PAC Audio CH2A-RSX RadioPRO Advanced Data Interface for Select 2016-2018 RAM Vehicles
Upgrade your vehicle’s radio system with the PAC CH2A-RSX RadioPRO Advanced — an all-in-one radio replacement and steering wheel control interface designed for select Ram vehicles equipped with MS-CAN databus radios. The CH2A-RSX allows you to replace the factory radio while retaining important factory functions, including steering wheel controls, HVAC controls, Driver Information Center functions, vehicle settings, safety features, and the factory amplifier when equipped. It also provides data bus-driven outputs for retained accessory power, vehicle speed sense, illumination, reverse trigger, and parking brake connections.
Key Features
- All-in-One Radio Replacement Interface – Allows replacement of the factory radio in select Ram vehicles with MS-CAN databus radios
- Pre-Programmed Steering Wheel Controls – Retains factory steering wheel controls with pre-programmed functionality
- Dual-Command Steering Wheel Controls – Program up to two aftermarket radio functions to each compatible SWC button using short-press and long-press commands
- Factory Amplifier Retention – Retains the factory audio amplifier when equipped
- HVAC Control Retention – Maintains factory HVAC control functionality after replacing the original radio
- Driver Information Center Retention – Retains compatible Driver Information Center functions
- Vehicle Settings Retention – Preserves compatible factory vehicle settings when used with supported vehicles and configurations
- Vehicle Safety Feature Retention – Maintains supported vehicle safety-related functions after the factory radio is removed
- Retained Accessory Power – Provides a data-controlled RAP output for proper aftermarket radio accessory operation
- Vehicle Speed Sense Output – Provides a data bus-driven VSS output for compatible aftermarket radios and accessories
- Illumination Output – Provides an illumination signal for compatible aftermarket equipment
- Reverse Trigger Output – Supplies a reverse signal for compatible aftermarket radios and camera systems
- Parking Brake Output – Provides a parking brake signal for compatible aftermarket equipment
- Antenna Adapter Included – Includes the required antenna adapter for supported applications
- Factory USB Retention – Includes a factory USB port retention cable for compatible vehicles
- In-Package Updatable – Firmware can be updated using the PAC-UP programmer when required
- Aftermarket Radio Integration – Designed to simplify installation of an aftermarket radio while preserving important factory functions
- MS-CAN Databus Integration – Communicates with the vehicle’s CAN-bus system to provide data-controlled outputs and factory feature retention
- Wide Vehicle Compatibility – Supports select Dodge, Jeep, and Ram applications with compatible MS-CAN factory radios
- No uConnect Retention – The factory uConnect system is not retained when using this interface
Specifications
- Product Type: Radio Replacement & Steering Wheel Control Interface
- Brand: PAC
- Model: CH2A-RSX
- Series: RadioPRO Advanced
- Part Number: CH2A-RSX
- Vehicle Network: MS-CAN Databus
- Radio Replacement: Yes
- Steering Wheel Control Retention: Yes
- Steering Wheel Control Programming: Pre-Programmed
- Dual SWC Commands: Short Press / Long Press
- Factory Amplifier Retention: Yes, when equipped
- HVAC Control Retention: Yes
- Driver Information Center Retention: Yes
- Vehicle Settings Retention: Yes, application dependent
- Vehicle Safety Feature Retention: Yes, application dependent
- Retained Accessory Power (RAP): Yes
- Vehicle Speed Sense (VSS): Yes
- Illumination Output: Yes
- Reverse Trigger Output: Yes
- Parking Brake Output: Yes
- Antenna Adapter: Included
- Factory USB Retention Cable: Included
- Firmware Updateable: Yes
- Firmware Programmer: PAC-UP, sold separately
- uConnect Retention: No
- Factory RSE / VES Retention: Not supported
- Installation Type: Vehicle-Specific Interface
- Compatible Vehicles: Select Dodge, Jeep, and Ram vehicles
- Compatibility Range: Select 2013–2018 Dodge/Ram and select 2014–2015 Jeep applications
What's in the Box
- PAC CH2A-RSX RadioPRO Advanced Interface
- Vehicle-Specific Wiring Harness
- Antenna Adapter
- Factory USB Retention Cable
- Installation Documentation
SKU: PAC-CH2A-RSX
Free shipping is available within the 48 U.S. states. Orders placed before 11 PM ET are typically processed the next business day and arrive within 5–8 business days. Tracking information will be provided as soon as your order ships.
Need to make a change to your order? Contact us within 24 hours of purchase, and we'll be happy to help. Please note that orders already processed for shipment cannot be canceled.
1-Year Limited Warranty: As an authorized dealer, we provide a 1-year limited warranty covering manufacturer defects in materials and workmanship under normal use. The warranty does not cover physical damage, misuse, improper installation, or normal wear and tear.
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Email: info@eliteautogear.com
For technical support questions, contact us at cs@eliteautogear.com
Phone: (877)-215-8187
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