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JuannyH

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Hi all. I have a c class premium plus Mercedes. What is the best way to get CarPlay working? Do I need updating? As u may have noticed I’m not very technical!😃
 
Hi
What stereo have you got fitted? I believe you will need Option code 851 - Command Online - NTG 5*.
If you have this then it is simply replacing the stereo USB ports, really easy to do, and ask your MB dealer to follow WIS Worksheet.
Take a look at this document you should be able to establish exactly whether it can be done.
 

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Doesn't seem to include the C Class on the attachment.
 
851 is not the correct option.

The W205 C class cannot have factory CarPlay until model year 2020. There was a brief period where it could be retrofitted to certain individual earlier cars but Mercedes have closed that avenue.

Your only route is a kit like this;
 
Seems expensive.

I only wanted to view Waze on my screen.

Looks like i cannot.

Thanks all
 
Hello,

I have just bought a Feb 19 E Class SE.

The car drives beautifully and feel great, but I've just been told by the dealer it doesn't have carplay and it can't even be added.

I am stunned that an advanced display system with 2 x 12" displays can't run Carplay which is standard in many vehicles, including many cheaper brand cars. It can't be added if it was not standard on models pre 2020 apparently. So I can't even add it as a cost item.

It seems the only options would be to buy a non supported aftermarket add on, that would invalidate the warranty.

Absolute rubbish from Mercedes they can't provide (even at cost) basic functionality the rest of the market provides.

Have I got correct information from the dealer?

Thanks.
 
Hello,

I have just bought a Feb 19 E Class SE.

The car drives beautifully and feel great, but I've just been told by the dealer it doesn't have carplay and it can't even be added.

I am stunned that an advanced display system with 2 x 12" displays can't run Carplay which is standard in many vehicles, including many cheaper brand cars. It can't be added if it was not standard on models pre 2020 apparently. So I can't even add it as a cost item.

It seems the only options would be to buy a non supported aftermarket add on, that would invalidate the warranty.

Absolute rubbish from Mercedes they can't provide (even at cost) basic functionality the rest of the market provides.

Have I got correct information from the dealer?

Thanks.
Sorry it's a Feb 20 E Class SE in fact! (not 2019)
 
Hello,

I have just bought a Feb 19 E Class SE.

The car drives beautifully and feel great, but I've just been told by the dealer it doesn't have carplay and it can't even be added.

I am stunned that an advanced display system with 2 x 12" displays can't run Carplay which is standard in many vehicles, including many cheaper brand cars. It can't be added if it was not standard on models pre 2020 apparently. So I can't even add it as a cost item.

It seems the only options would be to buy a non supported aftermarket add on, that would invalidate the warranty.

Absolute rubbish from Mercedes they can't provide (even at cost) basic functionality the rest of the market provides.

Have I got correct information from the dealer?

Thanks.

Contact [email protected] (that's Alfie from post #4) with your car's VIN and they'll tell you what can and cannot be done. Don't bother with the dealer, they won't know.
 
Sorry it's a Feb 20 E Class SE in fact! (not 2019)
You may well be able to have factory Apple CarPlay / Android Auto

Email me your vin number to [email protected]
 

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