CarPlay

[A1Doc]

Hi Guys newby here just a 2018 250 GLC 4 matic How do I find out if the car is fitted with CarPlay? It’s my first Mercedes for ages. So I’m lost on the subject.
Regards Dave
PS I’m in sunny Blackpool.

 

[markjay]

Welcome.

Look up your car's Datacard using a free online VIN decoder.

If the car has Apple CarPlay / Android Auto, then the Datacard should show the following options:

14U Smartphone integration
16U Smartphone Integration - Apple CarPlay
17U Smartphone Integration - Android Auto

 

[A1Doc]

Welcome.

Look up your car's Datacard using a free online VIN decoder.

If the car has Apple CarPlay / Android Auto, then the Datacard should show the following options:

14U Smartphone integration
16U Smartphone Integration - Apple CarPlay
17U Smartphone Integration - Android Auto

Hi markjay Thanks for the info. I’ve checked the VIN and the information is not showing your quoted codes. Is there any way to get Apple car play installed?

 

[markjay]

Hi markjay Thanks for the info. I’ve checked the VIN and the information is not showing your quoted codes. Is there any way to get Apple car play installed?

There are MB specialists who can either retrofit the original factory options, or alternatively supply a small external box that will add this functionality, however I only know of firms down south:

Mercedes Parts Specialists

Mercedes Comand, Reversing Camera, Bluetooth Phone, Navigation and Audio Specialists

www.commandonline.co.uk

Mercedes Retrofit Specialists - Braybrooks

We are the leading Mercedes Retrofit Specialists with a growing portfolio of retrofits to ensure that your vehicle can be tailored to exact requirements.

braybrooks.co.uk

You can also talk to Integrated Automotive in Leicester:

Home - Integrated automotive UK

integratedautomotive.co.uk

Hope this helps.

 

[A1Doc]

There are MB specialists who can either retrofit the original factory options, or alternatively supply a small external box that will add this functionality, however I only know of firms down south:

www.commandonline.co.uk

Mercedes Retrofit Specialists - Braybrooks

We are the leading Mercedes Retrofit Specialists with a growing portfolio of retrofits to ensure that your vehicle can be tailored to exact requirements.

braybrooks.co.uk

You can also talk to Integrated Automotive in Leicester:

Home - Integrated automotive UK

integratedautomotive.co.uk

Hope this helps.

Thanks markjay for your information.

 

[fabes]

As another option, I just had Gene Nostics remotely install and activate Android Auto on my 2016 C207 (it has Car Play already)

Very happy with service, communication the product and the price.

Find him via forums or his Facebook page

https://m.facebook.com/GeneNostics/

 

[markjay]

As another option, I just had Gene Nostics remotely install and activate Android Auto on my 2016 C207 (it has Car Play already)

Very happy with service, communication the product and the price.

Find him via forums or his Facebook page

https://m.facebook.com/GeneNostics/

To clarify, this activation is possible only on infotainment systems NTG5*1, NTG5.5, and MBUX, and assuming that the USB port is already installed in the car.

On NTG4.5/4.7 and NTG5*2, an external box is required (e.g. Integrated Automotive).

 

[A1Doc]

To clarify, this activation is possible only on infotainment systems NTG5*1, NTG5.5, and MBUX, and assuming that the USB port is already installed in the car.

On NTG4.5/4.7 and NTG5*2, an external box is required (e.g. Integrated Automotive).

Hi markjay. I called into our local Stealers today and asked them the Datacard for the vehicle. And they printed it off for me. The code 531 is indicating that it may be relevant? Please advise.
Regards Dave.

 

[AMGeed]

Hi markjay. I called into our local Stealers today and asked them the Datacard for the vehicle. And they printed it off for me. The code 531 is indicating that it may be relevant? Please advise.
Regards Dave.

Option Code 531 is just the Comand sat nav that is fitted. Your car has V5/5.5
Do you have the Option codes 14U 16U 17U fitted as mentioned by Mark in Post #2 above?
If not, you don't have Car Play fitted, but it can be added at one of the places listed in Post #4.

 

[A1Doc]

Option Code 531 is just the Comand sat nav that is fitted. Your car has V5/5.5
Do you have the Option codes 14U 16U 17U fitted as mentioned by Mark in Post #2 above?
If not, you don't have Car Play fitted, but it can be added at one of the places listed in Post #4.

Hi AMGeed, Thanks for your input. I’ve just checked my data sheets and I can’t see any of the codes you listed. Can you elaborate on what I need to do. Regards Dave.

 

[AMGeed]

Hi AMGeed, Thanks for your input. I’ve just checked my data sheets and I can’t see any of the codes you listed. Can you elaborate on what I need to do. Regards Dave.

If you visit one of the places mentioned in Post #4, they should be able to retrofit Carplay to your existing set up.
Obviously an appointment beforehand and a quote required.