Apple CarPlay GPS wrong location issue

DKB - It seems that several car makers have bad GPS devices that frequently can't lock on the correct location due to issues like clouds or haze. Apple makes it worse by only using the vehicle's location while using CarPlay.

1. Vehicle manufacturers need to fix the GPS devices.
2. Apple needs to allow the phone and CarPlay to fail back to the phone's location. Allow the user to override the GPS source.
3. Neither the vehicle mfrs nor Apple seem at all interested in fixing this.
4. It can be very dangerous.

Good luck! If you spend 4 hours dealing with Apple like I did, nothing will come of it except a huge waste of time.

I have the same problem on a 2023 Rav4 XSE. Have you had any luck solving this?

Has anyone got a solution for this yet - it's driving me mad!

What make/model head unit? Where was this calibration? My head unit doesn’t show anything like that.

I just purchased a 2024 Volkswagen Atlas a week ago and had this issue multiple times its so annoying when it happens especially when you are in a congested city and not sure where to go.

Or call them: 800-275-2273

I have the same issue with my T6. Kenwood came back to me to say GPS antenna in wrong location. Suggested I move it to dashboard. Hope this works as I really love stereo and CarPlay

iPhone give no way to ONLY use iPhone antennae with CarPlay

I did a case last night as well. I found information online that eventually helped. Speaking for just Pioneer radios. The radio is sending data from the vehicles speed sensor for “offline” usage in the event GPS signal is lost and CarPlay can can function offline until signal is restored. Example going through tunnels or mountains. The android auto is not using this feature from the radio so it is not effecting Android devices. I tested this yesterday. I went into the radios settings and found the 3D Calibration Status setting and was able to clear the old data. This instantly fixed my issue with CarPlay and made “My Location” in maps accurate again.

Tried looking for this, just to be able to use the CarPlay GPS, but unfortunately I wasn’t able to figure out how to reset it. Could you help us out with this, please?

Also, has Apple or Toyota helped with this problem so far? Have they even acknowledged that it IS a thing? It’s frustrating to buy a new vehicle and have this specific thing be an issue when the sole purpose of CarPlay is to mitigate the use of a phone while driving. 🥲

i just got a 2023 ford edge with apple car play. Recently went on a road trip and my navigation was useless. Kept telling me to “proceed to route” then would work for a few minutes and the back to “ proceed to route” very annoying.

Yes. We had the exact same problem. I don’t understand why car manufacturers are installing apple car play. It’s useless for navigation. Everybody having this problem should complain. I filed a complaint with Ford.

Exactly, I have to figure out if you can disconnect easily while on the move. It just makes me mad because it seems a lot of people are having this problem. Somebody should be responsible for fixing this problem. Especially, with the price of cars, these problems should be fixed.

I spent 4 hours on the phone with Apple Tech support yesterday and they have no clue... 🤷‍♂️🤦‍♂️

Absolutely pathetic...

it was showing my location off by a little over a HALF a MILE! while they were on the phone with me trying to help but not helping.

Yes! Note to Apple: This can be a very dangerous driving issue when navigating in unfamiliar, busy areas!!

I'm not sure how they would not be sued for negligence here.

This is potentially EXTREMELY DANGEROUS and LIFE THREATENING!

Please take this very seriously and take action immediately.