CarPlay - did FCA give up?

[Gladius Nova]

So based on the comments, the center console USB works (for CarPlay) for some but not others?

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[csjlu]

Good thought - the complexity of connecting that USB is simply outstripping my mental capacity.

I don't think Kurt0 was saying people can't figure out how to plug in a USB into a socket. Lightning cables have semiconductors in the lightning connector end that among other things "validate" the iPhone connecting to it. If the chips in the lightning connector can't validate the phone (often a problem with cheap knockoffs and grey market counterfeits, and sometimes with older authentic cords) the cord may still deliver an electric current but not deliver Apple functionality, including CarPlay, which can be frustrating. I interpreted the "user error" comment as some users not being fully aware of the complexity inside the cord, as many view them as nothing more than a "dumb" extension cord.

 

[Gladius Nova]

I don't think Kurt0 was saying people can't figure out how to plug in a USB. But an Apple lightning cable has a semi chip in the lightning connector that among other things "validates" the iPhone connecting to it. If the chip in the lightning end can't validate the phone (a problem with cheap knockoffs and grey market counterfeits) the cord may still charge but produce Apple functionality issues, including CarPlay.

I used an "official" Apple cable (the expensive ones) in the center console and my CarPlay still cuts off after 20 minutes. And the wireless CarPlay adapter doesn't work in it either.

 

[Robellion]

I have another weird issue I don't think has been mentioned. My CarPlay works fine when I have my Apple USB cable plugged into the dash port (above the USB-C port). Works great since I got the Jeep in January- however, when someone else plugs their iPhone into the center console port to simply charge their phone, my iPhone stops communicating with CarPlay. I get a message on the Jeep screen that states another phone is in the mix and asks me if I want to use that phone for connectivity- I always press no (can't remember the exact wording), but the message goes away for a couple of seconds, then reappears. Still all the while my phone being knocked out of the connectivity. This cycle never ends and only when the center console port is disconnected do I get my dash connection back. Any suggestions?

 

[csjlu]

I used an "official" Apple cable (the expensive ones) in the center console and my CarPlay still cuts off after 20 minutes. And the wireless CarPlay adapter doesn't work in it either.

I can't speak to the wireless adapter, but my guess would be its not an Apple MFI Certified product. Is it? Here is how to check: https://mfi.apple.com/account/authorized-manufacturers

Also, how old/used is the Apple cable?

 

[____nick____]

I have another weird issue I don't think has been mentioned. My CarPlay works fine when I have my Apple USB cable plugged into the dash port (above the USB-C port). Works great since I got the Jeep in January- however, when someone else plugs their iPhone into the center console port to simply charge their phone, my iPhone stops communicating with CarPlay. I get a message on the Jeep screen that states another phone is in the mix and asks me if I want to use that phone for connectivity- I always press no (can't remember the exact wording), but the message goes away for a couple of seconds, then reappears. Still all the while my phone being knocked out of the connectivity. This cycle never ends and only when the center console port is disconnected do I get my dash connection back. Any suggestions?

If you go into the settings on uConnect and set your phone as a favorite, I believe it will solve this issue.

 

[csjlu]

I have another weird issue I don't think has been mentioned. My CarPlay works fine when I have my Apple USB cable plugged into the dash port (above the USB-C port). Works great since I got the Jeep in January- however, when someone else plugs their iPhone into the center console port to simply charge their phone, my iPhone stops communicating with CarPlay. I get a message on the Jeep screen that states another phone is in the mix and asks me if I want to use that phone for connectivity- I always press no (can't remember the exact wording), but the message goes away for a couple of seconds, then reappears. Still all the while my phone being knocked out of the connectivity. This cycle never ends and only when the center console port is disconnected do I get my dash connection back. Any suggestions?

In addition to prior post, PortaPow 3rd Gen USB Data Blocker. https://www.amazon.com/PortaPow-3rd-Gen-Data-Blocker/dp/B00QRRZ2QM. (If you are a PortaPow employee, well done ).

 

[LatteSipper]

Using CarPlay with an iPhone 8 and an Apple cable plugged into the center console. Playing music from the phone there is occasionally an interruption / static in the playback; a song is playing, and there is a static type of sound that interrupts for a few seconds. The phone is in the console untouched and plays OK for 10 minutes, then static occurs...that's not a hardware issue or operator error, because if it were it would be persistent. There's some software issue or resource contention.

Now I use CarPlay just for the navigation, and play music from a USB drive plugged into the dash. CarPlay doesn't allow scrolling through the music list while in motion anyway, so the USB approach works better for me.

 

[Gladius Nova]

I can't speak to the wireless adapter, but my guess would be its not an Apple MFI Certified product. Is it? Here is how to check: https://mfi.apple.com/account/authorized-manufacturers

Also, how old/used is the Apple cable?

Cable(s) are no older than 2 years. And even if the adapter isn't on the list, why does it work flawlessly in the dash port but not the console port? That tells me there is something going on with connection in that port. Is there a "confirmation" from Jeep that the console port is ONLY for charging?

 

[4doorturbo]

No issues with my '21. I use an Apple cable and plug into USB in the dash and my iPhone 11 works fine with CarPlay. My wife occasionally plugs her iPhone 12 into the same scenario when we are driving while using Google Maps through CarPlay and no issues either.

 

[csjlu]

Cable(s) are no older than 2 years.

You're probably due for a new one tbh. Vinyl sheathed ones generally are good for a year before they start wearing down - maybe a little longer if you baby it, which most people don't do. I opt for the braided ones, which tend to last longer. I always keep the newest one in my jeep since these are most resilient to iOS updates. Once they start showing functionality issues, I move them to the house and use them as charging cables on the bedside table, office and other random places.

 

[Gladius Nova]

No issues with my '21. I use an Apple cable and plug into USB in the dash and my iPhone 11 works fine with CarPlay. My wife occasionally plugs her iPhone 12 into the same scenario when we are driving while using Google Maps through CarPlay and no issues either.

Have you had any issues using the console port?

 

[4doorturbo]

Have you had any issues using the console port?

Honestly, I haven't tried CarPlay from that port. I have a 32GB USB memory stick plugged into that port for my music.

 

[Crawldad]

Appreciate the input. I've seen several posts here and on the Gladiator forum. Are you all using the USB connection in the center console or the one on the dash?

i play songs from my iPhone over bluetooth, and it works perfectly.

i do not use a tether cable to try and link my phone. only to charge it.

***make sure you test your lightning connector with a toothpick. lint gets in there and you cannot see it even with a high power flashlight. only the toothpick test will find it. another symptom of the lint is charging becomes hit/miss.

 

[ThirtyOne]

Brand new JL here with only 700 miles. My center console USB never has worked for CarPlay. It cuts off after about 20 minutes. One on the dash works flawlessly.

I’ve had 2 JLUs. A 2018 and a 2021. Had a few issues early on with the 2018 and got a patch. But otherwise both have worked consistently.

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