Retrofit CarPlay in W205
#376
#377
Installed wireless carlinkit in my 2016 c300 4matic It works very well I had distortion in my speakers due to not grounding the black wire..I grounded the wire in one of the screws on the unit and it sounds clear..I have the command with the 8.5 so had to buy the obd tool for aux/video in motion..What I did notice is mb blue tooth does not play nice with the CarPlay during phone calls so you have to make sure to disable bluetooth on your Mercedes... The carlinkit unit CarPlay audio need a little tweaking on the Waze because it may come out too loud on the voice directions but its a simple fix by lowering the Waze volume in the app just once....I put the unit behind my command radio put the wifi antenna behind the oem radio also CarPlay automatically goes on once I enter my car..oem mic works flawlessly on calls..I have the wireless charger kit replacing my coin/ashtray/cigarette lighter
#379
Newbie
I'm curious for everyone who installed the Carlinkit, Sardincar, or any other solution that does not replace the screen, how easy is either CarPlay or Android Auto to use without a touch screen?
#380
well I can use Siri on CarPlay ..also I came from a touch screen vehicle..using the dial feels a lot safer but both are equally distracting while driving...the speech commands work well with Siri supported apps ...skipping tracks is as simple as saying "next track" on your steering wheel control
#381
Member
Installed wireless carlinkit in my 2016 c300 4matic It works very well I had distortion in my speakers due to not grounding the black wire..I grounded the wire in one of the screws on the unit and it sounds clear..I have the command with the 8.5 so had to buy the obd tool for aux/video in motion..What I did notice is mb blue tooth does not play nice with the CarPlay during phone calls so you have to make sure to disable bluetooth on your Mercedes... The carlinkit unit CarPlay audio need a little tweaking on the Waze because it may come out too loud on the voice directions but its a simple fix by lowering the Waze volume in the app just once....I put the unit behind my command radio put the wifi antenna behind the oem radio also CarPlay automatically goes on once I enter my car..oem mic works flawlessly on calls..I have the wireless charger kit replacing my coin/ashtray/cigarette lighter
Just ignore it, now I have my answer
#382
#384
if they can prove it directly damaged your car in anyway.....as far as engine repair and car ecu I cannot see how it would void your warranty unless while installing the unit you directly damaged an harness or shorted something related to the radio head unit but its an fairly simple install
#385
It works just fine. In fact, for CarPlay, I prefer using the console dial and steering wheel controls vs the touch screens in my other vehicles.
#386
Junior Member
I know this reply is a late, but saw that start4life mentioned that OEM is a better option for Audio 20. I actually have a 17' C300 with Audio 20, and I would like to add Carplay. Anyone have experience aftermarket vs. OEM for Audio 20?
Last edited by CRC901; 05-25-2020 at 06:04 PM.
#387
Super Member
i never tried aftermarket.
but i'm very satisfied with OEM carplay / android auto.
everthing works. like it came from the Mercedes factory.
but i'm very satisfied with OEM carplay / android auto.
everthing works. like it came from the Mercedes factory.
#388
Junior Member
Any guidance or details you can provide on going the OEM route? I would definitely need some help. Guessing you didn’t do it at dealership?
#389
Newbie
How can I order the OEM Carplay system and how you recommend going about installing it? Would a dealership do it? Or independent shop?
I also have a 2016 C450 AMG and plan to keep the car a few more years. So it would be nice to get apple car play on it asap. Any advice is super appreciated.
Also, how much did it cost you all in?
I also have a 2016 C450 AMG and plan to keep the car a few more years. So it would be nice to get apple car play on it asap. Any advice is super appreciated.
Also, how much did it cost you all in?
#390
How can I order the OEM Carplay system and how you recommend going about installing it? Would a dealership do it? Or independent shop?
I also have a 2016 C450 AMG and plan to keep the car a few more years. So it would be nice to get apple car play on it asap. Any advice is super appreciated.
Also, how much did it cost you all in?
I also have a 2016 C450 AMG and plan to keep the car a few more years. So it would be nice to get apple car play on it asap. Any advice is super appreciated.
Also, how much did it cost you all in?
Check your VIN at lastvin.com if you have codes 522, 154, 14U in your data card if you have Audio 20,
If you have these codes then you can enable it yourself if you purchase OBD carplay activator,
Last edited by SSAlen; 05-28-2020 at 12:25 PM.
#392
My experience is with Audio20, someone in this forum made it possible,
There are third party carplay modules that can be installed in Command,
Or you can swap Command to Audio20 will cost you more then module but it's worth it, I personally I prefer smartphone integration over Command,
#393
Newbie
I think that Command is not possible OEM way,
My experience is with Audio20, someone in this forum made it possible,
There are third party carplay modules that can be installed in Command,
Or you can swap Command to Audio20 will cost you more then module but it's worth it, I personally I prefer smartphone integration over Command,
My experience is with Audio20, someone in this forum made it possible,
There are third party carplay modules that can be installed in Command,
Or you can swap Command to Audio20 will cost you more then module but it's worth it, I personally I prefer smartphone integration over Command,
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#394
Member
@Racecar, you also have the Comand System.
531 COMAND APS NTG5/NTG5.5
https://www.lastvin.com/vin/GXrlL29NvZ5AxwoJW
531 COMAND APS NTG5/NTG5.5
https://www.lastvin.com/vin/GXrlL29NvZ5AxwoJW
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#400
Junior Member
I have code 522 AUDIO 20 RADIO NAVIGATION CAPABLE NTG5, but I assume this is the NTG5.0 version. For the OEM dongle method to work, we need to have NTG5.2 correct? I've searched on ebay and several seller websites and it seems W205 are barely supported so I want to make sure this is available for W205 (2015-2017). I had the same concerns as user trill1 since based on online searches, just having the 522 code isn't enough and NTG version matters. Am I wrong? Is there a way to upgrade to NTG5.2 or is this a completely new unit? Thanks in advance.
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