Can’t get my MagSafe charger to work in my car?

Hi guys. Finally I fixed the problem. Yesterday, I tried several times to connect MagSafe through usual Sony Car Adaptor, but that were unsuccessful attempts. Today I bought a new adapter with next parameters: Baseus Car Charger - PPS 30W Max / PD3.0 / QC4.0+ / SCP / QC3.0 / AFC and it works!!! But if you use original silicone or leather case for your Iphones 12 Pro or Max, there is unpleasant news - after charging you'll have a trace of the contact of MagSafe Charger with the case of the IPhone. I regret that I didn't read reviews about this. It would seems that I was happy to solve the problem, but there is another one arose. Disappointed....

I was having a problem where my magsafe charger would stop charging after I started the car. I would have to unplug it and plug it back in to get it to work which was really annoying. Doing some research I discovered that the magsafe has a safety feature that trips it if it's getting a bad power source. I surmised that the voltage drop when my car starts must be tripping the magsafe charger off. The solution I found was to use a battery pack that can output to the USB C while also charging itself through another port. Since doing this I haven't had a problem and I have the added benefit of having a portable battery bank ready to go if I need it. I've included a link to the one that I bought. It charges itself through micro USB while simultaneously powering the magsafe through USB C. Hope this helps someone.

USB C Power Bank, 26800mAh Portable Charger USB C, Charmast Slim Thin 3A High-Speed Battery Pack Type C with 3 Input & 4 Output Compatible with MacBook, iPhone, Samsung, Pixel More https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07P5ZP943/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_fabc_21RWZY0ZYBFMY0V5J957?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1

My working setup consists of a Mophie dual usb-c/usb-a charger from the Apple store, Stouchi 5ft usb-c 100w PD extension cable from Amazon and the puck stuck to my existing Studio Proper car mount. The original magnetic mount that the puck is stuck to has the magnets removed to avoid the issues talked about. Hope this helps.

MagSafe requires a charger of 20 watts that supports USB PD (Power Delivery) 3.0

There are many chargers than can provide the 20 watts, but if they don't support PD 3.0 they won't work with MagSafe.

yes! Someone mentioned to us that if you have Jerry rigged the MagSafe onto another magnetic mount, the other magnets will interfere with the MagSafe and halt the charge. I tested this by pulling the magnetic backer I taped on and it worked. Annoying but a fix. Now to the 3D printer to make a plastic backer instead of magnetic.

Yes, that’s correct, I’m using the Apple MagSafe mount stuck on with an adhesive strip to the ball jointed mount of an existing Studio Proper car mount. I have a usb-c extension cable that plugs into a Mophie dual usb-c/usb-a car charger. I only received it yesterday but after the set up not working previously, hey presto!

I am using Apple leather case on iPhone 12. Works with Aukey and MagSafe as long as there is no magnet behind. I used the mount referenced above and works as expected now.

USB C Car Charger, AUKEY 21W Car... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08336XQR9?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

I can’t speak to other ones.

I just fitted the same one today to my car and it seems to work fine. Make sure you’re using a minimum 20w car charger.

Yes the magnetic mount I was sticking the MagSafe on to was the problem, I removed the magnets and used double sided tape to secure the puck ... worked like a charm , The adapter I am using for the cigarette port works great

30 watt output from the top port

thanks everybody !!!!

I am able to use this one as long as I don’t attach to a magnet mount.

USB C Car Charger, AUKEY 21W Car... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08336XQR9?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

I had the same problem but then I splashed out on the Mophie usb-c charger from the Apple store and all was fine. Unfortunately it all comes down to using all Apple approved equipment.

I tried three different chargers from amazon out of my cigarette lighter plug.

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they are all above 30 watt. this isn't a problem with the charger providing enough power, the magsafe isn't talking to the charger correctly.

Apple has advised on their pages that nearby magnets can interfere with the MagSafe charging. Maybe that's why the charger doesn't kick into 15w charging?

Mine definitely stops working when it's on a magnetic mount and works fine when its been placed on the side away from magnets.

I will patiently wait for Apple certified charging mounts to come to market...

are you positive that it's still charging? my experience was the charge indicator turns off after 30 sec and doesn't turn on again UNLESS i re-seat the usb-c charger.