W205 C43/450/400/300 Pre MY18 Carplay/Android Retro Fit Attempt
#51
Thanks, I'll check.
This is it how it looks without CD https://otomotopl-imagestmp.akamaize...23-_rev001.jpg
(only sample image)
Story update:
There is an update planned (18/03) for my current HU which suppose to solve issue with the clock. If it would be done, they won't change my HU to the new one. If it will fail the new one will be ordered. Therefore I need to be patient...
This is it how it looks without CD https://otomotopl-imagestmp.akamaize...23-_rev001.jpg
(only sample image)
Story update:
There is an update planned (18/03) for my current HU which suppose to solve issue with the clock. If it would be done, they won't change my HU to the new one. If it will fail the new one will be ordered. Therefore I need to be patient...
Last edited by ziachu; 02-16-2018 at 09:37 AM. Reason: update
#52
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Just bit the bullet and ordered the new head unit part number. I found it used for $800 so saved some money. Will have it installed shortly and let you all know how it goes. Was getting sick of the glitches.
I found another used one if someone wants. $800 plus ship and you can have it to.
I found another used one if someone wants. $800 plus ship and you can have it to.
#53
Just bit the bullet and ordered the new head unit part number. I found it used for $800 so saved some money. Will have it installed shortly and let you all know how it goes. Was getting sick of the glitches.
I found another used one if someone wants. $800 plus ship and you can have it to.
I found another used one if someone wants. $800 plus ship and you can have it to.
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i got the headunit through some people i know that scrap cars. they dont have online stuff. if you want it, i would have to order it for you as they normally dont ship and I have an account with them.
Also it has been 2 days, havent even gotten the head unit yet. I am also waiting on the new card reader and cable. But it should be a pretty easy swap. Since it was a used unit with carplay already installed, I am expecting minimal coding required. They other one they have also has carplay, so if its truly plug and play I will let you know. I have a SDS system so either way I can get it to work.
Also it has been 2 days, havent even gotten the head unit yet. I am also waiting on the new card reader and cable. But it should be a pretty easy swap. Since it was a used unit with carplay already installed, I am expecting minimal coding required. They other one they have also has carplay, so if its truly plug and play I will let you know. I have a SDS system so either way I can get it to work.
#56
i got the headunit through some people i know that scrap cars. they dont have online stuff. if you want it, i would have to order it for you as they normally dont ship and I have an account with them.
Also it has been 2 days, havent even gotten the head unit yet. I am also waiting on the new card reader and cable. But it should be a pretty easy swap. Since it was a used unit with carplay already installed, I am expecting minimal coding required. They other one they have also has carplay, so if its truly plug and play I will let you know. I have a SDS system so either way I can get it to work.
Also it has been 2 days, havent even gotten the head unit yet. I am also waiting on the new card reader and cable. But it should be a pretty easy swap. Since it was a used unit with carplay already installed, I am expecting minimal coding required. They other one they have also has carplay, so if its truly plug and play I will let you know. I have a SDS system so either way I can get it to work.
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That sounds great. I am worried that you may have to do some coding in order to get the head unit to work with your car. I remember on older MB vehicles there was a HU unlock code or something of that nature so not sure if that will be needed. Also, I believe I read somewhere else that a new SD card reader and cable shouldn't be needed. It would be interesting to try just the head unit at first to see if it works.
every radio has an unlock code needed. You can obtain it by giving a dealer or mbusa the serial number and vin of the original car it was in and i think you need one other piece of info i forgot at this point to get the code from them. There is no extra coding needed for this part. we will see. I mainly bought the card reader so I can have the apple carplay logo. A lot of money for it, $70, but i like oem installs. I will let you know how it goes.
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the scrap yard i ordered from sent the command unit instead of the audio 20 unit. They couldnt find the original audio 20 unit i wanted so they thought the command unit could replace it, which it technically could, but i wanted carplay as I am a huge apple user. Anyway they are sending me thier last audio 20 unit now. Hopefully it is correct part number and I can get this installed!!
I will also have an extra USB hub and wire harness if anyone wants.
will update once I install.
I will also have an extra USB hub and wire harness if anyone wants.
will update once I install.
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headunit installed coded and working. love it. will post more detail later this week.
total parts needed,
headunit, wiring harness from headunit to card reader, new card reader.
done. plug and play, coding needed though. I recommend buying a used unit.
total parts needed,
headunit, wiring harness from headunit to card reader, new card reader.
done. plug and play, coding needed though. I recommend buying a used unit.
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#60
Nice congratulations! I'm assuming the card reader and harness were not needed but you just wanted to make it as OEM as possible? Also, would you be able to post more info about how you obtained the unlock code of the HU and any quirks on kinks you experienced while installing it? I might bite the bullet and buy a used HU soon too
#61
Also, let me know if the second HU is available for purchase still. I might just buy that if you recommend it!
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Nice congratulations! I'm assuming the card reader and harness were not needed but you just wanted to make it as OEM as possible? Also, would you be able to post more info about how you obtained the unlock code of the HU and any quirks on kinks you experienced while installing it? I might bite the bullet and buy a used HU soon too
they lost the other one so i ended up buying the second one. I have a command unit if you wish to pursue that upgrade. $800 as well
#63
The card reader and harness as far as I can tell are most definitely needed. the wiring harness has a procedure to rewire the stock harness but i think you need to buy more parts so easiest thing was to buy new harness. The card readers have different plugs. Carplay did not work with stock card reader so at this point i would say you need new reader and harness.
they lost the other one so i ended up buying the second one. I have a command unit if you wish to pursue that upgrade. $800 as well
they lost the other one so i ended up buying the second one. I have a command unit if you wish to pursue that upgrade. $800 as well
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Thanks. I'm about to order a new AUDIO 20 unit that already has the smartphone integration package as well as the SD reader and the harness. Would you mind telling me what 3rd piece of information I will need to get an unlock code for the HU? I know you mentioned I will need the VIN and the HU serial number, but I'm not sure what else will be needed. Thanks!
yes it activates android auto as well. new radio supports both
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#66
Also, side-note - but I may be interested in purchasing the SD card reader and harness from you if they are still available. Thanks!
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That would be awesome. I will do that. I would be down to code it myself, but I'm not sure what the procedure is or if it requires tool. I was assuming the screen will just ask you to enter some kind of numeric code and then it would just work?
Also, side-note - but I may be interested in purchasing the SD card reader and harness from you if they are still available. Thanks!
Also, side-note - but I may be interested in purchasing the SD card reader and harness from you if they are still available. Thanks!
the sd card reader/usb hub is sold. so your best bet is to buy new. I am working on sourcing the harness still. will keep you posted. If you need me to purchase a card reader for you, i can. i can get it slightly cheaper than you can get if you walk into the dealer.
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if you dont have a star diag system (dealer tool) either real or clone, you wont be able to install the radio. all the new radios require the tool to insert anti theft code. you cant enter code on screen like older cars. so you either need to buy the tool (approx 3-400), or visit a dealer for activation. but idk if dealer will activate. no one has tried it yet.
the sd card reader/usb hub is sold. so your best bet is to buy new. I am working on sourcing the harness still. will keep you posted. If you need me to purchase a card reader for you, i can. i can get it slightly cheaper than you can get if you walk into the dealer.
the sd card reader/usb hub is sold. so your best bet is to buy new. I am working on sourcing the harness still. will keep you posted. If you need me to purchase a card reader for you, i can. i can get it slightly cheaper than you can get if you walk into the dealer.
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Understood. I will get in touch with my dealer then and see what they say. If not, maybe a local mechanic specializing in Mercedes would be able to help! I will let you know about the card reader. I am hoping it will be included with the head unit I buy, we'll see. Thanks!
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GLC43, GTI, X3, Mazda3
Star - Any thought or insight into swapping out my NTG 5/5.5 COMAND unit for the AUDIO20 unit and having it work to get ACP/AA? How about the GLA45 COMAND with ACP/AA into a 43 (GLC in my case)? This is my biggest disappointment with the vehicle that you couldn't get COMAND with ACP/AA on the 43 and had to choose. I chose the COMAND, but probably should have gone with the Smartphone Integration. Oh well, thanks for your post and help!
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Same here, i had to choose and chose the navi option and did not do enough research and thought i could unlock ACP easily but turns out it's nearly impossible with NTG 5/5.5. The navi btw is terrible.
Anyhow, can the used HU be updated offline with the right theft code for my car, then shipped, and installed? Thanks for doing a lot of the leg work and trial and error!
Anyhow, can the used HU be updated offline with the right theft code for my car, then shipped, and installed? Thanks for doing a lot of the leg work and trial and error!
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Star - Any thought or insight into swapping out my NTG 5/5.5 COMAND unit for the AUDIO20 unit and having it work to get ACP/AA? How about the GLA45 COMAND with ACP/AA into a 43 (GLC in my case)? This is my biggest disappointment with the vehicle that you couldn't get COMAND with ACP/AA on the 43 and had to choose. I chose the COMAND, but probably should have gone with the Smartphone Integration. Oh well, thanks for your post and help!
Same here, i had to choose and chose the navi option and did not do enough research and thought i could unlock ACP easily but turns out it's nearly impossible with NTG 5/5.5. The navi btw is terrible.
Anyhow, can the used HU be updated offline with the right theft code for my car, then shipped, and installed? Thanks for doing a lot of the leg work and trial and error!
Anyhow, can the used HU be updated offline with the right theft code for my car, then shipped, and installed? Thanks for doing a lot of the leg work and trial and error!
#73
Whoops. Looks like the place I was about to buy it from can't find the head-unit.
Star4life, I think it's the same place you purchased your HU from since they mentioned they sold the last 2 to someone in Michigan
Star4life, I think it's the same place you purchased your HU from since they mentioned they sold the last 2 to someone in Michigan
#75
EDIT - You don't happen to know where on earth I can find one right? I've looked everywhere...