Request for help: Enable AUX in COMAND NTG3...

[rashdownonline]

Hello.

I'd be most greatful for any advice/guidence in how I can have AUX enabled within my NTG3 system.

I have a UK-Spec 2007 W221 S-Class (S500) with an NTG3 head unit. It also has the Digital TV unit with it. It does have bluetooth but only for the telephony integration.

I'm looking to implement a Carplay/Android Auto unit by Integrated Automotive Mercedes Benz NTG3.0/NTG3.5 (2007-2012) CarPlay and Android Auto Upgrade Kit - Integrated automotive UK (I Had one in my last car - a Merc E300 estate with NTG4.5 and it worked a treat!). The supplied wiring loom will connect to some pins (AUX) in the back of the DVD unit through which the audio will run.

I need your help in understanding how to enable AUX within the COMAND NTG3, please.

I’m about to have some work done by an independent MB specialist, and they have STAR/Xentry. He’s sent me this message just now:

"I currently can’t find a way of enabling aux. The videos I have watched have people commenting on them that it didn’t work or caused other issues with the Comand unit. The Mercedes workshop manuals do not list a way of doing it either. “

Might you have some tips/suggestion please that I can relay on to him? Any pre-requisites? Does the unit need to be at a certain firmware level? Or is it enabled via the Engineering Menu? If so, how?

Any help is greatly appreciated.

Thanks.

 

[Diesel Benz]

I have retrofitted AUX (audio and video) inputs for a MY 2006 V221. I was afraid Mercedes had removed the necessary menus from an up-to-date Star tool but I checked (simulation mode) and the options still seem to be present.

Does your workshop use a genuine tool? It still should work without the VeDoc option code route (which may not be supported today). On a "private" tools you have more options, either standard version coding or through development data (or "Erstellerdaten" menu). Vediamo then if all other options fail.

 

[rashdownonline]

I have retrofitted AUX (audio and video) inputs for a MY 2006 V221. I was afraid Mercedes had removed the necessary menus from an up-to-date Star tool but I checked (simulation mode) and the options still seem to be present.

Does your workshop use a genuine tool? It still should work without the VeDoc option code route (which may not be supported today). On a "private" tools you have more options, either standard version coding or through development data (or "Erstellerdaten" menu). Vediamo then if all other options fail.

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Thanks - That's really generous and helpful. I'll let my tech know and see where it leads.

Thanks again. Appreciated.

Roland.