format.

If the alphanumeric you read does not match any of these patterns, double-check that you have the serial line and not the part number. The serial is normally the longest string on the label and is the one tied to the barcode.

Final Step - Enter the Radio Code

After receiving 2017 Ram 4500 anti-theft code from the S/N, you're ready to reactivate the radio.

Many drivers get stuck at this stage because input methods can look different across radio versions, but it's usually easy.

When the radio shows CODE, it means the unit is waiting for the correct numbers.

Detailed Entering Instructions for 4500 2017

To type in the unlock code on the 2017 Ram 4500:

  1. Turn ignition to ON. The radio display shows "ENTER CODE" or "CODE".
  2. Touchscreen models (8.4" Uconnect): Use the on-screen keypad to enter each digit of the 4-digit code.
  3. Non-touchscreen (base Uconnect): Press preset buttons 1-4 to cycle to each digit, then press Enter/OK to confirm.

Lockout: 3 wrong attempts = 60-minute lockout. Ignition must remain ON. Commercial vehicles that often have battery disconnects may experience this lock more frequently.

How to Enter the Code on the 2017 Ram 4500

Once you have the correct anti-theft code for your 2017 Ram 4500 radio, the entry itself is quick - but the radio will lock you out for half an hour if you keep guessing, so verify before you start.

Limited Attempt Warning

Three attempts is the limit. Three wrong codes in a row place the radio in a WAIT state and the display reads WAIT. To clear it, the radio must remain powered with the ignition in RUN for a continuous 30 minutes. Switching the key off does not bypass the timer (the truck may be driven during this time).

Entering the code

  1. Turn the ignition to RUN or ACC so the radio powers up and shows the CODE / Anti-Theft prompt.
  2. On the 8.4-inch Uconnect (RA3/RA4), tap each digit on the touchscreen number pad.
  3. On the 5-inch Uconnect 5.0 (RA2), enter the digits using the on-screen keypad.
  4. On the base Uconnect 3.0 (RA1), enter the four-digit code using the preset (1-6) buttons in sequence.
  5. Confirm with the OK/Enter on-screen control or the equivalent hardware button.
  6. When accepted, the radio returns to the normal home screen and audio resumes.

If it does not unlock

  1. Stop after the second wrong attempt and re-verify the serial used to obtain the code.
  2. Make sure no leading letters or trailing digits were dropped from the serial.
  3. If WAIT appears, leave the radio powered for the full 30 minutes before retrying.

4500 2017 Common Radio Problems

HD Ram trucks have a mix of radios (RA1/RA2/RA3/RA4 depending on trim and year). Each unit's label shows both the serial (14 chars: T00AM, T00BE, TM9, or T0MYD prefix) and the part number (P05... or 68...). Only the serial generates the unlock code.

W/T radios often have hard-to-read labels. Wipe it down before reading, or photograph it and zoom in to check every digit.

The Uconnect locks after 3 wrong entries. The screen still shows "ENTER CODE" or "CODE" but blocks all input.

To reset: Ignition ON, 60 full minutes without cutting power. Fleet-managed heavy-duty trucks that get turned off frequently must complete the full wait in one sitting. Turning off the ignition resets the 60-minute timer.

HD Ram code entry varies by radio trim: 8.4" Uconnect (RA3/RA4) uses touchscreen-only entry — tap each digit on the virtual number pad. Base Uconnect (RA1/RA2) uses preset buttons 1–4 to scroll to each digit, then Enter/OK to confirm.

No code prompt means the anti-theft hasn't triggered yet. To trigger it: pull the radio fuse and reinsert it, then restore power and turn ignition ON. The "ENTER CODE" screen shows on startup.

HD Ram radios may have the serial accessible via Dealer Mode (8.4" RA3: hold Climate Up + Climate Down + Front Defrost 5 sec; then System Info → Radio Part Info → Serial Number) or on the barcode sticker on the radio chassis.

Serial: 14 chars starting with T00AM, T00BE, TM9, or T0MYD. Don't confuse this with the part number (P05... or 68...).

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