Stereo issue

[Chase23]

Please please please can someone help.

I have a Mercedes C250 2010 W204.
It has a NGT4.5 system.
I have done all the homework on finding a CarPlay system that will integrate with the car.
I have now tried 2 lots and both have failed to work.
1) XTRON QSM1040C - Screen constantly flickered
2) ERISIN (basically the same as XTRON version - screen turns on when first plugged in. But when you turn off the car and switch back on. Then the screen no longer turns on.

Both attempts were by a professional installer. And he just couldn’t get them to work. Also since the fist attempt my MB Bluetooth now plays up as in, people can hear me fine. But everything coming from them is crackling really badly.

Any anyone got any suggestions how I can get this to work. Or whether to just give up.

 

[Srdl]

Not something many of us will have experience of. The acknowledged experts in such matter are the guys at Comand in Lightwater. They are forum sponsors and may be able to offer some telephone advice.

AfterMarket CarPlay and Android Auto System (NTG3.5, NTG4.5, NTG5)

This is a UK developed aftermarket CarPlay system which is available for NTG3,5, NTG4.5 and NTG5 cars with Audio-20 or COMAND. It supports Wireless CarPlay, wired Android Auto, and can support the factory reverse camera, 360 camera or an additional aftermarket camera.

www.commandonline.co.uk

 

[M80]

I haven't experienced a 204 install, but have been installing Chinese units in other models for years.

Yes Erisin and Xtrons are similar units if not the same, but both do have more than one supplier of units.

I have had Chinese units screw with the canbus, that was on the 211. I buy via ebay so return them. The 3rd unit is now working correctly.

Previously Erisin sent me a returned unit. It had been set up in German, and was faulty.

The unit in my Viano struggles a bit, sometimes, when hot. I believe the ram is breaking down.

Compared to the named brands I feel they look better.
When they work they are excellent value, so I take a chance and accept they may not be as reliable.

If the unit 'aint right get it back to them. Don't play their 'try this', 'try that' games, it's their problem (if you have an ebay return protection or similar).
Don't buy from their China stock, be sure it states it's from the UK, Heathrow usually.