New method to install TVHBMZ1 (video)
Finding the correct CAN BUS plug when installing the TVHBMZ1 module:
TVHBMZ1 is compatible with the following Mercedes-Benz models:
S-Class (W221) Model Year 2005+
CL-Class (C216) Model Year 2005+
C-Class (W204) Model Year 2009+
NOT compatible with C-Class (W204) models 2007 and 2008!
GLK-Class (X204) Model Year 2009+
E-Class (W212) Model Year 2010+
CLS-Class (W218) Model Year 2010+
SLK-Class (R172) Model Year 2011+
ML-Class (W166) Model Year 2012+
SL-Class (R231) Model Year 2012+
IMPORTANT: With SmartTV Module Firmware TVHBMZ1 v1.30 the plug finding method has been further improved! While both times the RED LED is used, in the earlier version it just blinked on/off whereas in the latest version it actually shows a blinking count of 3x versus 1x. Details below:
USING THE NEW FIRMWARE
TVHBMZ1 v1.30+
1. Find the CAN bus distribution connector with the brown and brown/red wires going to it (according to the appropriate manual)
2. Connect the module to power and the INPUT to the module with an empty slot on the CAN connector. The green LED should light up and the RED LED should blink 3x. RED LED 3x blink means the COMAND plug (the one you need to find) is still connected to the CAN BUS.
3. Disconnect one plug at a time after the other (always tap unlock on the remote to wake up the data bus in between) until the RED LED stops blinking 3x and instead blinks 1x. You will have the COMAND plug in you hand at that point!
4. Now connect the OUTPUT from the module to that plug and check if you get a BLINKING GREEN LED. If so, install the connector caps according to the manual and enjoy!
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USING THE OLD FIRMWARE
TVHBMZ1 v1.24 and v1.25
1. Find the CAN bus distribution connector with the brown and brown/red wires going to it (according to the appropriate manual)
2. Connect the module to power and the INPUT to the module with an empty slot on the CAN connector. The green and red LEDs should light up. RED LED means the COMAND plug (the one you need to find) is still connected.
3. Disconnect one plug at a time after the other (always tap unlock on the remote to wake up the data bus in between) until the RED LED stops blinking. You will have the COMAND plug in you hand at that point!
4. Now connect the OUTPUT from the module to that plug and check if you get a BLINKING GREEN LED. If so, install the connector caps according to the manual and enjoy!
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