2019 larger screen
12-13-2018, 09:36 AM
#51
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I did it myself 
I'm no mechanic or electrician so it's certainly doable on your own. The wiring harness is plug and play so there's no wire splicing or soldering involved.
The instructions they provide are pretty confusing, but a somewhat abridged guide (at least for my car) would be:
Remove the speaker grille that sits on the top of the dash
Loosen the two torx screws that are inside the cavity
Pull the centre screen outwards towards the back of the car
Undo the cables and disconnect the screen
Remove the centre console
Undo the two torx screws holding in the main media unit
Pull the main media unit out and disconnect the large block connector
Remove the optical cable plug from the main connector
Plug the optical connector into the block on the new wiring harness
Connect the new wiring harness to the old connector and the media unit
Run the required cables up to the screen area (this can be a bit fiddly)
Run the USB cable from the audio box into the centre console
Connect everything up to the screen (GPS antenna, audio box, stock screen cable, main cable) and install everything else in reverse order
The harness they send comes with a TON of connections on it for things like aftermarket cameras, making things a little confusing. Nearly all of them can be ignored for most people.
I'm no mechanic or electrician so it's certainly doable on your own. The wiring harness is plug and play so there's no wire splicing or soldering involved.
The instructions they provide are pretty confusing, but a somewhat abridged guide (at least for my car) would be:
Remove the speaker grille that sits on the top of the dash
Loosen the two torx screws that are inside the cavity
Pull the centre screen outwards towards the back of the car
Undo the cables and disconnect the screen
Remove the centre console
Undo the two torx screws holding in the main media unit
Pull the main media unit out and disconnect the large block connector
Remove the optical cable plug from the main connector
Plug the optical connector into the block on the new wiring harness
Connect the new wiring harness to the old connector and the media unit
Run the required cables up to the screen area (this can be a bit fiddly)
Run the USB cable from the audio box into the centre console
Connect everything up to the screen (GPS antenna, audio box, stock screen cable, main cable) and install everything else in reverse order
The harness they send comes with a TON of connections on it for things like aftermarket cameras, making things a little confusing. Nearly all of them can be ignored for most people.
12-13-2018, 09:53 AM
#52
Probably took a good few hours to make sure everything was nice and tidy. No problems that I can remember and I didn't disconnect the battery or leave the key away from the car
12-13-2018, 10:23 AM
#53
Member
Nice one ShakyTom thanks, I see you've done a few mods including a few grill changes why did you change from the GTR style grill looked good.
12-13-2018, 10:41 AM
#55
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12-15-2018, 01:54 PM
#57
Does audio get routed through the stock system just like the factory unit? Or does it use some type of aux/Bluetooth hack? I think some of the older units have had unusual ways of interfacing with the stock speakers, which is why I ask.
Also, looks like it has a SIM card slot? So it can get data either via tethering or via SIM?
Also, looks like it has a SIM card slot? So it can get data either via tethering or via SIM?
12-15-2018, 03:30 PM
#59
I have not tried the sim card slot yet. The listing states it will only work with Asian sim cards but I have a few on order from different providers to try it anyway.
12-18-2018, 05:34 PM
#60
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Thread Starter
Hi
Sorry for insisting but this screen is growing on me...
Can you show both screens together? Looking in detail at your pictures looks like this screen fits much better than the oem one. Initally thought they were too similar
Many thanks
Sorry for insisting but this screen is growing on me...
Can you show both screens together? Looking in detail at your pictures looks like this screen fits much better than the oem one. Initally thought they were too similar
Many thanks
12-19-2018, 12:22 AM
#61
Super Member
ShakyTom: Great Video!!!
This looks really cool!
This looks really cool!
12-21-2018, 09:21 PM
#63
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12-22-2018, 10:45 AM
#64
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Well finally pulled the trigger on the 9 inches. Will let you know once installed
Thanks Tom for the tips
Thanks Tom for the tips
12-22-2018, 11:32 AM
#65
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Ok, has just cancelled the order as they have confirmed 360 camera is not compatible
Will reactivate my search...
Will reactivate my search...
Last edited by japamg; 12-22-2018 at 11:34 AM.
12-22-2018, 12:11 PM
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12-22-2018, 12:14 PM
#67
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They asked me what my car was and told me it won’t work, so they agreed to cancel the order which I already paid.
Ask them, maybe does not work just in the c63...
12-22-2018, 12:45 PM
#68
I followed up with them to ask as well. Will report back, but it’s been shipped already so unless they confirm it doesn’t work and I can return it- then I guess I’ll try and find out?
12-22-2018, 12:50 PM
#69
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12-22-2018, 04:52 PM
#71
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I ordered and paid by paypal. Then they sent me an email asking what mi car is. I told them is a c63s coupe of 2017 with comand, 360 and burmester. They come back saying the 360 is not fully supported. Also they offer me the 10.25 screen, which is supposed to be better and support the 360 camera.
Finally I asked them to cancel the order and they agreed with no issues...
I don´t understand.
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japamg (12-23-2018)
12-22-2018, 05:28 PM
#73
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12-22-2018, 11:37 PM
#74
I got the response below from them so pretty sure it will be fine. I think there are advanced features if you are using a compatible 3rd party 360 camera system, and perhaps some other features on the 10.25” screen.
”Parktronic is compatible with this feature. 360 has no DVR function after the car has traveled more than 15KM/hour.
It is recommended to buy a 10.25 inch screen”
”Parktronic is compatible with this feature. 360 has no DVR function after the car has traveled more than 15KM/hour.
It is recommended to buy a 10.25 inch screen”
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japamg (12-23-2018)
12-23-2018, 05:22 AM
#75
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I got the response below from them so pretty sure it will be fine. I think there are advanced features if you are using a compatible 3rd party 360 camera system, and perhaps some other features on the 10.25” screen.
”Parktronic is compatible with this feature. 360 has no DVR function after the car has traveled more than 15KM/hour.
It is recommended to buy a 10.25 inch screen”
”Parktronic is compatible with this feature. 360 has no DVR function after the car has traveled more than 15KM/hour.
It is recommended to buy a 10.25 inch screen”
Will order the screen again!
