Apple Carplay Box for W204 2012+

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Nov 13, 2020 | 09:28 PM
  #26  
An update on the Sinairyu CarPlay. I still don’t have a working mic. First, they sent me a chip with instructions on how to replace it. The chip was so small I could barely see it. I was quoted over $100 just to solder it at two different electronic repair shops that also wouldn’t warranty the work. I tried it myself and it didn’t fix the problem. Their customer service is horrible. Now they want me to ship the whole thing back and wait basically two months to get the replacement part. If they would have fixed the mic issue, I would have recommended it. I’m now a couple months into trying to get them to make this right. Because of the customer service experience, I cannot recommend it.
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Mar 26, 2021 | 10:15 PM
  #27  
Quote: Oh understood! I have ordered mine should arrive any day now so look forward to using it.

Did you install via aux? Any chance you could post your instruction manual so I can see how difficult the install is?
Can you share the link where you bought it?
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Mar 27, 2021 | 03:52 AM
  #28  
CarPlay Install
I did it on mine and it works perfectly I got it from Amazon and it took me about two hours to install.



link:
Amazon Amazon
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Mar 27, 2021 | 09:43 AM
  #29  
Quote: I did it on mine and it works perfectly I got it from Amazon and it took me about two hours to install.



link: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B087Q67C4L...p_mob_ap_share
I’m assuming this wouldn’t work for my 2011 since I have the flip-up display?
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Mar 27, 2021 | 11:23 AM
  #30  
How is the sound quality with music and while on the phone?
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Jun 6, 2021 | 08:30 PM
  #31  
Another update. Do not buy from Sinairyu. I still don’t have a working CarPlay adapter. Just had my return package get returned back to me after nearly 6 months. They’re blaming the post office even though I addressed it and mailed it exactly as they asked.

Quote: An update on the Sinairyu CarPlay. I still don’t have a working mic. First, they sent me a chip with instructions on how to replace it. The chip was so small I could barely see it. I was quoted over $100 just to solder it at two different electronic repair shops that also wouldn’t warranty the work. I tried it myself and it didn’t fix the problem. Their customer service is horrible. Now they want me to ship the whole thing back and wait basically two months to get the replacement part. If they would have fixed the mic issue, I would have recommended it. I’m now a couple months into trying to get them to make this right. Because of the customer service experience, I cannot recommend it.

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Jul 15, 2021 | 04:43 PM
  #32  
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Here is a picture. I was pleasantly surprised on how good it looks. Always assume the screen just had low resolution.
this is the exact set up I am looking for retaining the same flip out screen on the pre facelift.. any more news from anyone on here for my 2008 C63 Wagon, newbie here so I have searched before posting.

thanks again,

Scott
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