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JimSLK
- Posts: 1
- Joined: Mon Jan 15, 2024 12:21 am
- How much RAM is fitted: 4 GB
- ROM: Not Yet Purchased
- Cores: (8) Octa-core
- MCU Processor: Other
- Screen Size: 9"
- Brand or Make: NaviFans
- Model: None
- Custom Fit or Universal DIN?: Custom Fit
- Vehicle: SLK280
- Been thanked: 1 time
New Member
I have a 2007 Mercedes SLK280 that had the stock COMAND APS NAV NTG1 system. Now replaced with a generic 9" Android Head Unit. The brand is Navifans but many others look the same including Xtrons. I picked the vendor based on product features and a low enough price that I can throw it away if it all goes to hell and gone.
The basic install is complete, The HU powers up an down via Can Bus detection, Wireless Apple car play is running, AM/FM radio works and roof down screen visibility in the sun is acceptable (not washed out).
The install has been complex and I would never recommend this unit for an inexperienced purchaser. The support from the vendor is terrible taking weeks to work through careful language to get to a solution. But I did expect this.
The biggest issues stem from no factory setup to match what was advertised and sold. The unit was sold to fit the SLK . Physical fit is good but electrical fit was bad - not plug and play. For Example: the Can Bus decoder was not configured at all meaning no steering wheel controls - this required factory access password - this was provided and is now configured and running.
The traffic camera is still not working and may never work. I am sure that the wrong (4 wire only not 5 wire OTG) USB cable has been provided but getting this message across is proving to be impossible.
The reverse camera has been tested and will work when fully installed with the HU detecting reverse via Can Bus ok.
I rigged up the HU antenna output to drive the stock antenna amplifier so I have AM / FM radio now.
The twist in the install is that I re-used the factory amplifier. It was optically coupled to the old head unit but it was simple enough to buy an optical converter box - the sound output is very good now. The Android HU amplifier section is not being used.
Good fun, just a few more items to knock off but I doubt I will ever get there as stated.
The basic install is complete, The HU powers up an down via Can Bus detection, Wireless Apple car play is running, AM/FM radio works and roof down screen visibility in the sun is acceptable (not washed out).
The install has been complex and I would never recommend this unit for an inexperienced purchaser. The support from the vendor is terrible taking weeks to work through careful language to get to a solution. But I did expect this.
The biggest issues stem from no factory setup to match what was advertised and sold. The unit was sold to fit the SLK . Physical fit is good but electrical fit was bad - not plug and play. For Example: the Can Bus decoder was not configured at all meaning no steering wheel controls - this required factory access password - this was provided and is now configured and running.
The traffic camera is still not working and may never work. I am sure that the wrong (4 wire only not 5 wire OTG) USB cable has been provided but getting this message across is proving to be impossible.
The reverse camera has been tested and will work when fully installed with the HU detecting reverse via Can Bus ok.
I rigged up the HU antenna output to drive the stock antenna amplifier so I have AM / FM radio now.
The twist in the install is that I re-used the factory amplifier. It was optically coupled to the old head unit but it was simple enough to buy an optical converter box - the sound output is very good now. The Android HU amplifier section is not being used.
Good fun, just a few more items to knock off but I doubt I will ever get there as stated.
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BalsamicIIV
- Posts: 7
- Joined: Tue Sep 12, 2023 5:26 pm
- How much RAM is fitted: 2 GB
- ROM: 32 GB
- Cores: (4) Quad-core
- MCU Processor: 8227L
- Screen Size: 7" Screen
- Brand or Make: Hikity
- Model: Double DIN
- Custom Fit or Universal DIN?: Universal Fit
- Has thanked: 2 times
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Re: New Member
Thank you.JimSLK wrote: ↑Mon Jan 15, 2024 12:38 am I have a 2007 Mercedes SLK280 that had the stock COMAND APS NAV NTG1 system.
The install has been complex and I would never recommend this unit for an inexperienced purchaser. The support from the vendor is terrible taking weeks to work through careful language to get to a solution. But I did expect this.
The ads make it look so easy and problem free......
thanks for the information
