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Hello. Recently I bought my w205 2016 and it was without an interior RGB lights. I want to upgrade though, cause I like the way it looks with those.
The thing is, that when I scrolled through the car menu, I wasn't able to find anything on this topic, so I'm not sure if the car supports it. When looking for aftermarket kits, there are some, which also include some modules. I'm not sure whether those modules make the car understand that there is RGB lights or I should also reprogram the ECU or something for that.
There are services which do this job, but I want to do it myself, because they request for extra 300 for the menu upgrade, which I don't think is necessary.
Has anyone done this? Do you know if that step is required? Any information you can provide is appreciated.
Watch these videos. This will help you with how to install and where to buy! I have this kit and works perfectly even though my car isnt programmed for Ambient Lighting. Many of the members in here also have used/use this kit!
Thanks for your suggestion, actually the idea of installing the ambient lighting came from those videos I watched even before getting my car.
A couple of things though.
First, the link in the description doesn't lead to the actual product page but to the shop's page, where I couldn't find the product.
Second, I see him changing the brightness and the colors from the steering wheel, not from the screen or a menu. Is it the way it is supposed to work?
Another question about this product. He connects the main wiring harness to the OBDII port. So, if you want the ambient lights, you lose the OBDII port, correct?
1) If you want the menu screen on your actual screen, then you'll need to get it programmed into you car. There is a company that does this wirelessly. I personally didn't do this but they are a reputable company. They're call MBHouse. https://www.mbhouse.ca/ They are based in Canada. You'll have to talk to them about getting them to send you the dongle for them to code your vehicle to activate the lighting menu. (Again, I dont have this feature nor have I used them)
3) I bought this kit from DMP. I control the light (Colors/brightness) using the steering controls. BUT their new updated kit controls the lights (colors/brightness) using the side mirror controls. (it would just be another connector to connect into the door panel whenever youre working on the door ambient lighting)
4) Correct, he's using the OBD port but the kit comes with male/female connector for the OBD port. So basically you make the connection at the OBD port but the other end will have an identical OBD port, which ultimately would be used as your "new" OBD port.
01-22-2023, 06:30 AM
I watched even before getting my car.
