Installing an Android Head Unit in a Mercedes C-Class (W203 Xtrons Radio)

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  • @Robtheautoguy
    @Robtheautoguy 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +11

    That head unit looks like it came from the factory like that! That OEM look is so much nicer on these old Mercs than a giant cheap screen that looks tacked on and blocks a bunch of stuff. Thanks for the install vid!

  • @kajosefwinkler5192
    @kajosefwinkler5192 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Thank you from Germany, makes me this job more easy 😊👍🏻

  • @coolcat23
    @coolcat23 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    BTW, the yellow plug that was plugged into the original radio is for a second (diversity) antenna. You correctly used the main antenna plug (the black one). Your original radio did not seem to have a navigation option. For those radios that do, one can reuse the car's built-in GPS antenna, instead of adding the one that comes with the new radio. All it takes is a small adapter cable. N.B., too bad the previous owner left the car in such a state for you. Kudos for putting all that effort in to make it nice again.

  • @Ash-yq4se
    @Ash-yq4se 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Great video. Very helpful as I am about to do the same and upgrade to android 12 on a 2007 C Class following a read failure on the navigation side.

  • @peterschaldemose7861
    @peterschaldemose7861 19 วันที่ผ่านมา

    That emphasizing of the "amp cOnt" pronounciation, though hahaha. Brilliant humour! Nice upgrade to the car, totally worth it.

  • @coolcat23
    @coolcat23 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    28:50 You could have transferred the clips from the old radio to the new radio. They can easily be pulled off the original radio and installed on the new radio. With your unit, the clips probably would have needed a bit of tightening but after that, they would have stuck to the new radio just fine. :)

    • @frenchineer
      @frenchineer  10 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Thanks, I'll have to check that out the next time I'm in there! I'll check on the original radio in the meantime.

  • @gloriadejuana5131
    @gloriadejuana5131 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Wow! You make it look easy. Thanks.

  • @Vitiuxa
    @Vitiuxa 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

    Jesus, so much hassle to remove a bloody head unit. German engineering ffs.

    • @eriktheprayer
      @eriktheprayer 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Just be happy it's possible!!

  • @reagankye9350
    @reagankye9350 18 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Did the GPS work when stuck inside?

  • @richardstoppelenburg.2708
    @richardstoppelenburg.2708 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Great, thanks!

  • @Gio-hp1vy
    @Gio-hp1vy 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Hey man huge fan, just got a 04 c230 and I’ve been following your videos because you give good advice and point out problems my car could have. Was wondering if you can put a link for the back up cam or one similar

    • @frenchineer
      @frenchineer  10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thank you! I think the one we'll be installing is a PixelMan, but be sure to check out different mounting options while you think about where you want to run it. One option is to get a flush mount camera and install it in the bumper, though I haven't tried that yet. Others have license plate bracket mounts included as well.

  • @clamgunful1
    @clamgunful1 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    really enjoyed...pliz advice on the name/brand/specifications of the radio...i wanna upgrade my W203 too. good job

    • @frenchineer
      @frenchineer  2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thanks! This one is an XTRONS unit. I linked the unit I used in the description, but it may have been replaced by a newer model number since. I recommend searching for "w203 android radio".

    • @clamgunful1
      @clamgunful1 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@frenchineer thanx ..i dd a number of tymz but wld end up confused coz there are loads of different ones. but let me search for the xtrons unit thistym

  • @christiandebaecker7451
    @christiandebaecker7451 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Hello from France
    .
    I always enjoy watching your videos.
    I also installed a car radio (Chinese) with reversing camera. But since June, I haven't been able to get a radio. The connectors provided do not correspond to the car and the connections do not correspond. Following an update they sent me, it's Google play that I can no longer update.
    Which means that for the moment I am still waiting to use a car radio with radio stations or at least Carplay.
    Connecting and routing the reversing camera cable was easy to implement, I opted for a camera integrated into a license plate holder with LEDs around the lens, then in the car radio settings I opted for dynamic lines (which turn with the wheels).
    All of this works perfectly.
    For the USB cables unfortunately they were not long enough to go all the way to the central armrest, so I had to stop at the cup holder (but mine is not the same model as yours).
    I encourage you to continue your videos, it brings us knowledge that is easy to implement thanks to you.

    • @frenchineer
      @frenchineer  11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thank you for watching!
      It's unfortunate that you're having software issues with your radio. If you aren't able to install from the google play store, you could try to sideload the apps you need. For Carplay, do you have a Carkit adapter? That could be a way to solve that problem.
      For the USB cable length, when the cable isn't long enough I either use an extension or plug in the cable I will be using before bringing it into the center console.

    • @christiandebaecker7451
      @christiandebaecker7451 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Good morning.
      Thanks for your advices. I just ordered the USB extension, I will have to remove the phone holder in the armrest.
      For Android auto I will put it on a micro SD card to install it on the car radio.
      Looking forward to seeing your next video.
      PS: on mine I installed holograms in the doors with the brand logo.@@frenchineer

    • @frenchineer
      @frenchineer  11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      You should be able to use a usb key plugged into the extension to load the app.
      I've seen the hologram style lights! There was one installed on an upcoming project.

  • @trevorheyward358
    @trevorheyward358 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Anybody know how to get the steering wheel buttons right with a android radio same w203

  • @RookieTrader-hl7ko
    @RookieTrader-hl7ko 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I installed an off market Android unit and the unit does not get power and also wanted to know how the fiber optic cable thats used for the speakers works and I did not see the fiber optix decoder for the speakers. Any help much appreciated.

    • @frenchineer
      @frenchineer  4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      My install did not use a fiber optic decoder because the car did not have that sound system. If your unit is not getting power, you would need to check the connectors that were included with your radio.

  • @davedsamhoun
    @davedsamhoun 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    @Frenchineer which USB cable is the the Android Auto? the 6 pin or the 4 pin? mine arrived with 2 black USB cables, please help!

    • @frenchineer
      @frenchineer  4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      If I'm not mistaken, the pin count is only different so they can only be plugged in one place, I think both have the same number of wires going to the connector. If you want to check if they both work, I would recommend testing the unit before closing everything up and routing the cable.

  • @rjkulman8990
    @rjkulman8990 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    nice job

  • @Dbisi-pj2bu
    @Dbisi-pj2bu 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Are you going to install the Camera soon ? Nice Vid!

    • @frenchineer
      @frenchineer  4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Thanks! The backup camera video is still planned, but I'm not sure when I will be installing it yet.

    • @Dbisi-pj2bu
      @Dbisi-pj2bu 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@frenchineer alright then, hope to see it soon !

  • @ELLJAYY
    @ELLJAYY 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Any possibiliy to include the cars telephony system (the microphones in the Rear Mirror) into that radio?
    I am thinking about purchasing one like that, but it would be cool to just use the factory built in microphones.

    • @frenchineer
      @frenchineer  8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I don't know of any way to tie in to the built in microphone unfortunately.

  • @carlee_marie
    @carlee_marie 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    There is no audio coming out of my car do you know what the problem could be

    • @frenchineer
      @frenchineer  2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Do you have a radio like this or the factory one?

  • @justapetrolhead9509
    @justapetrolhead9509 28 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Can i do this if i have a stock radio instead of screen?

    • @frenchineer
      @frenchineer  28 วันที่ผ่านมา

      I'm not sure what you mean, I had the stock radio before as well and this replaced the whole unit. Listings for these radios usually include measurements you can check on your car to make sure it will be compatible.
      If you have a single DIN unit and a little storage tray, there are compatible units that replace the original radio and storage spot. The measurements should help you match the compatible unit.

  • @IvanR-rp1mc
    @IvanR-rp1mc 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Send me a link where to buy that unit plase 8:32

  • @victorbishara8488
    @victorbishara8488 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    W203 has fiberoptic line going to the CD Changer and amplifier, how did you connect to it?

    • @frenchineer
      @frenchineer  7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      My car doesn’t have a separate amplifier, but for those that do you would need a fiber optic decoder compatible with the system you have (either d2b or MOST).

    • @davedsamhoun
      @davedsamhoun 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Mine had a CD changer with the fiber optics, I just installed the same head unit, it states that it does not support the CD changer, I disconnected and removed my CD changer which gave me more space in the glove compartment, you don't need any extra plugs as the speakers are normal wires that will work with the head unit plug

  • @shaunwalker2055
    @shaunwalker2055 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I have this same exact car, but mines has the Harmon Kardon system with the optical amp I was told and it needed a optical bypass, yours looks just like mine, do you have the Harmon Kardon system with the optical amp, and did you have to buy a decoder?

    • @frenchineer
      @frenchineer  9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      I didn't need a decoder for this one, but I do have one in my 2004 S-class. I'm not sure which fiber optic type is used with the Harman Kardon system, but it should be either D2B or MOST. There should be forum posts about radio installs in w203 c-classes with fiber optics in the audio system!

    • @masonichisenga3032
      @masonichisenga3032 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Oh snap! There I was thinking that this could work in mine with the optic fiber business!
      On well, on to the next W203 radio video...

    • @shaunwalker2055
      @shaunwalker2055 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@frenchineer yeah my 05 has the HK system and I believe it is MOST, I guess I could always run a 5 channel amp from the rca outputs and bypass all of the other stuff

    • @frenchineer
      @frenchineer  8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      There are MOST fiber optic boxes, and those only need to be connected to 12V, Ground, and the left/right outputs from the radio. It's what I have in my S-class with the Bose system, and it was plug and play. The D2B boxes require a couple more connections.

    • @mrichmon
      @mrichmon 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      There are also D2B fiber optic conversion boxes that will inject audio from an aftermarket head unit into the Bose power amp for D2B equipped cars.

  • @IvanR-rp1mc
    @IvanR-rp1mc 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Where can i find the unit???

    • @frenchineer
      @frenchineer  3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      xtrons.com/mercedes-various-android-11-octa-core-2gb-ddr4-ram-32gb-rom-pe71m209 should be right. You may also be able to find it on amazon.

  • @erikgundersen1
    @erikgundersen1 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Hi there.Is there is any chance to connect this unit into Mercedes factory CD changer?

    • @frenchineer
      @frenchineer  5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Hi, unfortunately I don't know of any aftermarket unit that works with the factory CD changer.
      If you copy your CD music to your phone you could try an app like poweramp.

    • @erikgundersen1
      @erikgundersen1 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      One more question Master ❓ Is this android unit will work with my factory Harmon Kardon system(2005),or I need to buy some bypass into fiber optic?​@@frenchineer

    • @frenchineer
      @frenchineer  5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I am not familiar with the requirements for the Harman Kardon System because mine did not have it. You would need to find out what type of fiber optic system it uses if you want to use a decoder box.

    • @erikgundersen1
      @erikgundersen1 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@frenchineer Great 👌 Thanks for info Mate 💪

    • @sweehingwong6364
      @sweehingwong6364 2 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @@erikgundersen1Hi, are you able to get your AMP working? I suspect my ‘07 c280 has he same problem, which doesn’t sound good as before. Wonder if you found the right optical decoder and installed.

  • @te4oBG
    @te4oBG 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    How long did it take you to install?

    • @frenchineer
      @frenchineer  9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      This took me about an afternoon, but if you aren't filming and only bring the USB cable into the main part of the center console it could be quicker.

  • @khaledalayan8565
    @khaledalayan8565 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    good work