Install FaceLife IC software on W213 Pre-facelift

[maximusmx]

Can we install facelife IC software like attached screen to W213 pre-facelift?
My hardware is from year 2018 and can support super sport design but I was thinking to install this design to my IC.
Thank you.

 

[xeoninside]

Not possible unless you replace the head unit hardware and the IC, HU7 and IC177M for restyled models.

 

[eng.aws]

No, you can’t, it’s not about the software, but about completely different hardware.

 

[Benza]

The question is, is there an opportunity? However, with a little effort, it is possible to implement the approximate design of the IC177 using the HW 205, 253 FL, or X290 PFL. They are all IC213. I have already rebuilt it, so the first generation IC W213 design is really outdated.

 

[maximusmx]

Wow, can you share the software? Thanks.

 

[Benza]

It's not software. As mentioned, new hardware needs to be installed in the speedometer. This can be done using a printed circuit board from a speedometer of a restyled W205 model or other mentioned in virgin condition. Suitable speedometers can be found on various trading platforms. Once the PCB is installed, all that remains is to code the existing software (already present) in the vehicle. The easiest way to do this is during commissioning.

 

[Benza]

If you then additionally activate the AMG menu, you automatically get the new Supersport design for AMG models from 2018 onwards. Then I recommend doing some additional fine tuning via DTS Monaco since I have the W205 hardware installed. By the way, it is worth noting that the greeting will change depending on the hardware! In my case, the front of the W205 FL can be seen in the animated version when the car is open. The greeting can be turned off, but it doesn't bother me.