After the 16.1 update, wired Apple CarPlay stopped working.

Hi Csappleuser,

Thanks for contacting Apple Support Communities!

We understand that you're unable to connect your iPhone with CarPlay.

Do you experience the same behavior if you connect your iPhone using a different USB cable or USB port?

Also, check out the additional troubleshooting steps outlined in this article to help you to isolate this behavior further: If you need help with CarPlay - Apple Support

If CarPlay doesn't work like you expect, learn what to do.

First, make sure that your country or region supports CarPlay and that your car supports CarPlay. If you're unsure if your car supports CarPlay, contact the vehicle manufacturer.

Make sure that your iPhone has the latest version of iOS. If your iPhone is updated to the latest version of iOS, follow these steps — checking CarPlay after each step:

1. Check your connection to your CarPlay stereo:

• If you have a wired connection, try connecting again with a different USB cable to a different USB port if you have one.

• If you have a wireless connection, make sure that Wi-Fi and Bluetooth are enabled under Settings > Wi-Fi and Settings > Bluetooth.

2. If CarPlay doesn't activate automatically, look for the CarPlay logo on your car's display.

3. Restart your iPhone and your car. 

4. Make sure that Siri is on.

5. If your iPhone isn't detected by CarPlay, make sure that CarPlay isn't restricted. Go to Settings > Screen Time > Content & Privacy Restrictions, tap Allowed Apps and make sure that CarPlay is enabled.

6. Go to Settings > General > CarPlay, tap your car, then tap Forget This Car. Then set up CarPlay again.

7. Make sure that your CarPlay stereo is using the latest firmware from the car manufacturer. Check your car's manual for more information.

If you still have issues connecting to CarPlay, contact Apple Support.

We hope this helps.

Take care!

Don't work. I have latest IOS and cable will not work anymore! I used my dads old Iphone on version before 15 and works perfectly. It's the IOS that's causing the issue not carplay nor the phone. Same cable, which is an apple cable. You would think the cable is fail proof, naaaaa its broke since IOS updates.

I don’t have any problem establishing a wired CarPlay connection. However, functions accessed using Siri - get directions, call …, playback and reply to messages no longer works after updating to iOS 16.1.1. Prior to this update, Siri and CarPlay worked as expected. No issues with iPhone, cable or car.