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Old Mar 15, 2022 | 07:12 PM
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2019 GLC Carplay

I just bought my wife a low mileage 2019 GLC 300 thinking from the research I'd done that Carplay was standard. It is not. I've done a ton of research on various forums and am more confused than ever. I'v seen the blue boxes that plug into OBD port on ebay, but the not compatible with GLC. I've seen the add on boxes that require removing the radio, which I would be comfortable doing it myself. I also read the dealer could do an upgrade using the star system. My car has 15U Pre-installation for MB-Link smartphone integration and 522 Audio 20 radio navigation-capable. I spoke to the dealer and MBUSA who both told me it could not be upgraded without an aftermarket part. My wife loves the car (she had a GLK350 previously) and doesn't care about Carplay. I on the other hand couldn't live without it. Any advice would be appreciated.
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Old Jun 5, 2023 | 09:48 AM
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Would love to bump this thread, my GF has a 2019 GLC as well and I'm trying to figure out if I need to take the dash apart and put a chinese carplay box in it or if the dongle will work. would obviously love to just enable smartphone integration over obd vs taking the dash apart but people telling me that it could damage the system if I plug that dongle in without confirming gives me pause till I know for sure.
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Old Jun 5, 2023 | 10:37 AM
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In Europe, I've noticed some Mercedes have these features turned off by software and you have to pay to turn it on. Could this be the case and if so, could you get a programmer like @BenzNinja to turn it on?
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Old Jun 5, 2023 | 11:28 AM
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I guess I just need to figure out if the software integration option is addable after the fact or not
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Old Jun 12, 2023 | 08:45 AM
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Would love to bump this thread, my GF has a 2019 GLC as well and I'm trying to figure out if I need to take the dash apart and put a chinese carplay box in it or if the dongle will work. would obviously love to just enable smartphone integration over obd vs taking the dash apart but people telling me that it could damage the system if I plug that dongle in without confirming gives me pause till I know for sure.
You should be talking about this CarPlay module.
https://carlinkitlife.com/products/wireless-carplay-android-auto-for-mercedes-ben..
It just needs to take the car radio out and connect the module. There is no need to destroy the lines and systems of the original car.


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Old Jun 12, 2023 | 12:07 PM
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You should be talking about this CarPlay module.
https://carlinkitlife.com/products/wireless-carplay-android-auto-for-mercedes-ben..
It just needs to take the car radio out and connect the module. There is no need to destroy the lines and systems of the original car.
yeah this is what i was referring to by chinese carplay box. I just saw conflicting info about NTG 5.1 GLCs possibly getting carplay activated over OBD, which apart from the cheaper price is just way more convenient.

I don't mind putting the box in, I did it for my S550 cabrio before I upgraded to an E63s wagon with carplay but I'd love to save myself the weekend job
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Wireless CarPlay and AndroidAuto Integration for Mercedes C-Class GLC 2015-2019 – GTA Car Kits
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