Activate Carplay w213

[Sigge]

Hi,
I have a E-220D year 2020 vin nr W1K2132041A825332

I thought the car had applecarplay and dident test it when i bought it, not smart i know..
Is it possible to activate it for a reasonable cost?

Best regards,
Sigge in Sweden

 

[AMGeed]

Hi Sigge , welcome to the forum

I can't help with the Apple Car play query as I've not seen what the system looks like. I assume it's what is in your image.
Google says -
Why can't I enable Apple CarPlay?


Make sure that Siri is on. If your iPhone isn't detected by CarPlay, make sure that CarPlay isn't restricted. Go to Settings > Screen Time > Content & Privacy Restrictions. If Content & Privacy Restrictions is on, tap Allowed Apps, and make sure that CarPlay is enabled.

How to activate CarPlay?


For wireless and USB cable setup, the rest of the process is the same:

1. Plug a USB cable into your car, with the other end in your Android phone.
2. Your in-car infotainment screen will ask if you want to use Android Auto, click yes. ...
3. Read the short text on your phone and then click Next.

Thsi may help aslo.

Intro to CarPlay and iPhone

Learn how CarPlay puts iPhone apps on your vehicle’s built-in display so you can stay focused on the road.

support.apple.com

For your own information, this is what options were fitted to your car when built.

mb.vin : Data for W1K2132041A825332

Mercedes-Benz VIN Decoder retrieves detailed information about the equipment and production details of Mercedes-Benz vehicles.

mb.vin

 

[Sigge]

Hi,
Thanks for your answer
I have guy in Sweden that can activate the carplay in my car for 150Euro´s.
Like this ad but its from UK https://www.ebay.com/itm/3948905995...YqN/TRSP0JlK0TR1wvv7L6s7g=|tkp:Bk9SR_rhkr2iYw

 

[Srdl]

According to the options list above, you have the headunit system NTG5.5 and there is no reference to Carplay or Android Auto so not much point trying to activate something that’s not there.

There are retrofit kits available in the UK - have a look at this but no idea what you can get in Sweden,

Mercedes Benz (2018-2022) NTG5.5/NTG6.0 Retrofit CarPlay and Android Auto Upgrade Kit - Integrated automotive UK

Datasheet: IMI-1000_- Datasheet_Sept_2024 pdf 3.52Mb The IMI-1000 from Integrated Automotive UK is a retrofit CarPlay and Android Auto Kit that adds Carplay and Android Auto to the factory fitted Mercedes NTG5.5 and NTG6.0 audio system, found in Mercedes models manufactured between 2018 and 2021...

integratedautomotive.co.uk

 

[Dkihlstr]

Hi,
I have a E-220D year 2020 vin nr W1K2132041A825332

I thought the car had applecarplay and dident test it when i bought it, not smart i know..
Is it possible to activate it for a reasonable cost?

Best regards,
Sigge in Sweden

I have the same problem. I live in Sweden too. I will investigate how I can solve it. Did you solve the problem?

Best regards
David in Sweden

 

[BillyBoy]

Is that the centre console (armrest). A 2020 W213 should have Apple Carplay as I think it was standard from 2018 onwards, BUT it only works from the USB socket in what used to be the ashtray under the Aircon controls, not off either of the sockets in the centre console.

 

[Woodleigh]

not off either of the sockets in the centre console.

Absolutely @BillyBoy the op's photo shows the centre console ports.
The correct port on my car for Apple Car Play is in the forward compartment to the right of the wireless phone charger.

However, the symbol on his R/H port is the same as mine, so it should work ok !!