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Okay, the CARABC and reverse camera install are done, and the camera install was a little tricky but not difficult. I used a relay capacitor between the camera and reverse light wiring (this one, actually:
), and have gotten no errors or issues with operation. I do need to see about adjusting the camera angle slightly, but that part is on me for not getting dialed in well before closing everything up. I have noticed that my phone will sometimes randomly connect to CarPlay when my car is not on and I am not even in my car - my office is right above our garage. It can be annoying, but overall I am really pleased with the outcome. The total install for the camera and CARABC unit ran me about $200, because I purchased a returned CARABC unit from amazon (got lucky, I guess!). I would recommend this upgrade to anyone who wants to keep all the OEM components, including steering wheel controls and factory screen. The only function that is lost is the factory navigation, which CarPlay does a better job with anyhow. I would recommend using t-taps for the camera, and connecting the negative wiring directly to ground rather than tapping into the reverse light wiring directly, as one walkthrough that I watched mentioned the possibly of overheating at the wiring harness when connecting directly to positive. Definitely a project worth the money and time. Now on to replacing my interior driver door handle. Ugh.
Wish I had the Becker adapter in the glove box. I'd love to have a relatively plug and play option. It's kind of laughable how much better the info unit on my 2012 Chrysler 300 was compared to my E550 that stickered for nearly double the price.
But I would actually recommend something more like this one, since the set angle on the one I am using isn't a good fit for the height of the C300 mounting point:https://a.co/d/6LAJSoa
It's kind of laughable how much better the info unit on my 2012 Chrysler 300 was compared to my E550 that stickered for nearly double the price.
I think you got the impression backward. When you buy a Chrysler you are paying for the parts; therefore, what you expect, and the brand is free, . With an MB you pay for the logo on your car, and the car is free; therefore, you must accept what you got.
Okay, the CARABC and reverse camera install are done, and the camera install was a little tricky but not difficult. I used a relay capacitor between the camera and reverse light wiring (this one, actually: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07KFJVC5J...roduct_details), and have gotten no errors or issues with operation. I do need to see about adjusting the camera angle slightly, but that part is on me for not getting dialed in well before closing everything up. I have noticed that my phone will sometimes randomly connect to CarPlay when my car is not on and I am not even in my car - my office is right above our garage. It can be annoying, but overall I am really pleased with the outcome. The total install for the camera and CARABC unit ran me about $200, because I purchased a returned CARABC unit from amazon (got lucky, I guess!). I would recommend this upgrade to anyone who wants to keep all the OEM components, including steering wheel controls and factory screen. The only function that is lost is the factory navigation, which CarPlay does a better job with anyhow. I would recommend using t-taps for the camera, and connecting the negative wiring directly to ground rather than tapping into the reverse light wiring directly, as one walkthrough that I watched mentioned the possibly of overheating at the wiring harness when connecting directly to positive. Definitely a project worth the money and time. Now on to replacing my interior driver door handle. Ugh.
Did you have to change any settings in the head unit or in the CARABC settings to get the camera to work? My camera display turns on the first time I go into reverse but never again until I turn the car off and back on again, and then the same thing happens again.
Hi guys!
Is there a way to connect the CARABC device without having Harman-Becker slot?
My GL450 2015 doesn't have that socket or at least I don't know where is it; at least my glove compartment is empty.
I just bought one and it works perfectly, love it. I have a 2014 C 300 4MATIC Sport with the Becker autopilot cradle in the glove box; this is the ONLY way it works.
I’ve got the same and all works great, except the voice directions for the maps, have you had any issues with this?
I've had one of these for a while but always have trouble with maps , waze or Google being off line and not being able to get the Amazon music to work unless I start it before getting in the car .
It always shows as wi-fi connected but with no Internet.
I have just found that if I turn on a setting on my phone to always use phone data when connected to WiFi it works . See picture .
Is this normal or is it just that my phone is a bit old ? Samsung S9
I appreciate any information.
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. With an MB you pay for the logo on your car, and the car is free; therefore, you must accept what you got. 
