Man out of all the Mercedes modding channels yours is the most thorough in describing exactly what to do (and in English)! I love it and thank you for the instructions!
WOW wouldn’t think i t would look so good. What a difference! Stoked i watched the video and ran into your channel. Gonna do a few of these mods on my w205. Thanks!!
@@yiannig7347 Don’t think it does because all it’s doing is replacing the existing buttons/things those buttons do, hope he responds though and says differently”, I do wonder if it has haptic feedback though
No handwriting feature cause my car never had it to begin with. Also no haptic feedback or drawing. Cause again, my car never came with that. Like someone said above…it’s just a direct replacement that looks sleek and to get rid of the scroll wheel. This is an aftermarket part. It’s not a Mercedes part. If you want all those extra features…you’ll need to retrofit a genuine Mercedes control unit (that has all those features) and find a specialist to code it to work with your car. No way you’ll be able to get that done at a low cost.
thanks for your video, it would be interesting to see how it reacts to the android interface. how satisfied are you with the steering wheel? is it an original one?
It is, but it costs a lot of money, you can’t install the digital dash cluster without the new MBUX head unit, if you’re in the uk the prices start from £3000 for a complete retrofit upgrade. You can get an aftermarket android digital cluster, but the quality isn’t great, and imo makes the car look cheap.
Yea. But nobody makes a good plug and play one yet. I’ve already tested 2 different versions over a year time frame and both still are missing features from the oem gauge cluster and they are a lot of mistakes in spelling. I’m testing a new and improve 3rd version real soon.
@@TheFlexxGarage I appreciate the replies everyone, just 1 more question do these mods that you install only work for the sedan c classes or are they possible on the c class coupes too?
I never really understood the original Touchpad, it's got both the wheel and the ugly little touchpad at the top. I always just use the wheel. This upgrade makes it look better but it feels less practical and harder to use while driving. I wish I could just remove the ugly touchpad at the top and keep the wheel only.
new c43 amg owner here and new to MB, and i agree with you, i don't get it, why the wheel and the touchpad, they do the same things mrore or less (confusing) and on top the same control on the steering wheel. So confusing as a new owner. I even dont like the soft control on the steering wheel because when you have 390hp, your focus should be to grab the steering wheel and not play with a clitoris button.
Hey Flex, Does this new touchpad have the haptic feedback/vibration every time you swipe or click on it like the W213 facelifted ones have with the MBUX system or does it work more like the OEM touchpad+scroll knob configuration that the Pre-facelifted 2014-2018 W205 ones have? I'm interested to fit this on my S205 however if the touchpad feels just like the OEM, I'd personally prefer the Scroll knob just so that I can scroll with the "feel" of my fingers than swipe.
As shown in the video, this is only touch. It’s just an aftermarket version for looks and for all touch. As I mentioned in my response in another comment, if you want all the features like a brand new car’s control…you need to find an OEM command touchpad control, retrofit it to your car, and have it coded by a specialist so it can work on your car. Won’t be easy or cheap to do.
Not really. I never have to select letters cause any time I use gps or use phone features, I use CarPlay. And anything else I use the touch screen on my android screen.
How do you change track on Spotify on your Android screen with the new touchpad? I have the Android screen and with the old touchpad I click "downwards" to change track. Wouldn't want to lose that function
not sure what you are asking? It works right off the bat like the OEM one. Every step of installing and making it work is in the video. It’s plug and play on my car.
Don’t know. My previous control was a wheel and a touch pad. The new touchpad is still a touchpad but you can “scroll” with it by tapping forward or back.
Hi Flexx, Can you tell us how it works in Carplay or Android Auto in your Android Screen?. In the video you only shows in the OEM menu but I would like to know if it works in Android Auto or Carplay. Thanks a lot!!
On the fence about getting this mod @BostonMechanics thru DMP. Not sure if swiping will be more distracting from the road compared to command rotary knob.
It took some time getting use to it for me but everyone is different, I guess. In my opinion, after getting use to it, it’s the same amount as effort as the oem scroll wheel. The major difference for me now is that this touchpad looks so good in the car and it’s profile is so low. But again, that’s just my experience. Some people might like the looks but hate or can’t adjust to the swipe controls. 🤷🏻♂️
Not really. The only issue i have is that I keep reaching for the scroll wheel when it no longer exist. Lol. I’m still getting use to the touch pad being there. Haven’t driven my car enough since I’ve been traveling too much for work.
Friend, first of all, please understand that I am speaking through a translator. I have amg gt43 4door X290 (19my) dial type I replaced Jack by Jack with a 20my touch type. However, I am contacting you this way because only the home button and back button are recognized, but touch is not recognized. Scrolling does not work. Is there any need for command coding? I'm very curious... I'm enjoying watching your videos from far away in another country. thank you
Probably need to check the connections to make sure they are nice and tight. I would say reinstall the connections again. If that doesn’t solve the issue, redo the battery. If that doesn’t work, check with DMP for tech support. Maybe it’s a defective unit?
I installed this. Can you help? Lost the ability to adjust 2 items. I have a 2019 GLC 300 with Burmester sound system, running on a NTG 5.0 head unit. 1. Unable to switch between the 3 equalizer knobs, Treble (left) Mid Range (center), and Bass (right knob) When you swipe down from “Equalizer” to the 3 knobs, it lands in the middle which is the Mid Range knob. If you then swipe left and right, it adjust the knob itself. Unable to move left and right to the Treble and Bass knobs. When in Balance and Fader mode. It only adjust fader when you swipe up and down. When you swipe left and right, Balance does not move left and right.
I don’t know. I don’t have that issue. You need to contact DMP (if you bought from them). If you didn’t buy from them, then you need to contact whoever sold it to you for tech support.
I had this same issue of not being able to adjust all the ambient light settings, after installing this kit today - But I then realised a workaround! You can use the trackpad to navigate to the menu you want, but then switch to the steering wheel buttons, using the sensor that controls the screen to adjust to the desired settings you want. I hope this helps.
I’m a UA-camr. I make videos. I’m not a mechanic and I don’t work on peoples’ cars. Sorry. The shop “Boston Mechanics LLC” in Massachusetts does a good job with these types of installs but I don’t know where you’re from and how close Mass is to you.
Man out of all the Mercedes modding channels yours is the most thorough in describing exactly what to do (and in English)! I love it and thank you for the instructions!
Thanks. I appreciate it. I make videos that I would wanna watch.
WOW wouldn’t think i t would look so good. What a difference! Stoked i watched the video and ran into your channel. Gonna do a few of these mods on my w205. Thanks!!
Looks really nice.
Thanks for your great work!
Thank you! Cheers!
Awesome video. Thanks for the discount code, just ordered the touchpad for my 2021 E450 Cabriolet.
Great Job ....smile from Vienna
aside from the gauge cluster, car looks almost identical to my '21 E450, wild the mods you can do here
Looks good!🤙
Thanks 👍
awesome. it looks very easy. thank you.
I wonder if it has that handwriting feature. Not like anyone actually uses that, but still, would be cool to know, lol.
Not sure. Gonna give it a try.
@@TheFlexxGarageThanks! Can you also check if the pinch function works?
@@yiannig7347 Don’t think it does because all it’s doing is replacing the existing buttons/things those buttons do, hope he responds though and says differently”, I do wonder if it has haptic feedback though
No handwriting feature cause my car never had it to begin with. Also no haptic feedback or drawing. Cause again, my car never came with that. Like someone said above…it’s just a direct replacement that looks sleek and to get rid of the scroll wheel.
This is an aftermarket part. It’s not a Mercedes part. If you want all those extra features…you’ll need to retrofit a genuine Mercedes control unit (that has all those features) and find a specialist to code it to work with your car. No way you’ll be able to get that done at a low cost.
@@TheFlexxGarage it’s still awesome though, makes it look much better, and for the price it’s great
thanks for your video, it would be interesting to see how it reacts to the android interface.
how satisfied are you with the steering wheel? is it an original one?
how well does your display screen works? any qwerks/bugs independent of your new touchpad?
been working fine since the day I installed it years ago.
Hola desde Cuba, que tipo de radio Android debo usar para el w205 del 2017, gracias
Is it possible to install a digital cluster to that car if so pls make a video thanks
Hes already mentioned before you can do it but its quite expensive
It is, but it costs a lot of money, you can’t install the digital dash cluster without the new MBUX head unit, if you’re in the uk the prices start from £3000 for a complete retrofit upgrade.
You can get an aftermarket android digital cluster, but the quality isn’t great, and imo makes the car look cheap.
Yea. But nobody makes a good plug and play one yet. I’ve already tested 2 different versions over a year time frame and both still are missing features from the oem gauge cluster and they are a lot of mistakes in spelling. I’m testing a new and improve 3rd version real soon.
@@TheFlexxGarage I appreciate the replies everyone, just 1 more question do these mods that you install only work for the sedan c classes or are they possible on the c class coupes too?
Sedan and coupe shares a lot of the same parts (not all but some). You’re best bet is to reach out to DMP. They can tell you facts.
Way to go! ‼️
Awesome mod Flexx, I wish this was available for the w222
What is the backlight colour of the trackpad buttons? White or yellow?
I never really understood the original Touchpad, it's got both the wheel and the ugly little touchpad at the top. I always just use the wheel. This upgrade makes it look better but it feels less practical and harder to use while driving. I wish I could just remove the ugly touchpad at the top and keep the wheel only.
Same. Touchpad is almost unusable LOL
You should be able to replace it, my car only came with the wheel and no touchpad. The wheel is soo good, wouldnt want a touchpad
new c43 amg owner here and new to MB, and i agree with you, i don't get it, why the wheel and the touchpad, they do the same things mrore or less (confusing) and on top the same control on the steering wheel. So confusing as a new owner. I even dont like the soft control on the steering wheel because when you have 390hp, your focus should be to grab the steering wheel and not play with a clitoris button.
Is the whole steering wheel compatible with 2018 Cla250?
Don’t know. You need to ask DMP.
How about apple play? Touchpad normally doesn’t work with apple play
Hey Flex, Does this new touchpad have the haptic feedback/vibration every time you swipe or click on it like the W213 facelifted ones have with the MBUX system or does it work more like the OEM touchpad+scroll knob configuration that the Pre-facelifted 2014-2018 W205 ones have?
I'm interested to fit this on my S205 however if the touchpad feels just like the OEM, I'd personally prefer the Scroll knob just so that I can scroll with the "feel" of my fingers than swipe.
As shown in the video, this is only touch. It’s just an aftermarket version for looks and for all touch.
As I mentioned in my response in another comment, if you want all the features like a brand new car’s control…you need to find an OEM command touchpad control, retrofit it to your car, and have it coded by a specialist so it can work on your car. Won’t be easy or cheap to do.
Thx 🙏🏻
Don missing you wheel track pad? How you selecting now letter characters with wheel knob was faster, not?
Not really. I never have to select letters cause any time I use gps or use phone features, I use CarPlay. And anything else I use the touch screen on my android screen.
someone commented that it works with the OEM...did the functionality work on the android?
How do you change track on Spotify on your Android screen with the new touchpad? I have the Android screen and with the old touchpad I click "downwards" to change track. Wouldn't want to lose that function
You just Swipe or press same as before
Could I get the part #s or list for the screen and light kit for the speakers and trim?
Each part is in their own install video on my Mercedes W205 Video playlist on my UA-cam channel.
Did you perform an initial startup on that new touchpad after installing it?
not sure what you are asking? It works right off the bat like the OEM one. Every step of installing and making it work is in the video. It’s plug and play on my car.
Damn, Looks like an S class.
is it only working when you have the old touch pad or is it also working with my "only wheel knob" without touchpad?
Don’t know. My previous control was a wheel and a touch pad.
The new touchpad is still a touchpad but you can “scroll” with it by tapping forward or back.
Where did you get the ambient lighting
Go watch my ambient light install video. It’s in my Mercedes W205 video playlist on my UA-cam channel.
I need now the virtual cockpit
Quick Question Flexx ?
Do you have a promo code for DMP ?
Gonna order mines today and wanted to check with you first on any discounts ?
Check out the video description, it’s all there. 😎
Hi Flexx, Can you tell us how it works in Carplay or Android Auto in your Android Screen?. In the video you only shows in the OEM menu but I would like to know if it works in Android Auto or Carplay. Thanks a lot!!
On the fence about getting this mod @BostonMechanics thru DMP. Not sure if swiping will be more distracting from the road compared to command rotary knob.
It took some time getting use to it for me but everyone is different, I guess. In my opinion, after getting use to it, it’s the same amount as effort as the oem scroll wheel. The major difference for me now is that this touchpad looks so good in the car and it’s profile is so low. But again, that’s just my experience. Some people might like the looks but hate or can’t adjust to the swipe controls. 🤷🏻♂️
Hey.how do you "select" without the scroll wheel? Do you just tap the pad? I want to order mine just have that concern.
Yes. Tap
@TheFlexxGarage Thanks bro. I would be placing order soon
An I upgrade my cls450 screen to a newer model touchscreen? Also can I upgrade to the newer os?
Good question
Since installing this has there been any problems in general if so what are issues that has been happening?
Not really. The only issue i have is that I keep reaching for the scroll wheel when it no longer exist. Lol. I’m still getting use to the touch pad being there. Haven’t driven my car enough since I’ve been traveling too much for work.
Man I wish they had that for my 2010 S600
Awesome and this looks amazing! I wish I could afford it for my wife's 2022 AMG C43. Maybe a giveaway? LOL. Appreciate the video!
You could save for a couple weeks and get it, especially if you can afford a 22 c43
You have a c43 and u can t afford that???
Hi mate I have 2018 w205 with the wheel I want to do what you have done will it work ?
Yes
Friend, first of all, please understand that I am speaking through a translator.
I have amg gt43 4door X290 (19my) dial type
I replaced Jack by Jack with a 20my touch type.
However, I am contacting you this way because only the home button and back button are recognized, but touch is not recognized.
Scrolling does not work.
Is there any need for command coding?
I'm very curious... I'm enjoying watching your videos from far away in another country.
thank you
I don’t really know.
1) check your wires and connectors again.
2) you will probably need coding to get things to work properly.
In my 2016 C450 I have the dial,not the pad. Can i still upgrade to what you have?
Maybe. You need to go check on DMPs website and see if your car is listed.
Looks great! What is the part number?
Don’t know. Look at the link in the description.
This aslo first model C220 w205 2016?
Yes
Added this today but now the dynamic scroll does not do anything and car stuck in comfort..any ideas? Maybe need to disconnect and reconnect battery?
Probably need to check the connections to make sure they are nice and tight. I would say reinstall the connections again. If that doesn’t solve the issue, redo the battery. If that doesn’t work, check with DMP for tech support. Maybe it’s a defective unit?
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I installed this. Can you help? Lost the ability to adjust 2 items. I have a 2019 GLC 300 with Burmester sound system, running on a NTG 5.0 head unit.
1. Unable to switch between the 3 equalizer knobs, Treble (left) Mid Range (center), and Bass (right knob)
When you swipe down from “Equalizer” to the 3 knobs, it lands in the middle which is the Mid Range knob. If you then swipe left and right, it adjust the knob itself. Unable to move left and right to the Treble and Bass knobs.
When in Balance and Fader mode. It only adjust fader when you swipe up and down. When you swipe left and right, Balance does not move left and right.
I don’t know. I don’t have that issue. You need to contact DMP (if you bought from them). If you didn’t buy from them, then you need to contact whoever sold it to you for tech support.
I had this same issue of not being able to adjust all the ambient light settings, after installing this kit today - But I then realised a workaround! You can use the trackpad to navigate to the menu you want, but then switch to the steering wheel buttons, using the sensor that controls the screen to adjust to the desired settings you want. I hope this helps.
Where can i buy this one for germany?
Looks in the video description for the link and see if they will ship to Germany.
Can I drive to you to do my 2016 c300? 😊
I’m a UA-camr. I make videos. I’m not a mechanic and I don’t work on peoples’ cars. Sorry.
The shop “Boston Mechanics LLC” in Massachusetts does a good job with these types of installs but I don’t know where you’re from and how close Mass is to you.
Hello Flexx. Which original part did you use, A205 or A253? How does the Android display work? Thanks in advance.
As stated in the video, this is not an original part. It’s aftermarket from DMP Car Design.
Coooool
The touchpad need a codinga or program?
As shown in the video, it’s plug and play.
@@TheFlexxGarage thanks alot bro your videos very helpful 😊
This also fits model W204 2014 ?
No
which model? Part number?
as mentioned in the video, look at the link the in video description. for more info on the product.
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You don’t know if it’s possible to switch out the Cig lighter for a C port charger, the was they included it in newer models
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Dammit flexx u making me spend more money 😭😭🥲
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On the real!
Would this work for the model that has the wheel dial ?
Probably. You need to ask DMP to know exactly.
Is it work?