Has anyone found out if you can retrofit the ambient lighting from the 2019 in other W205's? The interior structure looks the same where the lights are located. I'd imagine the software would just need to be updated.
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its not there, the center is easy to add - the doors not so much.. lastly, you have to program the option in.
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I wonder if its something that a collision shop could do for cheaper.Originally Posted by JohnnyC
its not there, the center is easy to add - the doors not so much.. lastly, you have to program the option in.
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Be very careful with these aftermarket kits. First, this will void your MB warranty. Second, you run the risk of crashing your Command Center software causing a significant cost at a Mercedes dealer to reinstall.Not sure why anyone would take the chance of downloading a Chinese patch on a German engineered piece of software. Definitely not worth the risk IMO.
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Not looking to use aftermarket kits. I want OEM. But I'm wondering if the lights can be retrofitted.Originally Posted by rogilio
Be very careful with these aftermarket kits. First, this will void your MB warranty. Second, you run the risk of crashing your Command Center software causing a significant cost at a Mercedes dealer to reinstall.Not sure why anyone would take the chance of downloading a Chinese patch on a German engineered piece of software. Definitely not worth the risk IMO.
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Because "German engineered piece of software" never has bugs or issues? Originally Posted by rogilio
Be very careful with these aftermarket kits. First, this will void your MB warranty. Second, you run the risk of crashing your Command Center software causing a significant cost at a Mercedes dealer to reinstall.Not sure why anyone would take the chance of downloading a Chinese patch on a German engineered piece of software. Definitely not worth the risk IMO.

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The fire you started? You are just going around cutting and pasting the same uninformed comment over and over. Originally Posted by rogilio
Why add fuel to an already burning fire.
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Originally Posted by rogilio
Why add fuel to an already burning fire.
Did you have an issue with yours, first time I’ve heard of a problem with this.
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Yes, the OBD didn't download the software properly. Took it to an MB mechanic and he read me the riot act. Told me if MB found out, they wouldn't honor the warranty.Originally Posted by GreekUPS
Did you have an issue with yours, first time I’ve heard of a problem with this.
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Thanks for the heads up.Originally Posted by rogilio
Yes, the OBD didn't download the software properly. Took it to an MB mechanic and he read me the riot act. Told me if MB found out, they wouldn't honor the warranty.
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Probably cheaper in the long run to sell your car and buy one with the options you want.
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Can you be more specific? Where did you purchase the OBD and what year car did you use it on?Originally Posted by rogilio
Yes, the OBD didn't download the software properly. Took it to an MB mechanic and he read me the riot act. Told me if MB found out, they wouldn't honor the warranty.
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Yes, I purchased from Amazon, and it is the type of OBD that uses a WeChat link to download the software. I believe that there is also an OBD that is self-contained that does not need a WeChat link. Used it on a 2018 C300 with Audio 20.







