DIY: Joyeauto Wireless CarPlay for NTG4.5/4.7
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Classe b
Hello
Does your Android auto box go into night mode on waze or Maps? Because mine it remains in day mode despite it being dark and it is controlled by the phone speaks the dark mode. However, I switch to dark mode .. Nothing happens on the interface. The screen remains in day mode Thanks for your help is your answers
Does your Android auto box go into night mode on waze or Maps? Because mine it remains in day mode despite it being dark and it is controlled by the phone speaks the dark mode. However, I switch to dark mode .. Nothing happens on the interface. The screen remains in day mode Thanks for your help is your answers
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w205
Hello friends. I have a Comand Online unit on my w205 vehicle. Normally, aux activation can be done on this unit. I bought a new Road Top Carplay unit. I am not satisfied with the sound quality of the USB-AUX adapter that comes in the box. The vendor Comand says it is not possible to get audio with the original Aux. But as far as I can see it says the same for ntg4.7 but works with the original Aux. Do you think NTG5.2 will work with original Aux?
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w205
Last edited by hi_cazz; Feb 16, 2021 at 04:16 AM. Reason: etiket
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From: Silicon Valley, 94070
2009 W221
Sorry for hijacking the thread. If have the Joyeauto in a W221 (NTG3.0). Everything works, except the rear view camera (it doesn't work in NTG nor in CarPlay, I just get a black screen when the car is in reverse)
I double checked the dip switches, I tried the (one) troubleshooting tip on their web-site, I checked all the settings in the "Setup" menu and I checked all the fuses, nada
I then reached out to Joeyauto support, which basically had me redo everything I already checked.
Now that they exhausted the 3 troubleshooting steps in their list, they've gone dark on me.
Does anyone have any tips?
I double checked the dip switches, I tried the (one) troubleshooting tip on their web-site, I checked all the settings in the "Setup" menu and I checked all the fuses, nada
I then reached out to Joeyauto support, which basically had me redo everything I already checked.
Now that they exhausted the 3 troubleshooting steps in their list, they've gone dark on me.
Does anyone have any tips?
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w204 coupe
New version for ROADTOP HW BENZ 2
ROAD TOP BENZ2-v2.2.0.1.lt.m4_2-20210125-
https://mega.nz/file/yBMi1J6a#y0g4qD...lil9sy1po-dDFM
ROAD TOP BENZ2 2.1.1.2.lt.m4_2
https://mega.nz/file/PQEg0bDR#1Yrn5B...yGknrHFQJT__ws
ROAD TOP BENZ2-v2.2.0.1.lt.m4_2-20210125-
https://mega.nz/file/yBMi1J6a#y0g4qD...lil9sy1po-dDFM
ROAD TOP BENZ2 2.1.1.2.lt.m4_2
https://mega.nz/file/PQEg0bDR#1Yrn5B...yGknrHFQJT__ws
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C350 Sedan 4Matic
Blank Screen when switching to CarPlay box
I’ve taken apart the glovebox and everything and configured all the connections and upon testing before putting things back together I press the back/clr button to enter the CarPlay box and I hear the click, but the screen goes blank. The LVDS cables are all connected in the designated spots, I quadruple checked this.
This is one of the next generation boxes from Carsara, it has the split LVDS cable where there is three ports total, one end goes into the module, another goes directly into the old LVDS cable that used to be in the command unit, and the final one goes straight into the command unit.
I’ve been referencing the forum but cannot for the life of me figure out what I’m doing wrong here. Just praying that it’s not a box issue, took so long to get it in the first place.
Thank you in advance to anyone who can help!
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From: Copenhagen DK
E350/W212/2016 & C204/2012. Past E350 C207, W204 x2
First off, thank you Cadetdrivr for taking the time to put these instructions together! Very much appreciated.
I’ve taken apart the glovebox and everything and configured all the connections and upon testing before putting things back together I press the back/clr button to enter the CarPlay box and I hear the click, but the screen goes blank. The LVDS cables are all connected in the designated spots, I quadruple checked this.
This is one of the next generation boxes from Carsara, it has the split LVDS cable where there is three ports total, one end goes into the module, another goes directly into the old LVDS cable that used to be in the command unit, and the final one goes straight into the command unit.
I’ve been referencing the forum but cannot for the life of me figure out what I’m doing wrong here. Just praying that it’s not a box issue, took so long to get it in the first place.
Thank you in advance to anyone who can help!
I’ve taken apart the glovebox and everything and configured all the connections and upon testing before putting things back together I press the back/clr button to enter the CarPlay box and I hear the click, but the screen goes blank. The LVDS cables are all connected in the designated spots, I quadruple checked this.
This is one of the next generation boxes from Carsara, it has the split LVDS cable where there is three ports total, one end goes into the module, another goes directly into the old LVDS cable that used to be in the command unit, and the final one goes straight into the command unit.
I’ve been referencing the forum but cannot for the life of me figure out what I’m doing wrong here. Just praying that it’s not a box issue, took so long to get it in the first place.
Thank you in advance to anyone who can help!
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2016 S550
New version for ROADTOP HW BENZ 2
ROAD TOP BENZ2-v2.2.0.1.lt.m4_2-20210125-
https://mega.nz/file/yBMi1J6a#y0g4qD...lil9sy1po-dDFM
ROAD TOP BENZ2 2.1.1.2.lt.m4_2
https://mega.nz/file/PQEg0bDR#1Yrn5B...yGknrHFQJT__ws
ROAD TOP BENZ2-v2.2.0.1.lt.m4_2-20210125-
https://mega.nz/file/yBMi1J6a#y0g4qD...lil9sy1po-dDFM
ROAD TOP BENZ2 2.1.1.2.lt.m4_2
https://mega.nz/file/PQEg0bDR#1Yrn5B...yGknrHFQJT__ws
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2011 C300
I know this is a bit of an older post, but just out of curiosity, what phone holder did you use for this? Do you happen to know what brand or have a link?
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2012 E550 Cabriolet 2011 VW Eos 1985 Pininfarina Spider
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C204 COUPE
Hey Guys,
So I just contacted ROADTOP seller on aliexpress and they sent me their latest update version which is 2.1.1.5 for BENZ2 only
https://we.tl/t-hmTPvH4ySu?src=dnl
But I have seen someone else post 2.2.0.1
I am still waiting on a response from the seller to which one would be best/stable to use
So I just contacted ROADTOP seller on aliexpress and they sent me their latest update version which is 2.1.1.5 for BENZ2 only
https://we.tl/t-hmTPvH4ySu?src=dnl
But I have seen someone else post 2.2.0.1
I am still waiting on a response from the seller to which one would be best/stable to use
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w204 coupe
Hey Guys,
So I just contacted ROADTOP seller on aliexpress and they sent me their latest update version which is 2.1.1.5 for BENZ2 only
https://we.tl/t-hmTPvH4ySu?src=dnl
But I have seen someone else post 2.2.0.1
I am still waiting on a response from the seller to which one would be best/stable to use
So I just contacted ROADTOP seller on aliexpress and they sent me their latest update version which is 2.1.1.5 for BENZ2 only
https://we.tl/t-hmTPvH4ySu?src=dnl
But I have seen someone else post 2.2.0.1
I am still waiting on a response from the seller to which one would be best/stable to use
Auto Night mode in google maps doesnt work , i have to force it from navigation in the phone in older versions it works perfect......
More things wirelessly conection works perfect but i have to select the highest channel in mmi if i dont do it sometimes i got ramdon disconnects and navigation ang gps from maps doesnt work anymore until i reboot the phone
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GL450
I followed your outstanding instructions having just purchased the Road Top unit. Upon completing the hookups, everything worked perfectly except SiriusXM no longer works in the OEM Command radio. AM, FM, and weather are all there, but no SAT. Interestingly, there is a SiriusXM weather app in the Command Web app, and when selected it says "device not found". My first thought was that I mistakenly unplugged something I shouldn't have, but on further review / reflection, I am certain I did not, nor did I damage any of the connections.
Interestingly, and possibly related, when I turned MOST = off -->Audio Aux = on --> MOST = on, the Audio Aux remained active (ie: not greyed out) once completed.
I uninstalled the Road Top box, and all the OEM functions work except SAT / SiriusXM is nowhere to be found.
Any guidance appreciated.
Interestingly, and possibly related, when I turned MOST = off -->Audio Aux = on --> MOST = on, the Audio Aux remained active (ie: not greyed out) once completed.
I uninstalled the Road Top box, and all the OEM functions work except SAT / SiriusXM is nowhere to be found.
Any guidance appreciated.
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From: USA - Minnesota
2014 GL350
I followed your outstanding instructions having just purchased the Road Top unit. Upon completing the hookups, everything worked perfectly except SiriusXM no longer works in the OEM Command radio. AM, FM, and weather are all there, but no SAT. Interestingly, there is a SiriusXM weather app in the Command Web app, and when selected it says "device not found". My first thought was that I mistakenly unplugged something I shouldn't have, but on further review / reflection, I am certain I did not, nor did I damage any of the connections.
Interestingly, and possibly related, when I turned MOST = off -->Audio Aux = on --> MOST = on, the Audio Aux remained active (ie: not greyed out) once completed.
I uninstalled the Road Top box, and all the OEM functions work except SAT / SiriusXM is nowhere to be found.
Any guidance appreciated.
Interestingly, and possibly related, when I turned MOST = off -->Audio Aux = on --> MOST = on, the Audio Aux remained active (ie: not greyed out) once completed.
I uninstalled the Road Top box, and all the OEM functions work except SAT / SiriusXM is nowhere to be found.
Any guidance appreciated.
Also, you may find that you prefer using the Sirius app in Carplay so you don't have to switch back and forth between AUX and Sirius in the Command menu. It's your option.
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GL450
Yes - the reply to my post re: re-enabling the SDARS (Sirius XM Radio) function in the command system (not the box) did the trick. Here is the thread he referred me to.
https://mbworld.org/forums/e-class-w...ml#post8109669
https://mbworld.org/forums/e-class-w...ml#post8109669
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2012 E350 Cab with NTG4.5, Harman Kardon, reverse cam, (almost) installed Road Top
Thanks,
John
2012 E350 Cab with Harmon Kardon, reverse cam
FOUND my problem: I had the LVDS connected incorrectly - double & triple check your connections.
Last edited by jgarr16; Mar 30, 2021 at 09:50 PM. Reason: update on problem solution
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2010 g
I have just installed this unit in a W166 (GL350) and it is amazing! Wanted to report here for anyone who is on the fence thinking of buying one.
I got the RoadTop (labelled as "BENZ2") and it is just great.. worked right away once plugged in!
A few questions though...looking to install 2.2.0.1 which I downloaded here.. how do I install it? There is a zip file I downloaded, but it has a BIN file inside it. Do I need to unzip? And I assume it goes in the root of a USB key, but what is the password to install? I get a 4-digit password screen that pops up when I try to go to Firmware update.
Also, there are two programmable buttons on my GL near the knob that controls COMAND. A dark star and a light star. I had the dark star programmed to turn on/off the 360 degree camera. So when parking in a tight area, I could turn on the cameras if required. Now with the RoadTop unit installed, those buttons no longer work and I have no way to easily turn on the cameras when parking (they only come in in reverse). Very annoying as I used this all the time. Any ideas other than requesting this "feature" to be added to the vendor? (which I assume they won't want to do.....)
I got the RoadTop (labelled as "BENZ2") and it is just great.. worked right away once plugged in!
A few questions though...looking to install 2.2.0.1 which I downloaded here.. how do I install it? There is a zip file I downloaded, but it has a BIN file inside it. Do I need to unzip? And I assume it goes in the root of a USB key, but what is the password to install? I get a 4-digit password screen that pops up when I try to go to Firmware update.
Also, there are two programmable buttons on my GL near the knob that controls COMAND. A dark star and a light star. I had the dark star programmed to turn on/off the 360 degree camera. So when parking in a tight area, I could turn on the cameras if required. Now with the RoadTop unit installed, those buttons no longer work and I have no way to easily turn on the cameras when parking (they only come in in reverse). Very annoying as I used this all the time. Any ideas other than requesting this "feature" to be added to the vendor? (which I assume they won't want to do.....)
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Merc W176
Aux Audio Woes
Hi Guys
For the life of me I can't get the audio to work through the harness using the engineering aux input. Like others here I was told I had to use the AMI connector and the 3.5mm output from the unit but the sound wasn't great so I now want to use the aux input built into the wiring harness.
What is frustrating is I actually got the audio to work once but now I can't get any sound from the road top unit unless I use the AMI aux input in the armrest console.
My car has NTG4.7
What I have done.
1. Disconnect the AMI cable in the armrest console.
2. Go into the engineering menu as per post 2 and verified aux is on
3. Reboot the carplay unit and the HU
4. change the HU to the AUX audio screen.
5. Go into carplay and test some music = no sound arrgghhh
Has any got some idea on how I can try and get the audio working without using the AMI connector? I just can't get it working.
Thanks
For the life of me I can't get the audio to work through the harness using the engineering aux input. Like others here I was told I had to use the AMI connector and the 3.5mm output from the unit but the sound wasn't great so I now want to use the aux input built into the wiring harness.
What is frustrating is I actually got the audio to work once but now I can't get any sound from the road top unit unless I use the AMI aux input in the armrest console.
My car has NTG4.7
What I have done.
1. Disconnect the AMI cable in the armrest console.
2. Go into the engineering menu as per post 2 and verified aux is on
3. Reboot the carplay unit and the HU
4. change the HU to the AUX audio screen.
5. Go into carplay and test some music = no sound arrgghhh
Has any got some idea on how I can try and get the audio working without using the AMI connector? I just can't get it working.
Thanks
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2010 g
Hi Guys
For the life of me I can't get the audio to work through the harness using the engineering aux input. Like others here I was told I had to use the AMI connector and the 3.5mm output from the unit but the sound wasn't great so I now want to use the aux input built into the wiring harness.
What is frustrating is I actually got the audio to work once but now I can't get any sound from the road top unit unless I use the AMI aux input in the armrest console.
My car has NTG4.7
What I have done.
1. Disconnect the AMI cable in the armrest console.
2. Go into the engineering menu as per post 2 and verified aux is on
3. Reboot the carplay unit and the HU
4. change the HU to the AUX audio screen.
5. Go into carplay and test some music = no sound arrgghhh
Has any got some idea on how I can try and get the audio working without using the AMI connector? I just can't get it working.
Thanks
For the life of me I can't get the audio to work through the harness using the engineering aux input. Like others here I was told I had to use the AMI connector and the 3.5mm output from the unit but the sound wasn't great so I now want to use the aux input built into the wiring harness.
What is frustrating is I actually got the audio to work once but now I can't get any sound from the road top unit unless I use the AMI aux input in the armrest console.
My car has NTG4.7
What I have done.
1. Disconnect the AMI cable in the armrest console.
2. Go into the engineering menu as per post 2 and verified aux is on
3. Reboot the carplay unit and the HU
4. change the HU to the AUX audio screen.
5. Go into carplay and test some music = no sound arrgghhh
Has any got some idea on how I can try and get the audio working without using the AMI connector? I just can't get it working.
Thanks
Have also heard that holding the ON button on the COMAND unit for a few seconds will do it.
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2012 E350 Cab with NTG4.5, Harman Kardon, reverse cam, (almost) installed Road Top
I still have my Road Top unit outside of the dash (haven't tucked the cables in yet, want to make absolutely certain that everything is working first...). Because I have it accessible, I can see that the RT unit remains powered on for quite a long while after shutting everything off. There's a light green light inside the box. Another way to tell is by plugging in a thumbdrive and watching its activity LED. The RT unit stays powered on for about 5 minutes after turning off all power in the car. I was struggling with connections at first and it made me wonder if you have to ensure that the box is completely powered down when applying changes and rebooting... if so, you need to wait for around 5 minutes between power cycles.
...Might have to unplug the CAN cable from the unit to force it to reboot after each change
