Part 1: 64 COLOR AMBIENT LIGHT KIT | How to install on 2015+ Mercedes W205 C-Class

EPISODE 1: In this video, I install an ambient light kit on the 2016 Mercedes-Benz W205 C-Class C300 that will light up the center console, footwells, and all 4 doors. This can be done on the C300, C450, C43, and C63
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How my kit (console, doors, footwell lights) is ordered on DMP Website:
- Mercedes Benz C-Class W205
- No Ambient Light
- Buy without package, separately
- 64 Colour Ambient Light
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[@TheFlexxGarage]

UPDATE: Looks like DMP just started shipping out a newer, better version of the kit. If you are plugging into the OBD and it’s not working, it’s because the new kit has to be attached to the door side mirror control. That’s how the light for the new kit is controlled to test the light. If you have questions, please contact DMP for support.

[@alexxcccc]

hi, just wanted to ask if my car already has 3 colors do I have to add no ambient ligthing when ordering?

[@TheFlexxGarage]

I’m not sure. I say ask DMP so you can get the right kit.

[@aj4all2c]

@@alexxcccc To confirm what you have, simply do a quick removal of your center console and see if the 2 plastic fiber tubes are installed. If you don't see them then your vehicle does not have ambient lighting.

[@davidrowe5822]

Ahhhh...Thank you for pinning this to the top. My kit came with BOTH OBD and side mirror wire harnesses. I was doing a lot of head scratching but I figured it out once I read this. I will not be using the OBD connector (which is good. I don't like messing with that port)

[@sebastianozaharia1288]

Yo. Where is the door side mirror control. No clear Instalation.

[@pokemoncardhunter2014]

You’re the man, I never do a mod to my W205 until I see you testing it first or making a step by step

[@manyu79]

Hey Flexx, I really appreciate this video as I've always regretted not having this Ambient option on my c300 2017 coupe from factory. Now my wish came true and placed the order and ready to install from your knowledge!

[@manyu79]

Flexx, I have a question. DMP just told me that the door panel light strip is only available for 4 doors and not for my coupe. The coupe panel trim is a lot shorter vs. the 4 door so do you think I can cut the light strip to make it fit? What is your recommendation? Or am I going to just end up only installing the center console and foot well?

[@aaronwhite1580]

Long awaited my man! Thank you! Im gonna get my W205 in the winter or early 2021, and will defs be using your vid.

[@rifle]

I don't even own a C Class but was waiting for this.

[@TheFlexxGarage]

🤣

[@daniel.olimma]

No cap 🤣

[@absolutmex28]

Thanks for the awesome videos! I purchased this kit because your videos are very helpful in the installation. I cant wait for the kit to arrive and install! thanks Flexx!

[@duanemontes2277]

Omg! I got my w205 yesterday & I find out about your channel today so happy I did! Your car is looking great bro 💯💯

[@japanmoori]

Air vent installation video explanation!Excellent! There are 64 color changes several specifications.

[@iLazarus_xD]

Sick bro! Thank you for your time man, a lot of us appreciate it!

[@johnnyceetv1987]

Man I been waiting on this one. Good shit brotha

[@sl0ii]

This is the video I have been looking for since 2015 , thank you man👍🏽👍🏽

[@TheFlexxGarage]

hope it was detailed enough since most of the junk videos out there don't really go into every step.

[@byAuracle]

Really appreciate these videos on the W205. Subscribed!

[@jacobcarter5890]

u have no idea how happy i am i found this channel😂 just got my first car(similar c300) n this dude gonna help me so much😂

[@TheFlexxGarage]

Welcome aboard!

[@experienceGM]

Alex honestly you are my hero. I was starting to give up on my c43 until I found your channel. Thank you and keep up the good work. 🙏

[@TheFlexxGarage]

Wow, thanks!

[@jpbredenkamp5091]

Awesome video man, really happy this kit exists!

[@72onthvurg]

Awesome job Flexx... Nice work Flexx. You got me thinking now... Thanks for all your hard work on these videos bro!!

[@TheFlexxGarage]

Definitely wasn't easy to shoot, install, and edit but I'm glad people like it and appreciate it.

[@user-pn6ny9ii8r]

finaly thank you so much alex

[@1dpham]

Amazingly detailed steps and vid!

[@TheWhiteMerc_]

Just got a coupe today will be getting this now tnx

[@GuyBlue78]

this is quality content. thank you so much brother 🤘🏽🤘🏽

[@Nahyoutrippin]

Great video, lots of time put into that.

[@Nirvan794]

I've been waiting for this video for a long time now

[@samiurrahman4032]

had it installed for 3 didnt know how to change colors...thnx flex

[@MarkB1ack]

Just installed mine after gettting the kit in February. After putting it off and then doing the console only months ago, I decided to do the doors today. I was defeated when i couldn’t get it to work dmp to the rescue walked me through coding it! Then boom the entire car lit up 🔥 this kit looks insane videos and pics don’t do it justice! Love it and thank you for the tutorial couldn’t have done it without you. 🎉

[@TheFlexxGarage]

Sweeeeeeet!!!! No installs are smooth. Trust me. You guys don’t see me installing and taking stuff off and doing it over and over to get the right install/video shot for my videos. 🤣

[@MarkB1ack]

@@TheFlexxGarage man I almost wanted to make a video since there isn’t many out there! I definitely didn’t know I had to code it through WeChat

[@TheFlexxGarage]

Yeah I just got the new kit. I’m going to be installing it and making a video since a lot of people have questions.

[@linusahrlin353]

@@TheFlexxGarageyes please I’m about to order the kit now and your videos are like install cheat codes

[@paulogetup7878]

I’m very confused on how to do the rear doors. Should have shown it on the video also

[@TheSureetbains]

Love how immaculately clean your car is in the videos.

[@TheFlexxGarage]

Can’t have it cluttered or else the KZbin keyboard warriors will start calling out everything down to the smallest crumb instead of paying attention to the content of my videos. Lol

[@Can-Taco-dance]

I been subbed to you even though I had a E class. Now I’m going thorough the videos again as I just got a GLC.

[@TheFlexxGarage]

😎🤙🏼

[@BigDap1625]

Damn thank u bro saw the old video u had on interior lighting wasn’t for me but this one def is gonna do this soon on mine

[@TheFlexxGarage]

This is night and day. It’s almost like OEM. Much cleaner install by far since it’s not a universal kit.

[@Elflama171]

Thanks for the video man, I’ll be ordering soon ! 5💫

[@TheFlexxGarage]

No problem 👍

[@Parth-or8uh]

Bro Iv been tryna find a guide like this for a year ever since I got my 2019 w205 you da 🐐 post this on the forums people are dying for a tutorial

[@TheFlexxGarage]

I don’t belong to the forum. You are more than welcome to share with them.

[@Parth-or8uh]

Flexx Alexander I gotchu Brodie

[@arturos.a.2828]

So helpfull tks bro! Regards from MEXICO

[@TheFlexxGarage]

No problem!

[@GamingLife114]

Finally been waiting for this one lol

[@manyu79]

Hey flex, I just want to say thank you for making this video! I have successfully installed my Ambien kit and I couldn’t have done it without your video. You’re a genius.

[@TheFlexxGarage]

Awesome!!!

[@manyu79]

@@TheFlexxGarage BTW, where do you originally get all of the information for install for your content?

[@TheFlexxGarage]

No where. I actually install them and try to figure it out. Then I take it off, return my car back to stock, and then I’ll make a video and reinstall the kit. People don’t realize how much work is involved but at the end of the day, I appreciate everyone who supports my content and me.

[@manyu79]

@@TheFlexxGarage you just figure it out? 😳 Genius 💪🏻

[@TheFlexxGarage]

Yup. That goes for almost all the mods on my KZbin channel. I’m very analytical so I love breaking things down and figuring it out. Once in a while I’ll reach out to the supplier but most of the time it’s just me and my brain.

[@samanthacasimiro9500]

Wow great video most likely would do the same to mine. Its alot but worth it. I own a c450 2016 amg.

[@car-ambientlight8296]

Thank you for video!

[@TheFlexxGarage]

My pleasure!

[@Sebasupermotard]

Awesome videos Flexx! bought a w205 estate that will arrive soon and then i'll be buying the ambient front vents and Android screen with your coupon code! ;) i've been looking for many installation videos and yours are just the best on youtube!

[@TheFlexxGarage]

Nice! Congrats!!! And I appreciate the kind words. I always try my best with my videos. Hope you keep enjoying them!

[@davidrowe5822]

I agree! The videos are well thought out, planned and are easy to follow. I just sub'd because I will be interested in more modifications to my GLC Coupe' and @TheFlexxGarage makes top notch guide videos. Flexx has a great speaking voice and makes learning fun. I look forward to more videos!

[@meertjurgen4939]

Coooool coooool 👍👍 I hef just 3 colors blue orange with original 😓 i juste replaced the 4 light's onder the feets en back under the chairs wit 4 colors strips led wit contrôle ,I plug it in the usb you see nothing from the cables 😉 . Coooool job flexx professionnel 👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@husamkwaik]

Thanks Flexx for the video! I'm just wondering if that the steering wheel buttons will still function as before or they'll just be for controlling the lights? And what happens if i disconnect the OBD, can i still use the app?

[@TheFlexxGarage]

Buttons work the same. If you disconnect the OBD2, the entire kit won’t power on. Remember, you don’t really need to disconnect the OB2 connector because the main harness comes with a second OB2 connector if you ever wanna plug in like a code reader or something else. I’m not sure what you mean by app since these lights aren only controlled by the steering wheel buttons. There’s no app to my knowledge.

[@husamkwaik]

@@TheFlexxGarage oh i thought there was an app also, anyway thank you so much for the info and the video Keep on the hard work

[@tjtolson98]

For those with the newer lighting controlled by the side mirror button. Can you change the color while driving or is it only when the car is not running and In the acc/accessory mode?

[@atlasmedianederland]

Hey, so if you install the doors and put the main harnass plug in the obd port will it be fine? Like is it only a obd port there or do you also need to connect another cable underneath the steering wheel?

[@user-ft2iu6hh7e]

Hello. I have a question did you change the led inside the cup holder and the small leds on the top roof near the sunglass storage or you keep the original? I mean how you get there 64 colors? Thank you!

[@skeet4586]

Flexx You think I run my AMR tune and this ambient lighting through a Y splitter for my OBD2 without it making the ecu requests too messy?

[@IISTASII]

Omg! Thx for this 5 video Episode! Just one question maybe you can help i have a coupe w205 shift no automatic will it be mostlye the same steps or it will not fit. Thx for you time!

[@MrBigjuggs]

Hey quick question, i have a 2021 C200 that came with the 64 colour ambient lighting (centre console and doors etc) but i want to add the Ambient vents, how do i go about doing this? Where do i connect all the vents to?

[@6Mephisto666]

There is an original ambient light on the ceiling just above the glasses compartment, does this kit do anything about it? Does it remain a different color then?

[@ALKUKES]

I have just bought 4 door cards with original ambient light, do you know how to activate?

[@TheBinsukb]

Lovely ❤️

[@gregcy89]

Now i get it. Thanks man. I wish i could find same quality strips for my Jag

[@TheFlexxGarage]

There’s are some really really good universal kit. DMP car design just released one but I haven’t made a video on it yet.

[@gregcy89]

@@TheFlexxGarage only German cars on the website and a damn Lexus...i couldnt find anything there

[@vojtechkrayzel9490]

Is it compatible with glc2020 facelift model? Thanks a lot. Awesome work btw!

[@cilo4561]

Flexx, I just completed the installation. Came out perfect. Your tutorial was spot on the money, Well done!!. DMP was great in walking me through installing the new harness that connects to the mirror panel. I was able to figure it out and I could not be happier with the outcome. Thanks again for your wonderful content.

[@TheFlexxGarage]

Nice. I can’t wait to get my new harness. Having it controlled from that side mirror knob is soooo much better.

[@jacobpalo2246]

@cilo4561 hey do you have any help on how to wire the mirror version I just received it and have no idea how it set it up

[@cilo4561]

@@jacobpalo2246 DMP was super helpful. I communicated with them through whatsap. But I can help if you have any questions. What are you having trouble with?

[@ashersklarov8371]

@@cilo4561 I need some help with that wiring harness too. There’s a pretty big time difference. Any chance I can have your what’s app and you can help me out through there?

[@ashersklarov8371]

@@TheFlexxGarage will you be making a video on how to install the new harness?

[@aldairtorres2662]

hey will you do an updated version with the new side mirror controls

[@alexjohnson6999]

Flex I’ve got the 2017 C250 w205 and it has the ambient lighting from factory ( 3 colours ) there in the same place you’ve installed yours, but there not very bright at all, would I have to replace mine with the same kit you’ve installed to make mine bright like yours ? Or can I just replace the transformer drive ??

[@mineapech9223]

Hi flexx, did ur main wiring harness is 64 color ambient light kit in the shop ?

[@chris-gb8yr]

good video 👍🏽

[@nicolaasvandenberg4023]

Great video thanks!

[@TheFlexxGarage]

Glad you liked it!

[@nickgiesinger3513]

So is the center console, and doors all part of the $160 on their website? Want to make sure I get the right one since that is all I am looking for but the price seems cheap for all 3 of those.

[@eltondalloshi5370]

How did you connect the controller of the doors with the main controller?

[@TheMusiqGuy]

Is the centre console part different to remove if you have a manual gear box?

[@T-DYCE]

Hey Flex love the videos. I have a 2016 CLA250 and would love to put these lights in my car along with a lot of other things you have done as well. i’m going to look into this immediately and see what I can do to my car.

[@TheFlexxGarage]

reach out to DMP. They will have a kit for your car.

[@jamiesmith1712]

I’ve got 3 colours lights in my w205 class but want 64 can I just change the box or do I have to change everything ? Also wanted to get the air vents as well

[@cmsllc.5339]

Hey flex i have a 2018 c300 base model sedan will this also work on my car do you know for sure without messing anything else up in the electrical system i really want this kit thanks bro love your videos

[@badrk3929]

hey alexander.. my glc hasnt ambiente light. if i install this kit, is there a way to control the colors via display-comand if i made a coding 4 this before?

[@artemioriosjr8156]

Nice videos man just wanted to ask if that kit would work on my GLA-250

[@ghostsellingempire8933]

Hi i own a c43 2018 and i love that car it’s perfect but i don’t like the ambient lights inside i have a s550 2014 and it was amazing anw do they ship to canada?

[@igh555]

Hi! Nice video I have a late 2018 version Is it possible to control it with the command/ audio20? Thx

[@timmkruger4551]

What about the ambient light in the centre mirror and the lights in the footrest for the people in the back. Is there also a kit?

[@bigfootali4197]

Do you know to activate stock m Ambient menu? I though this kit is compatible..? Where can I get the main harness to plug in obd2 port? Thanks man!

[@spdadon15]

Great job men u were very thorough with vghe process I like the outcome. I just think u need better lighting I couldn't clearly see the bolts u were taking out.. But overall dope!

[@Yoyi85]

Hey what can i do if i do not have light up while testing with ob2 port and foot wheel lights ???

[@azizadaikha2980]

Well job thank Alexander but how many you spend to do this installation

[@fpate1989]

great video bro, and explained very well. would you also make a video where you do a c class w205 with 3 colors ambient light on 64 colors. that would be cool 😊

[@fpate1989]

or can you tell me where to connect? so where do i start? Thx :)

[@FirstCirminaL]

How much air vents and can they combine with the oem ambient light?

[@seanw4]

So glad I found your videos. I’ll be getting this done to my car next. But question - do the lights stay on the color you made it last time you were in the car, or always start at a certain color? For example if I changed them to red yesterday when I drove the car, and then started my car today are they still red or back to what they start at? Thanks in advance :)

[@TheFlexxGarage]

Will always be your last setting.

[@DJKhalito]

Would this work on a c63 coupe 2020? Was looking forward to this

[@pacificnorthwestlocal]

Thanks for the video Flexx! I got one but i haven't installed it yet. Please tell me there is a way to hide the ODB connection... I don't want to leave the new ODB plug hanging there all the time. Did you tuck everything up above the foot well trim?

[@TheFlexxGarage]

Just tape or tie wrap it up.

[@lorndarken]

is it possible to have it connect to the infotainment system on a vehicle ?

[@lindonwilliams6294]

Hey I bought the ambient light kit but when I plugged it in it didn’t work can you help me out with this

[@bozidarnovak]

Very detailed, thank youin advance :D I have a question, do i need some OBD plug pr something else to activate it? I have w205 207 c220 cdi? is there some difference?

[@TheFlexxGarage]

The OBD plug comes with the kit. But now the new control for the kit plugs into the side mirror controls on the door

[@AlDabbas]

Thank you so much for the video, one question can you control the kit in center console like the original ?

[@TheFlexxGarage]

Can’t. Only steering wheel buttons.

[@daelitekiilaa]

What does a installation like this typically cost ?

[@alfredikediashi5553]

Nice video but quick question.Do you plug the door light wire harness to the main harness?If yes how do you route the cable from the door to thr main harnessr

[@TheFlexxGarage]

I didn't show any routing in the video because there's none needed. As clearly explained when I laid out all the part, it's wireless. Each part of the kit only needs a power source and thats it. They all talk to each other wirelessly.

[@patrickhenning1630]

Hi Flexx - the ambient light one of my doors is one color off from the rest of the car. Do you have any idea what might be wrong or how to reset it? I followed your videos to install and they were amazing!

[@TheFlexxGarage]

That happened to me but that was after like years of use. My issue was the control box was defective and I needed a new one. If you bought from DMP, they should be able to replace one for you or give you solution. You just need to contact them. Also, sometimes if 1 or more the little wires connected to the light strip is broken…that will screw with the colors. It needs all 3 or 4 little wires to work perfect for the RGB colors to work properly.

[@MrPodgoon]

hey felxx, hope you're doing good. Thanks for step by step instruciton man it's really cool. so after watching your vidoe, I went ahead and bought and received ambient light kit for my glc (which shares same interior with w205) but DMP actually sent me different version (they say its newer version). It doesnt have OBD port but I have to tap the wires to ACC to get power for center console ambient and footwell light. Can you a make video for it? or tell me how its done? like where to find acc and stuff. Looks like DMP cant really help on that. im just not familiar with wiring and i dont wanna mess up my car's wiring. kinda frustrated to receive a product different from your video. thank you

[@cilo4561]

did you ever get to install the kit and if so, how did it come out ?

[@hasooony1079]

My car c300 and it’s work for 8 months , but after change battery , it is stop work!! What the problem flex?

[@josesalazar3835]

Hi Flex, the way you ordered your kit in the description, it included all 4 doors right? I’m on their website ready to order but I’m not seeing a coupe or sedan option.. I just wanna make sure I can do all 4 doors. Thank you!

[@TheFlexxGarage]

Not sure. If I were you…just send them a message instead and ask for the correct part for your car. And just mention my discount code so you don’t miss out on it. This way you’ll get the correct part and don’t waste time.

[@amanimilan1604]

Is this the same installation steps for the cla250?

[@billyholiday4585]

Hey flex, you should look into doing a digital cluster retrofit for your w205!

[@TheFlexxGarage]

I looked into it months ago. It's not worth it. Will cost $1000-$1500...for what, just to make my gauges digital? without any added features?...yeah, no thanks. I'd take a $500 android screen anyday that doesn't just replace my radio...but adds a boatload of features you'll never get in the stock screen.

[@billyholiday4585]

Flexx Alexander fair call man, where would you get a digital cluster from though, any leads? - I also just ordered the android screen. I’ll tag you on IG when I install it! Thanks again!

[@edwardthetruth8994]

Doing big things! Can I bring you my Mercedes!

[@TheFlexxGarage]

You can definitely bring it if you plan on giving it to me? Hahahaha. Sorry, I don’t work on other people’s cars but I’ll gladly take it. 😎🤙🏼

[@sergigomesdealmeida9660]

Hello, nice video👍 I have a question. You change the brightness and the color with the steering wheel. But in the nexts episodes you will install other parts of the ambient light kit. Do you control the brightness and the colors of the others part with the steering wheel too? ( for example for the ambient light vents?) And if I have already installed a new steering wheel in my Mercedes C class 2017, can I still change the brightness and the colors with my new steering wheels? Thanks for your help

[@TheFlexxGarage]

Every part I installed is just added to this main kit so it’s controlled in the same way.

[@nattfam64]

anyone know how to do the rear footwells? i done everything but the rear is confusing me as it looks like the wires will be hanging out

[@matpro1]

Are any of these kits universal? Need one for 21 Mazda6

[@ChristianDuran23]

Any place in Dallas Texas would do this ?

[@sunnychouhan334]

will this fit on 2019 c43?

[@MzkittyJ]

this was totally great, I have lights in my car but they're not installed and people are able to step on them. They're nothing like those lights in your car, but they do change colors. Now I was wondering would you install a kit on my car? I have a C300 2016. And I will be just happy if you were able to install my lights. How much do you charge?

[@TheFlexxGarage]

Sorry. I’m a video creator not a public mechanic. But I can recommend a shop in my area (Massachusetts) that can do everything I’ve done in my videos and more. Boston Mechanics LLC out of Natick Mass. Tell them Flexx sent you.

[@AJTradez]

Hello, question: which one do I choose on the website in regards to the package options with everything included on all parts of your video? Package E or?

[@TheFlexxGarage]

The only thing missing the dash trim. I guess you have to select it as an "add-on" after you select package "E". I would recommend you reach out to DMP directly, just to make sure you are getting what you want.

[@user-ip7zf8ev8t]

Hello. why the backlight 64 lights up after I press the start button, 3 colors old lights came on immediately after opening the car door

[@billyholiday4585]

Great work flexx! Would you know if the kit is suitable for RHD vehicles too?

[@TheFlexxGarage]

You need to ask DMP car design

[@barrycarlisle664]

I have the new unit and I have read comments to use the side mirrors. I am hitting all the buttons on the side mirror but no change. What is the combination you use to get them to brighten and change colors?

[@robertprowell7933]

Hey Barry did you get it to work?

[@WinsShare]

Hello can you change the steering wheel the same as the facelift it will be perfect

[@elvinblendz411]

I have a wireless obd adapter any vid on that?

[@cpaaretrofit]

Hi, 1 very important question. How do you connect the control module of the door ambient lighting to the main control module you installed in the footwell?

[@TheFlexxGarage]

You don’t. As clearly mentioned in the video, the door components correspond wirelessly to the main box.