CarPlay Upgrade or Leave well alone?
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C220D AMG Line Premium 2016
CarPlay Upgrade or Leave well alone?
Hi All,
This is my 1st time owning a Merc and i've gone with a 2016 C220D AMG Line Premium Plus (W205).
I really want 'carplay' and have read several very useful threads, but unfortunately i have also heard from some local 'audio installers' that they would NOT recommend doing this on a W205 2016 model as people often have problems later on with some electrics including immobiliser, windows, etc...
Has anyone had problems generally with the car after installing an after-market replacement Android units? I was thinking of going with the Roadtop version.
Thanking all in advance.
This is my 1st time owning a Merc and i've gone with a 2016 C220D AMG Line Premium Plus (W205).
I really want 'carplay' and have read several very useful threads, but unfortunately i have also heard from some local 'audio installers' that they would NOT recommend doing this on a W205 2016 model as people often have problems later on with some electrics including immobiliser, windows, etc...
Has anyone had problems generally with the car after installing an after-market replacement Android units? I was thinking of going with the Roadtop version.
Thanking all in advance.
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From: USA
W205 C300, W212 E350, Q50
I know some guys went back to the OEM because the android made white background noise.
I wish I could leave my phone at home. It’s illegal to touch phone even at red light stop in my state, but I couldn’t resist.
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From: Cheshire UK
C200
Hi All,
This is my 1st time owning a Merc and i've gone with a 2016 C220D AMG Line Premium Plus (W205).
I really want 'carplay' and have read several very useful threads, but unfortunately i have also heard from some local 'audio installers' that they would NOT recommend doing this on a W205 2016 model as people often have problems later on with some electrics including immobiliser, windows, etc...
Has anyone had problems generally with the car after installing an after-market replacement Android units? I was thinking of going with the Roadtop version.
Thanking all in advance.
This is my 1st time owning a Merc and i've gone with a 2016 C220D AMG Line Premium Plus (W205).
I really want 'carplay' and have read several very useful threads, but unfortunately i have also heard from some local 'audio installers' that they would NOT recommend doing this on a W205 2016 model as people often have problems later on with some electrics including immobiliser, windows, etc...
Has anyone had problems generally with the car after installing an after-market replacement Android units? I was thinking of going with the Roadtop version.
Thanking all in advance.
. I have the roadtop, its been 100% fine since installation in May. If you are worried about it, don't install one.
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2015 C400 ( W205 )
I've installed road top car play, everything stays oem, i don't think think it's related to the immobiliser or any other electrical connections, you can turn on the carplay whenever you want and you can go back to the comand screen whenever your want.
It's a little bit glitchy it's not that perfect but it works.
For me i want to to try the android screen and see which one is better.
It's a little bit glitchy it's not that perfect but it works.
For me i want to to try the android screen and see which one is better.
