SL/R231: Step by Step CarPlay install
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I thought maybe this “rotating locking system “ could be the culprit.
Anyone else have the experience of having to really bend and force the dash back into place?
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if you placed the module in the footwell then you are talking about something different than JettaRed and myself, because our modules are in the glovebox. Take a video of the issue you are having and post it for us to see and try to figure it out, because there is nothing that prevents anything from going back where it came from.
I have plenty of room. I put the module in the webbing basket in footwell passenger seat. But for some reason I can not push the dash back into place without scratching the leather or breaking the dash.
I thought maybe this “rotating locking system “ could be the culprit.
Anyone else have the experience of having to really bend and force the dash back into place?
I thought maybe this “rotating locking system “ could be the culprit.
Anyone else have the experience of having to really bend and force the dash back into place?
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Does anyone know if Road Top provides software updates to their unit?
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I recently had a problem where I could not hear music playing from any app (iHeart, iTunes, etc.) and view maps/navigation (Waze, Maps, Google Maps, etc.) at the same time. As soon as I switched to the map app, the music would mute. I could see on the multi-window screen the music playing but could not hear it. I used my scan tool to reset/restart the MOST network and that seemed to fix the issue.
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Interesting.
How long did it take for you to get and use the scan tool and then correct it? The reason I ask is I am curious if simply unplugging the unit and powering it back up might have been a quicker way to reset things, or do you think the issue needed the scan tool?
The only issue I ever have is sometimes the unit wont connect to my phone. Whenever that happens it tells me on my phone to "forget the device" and re-pair. That probably happens once a month. As you know it takes about a minute to re-pair and connect again.
Glad you got it sorted out..
How long did it take for you to get and use the scan tool and then correct it? The reason I ask is I am curious if simply unplugging the unit and powering it back up might have been a quicker way to reset things, or do you think the issue needed the scan tool?
The only issue I ever have is sometimes the unit wont connect to my phone. Whenever that happens it tells me on my phone to "forget the device" and re-pair. That probably happens once a month. As you know it takes about a minute to re-pair and connect again.
Glad you got it sorted out..
I recently had a problem where I could not hear music playing from any app (iHeart, iTunes, etc.) and view maps/navigation (Waze, Maps, Google Maps, etc.) at the same time. As soon as I switched to the map app, the music would mute. I could see on the multi-window screen the music playing but could not hear it. I used my scan tool to reset/restart the MOST network and that seemed to fix the issue.
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Interesting.
How long did it take for you to get and use the scan tool and then correct it? The reason I ask is I am curious if simply unplugging the unit and powering it back up might have been a quicker way to reset things, or do you think the issue needed the scan tool?
The only issue I ever have is sometimes the unit wont connect to my phone. Whenever that happens it tells me on my phone to "forget the device" and re-pair. That probably happens once a month. As you know it takes about a minute to re-pair and connect again.
Glad you got it sorted out..
How long did it take for you to get and use the scan tool and then correct it? The reason I ask is I am curious if simply unplugging the unit and powering it back up might have been a quicker way to reset things, or do you think the issue needed the scan tool?
The only issue I ever have is sometimes the unit wont connect to my phone. Whenever that happens it tells me on my phone to "forget the device" and re-pair. That probably happens once a month. As you know it takes about a minute to re-pair and connect again.
Glad you got it sorted out..
By the way, there is an update to the Road Top software. You can reach out to them at RoadTopDirect@outlook.com and ask about it.
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I performed the update to my Road Top unit. Original CUST Version was M4_2R166 and the new version is M4_2R173.
New software CUST Version
New software CUST Version
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Here are the screen shots to restart the MOST network using the Creader scanner. (See my next post for how to do it with iCarsoft.)
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NOTE: You can also restart MOST under the Actuation Test selection. I discovered that the iCarsoft scanner also can do this when selecting Activation or Actuation Test from the Audio20/COMAND-Audio or COMAND(A2-A40/3) module.
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Better later than never I suppose. Thanks for posting this thread. It just keeps on giving.
I bought the unit last week and I'm looking forward to installation. I've already fixed the rear speaker issue with a Blaupunkt amplifier.
I bought the unit last week and I'm looking forward to installation. I've already fixed the rear speaker issue with a Blaupunkt amplifier.
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Don't try to squeeze everything behind the head unit. Put the CarPlay controller in the glove box and run the cable through a hole in the side. There may already be a knock-out to do so. I will check mine tomorrow.
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Better late than never is a fact of life. No need to suppose. lol.
Agreed. One of the best choices is the glove box. Yes there is a knock -out as shown in my install post..
Agreed. One of the best choices is the glove box. Yes there is a knock -out as shown in my install post..
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Resurrecting this thread
I'm sorry to bring back a thread from a bit ago, but these directions are so perfect, and explicit - I wanted to follow up with a question:
2016 R231
Bought RoadTop CarPlay
Followed the directions to the Tee - EXCEPT I didn't test before putting back together (yeah...oops).
Started up, no screen and SRS/Airbag error. Opened it back up, unplugged and replugged everything - same.
Took it all out and error went away and screen worked.
Has anyone else had this issue?
Thanks!
2016 R231
Bought RoadTop CarPlay
Followed the directions to the Tee - EXCEPT I didn't test before putting back together (yeah...oops).
Started up, no screen and SRS/Airbag error. Opened it back up, unplugged and replugged everything - same.
Took it all out and error went away and screen worked.
Has anyone else had this issue?
Thanks!
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I have never heard of anyone having the issues you have mentioned, but I know that sucks. Yeah, "oops" on not testing before buttoning things back up.
My guess is that some of the dip switch settings are incorrect, or the new wires you are connecting are not seated properly, or you may have switched the wrong wires to the factory head unit. If you double check all of those and the issue has not been resolved I would reach out to roadtop for tech assist. Others may still chime in here after a bit, so hang in there. Sometimes work schedules, etc. prevent quick replies.....
My guess is that some of the dip switch settings are incorrect, or the new wires you are connecting are not seated properly, or you may have switched the wrong wires to the factory head unit. If you double check all of those and the issue has not been resolved I would reach out to roadtop for tech assist. Others may still chime in here after a bit, so hang in there. Sometimes work schedules, etc. prevent quick replies.....
I'm sorry to bring back a thread from a bit ago, but these directions are so perfect, and explicit - I wanted to follow up with a question:
2016 R231
Bought RoadTop CarPlay
Followed the directions to the Tee - EXCEPT I didn't test before putting back together (yeah...oops).
Started up, no screen and SRS/Airbag error. Opened it back up, unplugged and replugged everything - same.
Took it all out and error went away and screen worked.
Has anyone else had this issue?
Thanks!
2016 R231
Bought RoadTop CarPlay
Followed the directions to the Tee - EXCEPT I didn't test before putting back together (yeah...oops).
Started up, no screen and SRS/Airbag error. Opened it back up, unplugged and replugged everything - same.
Took it all out and error went away and screen worked.
Has anyone else had this issue?
Thanks!
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Hi,
I have just installed the RoadTop Carplay interface which I bought from AliExpress into my Mercedes B Class 2012 (W246) and I am getting no sound when I switch to the CarPlay interface.
I have a AMI socket under my arm rest and I have connected the audio cable that came with the device to this port.
I have also made sure I selected Aux in the Audio settings before switching to the Carplay interface. I have also checked the Engineering settings and made sure that Audio Aux is on. Do I need to check anything else in the Engineering setting? I think its currently set to Internal Amplifier.
I have sound in Command interface. That is all working well.
I contacted the seller and he suggested that I need to connect the two ground wires. Did anyone else have to do this? I guess I will give this a try as I have nothing else to try at the moment.
Thanks
Rohan
I have just installed the RoadTop Carplay interface which I bought from AliExpress into my Mercedes B Class 2012 (W246) and I am getting no sound when I switch to the CarPlay interface.
I have a AMI socket under my arm rest and I have connected the audio cable that came with the device to this port.
I have also made sure I selected Aux in the Audio settings before switching to the Carplay interface. I have also checked the Engineering settings and made sure that Audio Aux is on. Do I need to check anything else in the Engineering setting? I think its currently set to Internal Amplifier.
I have sound in Command interface. That is all working well.
I contacted the seller and he suggested that I need to connect the two ground wires. Did anyone else have to do this? I guess I will give this a try as I have nothing else to try at the moment.
Thanks
Rohan
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Maybe I am just misunderstanding because I did not get much sleep last night, but I am confused as to why the ground wires would not be connected? EVERYONE connected the ground wires at install, because you will get horrible static, or no sound if you do not. You may also damage the unit by not grounding it. I am speaking on those of us with the R231. I do not know about installs on your model, but ground wires are a must in general.
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Hi.
Thanks for getting back to me. I think the manual I had said the connection of the ground wires was optional.
I will connect them and see what happens. Thanks for confirming and coming back so quickly.
Regards.
Thanks for getting back to me. I think the manual I had said the connection of the ground wires was optional.
I will connect them and see what happens. Thanks for confirming and coming back so quickly.
Regards.
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That’s correct and it never has been listed. Initially I had to call and speak with them to confirm that the unit would work with the R231, which they obviously confirmed.
I am not sure why they have not updated their list in all this time.
I am not sure why they have not updated their list in all this time.
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