Solution Found for JL Center Console USB Car Play Issues

[Ralph21Sahara]

One more update, I think I’ve finally narrowed it down and can share some insight. I recently upgrade to iPhone 16 Pro, and with that another saga of cable hunting for USB-C.

What I’ve realized is this, whatever fishing line Jeep is using for communication between the console and media hub, or whatever 2003 Gameboy media processor its using to receive those signals *simply cannot handle high quality connections*. I’ve tried everything from the USB 2.0 cable that Apple includes with the phone, to Thunderbolt 4 cables capable of handling 40Gb/s transfer speeds and they all sputter out. The only cable that consistently works is a low data rate “charging-only” cable that came with a portable JBL speaker.

It is USB-A to USB-C, unlike the previous solution with the Agoz+adapter. I think the reason the previous solution worked was the same deal, the adapter and cable combination must have limited the speed of the connection in some way so that the vehicle wiring or media controller could handle it.

I hope this issue is finally “resolved” and it would behoove @JeepCares to bubble this up the chain of command.

Hey, I think this makes the most sense .... I had a Iphone XR plugged in the center console on a trip to Florida this summer (3K miles) and not one frk drop. This week got a Iphone 14plus and I can't drive 1 mile without it dropping . Dash USB works fine. I think you nailed it, the data speed or whatever you want to call it (better quality) the phone requires that cable connection can't deliver so it drops. NOW , where in the hell do I find USB 1.0 CABLE !!!! ;-)

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[Ralph21Sahara]

To clarify, you're saying you only have a reliable carplay connection in the console using a "slow data rate" cable directly to your phone? Or are you able to use the wireless adapter?

Same question I have ... will a Wireless CARPLAY dongle in the Center Console work ?? or will it drop also. Read so much on this in the last week I'm dizzy lol

 

[jromanmd]

Same question I have ... will a Wireless CARPLAY dongle in the Center Console work ?? or will it drop also. Read so much on this in the last week I'm dizzy lol

I tested the CARPLAY device on Amazon and yes, it worked.

 

[Ralph21Sahara]

I tested the CARPLAY device on Amazon and yes, it worked.

What device brand ? just curious if they all sorta the same - thx again !

 

[jromanmd]

See my first post.

 

[joegrasse]

Anyone have a suggestion for an iPhone with a USB C connection? I did have the TSB done, but it didn’t help.

 

[wrang_stang]

Anyone have a suggestion for an iPhone with a USB C connection? I did have the TSB done, but it didn’t help.

This is the solution
https://www.jlwranglerforums.com/fo...nsole-usb-car-play-issues.106440/post-2868475

 

[joegrasse]

Ok thanks. I’ll try buying a USB A to USB C adapter.

 

[wrang_stang]

Ok thanks. I’ll try buying a USB A to USB C adapter.

As mentioned that didn’t work in my case, but YMMV. The only solution is using a “charging-only” cable that came with some other accessory.

 

[Wulfgott]

The only solution I have found for using carplay in my 2020 JLU is the Carlinkit, specifically the 5.0. which allows me to use carplay (wirelessly) every time I drive my jeep. It is just so much better overall for music/maps, and what not than the Uconnect system has ever been in any of the versions I have had/used.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0C49Y1F6Z?ref_=ppx_hzsearch_conn_dt_b_fed_asin_title_1

I can not say I have had ZERO problems. However, I can say that 99% of the time I have not had any issues. Those issues I had were 1-day maybe out of 6-9 months? where it loses connection for a minute or two... then reconnects (while driving)... generally it does reconnect... and then I do not have that issue at all for a few more months. I tried the 4.0 prior to that and could not get it to work at all. I did not change any of the wires and use the USB-A to USB-C cable it came with and it has sat in the center console since the day I got it. It was a little finnicky the first time I tried to get it working. However, once I got it working it has not as stated previously really been an issue. As always, YMWV.

 

[wrang_stang]

Wireless CarPlay is the bane of my existence, and I have a 2024. The audio lag drives me insane, plus it drains the battery, disables wifi usage, and gets my 16 pro very hot. It will also disconnect when passing certain cell towers or other interference, and this isn’t unique to wrangler, same on the X5.

Cable solves all these issues and charges your phone too.

 

[Wulfgott]

I have none of those issues. I still have WiFi access, if I need it. But generally you don’t use WiFi while driving. I don’t have any real or major audio lag. My phone is on a magnetic charging mount (MagSafe) that I just pop it on when I get in and arrive with more power than when I started driving.

 

[Mjr.Crash]

Jeep's official answer was use the dash USB port for carplay because the console port doesn't support it. The dash ports have worked every time for every phone and cable I've tried in multiple Wranglers.

well just today - 1st time ever having an issue with carplay ( 2021 jl ) i was navigating using the dash and usb to lightning cable flawlessly - arrived at destination- shut jeep off to run into store - after i started and went to set navigation to another place -/
NOTHING !!
no carplay at all !! Only showed Bluetooth phone connected..
i looked every where for it .. how did it suddenly just vanish ??
The cable still charges — but no connection , no app - nothing !!
Turned phone off and on - restarted jeep - went and bought new apple usb to lightning cable - same thing , only charges … WTF - iphone just shows searching for carplay —
Yet in settings it still shows

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