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Mercedes-Benz Apple CarPlay OBD Activator
Original price was: £139.00.£79.00Current price is: £79.00.
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model and equipment requirements below
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Supply only
This option is supplied for self-installation. Braybrooks fitting is not included.
12-month parts warranty
Covers the supplied parts for 12 months. Braybrooks fitting is not included.
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Product information
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Product Introduction
More and more Mercedes benz new cars come with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto function. Whilst the high version cars will have this function activated, the lower version will be hidden. We now have this Mercedes Apple CarPlay OBD Activator which simply plugs into the OBD socket. This will activate the built in CarPlay & Android Auto function in some new Mercedes cars. It is plug and play and very easy to use.
On some models Mercedes have now developed software to dis-allow the activation of CarPlay software. So please check Compatibility tab for more details and check our Head-unit Version Fact Sheet to see if Mercedes Apple CarPlay OBD Activator will work for you.
Compatibility
The following cars, radios and software levels are compatible using the following methods:
A Class 176 – 2015 to 2016. NTG5.1 SA Code 522 Audio 20
B Class 246 – 2015 to 2016. NTG5.1 SA Code 522 Audio 20
CLA Class 117 – 2015 to 2016. NTG5.1 SA Code 522 Audio 20
GLA Class 153 – 2015 to 2016. NTG5.1 SA Code 522 Audio 20
E class 212 – 2015 to 2016. NTG5.1 SA Code 522/531 Audio 20 or Comand
OBD Adapter: Early firmware: no functionality, Later firmware: CarPlay only, Latest 2018/19 firmware: activation blocked.
A Class 176 – 2016 to 2019. NTG5.1 SA Code 522 Audio 20
B Class 246 – 2016 to 2019. NTG5.1 SA Code 522 Audio 20
CLA Class 117 – 2016 to 2019. NTG5.1 SA Code 522 Audio 20
GLA Class 153 – 2016 to 2020. NTG5.1 SA Code 522 Audio 20
GLE class – 2015 to 2019 NTG5.1 SA Code 531 Comand
SLC Class 172 – 2015 to 2020.NTG5.1 SA Code 522/531 Audio 20 or Comand
OBD Adapter: Original firmware: full activation of CarPlay and Android Auto, Latest 2018/19 firmware: activation blocked.
A Class 177 – 2018 on. NTG6 SA Code 547/8/9 Audio 20 or Comand
B Class 247 – 2018 on. NTG6 SA Code 547/8/9 Audio 20 or Comand
CLA Class 118 – 2020 on. NTG6 SA Code 547/8/9 Audio 20 or Comand
GLA Class H247 – 2020 on. NTG6 SA Code 547/8/9 Audio 20 or Comand
Activation using Mercedes Me app.
C Class 205 – 2014 to 2017 NTG5.2 SA Code 522/531 Audio 20 or Comand
GLC class 253 – 2016 to 2018 NTG5.2 SA Code 522/531 Audio 20 or Comand
Activation not available. (SmartBox solution below)
C Class 205 – 2018 to 2019 NTG5.2 SA Code 522/154 Audio 20
GLC class 253 – 2018 to 2021 NTG5.2 SA Code 522/154 Audio 20
Activation by our diagnostic computers.
C Class 205 – 2018 to 2019 NTG5.2 SA Code 531 Comand
GLC class 253 – 2018 to 2019 NTG5.2 SA Code 531 Comand
Activation not available. (SmartBox solution below)
C Class 205 – 2018 to 2021 NTG5.5 SA Code 506 Audio 20
E class 213 – 2018 – 2020 NTG5.5 SA Code 506 Audio 20
Activation by our diagnostic computers
E class 213 – 2016 to 2020 NTG5.5 SA Code 531 Comand
Activation by our diagnostic computers
E class 213 – 2016 -2018 NTG5.5 SA Code 522 Audio 20
Activation not available. (SmartBox solution below)
Mercedes have blocked methods of checking software levels without a diagnostic computer.
If you are unsure which Comand or Audio 20 you have, check our Head-unit Version Fact Sheet.
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Determining compatibility of this device is very difficult because software levels can be changed at dealers without customer knowledge. Because of this we offer a refund (with handling charge) in the event that this device fails to activate. Simply return the device in its original packaging and we will refund upon receipt with a handling fee of £25. This is to cover the cost of reprogramming each device as they 'lock' to your car upon initial insertion.
5 reviews for Mercedes-Benz Apple CarPlay OBD Activator
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Steve H –
Had Retrofitted Apple Carplay to my Mercedes C220d Coupe by Neil & staff.
Done an excellent job.
Great service, would recommend Braybrooks
Nigel Rata (verified owner) –
Great product – great pre-sales advice and then orders and arrived next day. I followed the very simple instructions and within 2 mins I had carplay working in my 2017 SLC. I am very happy. Thank you!
Michael Gregory (verified owner) –
This worked perfectly on my 2017 SLC 43 AMG, US model. Of note, my data card showed Audio 20 (code 522), but did not list the smartphone integration package. Though it did have the 2 USB ports in the center console, one of which had a tablet/smartphone icon beside it. After using the OBD activator, I now have both Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, without the need of any additional hardware! I couldn’t be happier.
Robert Oxborough –
Does this work with the a class 206 audio 20
Neil Braybrook –
If you can give me the VIN (or reg no) of the car I can check for you. Please send to info@braybrooks.co.uk
Elliott P –
Works perfectly and as described – even on an older model than it should (’15 Model A-Class Motorsport). Bought yesterday, arrived today. Thanks folks 🙂