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Old 02-23-2021, 09:00 AM
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you should not be doing anything with software. there is no need. if you are messing with software you are not coding right. you should really use monaco for coding now. vediamo has limitations and bugs unless you are on older computer.
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you should not be doing anything with software. there is no need. if you are messing with software you are not coding right. you should really use monaco for coding now. vediamo has limitations and bugs unless you are on older computer.
Can I ask you for help in coding monako?
Mechanic told me, i need a file to encode this HU to assign carplay and android auto.

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Hey is this still a service you are offering? I have a 2017 C300 with an Audio 20 system. I'm interested.
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Can I ask you for help in coding monako?
Mechanic told me, i need a file to encode this HU to assign carplay and android auto.

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yes email or pm we may be able to help.

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Hey is this still a service you are offering? I have a 2017 C300 with an Audio 20 system. I'm interested.
yes pm or email us. martintuning.com is where we sell now.
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also if you see a volume bar to show volume level, that is also how you know if you have newest headunit hardware. See above picture!

in another thread a guy said a retorfit shop swapped his head unit to the new part number and everything worked.

A new head unit and code may be all that is needed. it makes sense. someone else also said a retrofit is avaialble in february. I will wait until then to see if that is true. i think we should all be able to get carplay in 2018 if wanted one way or another.
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do you offer a solution for carplay in 2015 w205 c63?
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I've been searching all over myself. I would really love to upgrade my interface as well to include Android Auto/touch screen. I saw this on ebay but it's for G-Class. I have 2016 C450Ugode 10.25inch Android Upgrade Screen Display Carplay Mercedes Benz G NTG4.5 | eBay

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I found this 10.25" Android 10 8-Core Car GPS Stereo For Mercedes-Benz V-Class W447 2016-2018 | eBay For C-class W205 , I'm hoping to find something shipping from the US. Also do I need this too ? Wireless Carplay Android Auto Retrofit Kit NTG4.5 for Mercedes Benz Car Upgrade | eBay
Does anyone have any good places I can find one for the C-Class ?Thanks in advance.

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Originally Posted by king_supreme1
I've been searching all over myself. I would really love to upgrade my interface as well to include Android Auto/touch screen. I saw this on ebay but it's for G-Class. I have 2016 C450Ugode 10.25inch Android Upgrade Screen Display Carplay Mercedes Benz G NTG4.5 | eBay

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I found this 10.25" Android 10 8-Core Car GPS Stereo For Mercedes-Benz V-Class W447 2016-2018 | eBay For C-class W205 , I'm hoping to find something shipping from the US. Also do I need this too ? Wireless Carplay Android Auto Retrofit Kit NTG4.5 for Mercedes Benz Car Upgrade | eBay
Does anyone have any good places I can find one for the C-Class ?Thanks in advance.
those are all aftermarket options. This is an OEM retrofit thread. Personally, after trying the aftermarket solutions they all sucked sound wise and the UI was not good. i stuck with oem and did oem retrofit.
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do you offer a solution for carplay in 2015 w205 c63?
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Seems like the only way to get OEM Carplay in a PFL W205 C63 is to either downgrade to the 7" screen and lose COMAND, or upgrade to the FL headunit AND digital cluster (can't do one without the other to get Carplay).
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Originally Posted by FDNewbie
Seems like the only way to get OEM Carplay in a PFL W205 C63 is to either downgrade to the 7" screen and lose COMAND, or upgrade to the FL headunit AND digital cluster (can't do one without the other to get Carplay).
Saw this video, not sure if it works. youtube.com/watch?v=PEcZP7F04s0
That being said, I thought aftermarket solutions like the android screen can enable both andriod auto and apple carplay.
Another more recent solution is a box that has android running inside and like a mini computer. I believe one of the sponsors (I believe their name was Mandel) on this forum sells it. Personally never used it so I am not sure how well it works or if it works though, please do some research before deciding : )
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Hi

I have a W205 2017 C180 (WDDWF4AB4HR271057) NON-US Model.
I think I need to change the headhunt + USB port. can you help me with the correct headhunt part number that will work car?
Also, what is the difference between the 2 knobs? is it something related to the option of the car? My car comes with the (palm rest) or whatever they call it.

Thanks in advanced

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Originally Posted by FDNewbie
Seems like the only way to get OEM Carplay in a PFL W205 C63 is to either downgrade to the 7" screen and lose COMAND, or upgrade to the FL headunit AND digital cluster (can't do one without the other to get Carplay).
you can run headunit only from FL if you want larger screen. i just did an install local. you do lose some function between the headunit and cluster, but its nothing you had before anyway.
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hello, have you managed to install a screen and hu 5.5 on pre fl? without cluster?
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hello, have you managed to install a screen and hu 5.5 on pre fl? without cluster?
yes. I have one for sale. I sold my car. PM me.
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you can run headunit only from FL if you want larger screen. i just did an install local. you do lose some function between the headunit and cluster, but its nothing you had before anyway.
Only for the larger screen? Or would it enable Carplay too?
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Only for the larger screen? Or would it enable Carplay too?
you would have carplay as well. But you will need an experienced shop to get you all the right components.
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Please any help would be very much appreciated. So I have a 2017 Benz C43 Sedan and always wanted apple CarPlay. I ordered a android 12 unit and watched some YouTube videos and thought the process is pretty easy, I installed the unit and noticed my scroll button, track pad, dynamic select, volume scroll, auto stop button weren't working and even the media, radio buttons on the console as well. I thought maybe this was a bad android harness and swapped back all to OEM with the head unit but I still have the same problem. Uploading a video of the problem please any help on what fuses to check would mean the world to me or what could have went wrong. Thank you

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Please any help would be very much appreciated. So I have a 2017 Benz C43 Sedan and always wanted apple CarPlay. I ordered a android 12 unit and watched some YouTube videos and thought the process is pretty easy, I installed the unit and noticed my scroll button, track pad, dynamic select, volume scroll, auto stop button weren't working and even the media, radio buttons on the console as well. I thought maybe this was a bad android harness and swapped back all to OEM with the head unit but I still have the same problem. Uploading a video of the problem please any help on what fuses to check would mean the world to me or what could have went wrong. Thank you

Youtube of my car - https://www.youtube.com/shorts/yjaaUaRALI8
central controller is unplugged or pins/wires are damaged, or you shorted the canbus.
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central controller is unplugged or pins/wires are damaged, or you shorted the canbus.
I checked the central console cables and they are plugged correctly and wires/pins dont look to be damaged, do you know where the can bus is and how I can figure out more into how it can be shorted. All fuses are good as well
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Help USB voltage

Hello, I have a problem with my USB hub
I no longer have any voltage.
The special fuse
Have I already changed 6PIN?

what is my problem
Car S205 built in 10/2015 with audio 20 CD and SD navigation garmin map pilot
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Hi @Star4life

I noticed that there is no voltage coming from the HU port USB via the black Fakra cable.
Is the program programmable and can be activated in the HUno connection to the USB interface


thank you very much for your help


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Retrofit Carplay to 2017 C-43 (W205)

We've just completed a Carplay retrofit on our 2017 C-43 (W205). All parts were purchased used, and online, from Infinite Autowerks. We received the Panasonic replacement radio and SD Card Reader/USB Hub through the mail and did the installation ourselves at home. After the installation, Infinite Autowerks activated, and set up, the new-to-us Panasonic radio remotely. For this, an OBDII dongle is required that connects your laptop (which is connected to the WiFi) to the OBDII port on your car.

If you want Carplay, I can recommend this set-up. I can also say that Infinite Autowerks does a great job with advice, guidance and remote unlocking and setting up of the new radio. The results afterwards are very good. The only down side being that you get a 7" image on your 8.4" screen and you lose the display of the Power & Torque gauge that you had in the Engine Data menu if your car is an AMG with the Command set-up.

What we originally had (no Carplay):
* Harman NTG5 HU radio; Manufactured 2016-09-30; A 205 900 3129 / A 205 901 1007 / A 205 902 5114 (all 3 part numbers are given on this unit)
* Cammand APS NTG5
* 8.4" Centre display
* USB hub (with SD card slot, but without mirroring symbol) located in arm rest storage compartment.

What we have now (with Carplay):
* Panasonic NTG5.2 US radio; Manufactured 2019-01-07; A 205 900 33 44 / A 205 901 18 17 / A 205 902 48 25 / A 205 902 12 19 / A 205 902 46 17 (all part numbers are given on this unit) (from Infinite Autowerks)
* I believe this is an Audio 20 unit
* 8.4" Centre display (original display retained)
* USB hub​ with SD card reader and with mirroring symbol (from Infinite Autowerks)​​​​​​
* 4 new Fakra connectors (from Infinite Autwerks) installed on the standard OEM harness. Two of these to enable connection to the Panasonic radio, and the other two for connecting to the new USB hub.

Only images particular to this retrofit are given below. Post Nos. 77, 94, 119 and 123 above provide additional information that is not repeated in this post.


Original OEM Harman radio without Carplay

Original OEM Harman radio without Carplay

Wiring on original OEM Harman radio

Wiring on original OEM Harman radio

Wiring on original OEM Harman radio

New replacement Panasonic radio on top of original Harman radio for comparison

New replacement Panasonic radio on top of original Harman radio for comparison

New replacement Panasonic radio on top of original Harman radio for comparison

New replacement Panasonic radio on top of original Harman radio showing transfer of cables and wires. The CAM and USB connection on the Harman radio is a double Fakra connector whereas they're 2 single Fakra connectors on the Panasonic. All other connectors transfer without any modification.

Fakra connectors set up for new replacement Panasonic radio with Carplay

Connections on new replacement Panasonic radio with Carplay

Connections on new replacement Panasonic radio with Carplay

Connections on the new SD Card Reader / USB hub for Carplay. The purple wire is still on the original blue OEM connector. It is not used in the new set-up and is taped down to prevent rattles.

Anti-Theft message displayed when first starting up with the new Panasonic radio installed. The radio requires to be unlocked after installation.
The new Panasonic radio was unlocked remotely by Infinite Autwerks.


Image as displayed on 8.4" screen after installation of Carplay. The image does not fill the entire display and is positioned in the top left corner.




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If more of you are looking for just the Apple Carplay module you can find one here for the w205 https://thecarplayer.com/collections...sse-c-w205-glc

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