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Retrofit IWC clock & carbon console
- Thread starter f17ant
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Its great seeing an actual modification thread - its like its 2005 again!
Somthing missing from cars these days
Somthing missing from cars these days
Yes true ! Should have done a “how to” with the apple CarPlayIts great seeing an actual modification thread - its like its 2005 again!
Somthing missing from cars these days
and the exhaust valve simulatorthe clock appears on the infotainment now it’s been installed. What’s a data card ???
it’s a nice console.Benz2fast4u
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Have enjoyed reading your step by step write up with the pictures. Centre console looks fab.Ok installed the centre console, I took photos but didn’t get video clips as was having tech difficulties with my camera (couldn’t find it sorry killerherts)
It’s just a simple swap and with the correct connectors you can’t go wrong
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First things first you have to remove this fuse box by pushing down on the tabs I highlighted in pink, the blue bit I highlighted is a empty fuse carrier and where I will be installing a fuse for the IWC clock.
After you remove the fuse box disconnect the parking sensor switch (next to the headlight switch) access is very easy with the fuse box out.
Next step is to remove the centre console.
Pull the releasing latch upwards to expose the 2 screws (highlighted in blue) that hold the centre console down.
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Once you remove the 2 screws carefully lift the console upwards starting from the bottom. Then unplugging all the centre console connections. Once you unplug everything carefully take the centre console out of the car and wire in the made up loom from Braybrooks.
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I started my route feeding the cable underneath the steering wheel to the centre console area. Then from steering wheel to fuse box. Once I was happy with the length on each end I undone 2 screws that hold up the plastic tray in the footwell and cable tied the loom out of the way (so when I adjust steering column it won’t catch on the cables)
Next is to wire in the red cable (from braybrooks loom) into the fuse box
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You have to remove the locking mechanism by using a small flat head screwdriver to hold the lock open (highlighted in blue) then push the red cable into position (highlighted green) once the red cable is in remove the screwdriver to lock cable in.
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I then used “T Tap Connectors” to tap my yellow cable into the yellow cable that goes to the parking sensor switch (which we removed earlier). After that’s done connect the parking sensor switch back up and move to the console area.
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I used another T tap connector to tap my brown cable into the brown plug that feeds the panel the IWC clock sits in. I then wrapped all my connections up in tape provided by braybrooks (see below)
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Next is to put everything back together. Plug in your new console, plug in the clock, all switches. After everything is plugged in place the 3 or 5A fuse in the fuse holder for the clock.
Switch on your ignition. The IWC clock should adjust to the correct time. Check that all your switches still work. Make sure the parking sensor switch still works. Turn on your headlights and make sure the clock lights up. If all good you can screw down the console and close up the fuse box panel.
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Hope this helps anyone that wants to try and retrofit the clock. The biggest help to me was the T Tap Connectors as I didn’t need to solder or cut any cables. Don’t buy cheap crap ones get ones with good reviews. If anyone needs help doing this give me a shout
Benz2fast4u
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Would it be ok for you to post a picture of the centre console? Be nice to see what it looks like being hydrodipped.I do like the analogue clock retrofit....wish I had done it before having my console hydrodipped
Thanks buddy ! Hope it helps someone doing the same mod
See my post below:
Had my W205 C43 Piano Black Centre Console Hydro Dipped | Interior
I never really liked the look of the piano black console on my C43 as it was way too difficult to keep it scratch free. So, I deciced to have the console Hydrodipped with a custom finish.....Black Wood. Too cold to fit it at the moment but looking forward to seeing it in the car.
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DavE400
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Can you advise further on how easy or difficult it was to disconnect all the connections from the center console once you had started to lift it up from its mounting?
I recently noticed some scratches on my console clock and am considering changing the clock unit for a 2nd hand replacement Mercedes or IWC clock
thanks in advance for any advice
I recently noticed some scratches on my console clock and am considering changing the clock unit for a 2nd hand replacement Mercedes or IWC clock
thanks in advance for any advice
Was very easy buddy, just cover your steering wheel with a towel because you will probably at one point have the console slightly resting there.
There are a few connectors
2 for the control buttons (volume and wheel)
1 for the CD drive section
2 for the climate control section
1 for the ambient light
Iv probably forgot a couple
Benz2fast4u
Active Member
Thank youSee my post below:
Had my W205 C43 Piano Black Centre Console Hydro Dipped | Interior
I never really liked the look of the piano black console on my C43 as it was way too difficult to keep it scratch free. So, I deciced to have the console Hydrodipped with a custom finish.....Black Wood. Too cold to fit it at the moment but looking forward to seeing it in the car.
No problemReally would like to do this but for now cannot find any CF consoles, let alone at reasonable prices. If I do manage to find one, I might be knocking your DMs as my hands aren’t really cut out for this stuff
Standard clock has a merc symbol on it and the IWC obviously has IWC under the 12 mark
The Merc clock as the numeric 3,6,9,12 the IWC only has numeric 12,6 with some seconds shown in red, looks more classy and sporty at the same time
Benz17
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Thanks for that info, appreciate it.
Lovely job, the actual console looks much better than the original piano black one.
I think so too
