So you did not need to order any of the couplers?

Glad it helped! Let me know if it all works with the 2001. From what I understand it should be the same up to 2005 when they changed to MOST fiber optics system.

The best video on this installation. And yes this was very helpful because since the teleaid was discontinued last year I also had the dreaded SOS Tele Aid Drive to workshop message. This video showed me how to bypass the telephone module and get the system and CD changer working again.

Glad it helped. I made because I couldn’t find much on the subject either.

Hello! So, what do you think about the Seicane unit? Also dreading the install What addons do you have? Customer svc sucks, but, what about the unit? Appreciate your insight.

@@ardz8279 I do like the unit and I specially like having a backup camera. Installation takes a bit but once done it’s great. I have a video showing the install as well. kzfaq.info/get/bejne/rs6klMKoqb7IZX0.html

Thanks. As long as the key fab is in my pocket the Start/Stop button works fine. I know some models used the card but mine came this way.

Look under setting/car setting/factory settings. There are options in there for buttons. I haven’t played with them much yet, so can’t be sure it will work. It will require you to enter a password to get into factory settings. On mine it’s 318. Might be the same for you.

Mine came with it so I’m not sure.

That doesn’t sound right to me. The fiber optics must be going to an amp. Are you saying you opened it up and didn’t see an amp?

Hi Jason, the connectors are called "Car Wire Tap Connector". You can get them from Amazon or many local stores. As far as which cable for the D2b wake up, I think I just used a voltmeter to figure out which one would give electricity when I turned the car on. (Sorry it's been a few years and honestly don't remember! Lol) I highly recommend testing the wires with a volt meter even if they look like the same color to double check they are the right ones so you don't burn out anything.

@@SkydiveSim Thank you for your kind reply. I've got a voltmeter & will use it. I'll watch again; I find it odd that there are three power cords to the adapter: always on, acc power, and "d2b wake up". First two are standard car things, the third is specific to the d2B. The MOST adapters from later model years don't have that third wire. I also have the old phone hookup in the car, but the phone has already been removed and the audio works. I'm curious as to whether that will need to be looped, but I guess I will find out. Thanks again.

Hi Tami, it’s been a while so I can’t remember for sure if there were connectors that were not used. If you have the same head unit as mine, it did come with some extra adapters so not everything is used in every installation. I didn’t use GPS antenna that comes with it. I’m so used to using my phone for GPS that I don’t ever use GPS from any of the cars. Lol Hope I was able to help. Feel free to ask if you have any other questions.

You have to experiment to see which canbus you have. Simple enough, plug one in and if the stereo stays on when you turn the car off - it's the other one.

Glad you enjoyed it! I'll try and answer your questions the best that I can. 1. The head unit won't control the time. I actually unplugged the rear battery and re connected it at noon during the last daylight savings! Lol I have read on a forum that you can change the time using the instrument cluster, but haven't tried looking for it yet. 2.The unit comes with two USB ports and when you connect the phone, it can mirror your screen. But I hardly use that because it shows everything in portrait mode and you can't interact with the phone from the head unit, so it's kinda pointless. I have played around with an app called AirScreen on an android phone using to cast from my iPhone and it looks promising as far as showing navigation in landscape mode without the phone having to be turned to the side. AirScreen works wirelessly using a WiFi network. I haven't installed it on this head unit yet, but if I do and get good results I'll post it. But keep in mind that you still can't control the phone from the screen. I think I've seen some CarPlay units out there for sale. 3. I think the reverse camera that comes with the unit is an eyesore, so I ended up buying a license plate frame that has the camera built in and it looks much better. As far as installation, it is a bit tricky. I did a video a while back with a Wifi Backup camera and the wiring for the trunk is exactly the same. Here is a link for it: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/odd3ncJq16vQo2g.html The only extra thing you would need is to feed the cable to the head unit, which is not too hard. I have a video that I never fished showing that process. I'll try to get that one done and post it as well. 4. The unit's start up time was a concern to me at first. But there is a setting that makes it go to sleep instead of shutting down and having to reboot every time. I mention it in this video, along with some other thoughts on the head unit itself. kzfaq.info/get/bejne/pOCVjK5jzOC9gIU.html Hope this helps. If you have other questions feel free to ask. As far as ABC system and struts, I may take you up on that when the time comes. So far I've been pretty lucky with that.

@@SkydiveSim thanks again for the info and the answers. i will take all that in consideration and continue my research until the unit arrives. As far the ABC i had enough of the unstable system and replaced it all. Saved about 150 lbs of weight as well . I also added a smaller pulley and a software update that pushed the hp in the 600 range So i am pretty please with it. So now i need to bring it to a current century with the audio upgrade.

Hi, there are two different types. D2B and MOST. I think after 2004 they are all MOST, but you should double-check that as it's been a while since I installed mine.

Hi Richard, to be honest it’s been a while since I installed mine so I’m not too sure about the details. You should be able to see the unit light up without connecting the fiber optics adapter. One thing to check might be the buttons on the Canbus are set correctly for you model. Also I would say double check the wiring for power against the parts in video. I would think it should be very similar. Mine is 2004 SL55.

@@SkydiveSim Ive check all the voltages and they are at 12.4v where + and the pin 10 D2B signal is 3.4v. looks like 3-5v is normal. I have power to the D2B fiber box also. I see an ACC post on the bottom of the radio listing, but this harness does not seem to need it. I've also direct wired 12v to the positive from a desk power source with negative and nothing fires up. is there anther post that needs ACC power, or CAN BUS signal ie like the fiber box does to fire up? I am going to run a direct single longer Fiber Optic cable to the AMP. Any reason that would not work? Amp is under the CD player, right?

Honestly it came like that so I’m not sure. Thanks

I read a comment in this thread that someone already had a coupler in their system when they opened it, and they used that. So I'm not sure if there might be one in yours as well when you take out the components. The thing is, if you take everything apart and have to wait for delivery of a coupler, you either have to put it back together while you wait for delivery or leave it all open during that time.

I’ve used the phone Bluetooth a few times and it sounds fine while I’m in the car. I will test it by having someone else in the car and me listening from a phone and let you know how that sounds.

Thanks. I’m in Houston.

Hi, it's been a few years so I don't remember exactly, but I'm pretty sure it's in the video. I would recommend using a a volt meter to test the wire rather than going by the colors that I use as they may not be the same.

@@SkydiveSim So I basically had to do EVERYTHING you did in your video to get mine to work including removing that plastic piece so that the power would turn off. I had to even order the bypass couplers for the D2b fiber optic to get the sound working. Every single step you did I had to do. THANK YOU for this video...next will be the back up camera...quick question is the unit capable of playing pandora through my phone? I installed the app on the unit but it says I need to always be connected to internet for it to work. Id rather stream through bluetooth if possible

@@omarboswell6296 glad to hear it all worked! I also use my phone to stream music instead of playing directly from the unit since I don't want to get another internet service for the car. Go to App and select A2DP for Bluetooth streaming from your phone. If you want to see the features I discuss them in this video: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/pOCVjK5jzOC9gIU.htmlsi=NscseDVxAB7QRDXK

I have to make a fiber optic loop on the cd disc and I have a subwoofer on the back

Hi did you get it working?

Yes it will work with the Bose amp. Depending on the year of your car you will need either a D2B or MOST fiber optics decoder.

@@SkydiveSim mine is an 02 so has D2B. Thanks for the reply

The fiber optic decoder will support the factory Bose sound system. usually, Mercedes-Benz cars use the D2B fiber optic decoder for the production year 2001-2004. the Most fiber optic decoder for the production year after 2005

The previous owner had taken out the park sensors so I never actually had them. What’s happening with yours? Didn’t think the command has anything to do with the sensors.

I'm not a 100% sure but can bus helps the car communicate with the stereo. So maybe it's possible to use the stereo but it wouldn't turn on and off with the car. Also I don't think any of the steering controls will work without it. This article goes in detail about it: android-headunits.com/what-is-the-can-bus-box-with-an-android-head-unit/ Hope that helps.

You need to turn on the car headlights. If you turn on the car headlights and they still don’t light up, it means that the CAN decoder does not recognize the headlight turn-on signal. You can connect the ILL line on the power cord of the Android radio to the ACC line or pull one cable from the fuse box. Wire the ILL and the car headlight wire together. When ILL has DC 12V. The button light will light up.

thank you got it still having problem with the sound is there anything else i have to by pass with the fiber optic and do i have to connect the 2 green wires from the unit to the canbus? hhank you

thank you so much i finly got it the fiber optic cupplers must be in perfect my was not that was the problem thanks agen

Yeah sure! 😂

Hi, I just tried the link and it works for me. It looks like they added some coupons on the page too.

Hi, mine was already set for Mercedes logo. But if you go under settings then all the way to the bottom (I think) look for Factory Settings you can change it in there. If it asks for a pin try 318

@@SkydiveSim I’ll give it a try !

@@SkydiveSim thanks for the pin, I was able to enter the settings . However I don’t know how to change the intro logo . Do you know how to do it ?

@@leonardoandresloosliavila9550 I’ll have to try it on mine to figure it out. I’ll send you a video of it once I do.

I got mine from AliExpress because it wasn’t available anywhere else at the time, but I don’t recommend them. If you have issues they aren’t easy to deal with. Pretty sure eBay has them now.

I went ahead and added it in the description.

@@SkydiveSim I'm sorry I didn't notice everything. You have done a great job.

@@jaakkohirvipuro8723 no worries. I actually just added it because a lot of people asked.

I have a 2003 with Bose. Do you know if the d2b converter works with Bose amp and speaker combo or only Hartman Kardon? Thanks Mike

@@mpearson2166 mine is the Bose amp and it works fine. From my understanding D2b was used on 2001 to 2004 models.

Oh man, do you mean he damaged the hydraulic cylinder? As far as not getting sound in the rear speakers try this. Go to "Apps" then select "Amplifier" app. Once in there on the left side select "Fader". Make sure it is set to "All". If that doesn't do it, try moving the target icon on the vehicle image and see if that does anything. Let me know what happens. I'm curious to find out.

@@SkydiveSim hi and thanks for the reply. I think he damaged the hydraulic cylinder. Awaiting for my mechanic for updates. I have tried the fader up and down but still no sound from rear speakers. I will try again once I get the car back hopefully with working roof.

@@aacyny8768 It would be more likely that he accidentally disconnected one of the switches for the roof. Does the roof not move at all and says visit workshop? For the audio of the fader isn’t fixing it, it’s very likely that he plugged into the wrong RCA adapter.

@@SkydiveSim I hope you are right. I will check with him tomorrow As far as the RCA he connected the front left and right from the unit to the D2b decoder. Anyway. I don’t want to bother you more with this. The important sport is not to get the roof fixed and then I ll worry about the unit. Worse case scenario I ll either put the old command back or replace amplifier and speakers

@@aacyny8768 you’re not bothering me at all. I’m interested in this sort of thing so feel free to ask anything. Hope the roof is fixed by now. I’m curious what it was.

Did you happen to disconnect and reconnect the amp? This happened to me once where I would sometimes get sound and sometime no sound. In my case I had disconnected the amp and when I reconnected I didn’t push the connector inside all the way. Could also be the other connectors if you recently took them apart and back together.

@@SkydiveSim It's always been there and I have tried disconnecting the amp but still the same.. I am getting a constant in the ear sound and sometimes crackling from the speakers

@@Amg641 it definitely sounds like a bad cable or connection somewhere. Is it the stock radio or an updated android unit?

@@SkydiveSim it is stock.. i was getting a fault code n111 d2b no data transfer but can't seem to trace it

@@SkydiveSim do you own a scanner?

You can change the volume and change tracks. I did see a mic input on the back of the unit. Going to connect a mic and see how the Bluetooth calls work in the next few days.

I’ve now tested the Bluetooth with my iPhone and it works fine. Didn’t need to add a separate mic. Also you can answer and hang up from the steering wheel buttons.

Can you change tracks on Spotify ?

It’s in the description. I just checked it and looks like they dropped the price by about $300 than when I bought it.

@@SkydiveSim Thank you very much