NTG5*1 how to activate apple car play the free way

[@ec9719]

i just bought a 2018 gla and the dealers i called were absolutely clueless and truly useless. You, mister, are my hero! 👏 👏 👏 yay you!!!! thank you thank you! everyone needs to be sure they wait til the humming stops and when you restart your car, plug phone in and then restart it so it doesn’t pixelate like it did initially for me. anyway… thank you!!!!!!

[@shirleybuzzer1969]

I’ve got a 2018 B class with NTG5star1. I’ve tried this & one of those blue plug in things and still can’t get it to work. Proper doing my head in.

[@alilooy1531]

You're a legend ,,, thanks a lot it did work after 3 years of trying !!!

[@umidigi5441]

Hey! It seems that doesnt save my carplay settings.. changed again and again but return to off. any solution? W176 - 2016

[@alejandropages3943]

I have the same problem, but only with mirror link

[@jasonmiller8535]

Hi there, just purchased a 2018 gla 220 amg premium it has the usb in centre console pocket and the mouse in centre console. Just wanted to ask if this will work the same for android auto on my vehicle ? Cheers 👍

[@nathan5318]

I've got CLA 200D shooting brake from 2018, i have tried to put these "ON" but they keep get reset to "OFF" ?

[@twister360]

Same for me…. Found a Solution?

[@Bobby_The_Retrofit_Nerd]

Some times this happens I found doing a complete factory reset and this resolves the issue 8/10 times hope this helps

[@rudeboy64h]

Good evening does this work on W212 2016 NTG 5.0

[@hervindaiu4118]

I have the same model ,interested to

[@aaronmoran7645]

The issue I am getting is that I have the option for CarPlay. I plug the usb in and the recognises it as a CarPlay connection but then can’t activate the phone

[@Bobby_The_Retrofit_Nerd]

Plug it in then unlock your phone

[@RT72223]

Cla de 2015 do 05 nao funciona certo ?

[@gamesandart4504]

Thank you

[@bawsekhan4687]

Hi, does it also activate android auto? I have a merc b class 66 plate.

[@A.Musa76]

I have the command NTG5/NTG5.5 (Option Code 531) in my W166 2016 GLE. I been trying to get into the Engineering menu for weeks. Learn something new I need to be in the Setting mode first before I can do the hang up, 1+ # together? I guess I will try it again.

[@gusgus8113]

I have same car, any luck activating?

[@as67890]

I have the same car, did you happen to get carplay activated?

[@rabzdrum1014]

Factory reset your infotainment screen then it should work

[@santospvpmore3365]

Classe A250 w176 11/2015 we can make too with this car ?

[@taras8857]

Will this work on the w212 e350 2016 year in the US car?

[@dimitardimitrov7189]

Please help, I'm clicking the combination, but I can't get this menu. The car is w246 b class 2015

[@DonovanBrown-eg9lz]

I'm in the USA will it work with a 2016 E350 matic

[@Misk_uk]

Does this work the same for V class 2017?

[@sonkarma]

Hi i have b class 2015 model with ntg5*1. I tried many time pressing to all three buttons at same time but it don't go to engineering mode as you said. Thank you

[@Bobby_The_Retrofit_Nerd]

it might need unlocking not all units are unlocked to engineering mode but it dont take much to do

[@93GrayWolf93]

@@Bobby_The_Retrofit_Nerd do you have an intructional/link on how to do this?

[@Bobby_The_Retrofit_Nerd]

@@93GrayWolf93 in the bio

[@antovida]

Id you can’t enter engineering mode you have to reset you system first and the simultaneously hold “hangup+1+#”

[@tobiashald410]

Help, i tried to do it, followed all the steps, had to do the reset first. But now my bluetooth does not work! When i start the car it connects to bluetooth for 2 seconds and there is sound in the car for 2 sec, then it stops the music and it stops working, also cant click on soundmenu (equalizer) anymore… it just says: function not possible right now… how do i fix? I tried resetting the whole car system still not working!

[@marcusbrookes7723]

Hi I have a 2018 c class AMG line - it has no manual keypad buttons ( they are on the display )and no mouse thingy - how is it possible to get into the engineering mode ? Its NTG 5*1

[@ViktorLleshi-b1w]

You probably cant

[@xlishman7515]

How do I find out which system my car has? E220d 2018

[@xlishman7515]

I don’t have the number keypad on my radio, it’s a newer version I think

[@bertholio007]

Hi mate. Followed your guide and I bought the right usb. Wont show at all despite a reset. Any advice?

[@Bobby_The_Retrofit_Nerd]

Can you make a video upload it and let me know when you have I take a look see what I can help with

[@bertholio007]

@@Bobby_The_Retrofit_Nerd I think it may need a firmware upgrade on the unit itself.

[@bertholio007]

And when I go back into engineer mode the CarPlay option resets back to off.

[@ArturSobotka-qy4je]

@@bertholio007Hi, I have the same problem. Did you solve this problem?

[@bertholio007]

@@ArturSobotka-qy4je need CarPlay already in the firmware I believe. I went aftermarket unit in the end.

[@north-nomad]

Thanks for the video. Can I change Japan Radio to Europe via this menu?

[@Bobby_The_Retrofit_Nerd]

i believe it requires a software update but don't hold me to that as its not something i have done before.

[@Me_You_2]

Yes, this what dealer told me. I am about to buy japan import from a dealer. He said that new software will fix the issue.

[@zuraelizarashvili6740]

i did everything correctly but Apple Carplay and mirrorlink goes off again i checked and mirrorlink is available as an option in TEL, but apple carplay not

[@Bobby_The_Retrofit_Nerd]

You might need to factor reset the unit this is how I fix this problem

[@gonzalom.2428]

Hi, I have a GLA 220 2017, the hands-free Cell Phone does not work, could you guide me on how to solve it from engineer mode or another way.

[@Jeffsala-qj7ps]

I had same issue. You need to go back to mercedes and update the firmware. It will solve the issue but you will never be able to get android auto again...

[@serced_yt]

I have a w176 from 2016 (c-class). For me the car play and android auto also go back to off, though if I change the CI screen to type to, this saves and shows the amg logo on restart. I believe the key to saving is actually keep pressing the "on" wheel and this restarts the computer. Though as mentioned, for me none of the things worked for android auto/apple car play. Any ideas what's going wrong?

[@Bobby_The_Retrofit_Nerd]

Can you make a video I and upload it to KZbin I might be able to help you still

[@emilykatemahonful]

Same. It won’t save the settings to stay on. Any solution?

[@bawsekhan4687]

I've tried to access the engineering mode with no success. Nothing displays.

[@mehdirachdi6076]

Same here

[@alexpadlipski6498]

Tried calling the engineering mode far and wide with no luck. Made reset both dash and command at least couple of times. Any clue? w212 late 2015

[@hemanpoh]

Same issue here

[@ramsin.]

@@hemanpoh Lucky for the both of you, I can say that this method doesn't work. I've got a 2016 212 and had to enable the Engineering menu using Vediamo and a Tactrix cable. The options aren't there....well for carplay anyhow, they are for Android, but grayed out. No option to enable logging. So...that is all to say that you need DTS Monaco.

[@Bobby_The_Retrofit_Nerd]

@@ramsin.this is the correct way if engineering mode is disabled or factory reset

[@Top.1527]

Can we do it in cla 250 2016 year

[@amirmohsen2012]

Need you help to get that menu for w205 or c180 i have NTG5

[@davidetroisi9963]

Hi, there is someone who knows if this method works on a MB 2020 glc?

[@MarcoAlcn]

It works for c43 2017?

[@hardeepdhillon3992]

It just goes back to off again after I do it. Is there a way to stop this happening?

[@Bobby_The_Retrofit_Nerd]

i just add some more info hope this is help full thanks please check description.

[@Feitan2_s]

After cheking description still dont work

[@sergheiionas5108]

MB A class 2016, can’t enter in the engineering mode, holding the 3 buttons and nothing

[@Babyparkerr]

Same here ours are locked

[@ankurmahajan2809]

How fo we turn on DIAG mode on Mercedes Benz C350e? 2017 model

[@Bobby_The_Retrofit_Nerd]

do you know what model radio ?

[@khazarouf]

@@Bobby_The_Retrofit_Nerd I believe the radio model for the W205 c class is NTG 5.0. Is it possible to activate Apple Carplay on this?

[@mr.mathiarsu8826]

Can it be done with e250 w212

[@kirldrav]

I tried all of this today on GLA 2017. Initially the engineering mode was not getting on by pressing 3 buttons at a time. Then I did factory reset on both dashboard menu and radio unit. Upon that I was able to enter it. But then after performing all steps, car play didn’t appear in the menu, even though I am sure I pressed Set Page, and system responded. When I entered settings again, values were like if I didn’t change then at all 😢

[@Bobby_The_Retrofit_Nerd]

Some times it can take a couple of go’s I even had to reset the radio couple times but it will work eventually

[@P4ULM4C]

Does resetting the radio wipe off my apple car play which was added from factory

[@naimmuti]

Did u find solution?

[@kirldrav]

@@naimmuti yes. Eventually I bought MB NTG5S1 activation tool, plugged in socket and voila. Easy and everything works as it should.

[@naimmuti]

@@kirldrav if you have link may I have it?

[@alendebeljak5735]

Too bad it doesnt work :/ It is jumping to OFF even if you are not leaving the “engineer mode”. When you change a page it automatically comes OFF again…

[@Bobby_The_Retrofit_Nerd]

i have also found my self if you change a setting and set it the change page it removes what you just changed. that is why once you have set it return to the index menu turn of diag mode the remove key from the car then get out the car lock the car walk away giving it time to shut down the sub systems after waiting some time you it should have saved. but like i said this dont work on all updates of the headunit and is yours a 522 ?

[@alendebeljak5735]

@@Bobby_The_Retrofit_Nerd Tnx for the answer. I only know that I got NTG5Star1. Where can I check which update is currently installed?

[@YahorPalishchuk]

Having the same issues on my side, also tried to go back, disable diag mode and then turn off the my car.. unfortunately doesn’t work 🥲

[@serced_yt]

​@@YahorPalishchuk Anyone here had any luck? For me it also goes back off and does not save. Though the CI screen type 2 stays saved and shows the AMG logo on restart. I don't care about that one tough, just AA and CP :(

[@YahorPalishchuk]

@@serced_yt try to reset to the factory settings and use obd activator. I bought it on Amazon and with 30€ solved any problem 🎉

[@adilsheikh3041]

Will this work on a 2017 glc 220

[@Bobby_The_Retrofit_Nerd]

what radio do you have ?

[@koroshkabir904]

Is it possible to activate carplay and android auto in ntg5.5?

[@A.Musa76]

You need to look at your vehicle built date (My 2016 GLE w/NTG5.5 was built on November 10, 2015). There was a transition where they updated the firmware/software I think it was built after January 8th, 2016 is when they had car play. I'm going to see if it's in the Engineering menu first. If it's not there. You and or I need to update the firmware/software first.

[@iam.erminm]

@@A.Musa76 hey have you had any luck with your case? I have the same one, but I can't even get into engineering menu

[@mahmutrdvn653]

Hello, I have a 2014 mercedes benz w205 c250, but there is no car play, how can I activate it, thanks?

[@TheMarkusBerlin]

You can’t. You got NTG 5.

[@mahmutrdvn653]

@@TheMarkusBerlin I don't understand how you mentioned how can you help me please

[@Kremersino]

is it possible to activate auxiliary audio source ?

[@Bobby_The_Retrofit_Nerd]

i personally have not came across this as a option in the NTG5*1 but this can be had with a aux to Bluetooth adapter now if your talking about the NTG4.5 audio 20 or command this can be activated very easily wish you find with a quick google search sorry i cant be any more help

[@johnandmerin]

Step 1 itself not working for me, can’t get the menu

[@Bobby_The_Retrofit_Nerd]

Is it doing anything? At all ? As it could be you need to unlock engineering mode with vediamo or a factory reset

[@tomislavdjapic1643]

hi I do everything as in the video, but it doesn't save the changes can you help me

[@jackalwoo4135]

I have the same question, have you solve the problem now?

[@serced_yt]

Any update from you two? I am also trying. It saves the AMG screen type change but not car play or android auto.

[@jackalwoo4135]

@@serced_yt I've already solved, you need to buy a device to active the car play

[@reneborn8584]

I am a bit confused! Does it work for c207 audio 20 ntg 5*1 or only with command ???

[@Bobby_The_Retrofit_Nerd]

This video is for the Audio 20 5*1

[@matyasnemcsik8422]

I have SW 164730 version. NTG5star1 Can not enter to engineering mode! What could you recommend to do ? Thanks! :)@@Bobby_The_Retrofit_Nerd

[@hervindaiu4118]

Does this work on W212 2016 NTG 5.0

[@Bobby_The_Retrofit_Nerd]

Unfortunately not sorry

[@joshobrien2870]

You can just have it coded if you have the ntg 5.0 or above

[@popssinor8921]

how do you check your exact Ntg version using the unit itself?

[@lukushowlett]

@@popssinor8921yeah… you can’t 😂 you need to activate engineering mode before then pressing 1+hangup+#

[@P4ULM4C]

I've got a ntg5star1 apple car play works but android auto doesn't. I can't get into engineering mode I can get into the other mode by pressing phone down 3 and * any ideas

[@kaptenmesut5151]

press 1 not 3 (END CALL+1+#)

[@rodluz7481]

Same situation I can get into maker diag not engineering mode

[@IlyasFahim-v5u]

Can this work for a 2016 c class?

[@Bobby_The_Retrofit_Nerd]

depends if you have a audio 20 522 this can work on over modes but for 100% this wont work on a NTG4.5 with out retro fitting a aftermarket device

[@BrianTheeFirst]

​@Bobby_The_Retrofit_Nerd where can I check this

[@DeepSoulfulShorts]

Do you know how to enter the Menu on GLE W166?

[@Bobby_The_Retrofit_Nerd]

what radio do you have please

[@tonyblack3401]

How to find out my NTG number?

[@MarcinNewport]

Mercedes Benz GLA 220d AMG line 4matec Premimu +2016 no working Android car pały nad Apple

[@tomaskanci8108]

Its possible activate for w221

[@Bobby_The_Retrofit_Nerd]

what model stereo do you have please i will try my best to help

[@tiffanydejesus5563]

Hi, I tried following your steps but I see in your comments it said was retrofitted… where can I get that done for my gla250 I have the ntg5.1 stereo

[@ManishKhimji]

I offer it if you haven’t already got it sorted

[@Fat-Pecker]

I seem to have an older engineering more 😒

[@danjelrexhaj8329]

Hey does this work on ntg 4.7

[@Bobby_The_Retrofit_Nerd]

Unfortunately not

[@Eskipsilat]

It jumps backs to off again 😑

[@ErossaanBooming]

same here, changes are not saved ...

[@Bobby_The_Retrofit_Nerd]

i just add some more info hope this is help full thanks please check description.

[@henrylee6539]

@@ErossaanBoomingsame mate

[@henrylee6539]

@@Bobby_The_Retrofit_NerdI tried change start logo but save new logo not CarPlay

[@rayb8298]

Logo is saved but Car play not 😢

[@raybokor2]

2 questions .i dont have the tunning function on my radio is there a click button on the menu for that . 2.what about android autoplay ? thanks for any help. p.s my car is a b220d 2016

[@raybokor2]

failing that can you recommend a cheap easy it install android unit

[@Bobby_The_Retrofit_Nerd]

What radio do you have ?

[@ishnavinbrar5387]

Hi man , could you share how you manage retrofit Ntg5*1??

[@Bobby_The_Retrofit_Nerd]

IM currently doing this on MHH Auto

[@KyrieEleisonMe]

Didn't work for me 2016 200d

[@captaintyz1288]

I have the same problem I actived it and when I turn comeback it’s disable

[@KyrieEleisonMe]

@@captaintyz1288 yeah same with me

[@olliejspurway]

@@captaintyz1288 me too! how do you get it to stay selected?

[@Bobby_The_Retrofit_Nerd]

i just add some more info hope this is help full thanks please check description.

[@shalli21]

Car A Class W176 2017 Model: A200 CDI Can you confirm this will work please

[@Bobby_The_Retrofit_Nerd]

If it has NTG5*1 yes but if fit with NTG4.5 unfortunately not natively