Apple CarPlay keeps disconnecting

My phone is a iPhone 16 max pro and it keeps disconnecting despite being plugged in to the usb port in the car. It disconnects and comes back on. I finally have to just connect by Bluetooth for my map

iPhone 16 Pro Max, iOS 18

Posted on Jun 16, 2025 12:18 PM

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KiltedTim

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Jun 16, 2025 12:24 PM in response to vpowell67

The first thing I would suspect would be the cable. Also the USB-A to USB-C adapter if you're using one of those.

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