Aftermarket Radio
#26
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Have you got the link to the one you watched that shows otherwise?
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mapp (02-22-2019)
#27
Ugh.... Phono jack.... So stereo only input. I believe the UHI connector allows for full digital audio so you should be able to pass 5.1 to it. I know the kit comes with a UHI to USB connector in it.
#28
Which video was that. Not seen the W207 install video from CKM. The W212 one which should be pretty similar (aircon vents are different) shows connectors needing to go into the back of the CD unit.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rqyMJ50heOk&t=155s
Have you got the link to the one you watched that shows otherwise?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rqyMJ50heOk&t=155s
Have you got the link to the one you watched that shows otherwise?
#29
Which video was that. Not seen the W207 install video from CKM. The W212 one which should be pretty similar (aircon vents are different) shows connectors needing to go into the back of the CD unit.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rqyMJ50heOk&t=155s
Have you got the link to the one you watched that shows otherwise?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rqyMJ50heOk&t=155s
Have you got the link to the one you watched that shows otherwise?
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Behold81 (08-23-2018)
#30
I watched part 2 of that series. It's also the w212. There is no w207 installation. It may require removing the vents etc. and they are simply saying I can reach back there blindly and unplug the various cables which is probably possible but really hard so all these videos show removing everything. Both sellers are very short about installation questions likely because they want me to order it and know that if it requires those extra steps i'm just going to be mildly pissed and put it in anyway lol. I really just don't like removing things that have never been touched on older cars because there's always a chance something will go wrong or crack/break etc... Anyway I look forward to seeing your guys reviews/installs whoever gets it first let's see what happens. If I get mine first i'll share the installation steps as well. Also I do not have any jacks in the armrests but do have the jacks in the glove box..... but I believe everything runs through the head unit and the cabling they provide you only connects directly to the headunit which controls everything including mic etc. So I don't think it will effect any of the preexisting wiring as that comes out of the stock head unit.
Also It will be worth ensuring the USB cable is accessible for future uses like Carplay or maybe cabled ODB2
#31
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Ah, ok. Given I believe its only a couple of screws to remove the CD unit once you have the vents out it seems that it will be quicker and far less frustrating to just remove it rather than try to do it blind. I don't have the smallest of hands either :lol:
As I understand it, everything to do with the OEM system (radio / CD etc) goes through the original system. Anything generated out of the head unit itself (Android Apps etc) has to go back in via the AUX input of some sort, which for my model year I believe is the jack plug. This is part of the wiring loom they send as part of the kit.
Mine has apparently been sent, but not got any tacking number or anything to validate that against.
As I understand it, everything to do with the OEM system (radio / CD etc) goes through the original system. Anything generated out of the head unit itself (Android Apps etc) has to go back in via the AUX input of some sort, which for my model year I believe is the jack plug. This is part of the wiring loom they send as part of the kit.
Mine has apparently been sent, but not got any tacking number or anything to validate that against.
#32
yea I’ve also added the CarPlay adapter to my order. It is the wired one. I was hoping on the wireless version. Does anyone know if a WiFi dongle can be added to this to make it wireless?
#33
I chose not to buy one till I have tested the unit. they are also a lot cheaper from other suppliers so will get one later on if I need it.
#34
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Update:
I ordered the android unit from Chris at CKM. Got it today and installed it.
Im having a few issues so far: AC stopped working, no backup camera, and can’t access the original screen.
Also, it’s a tight fit behind the center console. I haven’t figured out how to stuff it all yet, but that’ll just take a few shots.
It does look good, just can’t wait to get it working.
I’ve emailed Chris and I’ve heard he’s pretty helpful, so I’ll keep y’all posted.
I ordered the android unit from Chris at CKM. Got it today and installed it.
Im having a few issues so far: AC stopped working, no backup camera, and can’t access the original screen.
Also, it’s a tight fit behind the center console. I haven’t figured out how to stuff it all yet, but that’ll just take a few shots.
It does look good, just can’t wait to get it working.
I’ve emailed Chris and I’ve heard he’s pretty helpful, so I’ll keep y’all posted.
#35
Update:
I ordered the android unit from Chris at CKM. Got it today and installed it.
Im having a few issues so far: AC stopped working, no backup camera, and can’t access the original screen.
Also, it’s a tight fit behind the center console. I haven’t figured out how to stuff it all yet, but that’ll just take a few shots.
It does look good, just can’t wait to get it working.
I’ve emailed Chris and I’ve heard he’s pretty helpful, so I’ll keep y’all posted.
I ordered the android unit from Chris at CKM. Got it today and installed it.
Im having a few issues so far: AC stopped working, no backup camera, and can’t access the original screen.
Also, it’s a tight fit behind the center console. I haven’t figured out how to stuff it all yet, but that’ll just take a few shots.
It does look good, just can’t wait to get it working.
I’ve emailed Chris and I’ve heard he’s pretty helpful, so I’ll keep y’all posted.
#37
Darn that sucks thought it may have been a loose cable from the ac vents. Not sure how the unit would effect your ac... does it even have ac control functions or tie into that system of the car? Also how is the startup time on this unit... I heard that was a bit of an issue but possibly with the older quad core processors.
#38
it might be the format setup function in the tablet for the old comand that is causing issues?
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Chris just gave me some guidance and I’ll prolly try that later today or tmrw. He says it’s all can bus related, so I’ll give that a shot.
It seems to boot pretty quick and even switches over
to the backup camera quickly (just a black screen for me now though).
I can’t access command right now, so don’t know if that would work
It seems to boot pretty quick and even switches over
to the backup camera quickly (just a black screen for me now though).
I can’t access command right now, so don’t know if that would work
#40
Chris just gave me some guidance and I’ll prolly try that later today or tmrw. He says it’s all can bus related, so I’ll give that a shot.
It seems to boot pretty quick and even switches over
to the backup camera quickly (just a black screen for me now though).
I can’t access command right now, so don’t know if that would work
It seems to boot pretty quick and even switches over
to the backup camera quickly (just a black screen for me now though).
I can’t access command right now, so don’t know if that would work
#41
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Got mine mainly fitted now.
Can absolutely confirm that you need to remove the old screen, the air vents and the cd unit to stand any chance of fitting this. I will also most likely need to dismantle the centre arm rest in order to neatly get the Aux/Phon cable and the 2 USB cables into the cubby hole. I have exported the instructions from the Mercedes apps if anyone needs them for these parts.
Installing it on the whole is straight forward, although getting the main loom behind the stereo back in is an absolute pain and you will scrape you hands trying to do it. Be prepared for many attempts and frustration, but it will go. The loom is about an inch too short between the OEM main block connector and the new one which makes it difficult to get the original block out of the way. In the bottom of the area the CD goes into, you will (if you move other wires away) find a hole, tuck the OEM block into there as much as you can and it should then fit back in OK.
The GPS I have suck to the underside of the dash behind where the new screen is. I didn't bother with either of the other aerials as the sim won't work outside of Chine due to the different bands and the WIFI is strong enough to pick up from within the house, so a hotspot is more than strong enough.
You then need to decide what you are doing to route the USB cables and phono leads. I have found they are not long enough to go all the way to the arm rest cubby when routed through the dash so have ordered extension leads. For the phone I have a noise filter as well to guard against interference.
On mine I kept the A/A connector in the loom but in order to get the OEM display I had to set the comand layout in the config to 4 rather than 2 and that is now working.
Can absolutely confirm that you need to remove the old screen, the air vents and the cd unit to stand any chance of fitting this. I will also most likely need to dismantle the centre arm rest in order to neatly get the Aux/Phon cable and the 2 USB cables into the cubby hole. I have exported the instructions from the Mercedes apps if anyone needs them for these parts.
Installing it on the whole is straight forward, although getting the main loom behind the stereo back in is an absolute pain and you will scrape you hands trying to do it. Be prepared for many attempts and frustration, but it will go. The loom is about an inch too short between the OEM main block connector and the new one which makes it difficult to get the original block out of the way. In the bottom of the area the CD goes into, you will (if you move other wires away) find a hole, tuck the OEM block into there as much as you can and it should then fit back in OK.
The GPS I have suck to the underside of the dash behind where the new screen is. I didn't bother with either of the other aerials as the sim won't work outside of Chine due to the different bands and the WIFI is strong enough to pick up from within the house, so a hotspot is more than strong enough.
You then need to decide what you are doing to route the USB cables and phono leads. I have found they are not long enough to go all the way to the arm rest cubby when routed through the dash so have ordered extension leads. For the phone I have a noise filter as well to guard against interference.
On mine I kept the A/A connector in the loom but in order to get the OEM display I had to set the comand layout in the config to 4 rather than 2 and that is now working.
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#43
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I don't use an iPhone so can't comment on that side. You bluetooth directly to the new unit for phone calls if that's what you mean.
Now fitted the phono cable into the Aux phono port in the armrest, its a bit of another mammoth task removing the arm rest but its now all done. Connected up with no visible cables anywhere.
Will start playing with the actual functionality now to see how to configure it all properly.
Now fitted the phono cable into the Aux phono port in the armrest, its a bit of another mammoth task removing the arm rest but its now all done. Connected up with no visible cables anywhere.
Will start playing with the actual functionality now to see how to configure it all properly.
#45
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I'll take some pics of mine over the weekend.
Have you got the instructions for dismantling the dash and centre console? If you need them, PM me an email address and I'll send you the extracts from Mercedes WIS workshop Manual.
Have you got the instructions for dismantling the dash and centre console? If you need them, PM me an email address and I'll send you the extracts from Mercedes WIS workshop Manual.
#46
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Lets see if these upload OK.
Should be the ones you need to remove everything for fitting the unit and getting the phone wire into the aux port in the arm rest.
Should be the ones you need to remove everything for fitting the unit and getting the phone wire into the aux port in the arm rest.
#47
I don't use an iPhone so can't comment on that side. You bluetooth directly to the new unit for phone calls if that's what you mean.
Now fitted the phono cable into the Aux phono port in the armrest, its a bit of another mammoth task removing the arm rest but its now all done. Connected up with no visible cables anywhere.
Will start playing with the actual functionality now to see how to configure it all properly.
Now fitted the phono cable into the Aux phono port in the armrest, its a bit of another mammoth task removing the arm rest but its now all done. Connected up with no visible cables anywhere.
Will start playing with the actual functionality now to see how to configure it all properly.
#48
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Assume you have an earlier model with the UCI connections in the glovebox rather than the later cars which have the phone AUx socket and USB in the arm rest.
The kit comes with an adapter to connect the system to the Aux in Comand, so that gets used for sending sound from the new HU to Comand. Everything else like the Radio and CD work (I assume as I have never actually ever used such old technology in mine) as they would with the Comand interface shown on the new HU. You then connect the iPhone directly to the new HU via Bluetooth and no longer use the phone function in Comand.
Start up wise it takes about 10 seconds for the unit to boot. If you have the Radio in Comand running that comes on instantly as it doesn't need the HU, you just don't see the display until it has booted.
The kit comes with an adapter to connect the system to the Aux in Comand, so that gets used for sending sound from the new HU to Comand. Everything else like the Radio and CD work (I assume as I have never actually ever used such old technology in mine) as they would with the Comand interface shown on the new HU. You then connect the iPhone directly to the new HU via Bluetooth and no longer use the phone function in Comand.
Start up wise it takes about 10 seconds for the unit to boot. If you have the Radio in Comand running that comes on instantly as it doesn't need the HU, you just don't see the display until it has booted.
#49
Assume you have an earlier model with the UCI connections in the glovebox rather than the later cars which have the phone AUx socket and USB in the arm rest.
The kit comes with an adapter to connect the system to the Aux in Comand, so that gets used for sending sound from the new HU to Comand. Everything else like the Radio and CD work (I assume as I have never actually ever used such old technology in mine) as they would with the Comand interface shown on the new HU. You then connect the iPhone directly to the new HU via Bluetooth and no longer use the phone function in Comand.
Start up wise it takes about 10 seconds for the unit to boot. If you have the Radio in Comand running that comes on instantly as it doesn't need the HU, you just don't see the display until it has booted.
The kit comes with an adapter to connect the system to the Aux in Comand, so that gets used for sending sound from the new HU to Comand. Everything else like the Radio and CD work (I assume as I have never actually ever used such old technology in mine) as they would with the Comand interface shown on the new HU. You then connect the iPhone directly to the new HU via Bluetooth and no longer use the phone function in Comand.
Start up wise it takes about 10 seconds for the unit to boot. If you have the Radio in Comand running that comes on instantly as it doesn't need the HU, you just don't see the display until it has booted.
#50