W221 amplifier replacment
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I do know the 4 pin plug that goes into the merc amp has no where to go on the hyundai.
The 4 pin plug starts here back to this antenna "booster"
I can assume this is why there are no radio stations being picked up
Not sure if this part is connected to the command volume control.
but I can assume not having that in any non merc or aftermarket amplifier is going to be the bane on the system where command volume controls would are lost
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that box is an antenna amplifier - it has nothing to do with vol control (just radio signals)
the fibre MOST connector mulitiplug has two fibre orange leads, and then three wires, two power up the control circuits, and one does the controlling... (the same set up is on the DAB tuner for Europe), but I suspect the vol signal is inside the MOST signals and is proprietary code to Merc thus the Hyundai amp has no knowledge this signal is going round the circuit. Unless unusually Merc had each source does is own Vol adjustment and the power amp just amplifies whatever its given. But then the comand on a CD should have vol control and its ONLY addon modules (TV DAB SAT Tuner TV etc.) that doesn't ???
the fibre MOST connector mulitiplug has two fibre orange leads, and then three wires, two power up the control circuits, and one does the controlling... (the same set up is on the DAB tuner for Europe), but I suspect the vol signal is inside the MOST signals and is proprietary code to Merc thus the Hyundai amp has no knowledge this signal is going round the circuit. Unless unusually Merc had each source does is own Vol adjustment and the power amp just amplifies whatever its given. But then the comand on a CD should have vol control and its ONLY addon modules (TV DAB SAT Tuner TV etc.) that doesn't ???
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that box is an antenna amplifier - it has nothing to do with vol control (just radio signals)
the fibre MOST connector mulitiplug has two fibre orange leads, and then three wires, two power up the control circuits, and one does the controlling... (the same set up is on the DAB tuner for Europe), but I suspect the vol signal is inside the MOST signals and is proprietary code to Merc thus the Hyundai amp has no knowledge this signal is going round the circuit. Unless unusually Merc had each source does is own Vol adjustment and the power amp just amplifies whatever its given. But then the comand on a CD should have vol control and its ONLY addon modules (TV DAB SAT Tuner TV etc.) that doesn't ???
the fibre MOST connector mulitiplug has two fibre orange leads, and then three wires, two power up the control circuits, and one does the controlling... (the same set up is on the DAB tuner for Europe), but I suspect the vol signal is inside the MOST signals and is proprietary code to Merc thus the Hyundai amp has no knowledge this signal is going round the circuit. Unless unusually Merc had each source does is own Vol adjustment and the power amp just amplifies whatever its given. But then the comand on a CD should have vol control and its ONLY addon modules (TV DAB SAT Tuner TV etc.) that doesn't ???
But I thought kookie figured it all out. I also thought it was just a wire running from the command unit to the amp that controls the volume. Why would they put it on a data bus they’re already implementing
I would assume audio data along with volume is on the most bus as well. I would assume that with enough knowledge, time and money a converter box could be built to translate between the 2 units…assuming everything else works.
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megacrazy, I think its these posts below... reads like he said he fixed it, but re reading its saying he had a spare wire (although that doesn't make sense there is nothing spare)
Or does he mean the Black Fakra on the car goes to the cream connector on the Amp and it works (still leaving the Black socket for another antenna that Hyundai use ?)
two fakra we see plugged in (for antennas - it has AM, FM, LW, SW tuners inside the amp - but why does it get two is one the phone system antenna input? or does short wave need its own antenna?)
the Fibre MOST multiplug we see plugged in
the main power in and speakers out multiplug (that must be in or nothing could work)
what we see in the later picture is a THIRD fakra connector on Hyundai amp (which is what, DAB or SAT Radio input built in ????) with nothing to connect coz that's not part of what Merc do....
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Or does he mean the Black Fakra on the car goes to the cream connector on the Amp and it works (still leaving the Black socket for another antenna that Hyundai use ?)
two fakra we see plugged in (for antennas - it has AM, FM, LW, SW tuners inside the amp - but why does it get two is one the phone system antenna input? or does short wave need its own antenna?)
the Fibre MOST multiplug we see plugged in
the main power in and speakers out multiplug (that must be in or nothing could work)
what we see in the later picture is a THIRD fakra connector on Hyundai amp (which is what, DAB or SAT Radio input built in ????) with nothing to connect coz that's not part of what Merc do....
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megacrazy, I think its these posts below... reads like he said he fixed it, but re reading its saying he had a spare wire (although that doesn't make sense there is nothing spare)
Or does he mean the Black Fakra on the car goes to the cream connector on the Amp and it works (still leaving the Black socket for another antenna that Hyundai use ?)
two fakra we see plugged in (for antennas - it has AM, FM, LW, SW tuners inside the amp - but why does it get two is one the phone system antenna input? or does short wave need its own antenna?)
the Fibre MOST multiplug we see plugged in
the main power in and speakers out multiplug (that must be in or nothing could work)
what we see in the later picture is a THIRD fakra connector on Hyundai amp (which is what, DAB or SAT Radio input built in ????) with nothing to connect coz that's not part of what Merc do....
.
Or does he mean the Black Fakra on the car goes to the cream connector on the Amp and it works (still leaving the Black socket for another antenna that Hyundai use ?)
two fakra we see plugged in (for antennas - it has AM, FM, LW, SW tuners inside the amp - but why does it get two is one the phone system antenna input? or does short wave need its own antenna?)
the Fibre MOST multiplug we see plugged in
the main power in and speakers out multiplug (that must be in or nothing could work)
what we see in the later picture is a THIRD fakra connector on Hyundai amp (which is what, DAB or SAT Radio input built in ????) with nothing to connect coz that's not part of what Merc do....
.
So, to simplify, audio and control data are sent via the MOST bus. Everything else connected to the amp is antennas/antenna amplifiers/microphone etc. Nothing will be solved by connecting additional magical wires to the amp.
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The Genesis amp has a speed sensitive volume control. This might have something to do with the volume not working in the MB. Did you ever get this issue of volume control fixed?
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BOTUS,
I have this Genesis amp installed. It is PLUG & PLAY. I had to drill new mount holes for the mounting bracket (three as opposed to the 4 original.)
The main issue is there is no volume control from the OEM headunit. Otherwise, everything works.
I have this Genesis amp installed. It is PLUG & PLAY. I had to drill new mount holes for the mounting bracket (three as opposed to the 4 original.)
The main issue is there is no volume control from the OEM headunit. Otherwise, everything works.
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I am pretty sure I could put together a converter that would adjust the volume data but not sure if could be done economically considering the development involved.
The second aspect is why not just fix the stock amp when it breaks? The faults are usually minor. Burnt fuse, blown caps etc. Hardly rocket science…unless other components that can’t be sourced go bad.
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Hold on surely no vol control is way more serious than just can't change the vol..... what happens with Nav and Traffic overlay - there is NO default level - its where you last had it - so if its wrong you can never adjust it - if it were mine I put the Genesis amp in a skip - the idea sounds worse than the flaky original
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Hello Megacrazy,
Your input helped me install the Android screen into my S65. The S63 has the Genesis Amp after blowing its amp due to the well documented design flaw and improperly oriented OEM integrated fan blowing dust into the amp.
The Genesis Amp runs under $200
The repair on the OEM MB HK amp runs 300+, and there are not many people who will do it.
If you are savvy at this, I am willing to send you my amp for an eval to see how the R & R could be done. There is a guy overseas who did a you tube breakdown on his repairs...easy if you know how to do it ...lol
Your input helped me install the Android screen into my S65. The S63 has the Genesis Amp after blowing its amp due to the well documented design flaw and improperly oriented OEM integrated fan blowing dust into the amp.
The Genesis Amp runs under $200
The repair on the OEM MB HK amp runs 300+, and there are not many people who will do it.
If you are savvy at this, I am willing to send you my amp for an eval to see how the R & R could be done. There is a guy overseas who did a you tube breakdown on his repairs...easy if you know how to do it ...lol
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BOTUS,
Here is what I have noticed. I can increase the volume by turning it up, turning off the audio, and restarting it. That is the way I have done it. Haven't really noted any issues with Nav and such, so you are correct in that there is some adjustability. There is just no on-demand real time volume control with the OEM knob as we are accustomed to with the OEM amp.
Here is what I have noticed. I can increase the volume by turning it up, turning off the audio, and restarting it. That is the way I have done it. Haven't really noted any issues with Nav and such, so you are correct in that there is some adjustability. There is just no on-demand real time volume control with the OEM knob as we are accustomed to with the OEM amp.
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Has anyone tried buying a replacement amp from Crutchfield? They have amps from $250 to $1,500 that they say are compatible with Mercedes systems. I've used them in the [past for other cars and they are knowledgeable and offer excellent tech support and you can always return if it doesn't work, which you can't do when you buy a used one.
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Hello Megacrazy,
Your input helped me install the Android screen into my S65. The S63 has the Genesis Amp after blowing its amp due to the well documented design flaw and improperly oriented OEM integrated fan blowing dust into the amp.
The Genesis Amp runs under $200
The repair on the OEM MB HK amp runs 300+, and there are not many people who will do it.
If you are savvy at this, I am willing to send you my amp for an eval to see how the R & R could be done. There is a guy overseas who did a you tube breakdown on his repairs...easy if you know how to do it ...lol
Your input helped me install the Android screen into my S65. The S63 has the Genesis Amp after blowing its amp due to the well documented design flaw and improperly oriented OEM integrated fan blowing dust into the amp.
The Genesis Amp runs under $200
The repair on the OEM MB HK amp runs 300+, and there are not many people who will do it.
If you are savvy at this, I am willing to send you my amp for an eval to see how the R & R could be done. There is a guy overseas who did a you tube breakdown on his repairs...easy if you know how to do it ...lol
I appreciate the offer but the R&D cost is time spent decoding the MOST protocol, building prototypes, building a bench test setup (comand controller, unit, display, speakers etc.). The cost of the amp is negligible in this equation.
It's good to know there's another option but I think the volume issue is a major one. If mine fails, I will fix it and upgrade the fan to something better. Maybe it's worthwhile to install a filter on the fan, seeing how most people assume the failure is because of dust getting in and causing issues.
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The Hyundai amp is 200 used, and about 800 new as far as I can tell. 300$ for a fix is more than reasonable depending on what's involved. If we could get the Hyundai amp for 300 new...now that would be something.
I appreciate the offer but the R&D cost is time spent decoding the MOST protocol, building prototypes, building a bench test setup (comand controller, unit, display, speakers etc.). The cost of the amp is negligible in this equation.
It's good to know there's another option but I think the volume issue is a major one. If mine fails, I will fix it and upgrade the fan to something better. Maybe it's worthwhile to install a filter on the fan, seeing how most people assume the failure is because of dust getting in and causing issues.
I appreciate the offer but the R&D cost is time spent decoding the MOST protocol, building prototypes, building a bench test setup (comand controller, unit, display, speakers etc.). The cost of the amp is negligible in this equation.
It's good to know there's another option but I think the volume issue is a major one. If mine fails, I will fix it and upgrade the fan to something better. Maybe it's worthwhile to install a filter on the fan, seeing how most people assume the failure is because of dust getting in and causing issues.
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The Hyundai amp is 200 used, and about 800 new as far as I can tell. 300$ for a fix is more than reasonable depending on what's involved. If we could get the Hyundai amp for 300 new...now that would be something.
I appreciate the offer but the R&D cost is time spent decoding the MOST protocol, building prototypes, building a bench test setup (comand controller, unit, display, speakers etc.). The cost of the amp is negligible in this equation.
It's good to know there's another option but I think the volume issue is a major one. If mine fails, I will fix it and upgrade the fan to something better. Maybe it's worthwhile to install a filter on the fan, seeing how most people assume the failure is because of dust getting in and causing issues.
I appreciate the offer but the R&D cost is time spent decoding the MOST protocol, building prototypes, building a bench test setup (comand controller, unit, display, speakers etc.). The cost of the amp is negligible in this equation.
It's good to know there's another option but I think the volume issue is a major one. If mine fails, I will fix it and upgrade the fan to something better. Maybe it's worthwhile to install a filter on the fan, seeing how most people assume the failure is because of dust getting in and causing issues.
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