iPhone 15 CarPlay Not Working

My Apple CarPlay worked great on my iPhone 14, and does not work with the new iPhone 15 USB-c. The car only has a USB port, and I’ve tried multiple USB to USB-C cables and none work. What’s going on? It’s a 2023 Mazda CX-30


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iPhone 15, iOS 17

Posted on Sep 25, 2023 10:21 AM

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Sep 26, 2023 1:02 PM in response to KCJWend

2021 Ram 1500


My truck has both USB-C and USB-A ports.

I found that when using the C port in my truck, CarPlay will turn on sometimes.

In the case where it doesn’t turn on, i just flip over the usb on the iPhone side and it works fine.

I used two different C cables and they both have the same issue. (the one included with the phone and a thunderbolt 4 cable)


When I use the A port in my truck, it won’t work at all, even when I flip the cable on the iPhone side.


My solution is to buy a wireless CarPlay adapter until Apple figures this out. I just ordered one from Amazon.

Sep 30, 2023 7:29 AM in response to Minou719

iPhone 15 Pro Max and 2019 BMW M240i same issue while trying over Bluetooth, but it works for me via USB. My car has USB-A, so I am using this USB-A to USB-C cable. Purchased on Amazon.


Anker USB C Charger Cable [2 Pack, 6ft], 310 Type C Charger Cable Fast Charging, Braided USB A to USB C Cable Fast Charging for Samsung Galaxy Note 10 Note 9/S10+ S10, LG V30 (USB 2.0, Black)


Oct 19, 2023 11:12 AM in response to Monnikit

I think I found a “solution” with the Jeep. If you let the car fully start and the infotainment system completely boot up, then plug in the phone, you should be good. Ive been testing how soon after the car starts that I can plug in the phone and it looks like it’s about 30 seconds. Any less and you are doing the unplug, wait, plug in dance.

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