OLED tail light conversion
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'17 AMG S63 Convertible, '17 AMG C63S Edition 1 Coupe
Mercteil sells an OEM USDM set of the tailights with the above plug 'n play adapter, citing that it is indeed plug 'n play. IIRC your set is aftermarket, so not sure if the adapter would work. But it isn't expensive so may be worth a try.
OR, you can check out the OEM USD set that Mercteil is discounting. Read more about it here: https://mbworld.org/forums/s63-amg-4...-new-info.html
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The carsystems adapter is not plug and play. I have one but have not installed it yet. It requires splicing into the can bus system in the rear trunk BCM and fuse box. It’s no different than splicing regular wires just sounds intimidating. I might do it but have been looking for someone a little more experience to do it in the Houston area. It is cutting stock wires (that can be converted back) but the end result is true OLED tailights.
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Mine works well, including the fancy light show. No error codes
Lights link
https://mercteil.com/s-class-coupe-f...retrofit-rm5wr
Adapter link
https://carsystems.com.ua/product/me...rofit-adapter/
Lights link
https://mercteil.com/s-class-coupe-f...retrofit-rm5wr
Adapter link
https://carsystems.com.ua/product/me...rofit-adapter/
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From: Houston, TX
2017 S550 coupe, 2013 E550 coupe, 2008 Tahoe
Mine works well, including the fancy light show. No error codes
Lights link
https://mercteil.com/s-class-coupe-f...retrofit-rm5wr
Adapter link
https://carsystems.com.ua/product/me...rofit-adapter/
Lights link
https://mercteil.com/s-class-coupe-f...retrofit-rm5wr
Adapter link
https://carsystems.com.ua/product/me...rofit-adapter/
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S63 Coupe
Mine works well, including the fancy light show. No error codes
Lights link
https://mercteil.com/s-class-coupe-f...retrofit-rm5wr
Adapter link
https://carsystems.com.ua/product/me...rofit-adapter/
Lights link
https://mercteil.com/s-class-coupe-f...retrofit-rm5wr
Adapter link
https://carsystems.com.ua/product/me...rofit-adapter/
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'17 AMG S63 Convertible, '17 AMG C63S Edition 1 Coupe
Mine works well, including the fancy light show. No error codes
Lights link
https://mercteil.com/s-class-coupe-f...retrofit-rm5wr
Adapter link
https://carsystems.com.ua/product/me...rofit-adapter/
Lights link
https://mercteil.com/s-class-coupe-f...retrofit-rm5wr
Adapter link
https://carsystems.com.ua/product/me...rofit-adapter/
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FD, I can't imagine that would work for me. But if it's not plug and play (which other comments say it's not) I likely won't bother. But thank you, and I have seen that adapter.
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FD, I don’t see where the adapter is cited as “plug and play”. It has to be spliced into the CAN bus system per the installation manual. I believe towards the end of the manual, carsystems says to contact them so they can code out any errors. BJ can do the same coding out of errors. I bet the shop Leicaman used had errors coded out if any came up. I believe it will generate errors. I have talked to a shop here in Houston that is willing to do the adapter install. I’m currently installing the illuminated turbine A/C vents myself and almost done. I will be doing the OEM taillight install down the road shortly and will update everyone with more info when I can.
Last edited by wheatswake; Apr 21, 2025 at 08:29 PM.
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FD, I don’t see where the adapter is cited as “plug and play”. It has to be spliced into the CAN bus system per the installation manual. I believe towards the end of the manual, carsystems says to contact them so they can code out any errors. BJ can do the same coding out of errors. I bet the shop Leicaman used had errors coded out if any came up. I believe it will generate errors. I have talked to a shop here in Houston that is willing to do the adapter install. I’m currently installing the illuminated turbine A/C vents myself and almost done. I will be doing the OEM taillight install down the road shortly and will update everyone with more info when I can.
Nice job on the A/C vents. I wish I could add door tweeters and a ceiling center speaker in my C217 (convertible) cuz I'm the oddball out; I think the Burmester sound system (and yes I have the high end version) leaves a lot to desire, esp in power/loudness, especially in a convertible. Vs say, the harman/kardon OEM system in the M4, that really has the power to provide adequate sound so you can actually hear while driving at highway speeds with the top down.
The "Burmester" is just not impressive. The Bang & Olufsen in our GLS63...now THAT system is solid.
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So I apologize; I had posted what Mercteil had told me. Only after I posted it did I dig into the adapter, and read the same; splicing + calling them for programming it remotely. But at least it's a solution that's advertised as tried & true, ie they'll get it to work, and have already done so before. But you're right; it's not plug 'n play. It's a bit more involved.
Nice job on the A/C vents. I wish I could add door tweeters and a ceiling center speaker in my C217 (convertible) cuz I'm the oddball out; I think the Burmester sound system (and yes I have the high end version) leaves a lot to desire, esp in power/loudness, especially in a convertible. Vs say, the harman/kardon OEM system in the M4, that really has the power to provide adequate sound so you can actually hear while driving at highway speeds with the top down.
The "Burmester" is just not impressive. The Bang & Olufsen in our GLS63...now THAT system is solid.
Nice job on the A/C vents. I wish I could add door tweeters and a ceiling center speaker in my C217 (convertible) cuz I'm the oddball out; I think the Burmester sound system (and yes I have the high end version) leaves a lot to desire, esp in power/loudness, especially in a convertible. Vs say, the harman/kardon OEM system in the M4, that really has the power to provide adequate sound so you can actually hear while driving at highway speeds with the top down.
The "Burmester" is just not impressive. The Bang & Olufsen in our GLS63...now THAT system is solid.
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Where did you find the correct vents???
FD, I don’t see where the adapter is cited as “plug and play”. It has to be spliced into the CAN bus system per the installation manual. I believe towards the end of the manual, carsystems says to contact them so they can code out any errors. BJ can do the same coding out of errors. I bet the shop Leicaman used had errors coded out if any came up. I believe it will generate errors. I have talked to a shop here in Houston that is willing to do the adapter install. I’m currently installing the illuminated turbine A/C vents myself and almost done. I will be doing the OEM taillight install down the road shortly and will update everyone with more info when I can.
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So I finally spent some time on the manual for carsystem adapter. The conversion was not terribly difficult. You need to rearrange 2 cables on rear SAM side, do 6 soldering splices for adapter cable, 2 soldering splices for OLED ground, rearrange all the cables on all 4 OLED light plugs, run 4 power lines to 4 OLEDs, and 1 power line to the adapter. $500 in labor sounds on the higher end. Experienced shop should be able to finish in 2h
Post this info so you guys can evaluate the difficulty before pulling the trigger.
Post this info so you guys can evaluate the difficulty before pulling the trigger.
Last edited by zk2004mb; May 11, 2025 at 01:50 AM. Reason: Add pdf
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So I apologize; I had posted what Mercteil had told me. Only after I posted it did I dig into the adapter, and read the same; splicing + calling them for programming it remotely. But at least it's a solution that's advertised as tried & true, ie they'll get it to work, and have already done so before. But you're right; it's not plug 'n play. It's a bit more involved.
Nice job on the A/C vents. I wish I could add door tweeters and a ceiling center speaker in my C217 (convertible) cuz I'm the oddball out; I think the Burmester sound system (and yes I have the high end version) leaves a lot to desire, esp in power/loudness, especially in a convertible. Vs say, the harman/kardon OEM system in the M4, that really has the power to provide adequate sound so you can actually hear while driving at highway speeds with the top down.
The "Burmester" is just not impressive. The Bang & Olufsen in our GLS63...now THAT system is solid.
Nice job on the A/C vents. I wish I could add door tweeters and a ceiling center speaker in my C217 (convertible) cuz I'm the oddball out; I think the Burmester sound system (and yes I have the high end version) leaves a lot to desire, esp in power/loudness, especially in a convertible. Vs say, the harman/kardon OEM system in the M4, that really has the power to provide adequate sound so you can actually hear while driving at highway speeds with the top down.
The "Burmester" is just not impressive. The Bang & Olufsen in our GLS63...now THAT system is solid.
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