Nav on my CarPlay is terribly unreliable. I’ve tried multiple leads, both Apple OEM and aftermarket. I’ve even tried a wireless dongle with no success. I did wonder if it was the phone (iPhone 15 pro), but it works fine in the other cars both wired and wireless. Any ideas as it’s driving me crackers….
GR86 CarPlay still a problem
- Thread starter RedCarla
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Mick
Totally Hooked
Have you tried factory resetting the head unit? With AndroidAutoe Every month or so my will go crazy and just keep connecting and disconnecting over and over. Resetting the head unit always cures it for me.
I have the 5.0 in d’86 and a Jimny
Carlinkit 5.0 2Air Wireless CarPlay Android Auto Wireless Box Two-Dual
New Release CPC200-2Air----- CarPlay Adroid Auto Wireless AdapterCarlinKit 2air newest wireless car adapter for android auto and CarPlay. It can convert wired Android auto or wired Apple CarPlay to wirelessly.seamlessly switching the functions of your phone to your car screen.easy to play music...
www.carlinkit.store
BTW in other cars I have found the USB-USC cable is worth upgrading - may be my imagination but I get the impression that its the weakest link in the tech
It’s also worth going into the CarLinkit settings through the iPhone’s Safari Browser and adjusting the settings.
open your browser and visit 192.168.50.2 to access the background settings
Adjust the start delay from 1 to 3
If this doesn’t work, try adjusting the Wi-Fi settings
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Thanks I appreciate this. I’ve just ordered the CarLink so will give it a go. I’m not at all technical, but I’ll try to give this suggestion a go as wellI have the 5.0 in d’86 and a Jimny
Carlinkit 5.0 2Air Wireless CarPlay Android Auto Wireless Box Two-Dual
New Release CPC200-2Air----- CarPlay Adroid Auto Wireless AdapterCarlinKit 2air newest wireless car adapter for android auto and CarPlay. It can convert wired Android auto or wired Apple CarPlay to wirelessly.seamlessly switching the functions of your phone to your car screen.easy to play music...www.carlinkit.store
BTW in other cars I have found the USB-USC cable is worth upgrading - may be my imagination but I get the impression that its the weakest link in the tech
It’s also worth going into the CarLinkit settings through the iPhone’s Safari Browser and adjusting the settings.
open your browser and to access the background settings
Adjust the start delay from 1 to 3
If this doesn’t work, try adjusting the Wi-Fi settings
Vistalite
Totally Hooked
Look for one on AliExpress, they are much cheaper at around £35. It's exactly the same product.
Thanks I appreciate this. I’ve just ordered the CarLink so will give it a go. I’m not at all technical, but I’ll try to give this suggestion a go as well
Thanks I appreciate this. I’ve just ordered the CarLink so will give it a go. I’m not at all technical, but I’ll try to give this suggestion a go as well
It seems that it only works with the usb cable it came with or the Apple OEM - maybe it need to be a high quality one. Either way it’s a bit of a squash to fit it in sideways due to the end of the cable being quite ridged. How did you mount yours?
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Sits outside the armrest in between the transmission tunnel and seat. I don’t close the lid of the cupholder.
Made an armrest from a black foam yoga block to protect the usb sockets and wires.
Works great.
I mounted my Carlinkit with 3M tape to the front of the housing, using a short 90degree USB cable for connectivity. It means it can be hidden away with the compartment closed. Haven't had any issues to date. (Photo linked from my 'Members cars' thread).
Plenty on Amazon. Mine was only 10cm long; any longer and you’ll probably end up with excess cable loops.
