About the iDatalink KIT-JGC1 Dash and Wiring Kit
Upgrade your system, keep your features
Upgrade your system, keep your features
If you're looking to upgrade the radio in your Grand Cherokee, the display screen and climate controls built into the dash can make things difficult. iDatalink is here to help — their JGC1 package, along with the iDatalink Maestro ADS-MRR interface module (sold separately), supplies the dash kit, wiring harnesses, and trim panels required to install an iDatalink-ready double-DIN (4" tall) stereo. You'll also be able to retain most of your Jeep's features, including:
- steering wheel audio controls
- display screen
- factory climate controls
- backup camera
- HDMI, USB, and AUX inputs
- factory amplifier (if equipped)
- rear-seat entertainment system (if equipped)
- personalization features
The kit includes two climate control panels for use with different factory control buttons, along with bronze and silver trim rings that coordinate with your colour scheme. The kit's matte black finish matches your factory dash.
Product highlights:
- allows you to install an iDatalink-ready, double-DIN radio in your Jeep (also requires the Maestro ADS-MRR module)
- retains factory features:
- steering wheel audio controls
- secondary display screen
- climate controls
- factory amplifier (if equipped)
- HDMI, USB, and AUX inputs
- rear-seat entertainment system (if equipped)
- backup camera (if equipped)
- retained accessory power (RAP)
- warning chimes
- 2 climate control panels included
- bronze and silver trim rings included
- provides parking brake, foot brake, reverse, and speed sense connections
- does not retain Uconnect
- warranty: 1 year
- MFR # KIT-JGC1
What's in the box:
iDatalink KIT-JGC1 Dash and Wiring Kit owner's manual
- Dash kit (with bronze bezel installed)
- Silver bezel
- Wiring harness
- OBDII connector harness
- Antenna adapter
- USB/Aux module
- 2 Climate control panels
- Mounting bracket
- 2 Side brackets
- 2 Rear-support brackets
- 4 Pan-head screws
- 4 Counter-sunk screws
- 30 Torx screws
- 10 Speed-clips
- Torx Screwdriver
- Quick Start Guide
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Features
Jeep Grand Cherokee Integration Dash Kit & Vehicle Harness: The iDatalink Maestro KIT-JGC1 consists of an integration dash kit and vehicle harness designed specifically for select 2014-2020 Jeep Grand Cherokees (with or without factory amplifier). In combination with the iDatalink Maestro RR or RR2 Car Radio Replacement Interface module (sold separately), the KIT-JGC1 lets you replace the factory radio of your 2014-2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee with a compatible Alpine, JVC, Kenwood, Sony, or Pioneer aftermarket head unit equipped with an iDatalink Serial Port.
- Vehicle Compatibility: Click here for a list of compatible Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles.
- Radio Compatibility: Click here for a list of compatible aftermarket radios with an iDatalink Serial Port.
Note: The iDatalink Maestro KIT-JGC1 requires the purchase of the iDatalink Maestro RR or RR2 (sold separately) and the download of a vehicle specific firmware from iDatalink's Weblink Desktop (for Windows and Mac).
Head Unit Connection: The KIT-JGC1 supports iDatalink's Direct T-Harnesses (sold separately) for direct connection to select iDatalink Serial Port compatible head units (including Kenwood, JVC, Alpine, Sony, and Pioneer radios) - replacing the wiring harness that comes with your aftermarket stereo (some hardwiring may still be required). If connecting to an aftermarket head unit that does not support an iDatalink Direct T-Harness, you'll need to cut off and remove the 20-pin black connector from the KIT-JGC1's harness and splice each wire directly to the aftermarket radio's corresponding wire.
Flashing Module via Weblink Desktop: The iDatalink Maestro RR or RR2 will need to be loaded with correct firmware before installation. The included USB cable plugs into your computer and allows you to "flash" the Maestro RR with the appropriate firmware to prepare it for installation. Simply download Weblink Desktop (for Windows and Mac) onto your computer to access the appropriate firmware. System requirements include -
- Windows PC (10/8.1/8/7/Vista/XP/2000) or Mac OS X (Mojave [10.14], HighSierra [10.13], Sierra [10.12], El-Capitan [10.11])
- Available USB port (version 2.0 or 3.0)
- 4GB RAM or more
- 200MB available space on HDD
- Internet connection
Factory Fit & Finish Dash Kit: The KIT-JGC1's dash kit features a factory grade fit & finish to match the contour and color of your Jeep Grand Cherokee's dash. It comes with selectable silver or bronze trim-bezels (bronze trim-bezel is pre-installed). The dash kit will fit select Double-DIN Alpine, JVC, Kenwood, Sony, & Pioneer aftermarket radios with an iDatalink Serial Port.
Retained Features: The follow factory features (if applicable) are retained when replacing your aftermarket head unit with a compatible iDatalink Serial Port head unit from Alpine, JVC, Kenwood, Sony, or Pioneer using the Maestro RR or RR2 Car Radio Replacement Interface module and KIT-JGC1 installation package.
- Factory Amplifier: Retains factory amplifier (if equipped) with amplifier turn-on, speed compensated volume, digital fader, DSP settings, and gain adjustment. The KIT-JGC1 also supports vehicles without factory amplified systems.
- Climate Display & Control: The factory climate display and control can be accessed from the touchscreen of your compatible iDatalink aftemarket head unit.
- Vehicle Settings: Access and modify factory vehicle settings through the compatible aftermarket head unit's touchscreen.
- Secondary Vehicle Display: Secondary vehicle display is retained (if factory equipped) with audio information, hands-free information, and internal navigation.
- Steering Wheel Controls: Retains factory steering wheel controls with two functions on each button for standard and expanded radio functions. Your aftermarket radio must also support steering wheel control retention.
- Backup Camera with Park Assist & Guidelines: The iDatalink Maestro KIT-JGC1 will retain your vehicle's factory backup camera, if your iDatalink compatible Alpine, JVC, Kenwood, Sony, or Pioneer receiver is equipped with composite video camera input. Parking guidelines and park assist chimes are also retained in the vehicle. I
- RSE (Rear Seat Entertainment): The KIT-JGC1 can retain your vehicle's factory RSE (Rear Seat Entertainment), if your iDatalink compatible Alpine, JVC, Kenwood, Sony, or Pioneer receiver is equipped with an AV output. The KIT-JGC1's harness features a male 3.5mm AV connector. If your iDatalink receiver features a composite video and stereo RCA audio/video output, you'll need an AV minijack-to-RCA adapter (sold separately).
USB/Aux Module: The KIT-JGC1 comes with a media module that consists of a USB-A port, USB-C port, and a 3.5mm Aux input. The USB//Aux module replaces the factory media module and installs in the dash to provide easy access to your compatible iDatalink receiver's rear-panel USB-A, USB-C, and Aux inputs (all input types are not applicable to all compatible iDatalink receivers). You will need one USB-A extension cable and/or USB-C extension cable, as well as one stereo minijack cable or stereo minijack-to-RCA cable to connect from the media module to the rear-panel USB and Aux inputs of your aftermarket receiver (no cables are included with the KIT-JGC1).
Extra Features: The following Extra features are added when replacing your aftermarket head unit with a compatible iDatalink Serial Port head unit from Kenwood, JVC, Pioneer, Sony, or Alpine using the Maestro RR or RR2 Car Radio Replacement Interface module and KIT-JGC1 installation kit.
- Vehicle Info: Tire Pressure Display, Battery Voltage Display, Read/Reset Engine Codes, and Door Open Status with Warning.
- Gauges: Selectable Performance Gauges, "Track Pack" Gauges, and Read/Reset Check Engine Codes.
Outputs: The KIT-JGC1 provides Navigation, Accessory Power, and Illumination Outputs to make installation simpler.
- Navigation: Parking Brake, Reverse Light, and VSS (Vehicle Speed Sense).
- Accessory Power Output: 12V/15A Accessory Power Output
- Illumination Output: Illumination Output
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Product worked perfectly and helped maintain a factory look when installing a new radio in my 2016 Grand Cherokee. I have minimal experience working on this type of stuff, but it was easy to install with provided instructions
Andrew from Atlanta, GA