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Old Apr 18, 2024 | 08:00 AM
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I am the one you talked to about the color of the car changing - that is in our GLS550. The freaking dealership did it, then claims the car (in the image) was never blue....I love it when the dealership lies to me. :-)
Car color on the 360cam is easily changable in the camera module using vediamo.
Dealer reset it and didn't fix it I guess
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Old Apr 18, 2024 | 08:25 AM
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W212 E63S Wagon - GSL580 - E63 - E350 - C300
Jetta - got purchased that car new ;-) It is blue....
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Old Apr 30, 2024 | 08:50 AM
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@kenneyd I have been struggling to make a connection to the car. I have even posted about it (here - MHH) but was told that enet cannot be used to connect to a W212 (funny because I literally posted your YouTube video as reference).

I have sort of fallen down two rabbit holes:

Monaco DTS:
  • For Android Auto activation
Vediamo (I now realize that the directory you pulled up, located there had noting to do with the program, it was just a library of files)
  • Program 5 blink turn signals
  • Close trunk lid from fob
  • Engineering mode activation
  • I am sure the more I look the more I'll find.
Any insight will be helpful, I know I am missing something to make it work as you had.
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Old Apr 30, 2024 | 09:16 AM
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Originally Posted by JettaRed
You can always run your VIN through www.lastvin.com and see what configuration you car had from the factory; interior and exterior colors, CarPlay or not, etc.

All I know...I cant do my radio like that....BUT...did you suckers get the increased speed limit like my car has? This might offset my lack of Spor Moe.....





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Old Apr 30, 2024 | 05:22 PM
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04 E55 AMG (totaled), 07 S550 4Matic, 14 E63S
I think that's for the S-model (186 vs 155).
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Old Oct 16, 2024 | 04:06 PM
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Originally Posted by sickSVT
I installed an 8" Android on mine, looks OEM but it's 1" larger than the factory screen and comes with all of the features.

I mainly use it to monitor my IAT's, Engine Temp, Trans Temp, Voltage, Fuel Pressure, ect.

Much more seamless than hooking up my laptop to datalog with HP Tuners.


Hi, can you share with us the name of your android HU, or some link? I really like it and i want one too for my C207. Thank you !
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Old Nov 4, 2024 | 01:06 PM
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Maybe I'm blind, but I am not seeing the attached file. Just picked up a new to me 2016 E63S and I am very much looking forward to activating CarPlay!

If you could reattach or point out the link to me it would be greatly appreciated.
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Old Nov 4, 2024 | 03:21 PM
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What file are you looking for?
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Old Nov 4, 2024 | 04:02 PM
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Originally Posted by trigital
What file are you looking for?
Step 3.
"Open A temp workspace with the SMR-d file of hu5s1.smrd attached below"

I've managed to get my hands on DTS Monaco and SWFinder but I do not see any of the attached files on this thread nor his youtube video, haven't had much luck there.
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Old Nov 4, 2024 | 04:26 PM
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PM me your email address, I will send it to you. SW's are Hardware dependent, so be very careful when you choose the SW's from SW Finder.

I can help for free if needed,
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Old Nov 4, 2024 | 04:32 PM
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I sent you a message, let me know if you did not receive it.
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Old Nov 4, 2024 | 04:38 PM
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Yeah, received. Try to open with the file that I send it to you. All this from first post is available only if your car is equipped with Comand Online SA531 ( NTG5s1 High)
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Old Nov 30, 2024 | 02:19 PM
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Hello,

really great post, can anybody help with firmware? i have these specs:

HWID: 2469011106
SW Block #0 1769022701
SW Block #1 1569021800
SW Block #2 2469027403

can any body recommend firmware files to download?

Thank you very much.
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Old Nov 30, 2024 | 02:23 PM
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Originally Posted by wladkolc
Hello,

really great post, can anybody help with firmware? i have these specs:

HWID: 2469011106
SW Block #0 1769022701
SW Block #1 1569021800
SW Block #2 2469027403

can any body recommend firmware files to download?

Thank you very much.
For w156?


If yes, here are your firmwares:

1729029007
1569029800
2469028004

Read coding first and save it in html format, this way will be very easy to code after flashing because some of the domains will be different.

Also ( after saving again the coding newly created over the new firmware), you will need to use Shipment Mode reset
1. save variant coding

2. Exit Monaco

3. Press Hangup + 3 + * until you are in menu

4. Go to Version Information and use option‚ Set to Shipment mode

5. Put old variant coding back except enable at Remote_UI_Applications Carplay and Android Auto.

6. Run Function Activate Rui applications.

7. Hardreset

Last edited by trigital; Nov 30, 2024 at 02:45 PM.
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Old Nov 30, 2024 | 02:59 PM
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Yes, it is w156, 2016, great, thanks a lot i will try it.
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Old Nov 30, 2024 | 03:03 PM
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Do not forget to use a very good charger as the flashing could take some time,
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Old Nov 30, 2024 | 03:32 PM
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Yes, i have 15A victron charger, i will use it..

Can you please specify some things about additional steps? Are you talking about things to do AFTER new firmware flash?

1. save variant coding (new coding, after new firmware flash?)
2. Exit Monaco
3. Press Hangup + 3 + * until you are in menu
4. Go to Version Information and use option‚ Set to Shipment mode
5. Put old variant coding back except enable at Remote_UI_Applications Carplay and Android Auto. (put back same variant coding, that i saved in point 1?)
6. Run Function Activate Rui applications.
7. Hardreset
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Old Nov 30, 2024 | 03:38 PM
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Originally Posted by wladkolc
Yes, i have 15A victron charger, i will use it..

Can you please specify some things about additional steps? Are you talking about things to do AFTER new firmware flash?

1. save variant coding (new coding, after new firmware flash?)
2. Exit Monaco
3. Press Hangup + 3 + * until you are in menu
4. Go to Version Information and use option‚ Set to Shipment mode
5. Put old variant coding back except enable at Remote_UI_Applications Carplay and Android Auto. (put back same variant coding, that i saved in point 1?)
6. Run Function Activate Rui applications.
7. Hardreset
15Amp has nothing to do with flashing, you will need a much powerful charger

Additional steps are useful after the flash and after re- construction of the codings based on initial saving. Start with my first message, additional is not mandatory.

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Old Nov 30, 2024 | 04:07 PM
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I can set it to power supply mode with 15A and 12.80V. How much is enough for flashing? Will be better to start engine and leave it running when flashing?
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Old Nov 30, 2024 | 05:09 PM
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As you may know, the car battery will be the main consumer. So everything is dependent to your battery age

I use a 100Amp Gysflash in my workshop and from experience, a small car with a young battery will need 30-40Amp as a minimum to raise the voltage to 12.8V during a long flashing process.
Xentry instruct as mandatory 13,5V for HU flashing, but it will be OK with 12,8V with DTS.
With 10,8V will not be OK.
Also, laptops on battery have a very aggressive energy management so you should change the Power and Sleep settings to High Performance for maintaining the processor speed constant.

Also, sometimes flash fails and the procedure needs to be restarted from the beginning.

A professional Doip interface like Bosch VCI cost around 2000$( never Chinese VCX under no circumstances), so using a 10$ E-net can fail sometimes.

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Old Dec 9, 2024 | 10:28 PM
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Old Dec 10, 2024 | 04:22 AM
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W212 E250 2016 active??
The colour or the AMG package of the car is not relevant when you want to find out if your Head Unit is compatible with Carplay.
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If you have minimal knowledge and tools you can post Hardware and Software versions or you can post or PM the VIN number.
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Old Feb 25, 2025 | 11:14 AM
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hello ive followed your youtube with the car and finally got one myself after all your good reviews and mods etc.
its 2015 but rwd only.but has the 5.1 radio same style as yours so i assume i can activate the car play aswell ?
i was just curios about the swfinder parts of the video is that like a software update to be able the to code car play in ?
im just unsure ive only ever used bmw coding software esys. but now ive sold my m3 and come to e63
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Old Jun 3, 2025 | 07:28 AM
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Thanks a lot, your recommendations and guide works perfectly.
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Old Jun 5, 2025 | 06:13 AM
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Adding some information, have downloaded files versions recommended by @trigital with swfinder that i have found with google.

recommended versions by trigital
1729029007
1569029800
2469028004

then flashed with dts monaco and c4 doip clone, i have replaced both batteries in car (starting/aux) and fully charged them before flashing files. As addition i have created 40A power supply, from old sun server power supply, if someone is interested i can send a guide to make it, and connected it as additional supply.
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