Installing IC Facelift Software on a Pre-facelift W213

[maximusmx]

Is it possible to install IC facelift software on W213 pre-facelift as shown in the attached image? My equipment is from 2018 and supports the Supersport design, but I was thinking of installing this design on my IC.

 

[xeoninside]

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

 

[eng.aws]

No, you can't. It's not about the software, but about completely different equipment.

 

[Benza]

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 I've already rebuilt them, so the first-generation IC W213 design is already outdated.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