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E55, past: SL55, 560SEL
For it seems ok. But I noticed when talking to another guy with exact same stereo that I got a strong echo of my own voice. Suggest to turn down volume. Also consider using an external microphone Also keep in mind these unit seem to have an issue with the mic hardware and amp. For a proper fix u would likely need a hardware mod. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=266066 Look for "Mic sound is awful and click show content. Cheers
OK thank you I have tried both of the internal mic of the unit and the OEM Mike of the car and two extra mics and they all have the same issues. I think I've seen that hardware mod on there before and it require soldering. Hmmm, maybe I can get someone to do it for me
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2009 CLS550
I already PMed a couple of guys from this thread and thought will post this question to everyone too.
Saw this online while doing a bunch of research -
http://www.seicane.com/seicane-s1275...-camera-usb-sd
They seem to offer a $129 item that allows use of original amp. Any thoughts on this head unit?
Saw this online while doing a bunch of research -
http://www.seicane.com/seicane-s1275...-camera-usb-sd
They seem to offer a $129 item that allows use of original amp. Any thoughts on this head unit?
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2009 CLS550
The seller replied very promptly as well and confirmed this seicane brand one fits the 2009 cls550 and that this $129 unit will allow use of factory amp instead of bypassing it with the 6ft cable.
so i am not really sure if this is a new amp or something that allows to connect to the factory amp and provide enough juice to power it.
so i am not really sure if this is a new amp or something that allows to connect to the factory amp and provide enough juice to power it.
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E55, past: SL55, 560SEL
For it seems ok. But I noticed when talking to another guy with exact same stereo that I got a strong echo of my own voice.
Suggest to turn down volume.
Also consider using an external microphone
Also keep in mind these unit seem to have an issue with the mic hardware and amp.
For a proper fix u would likely need a hardware mod.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=266066
Look for "Mic sound is awful and click show content.
Cheers
Suggest to turn down volume.
Also consider using an external microphone
Also keep in mind these unit seem to have an issue with the mic hardware and amp.
For a proper fix u would likely need a hardware mod.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=266066
Look for "Mic sound is awful and click show content.
Cheers
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2009 CLS550
Anyone here tried this on a 2009 CLS? I have been trying to remove the woodpanel around the gear shift and it will not budge. I have seen the w211 dash removal videos on youtube and they all show just pulling on the front of the panel is pop it out and then it just needs to pulled out to release the rear clips.
I have pulled with all my strength and cant get it to move at all. Any suggestions or advice will help.
I have pulled with all my strength and cant get it to move at all. Any suggestions or advice will help.
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C219 CLS350
http://forum.xda-developers.com/show....php?t=2660662
Look for "PROBLEMS AND SOLUTIONS FOUND BY THE USERS"
towards the end of first post.
Click on "show content".
Then look for "Mic sound is awful"
and again "Show content".
Cheers
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C219 CLS350
Anyone here tried this on a 2009 CLS? I have been trying to remove the woodpanel around the gear shift and it will not budge. I have seen the w211 dash removal videos on youtube and they all show just pulling on the front of the panel is pop it out and then it just needs to pulled out to release the rear clips.
I have pulled with all my strength and cant get it to move at all. Any suggestions or advice will help.
I have pulled with all my strength and cant get it to move at all. Any suggestions or advice will help.
Inside you can see clips towards the front, left and right. Try releasing them with screw driver and pull up panel at front.
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E55, past: SL55, 560SEL
Try here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/show....php?t=2660662 Look for "PROBLEMS AND SOLUTIONS FOUND BY THE USERS" towards the end of first post. Click on "show content". Then look for "Mic sound is awful" and again "Show content". Cheers
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Mercedes
Originally Posted by tubaprde
Ahh ok, next question is which unit do we (I) have?
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From: Ontario
E55, Granturismo, F430, 993, E39, Jag
I had mine installed. Couldn't be happier with everything from the phone, BT audio and navi. I'm struggling with the Torque feature. I purchased the ELM327 but Can someone provide some info on how to set it up on the HU.
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E55, past: SL55, 560SEL
Can you send me which dealer you bought the unit from? The link please?
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Mercedes
ELM adapter may not be working, because the stock rom only works if ELM has a specific device name. Upgrade to the modified Rom and it should then work. See the first page of that huge XDA thread and you will find instructions. Good luck.
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E55, past: SL55, 560SEL
If we all have the same model then maybe my unit was not installed correctly or perhaps there's interference with the new amplifier and it's wires? I'm a totally a layman when it comes to this so I paid somebody a significant amount of money to do the install
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Mercedes
I had distortion in the front channels of my unit. I switched to using the rear channel to power both front and rear speakers, and now the problem is gone.
Either rca line is pinched, or head unit front pre-am is is bad. Works just fine for me because I just adjust front/rear on the amp.
Either rca line is pinched, or head unit front pre-am is is bad. Works just fine for me because I just adjust front/rear on the amp.
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03' Mercedes-Benz E500
After installing this unit. I never could get my Steering Wheel Controls to work. Re-checked installation and swapped CANbus decoder box with no luck. Do you think that ROM update may help?
Bluetooth MIC on my unit sounds crappy as well...
Bluetooth MIC on my unit sounds crappy as well...
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E55, past: SL55, 560SEL
Are you thinking about soldering to fix it?
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2009 CLS550
Thanks NubyIz. the leather cover looks pretty solidly attached. not sure how i will get that off but will it a go soon and let you know. THanks again.
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C219 CLS350
Keep in mind my car is pre facelift 2006, yours might be slightly different.
Cheers
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From: ChiTown
e46 m3, w211 e55
Awesome thread - excited about this...but have a few questions:
- How does audio sound if bypassing the stock HK amp through the cable they provide?
- Anyone have luck getting that other cable which allows you to use stock HK amp?
- Does the basic install require any wire cutting or splicing? Want to make sure its 100% reversible.
Thanks
- How does audio sound if bypassing the stock HK amp through the cable they provide?
- Anyone have luck getting that other cable which allows you to use stock HK amp?
- Does the basic install require any wire cutting or splicing? Want to make sure its 100% reversible.
Thanks
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C219 CLS350
Awesome thread - excited about this...but have a few questions:
- How does audio sound if bypassing the stock HK amp through the cable they provide?
- Anyone have luck getting that other cable which allows you to use stock HK amp?
- Does the basic install require any wire cutting or splicing? Want to make sure its 100% reversible.
Thanks
- How does audio sound if bypassing the stock HK amp through the cable they provide?
- Anyone have luck getting that other cable which allows you to use stock HK amp?
- Does the basic install require any wire cutting or splicing? Want to make sure its 100% reversible.
Thanks
Havent tried the special HK cable.
No cutting or splicing required for radio installation.
Only needed that when hooking up power for reverse cam to reverse light.
