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Old Dec 26, 2023 | 08:57 PM
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Widescreen retrofit

Hi , just retrofitted my analogue with full digital but I’ve got a little problem . I don’t have a wire to connect Ambient lights for digital screen. Can someone help me please with steps and with where ambient light module is located ?
car is right hand drive
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Old Dec 27, 2023 | 10:43 AM
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interesting

Sorry I don't have the info that you're looking for but I'd like to ask about your project:
What year is your E class?
What head unit did you replace the stock setup with?
What advantages features did you gain from the swap?
Pictures?
Thanks.
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Old Dec 27, 2023 | 03:43 PM
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Originally Posted by City Rat
Sorry I don't have the info that you're looking for but I'd like to ask about your project:
What year is your E class?
What head unit did you replace the stock setup with?
What advantages features did you gain from the swap?
Pictures?
Thanks.
it’s 2018 e class
The screen was plug and play but needed coded
no advantages gained just a beautiful design





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Old Dec 27, 2023 | 04:52 PM
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Thanks much,looks like a nice clean install.
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Old Jan 3, 2024 | 08:32 AM
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hi, I'm thinking about doing the same. couple of questions please...
where did you get the digital display from?
and how much did it cost to code the new digital display?
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