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True! I'm not even sure if the dealership would be willing to install LEDs in place of the original bulbs

I don't know if Mazda has a mileage award, but that's really impressive! Maybe you can have a custom badge made

Thanks! It worked out really well.

It looks like it's about $170 on amazon right now with a coupon - there's a link in the video description!

Without a scanner you would have to be careful when you crack the air lines since they won't be depressurized. To air the system back up with the new struts, I would recommend supporting the car off the ground with the wheels touching the ground - do not lower it all the way without air in the struts to avoid damaging them.

What is the model of the scanner shown on the video?

It's an Autel Maxisys Elite. There are also other scan tools that can control and monitor the air suspension system.

The Autel Elite is very expensive. Will something like the MUCAR VO6 or ANCEL DS160 work? or something else you can recommend? Amazing video by the way! Already recommended your video in a w220 FB group that Im part of.

Thank you for sharing the video, I really appreciate it! For a scanner: I recently tested the Launch Creader Elite for Land Rover, and this is the equivalent one for Mercedes: amzn.to/3DqwsYI While I haven't tested this Mercedes one specifically, it had all the functions for the Range Rovers I have. I also just received a different scan tool for Mercedes that I will be testing soon in a video!

This is very much worth owning! I´ve owned one for 9 years,and it´s been great.I still love driving it as much as ever.I´ve done repairs like this,but there is nothing fundamentally wrong with this model,just some typical issues that anyone can fix - if you are willing to study the car and make repairs.High mileage or age is not important if the car is well maintenanced.The early ones (1999-2002)are as good as the later ones(unlike you´ve been told),only they were more prone to rust.Still,there are rustless and rusty cars no matter what year.Look for a well kept car with a maintenance and repair documents.

I'm a big fan of the W220, it's a great car to drive! If you're willing to get your hands dirty and you find a reasonably cared for car, I think it's a good option. They're well documented, and there are still a fair amount of them on the road, which speaks to their durability! At this age, they're all going to need some work, but it sounds like that's something you are ready for.

@@matsujarvinen Appreciate in the input. I see these cars always left on the side just because the Airmatic system failed which sucks, but at least it's cheaper for me to buy and do some work.

​@@frenchineer I appreciate the input for this. I own a 2005 760Li so I'm familiar with German car shenanigans and have a lot of tools for work so it will all come down to part costs basically. Tho I just gotta be careful with the harnesses around the engine bay as they're probably really brittle at this point. Who knows, might find a steal one day when looking for these!

@@vermili0138 Airmatic is simple and durable system,but some component may fail after 20 years.Or,in many cases,the owner is to blame.There´s a little rubber hose between a filter and the compressor.Eventually it breaks and the moisture gets to the compressor and valveblock.So,a cheap part and a bad owner can cause an Airmatic failure.

Nice!

Thanks for watching! It's a neat setup

It does stop on its own eventually, but it'll definitely be nice to have quiet and a fully functioning HVAC system once it's fixed!

@frenchineer I'll be watching!!!

I'm not sure, I'll have to check. Minix has released updated firmware so that could be something to try to address this

I believe this only adapts wired carplay to wireless carplay or wired Android Auto to wireless. There are some "AI box" adapters that connect to wired CarPlay cars and let you use wireless Android Auto, but I haven't tested any from Sunweyer.

I agree, especially with it mounted in a hard to reach place!

You should be able to program them like the volume buttons as long as they don't also serve any functions for the dash displays

They do! There's this one which is like the one I reviewed (affiliate link) amzn.to/4iz9Jd9

For an Audi you'd have to find an option specific to the model, the camera I listed is only for this generation of Mercedes C-Class

Thank you!

We did! We bought compatible ones from the parts store and left the gap as it was out of the box.

This tool would have let me do all the jobs I did for both of my Range Rover rebuilds! If you’re trying to do diy repairs and keep a Range Rover on the road this one should be enough.

Thanks!

In my case it ended up being the transfer case seal, which was from some unknown (and unusual!) damage inside the transfer case. Because of time and workspace constraints, the transfer case was actually replaced by a specialist. For your transmission leak I recommend checking the fill plug, drain plug, wiring connector, and the edge of the transmission pan where it meets the transmission to figure out where it might be leaking from. You will probably have to remove the heat shield to get a better view.

@ thank you!

For Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, this unit requires a wired connection. It is possible that current versions of this unit include wireless AA/CarPlay by default.

Hi! This wasn't sponsored, I purchased it myself! I had seen their original install guide and expected to need to splice into the coax cable as they did, but the new cables were a nice surprise. I also thought I would need to add a wireless CarPlay/AA dongle, but like you saw in the video that wasn't necessary. I've been enjoying it so far! The main limitation is the resistive touchscreen which is not as responsive as more modern screens, but it's worth the tradeoff to me since it retains all the other factory displays. Let me know if you have any other questions!

@@frenchineer hey man, thank you so much for replying! Love your videos! I've got an 09 L322... and I'm buying my daughter an old C Class W204, so I've been watching a lot of you videos. Keep it up!

Navtool is essentially a scam company. Worse than used car salesmen. Only reason to buy the product is because it's the only option lol. Dealing with them is essentially dealing with the russian mafia.

No, I didn't need to change anything in the trunk for this install!

@frenchineer thanks

I'm not sure what could be causing those issues. It looks like in some cases a loose connector behind the dash has caused that, so it could be something to check for.

Thank you! Regarding the fan housing, if you think it's not too much work, I think it would give you a bit more room to work in! For the pipe, it's up to you. The turbo is mounted to the engine so the pipe would probably be ok, but you can remove it for extra peace of mind. I don't know how different the engine bay is in the S60, so it might help you for space as well. I didn't see any mention of the CV axles when I researched the procedures, and I didn't notice any issues while doing the job. Thanks for subscribing, I appreciate it!

@@frenchineer Thanks for the reply. My concern about the OTE pipe is the connection to the intercooler hose next to the radiator. I don't want to pull on that connection and possibly crack the plastic inlet elbow on the IC. And if you ever had to replace that hose, the clamp is difficult to get a good straight shot at. Therefore removing the OTE pipe at the turbo and the 2 torx screws that secure the pipe in place will let the pipe have some play so that it can't pull on that hose connection. I am just thinking this through before I attack the job. I hope you grab another P2 Volvo for more videos because yours are better than any others.

That makes sense - I think there should be some flex there by design since the engine can move relative to the body/intercooler, but raising the engine for the mounts is probably outside the expected range of motion. It would be cool to have another Volvo on the channel in the future. I like the C30, but we'll see what comes up!

Does Android Auto work with a wired connection directly to your phone?

@frenchineer No,i dont think that year supports android auto

The dongle only converts existing wired Android Auto to wireless, unfortunately it can't add Android Auto

Thank you!

Awesome! I just finished up the install with the new camera built into the license plate light cover, so keep an eye out for that video too!

Yes, at least they still work while I find replacements!

It's definitely convenient to be able to keep the software up to date!

Thanks for watching!

Hi Nick, Thank you for the wonderful work you do. I have a 2005 S500 and went to best buy to add a backup camera and carplay but they told they can't do it and sure what to do about the fiber optic wiring. Can you do it or do you recommend someone you know who can do it. I live in central PA. Thank you

Hi! Unfortunately I'm only able to work on my own vehicles. For the facelift W220 S-Class, the main things are connecting the CANbus wires, 12V and ground for the head unit and 12V and ground for the fiber optic decoder. If there's a audio system specialist shop in your area, they may be more comfortable trying the install. Otherwise if you are willing to do it yourself, you can look into using T-Taps for the power, ground, and CANbus connections behind the head unit.

@frenchineer thank you sir for your helpful response, I will go back and tell them what you said and even suggest if they can watch your videos, if not I guess I'm stuck with what I have lol

It should be the same (ZF 6HP) unless you have the SDV6 diesel model which has an 8 speed transmission.

@frenchineer ok thanks and great video

Thanks!

I've heard the rear mount a common source of vibrations when it wears out. It's not a bad time to do the flex discs while you're in there. Some people also do the carrier bearing, though that's a little more involved since it's above the exhaust.

Interesting! It's probably easier to access than leaving it in place, but definitely more work.

Nice!

Yeah new top vents are on the to do list, these are pretty worn out at this point!

The first thing you will need to do is connect the D2B fiber box to the D2B wake wire on the car's harness. It should be the blue wire on one of the harnesses that connected to the original head unit. The D2B box will send the correct type of signal to the amplifier to wake it up. If it's all working properly when that's done, you'll hear the amplifier click on in the trunk when the car powers on.

@ thank you i will try it, where in the d2b do i connect the wake wire. aswell as i thought i had heard clicking, wasn’t sure what it was or where it was coming from. sorta sounded like the speakers in the rear right. i will get back to you, thank you

I think I did the whole PCV service over the course of two days

Thanks! I've had no issues with these struts. They don't leak down at all which is great. Ride quality is nice, though they seem to only have one damping setting (3 levels on OEM). Ride height adjustment also works just like OEM. I plan to make a follow up video on the car to compare with the condition it was in when I first got it, and compare it to my other W220 again!

Nice!

Yes, but this lets you use CarPlay without needing to connect your phone with a cable!

Oh ok. And do you know if have some radio for the w203 with CarPlay that don’t need a cable? I’m looking for one radio for my w203

These units tend to be updated regularly by the manufacturers, so it is possible that current versions of this head unit will have wireless carplay built in. At the time I bought and installed this one they were less common. You can check specs or email the manufacturer of the unit you're interested in to see if it has wireless carplay as well.

I will check, thank you for helping 😁

If I remember correctly, it automatically connects to the last phone that was connected. If it connects to the wrong phone (if both are close by) you can switch off the WiFi and Bluetooth on that phone to disconnect it until the other phone connects. I hope this helps!