Valkyrie63

Hi all,

I have just signed up to the site today and have been reading lots of threads related to CarPlay.

I have just purchased a c63s built 10/2017 and am curious about CarPlay. I pick up the car next week and haven’t actually seen it in the flesh....

Is there an update / retrofit that people have done for relatively late builds of the c63?

So far everything I have read seems to one the one hand say yes and then equally on the other, no?

g2lujinn

You can order a 2019 large screen part and get it properly programmed using the engineering software, the screen price is ridiculous though, roughly $1800 CAD

japamg

You have more info on where to get the 2019 screen?

I thought it was not possible to retrofit the screen

g2lujinn

There are two ways of getting the screen, the first way is to directly order from Mercedes, the second way is to get a screen from a totaled 2019 C300/C43/C63/C63S, since they are new models, you are gonna need to wait for someone to crash his car...

It's not possible for most dealers to retrofit it for you, but if you have access to Mercedes Engineering software which is capable of modifying all control units, then you can retrofit the screen, and even the steering wheel.

PS: The software is called DTS-Monaco, getting the software alone is easy but getting the newest updates of Mercedes database is very hard...

japamg

Thanks!

Star4life

this guy doesnt know fully what he is talking about. you can not just replace the screen. headunit control module and screen must be replaced. due to updated electrical architecture on facelift w205, for certain control modules a can adapter is needed to analyze the new signals. some functionality may be missing. goodluck finding a wrecked new c63 for a while. even the face lifts with proper parts are hard to find.

if you have command stock in your car (bigger screen), pretty much the only solution is aftermarket. (i sell the better ones). Or if you had audio 20 headunit (smaller screen), then you can do an oem carplay upgrade (i sell this retrofit as well stateside).

That guy is right about needing to have DTS monaco, or you can use vediamo, but either are useless without proper knowledge and database files. if interested pm me and i can explain options.

rmt52

how much is the aftermarket module you sell? (the comand version). i have a 2016 model.

g2lujinn

if you need retrofit and you live in Greater Toronto Area, PM me for the details. I can even retrofit 4matic+ system and its hardwares to RWD C63S

ems23

I have fitted an aftermarket box I bought on aliexpress called Sinairyu.
https://m.aliexpress.com/item/329474...A1557593977557

It was easy to install and took me 30 minutes, it retains all the OEM look and works really well I am very happy with it...

No coding required just plug and play, the hardest part was finding space for this box and additional wiring.

for $250 I think it was a good deal

AMGWagon

This looks really interesting. Thanks for the link.
What's the screen quality like compared to OEM?
Could you do a review/write up of the unit?

Cheers

ems23

You don’t change the screen, it’s almost like it came from factory.

you just add this module to the existing setup. I might do a video when I have a bit of time

japamg

https://m.es.aliexpress.com/item/329...des-Benz-C-GLC

check this screen. Some of us here have installed it and its great

Andre Baracat

You can’t be serious. Are you saying you were able to make a RWD C63S a 4Matic+ ?? Will only believe this with proof

AMGWagon

Does this video look like the box you installed? Trying to work out how you switch to CarPlay - the video suggests audio is via a usb connection and you switch to that media interface to enable CarPlay.
This one also shows a separate mic install which seems to be different to the link you sent, so possibly a different model?

Thanks.

ems23

1. You either plug the phone in the the New USB port in the centre console and CarPlay activates automatically or press and hold the return arrow on the steering wheel for couple of seconds.

2. You don’t need the mic (I don’t have one) and my audio is channelled via the already exiting Bluetooth connection to the car. You have to select this option the first time you connect your phone to car and it will remember it from then on to use Bluetooth for calls, Siri and music.

the box I bought is slightly different but the installation is more or less the same but without any coding just worked after plugging it in ... I have the Sinairyu (latest version)

Star4life

if anyone wants a reliable one, i have a BNIB apple carplay module that I am willing to part with.works with command or audio 20. i ended up retrofitting oem carplay instead of going aftermarket route.

AMGWagon

Thanks again. Is it possible to listen to the car radio while also using Google Maps on CarPlay for navigation? Or does the fact that it uses the media interface mean that FM radio and CarPlay can't both operate at the same time?

ems23

Yes, you can listen to radio or any other sources while on Google maps, but you will not have any voice guidance from the CarPlay.

raudiace4

LOL what?

Proof or GTFO.

pl626

I think most of the aftermarket solutions will require using the AUX audio with their Carplay module. However, with the Tune-In App, you can get your local radio stations, plus from all over the WWW., so it's not really a big deal to use the AUX audio. I initially had some heartburn about needing to toggle the AUX audio, but I never use Sirius for music, as the sound quality is horrible. I'm very happy with my aftermarket wireLESS Carplay...

pl626

This YouTube is for Joyeauto. They make a wireless Carplay solution. I just had it installed in my E400 and its been fantastic!

superstarR

Did you install the external mic? If so, does the car play not use the built in mic any more?

pl626

They did install the external mic. I previously had an icartisan unit that used the internal MB mic, but there were other functional issues that couldn't be resolved so we yanked it. I'm ok having two mics, having CarPlay work without disrupting any of the OEM features was more important to me. And I now have wireless CarPlay as well!

superstarR

I'm reading that the aux-in needs to be activated. Does the motion video need to be activated as well? Do you know where we can active the option?
How does the quality of music sounds through the aux-in?

pl626

You have to go into 'Engineering' mode in COMAND. You'll have to toggle some settings then reset once the aux is toggled. Audio quality is same as OEM, but make sure the smartbox volume setting is not maxed out, sound will distort. I set my smartbox volume at about 75%, then let COMAND handle the main volume control duties.