2019 Ram 1500: Resetting the Radio

Marie A
Feb 16, 2021

Red 2019 Ram 1500 From front-Driver Side

There’s nothing better than cruising along while listening to your favorite tunes with the wind blowing through your hair. When glitches arise, as is common in the 2019 Ram 1500, all that goes to the wayside until you can reset the radio.

How do you do a 2019 Ram 1500 radio reset?  

You can find the radio reset settings within the ‘Apps’ menu in the 8.4-inch Uconnect infotainment system. Then, you just have to restore settings defaults to fix the glitches affecting your radio.   

To help you move through these steps with ease, we’ve created this article that explores the process in detail. You can then get your radio working as intended, so you can get back to enjoying your tunes on all your drives.

2019 Ram 1500 Radio Glitches

The 8.4-inch Uconnect infotainment system in the 2019 Ram 1500 occasionally glitches out. This causes problems as you try to listen to your music, podcasts, and more. The glitches range from the volume controls failing to work right to no functionality at all.

These issues tend to arise without warning as you’re simply driving down the road. Unless they happen on a regular basis, it’s not likely that there is anything to diagnose or repair. You just have to reboot and hope that it works correctly once again.

Any time you notice the radio having trouble operating, you have to complete a full reset to shake off the issue at hand. In addition to sorting out the glitches, the reset will restore all the factory default settings. You will then have to save all your favorite radio stations and restore all your other preferred settings.

How to Reboot the Radio on the 2019 Ram 1500

As shown in the video above, you can easily reset the radio on the 2019 Ram 1500 in just a minute or two. You’ll need to follow these steps to get the job done.

  1. Turn the ignition on to power the accessories
  2. Once the Uconnect screen lights up, press the ‘Apps’ button
  3. Press the right arrow to move to the next screen and select settings
  4. Scroll down the list to find ‘Restore Settings’ and press it
  5. Press okay to complete the reboot of your radio

Once the radio resets, the problem should be resolved. You will then need to go back through the system to change the applicable settings to match your preferences.

Ready to Buy a Ram 1500? Use Vehicle History to Your Advantage

If you’re trying to buy a 2019 Ram 1500, test drives and inspections are in your future. As you check out each option, don’t forget to bring Vehicle History into the mix. With the VIN or license plate number of each truck, you can check them out for title issues, accidents, and more. That way, you can skip the buyer’s remorse and get the most truck for the money.

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