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iPhone 6 not connecting to car Bluetooth

So I got my iPhone 6 yesterday, and while all seems well, I can't get it to connect to my car's Bluetooth system. My older 5S running iOS8 does fine, so I don't think is the OS... And, frankly, this is an after market bluetooth set up in my 2006 Murano, but all other phones can connect, just not the iPhone 6.


There is no manual for the car's system, but I've managed to get it to "search", and while the car does find my phone, there is no way to enter a code on the phone to get it to pair properly. And the phone NEVER sees the BT module in the car to do the pairing.


Again, this is NOT a iOS 8 problem... but one with the new iPhone 6

Mac Pro, OS X Mavericks (10.9.2), Pro-Tools 11 HDX

Posted on Sep 20, 2014 7:55 AM

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Posted on Jan 10, 2017 4:07 PM

For everyone having this issue, this worked for me. My phone too was not showing the PIN for my Ford Sync. I got angry and just spoke 4 random numbers into my Sync and my PIN pad suddenly appeared on my phone. I typed in that number and it connected. The SYNC wanted me to tell it what number I wanted to use. Hope this helps someone out there as I see this issue on several vehicles. Try it and it might work for you.

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Feb 2, 2016 5:53 PM in response to Jeffrey Lee

Just got a new iPhone 6S. Worked perfectly with my Porsche PCM. Today, would only show a tiny fraction of the Phone directory. Tried deleting the phone, reinstalling. no luck.


Then tried the advice to go to Phone, select General > Reset > Reset all

The Reset Network settings.


Worked perfectly. A bummer having to establish blue tooth, fingerprint etc.

Apr 18, 2016 12:33 PM in response to Casagordita

Thanks. That's what I needed to do. I had re-set my phone and that probably screwed up the connection I had before. Keeping BT off on the phone and selecting No to pair I was able to see the System Clear option. If anyone else has a honda, do a google search for: "Honda CR-V How To Delete Bluetooth Phone". I believe the same instructions will work with other models.

May 24, 2016 6:43 AM in response to iStephen1976

I have an ACURA MDX '16 and I did the same thing. It worked for a while but now it's not connected. I have been without phone connection for almost a week. I guess I'll have to 'reboot' the Acura's system every couple of weeks. Apple or Acura should get together and fix this problem. It's not only with newer cars, I know someone with Hondas and Acuras that are at least 8 years old that are having the same issues, where they didn't have them until Apple iPhone 6s. Looks like Apple should fix this issue!!!

Jun 7, 2016 11:35 AM in response to Jeffrey Lee

So now the iPhone 6S with software version 9.3.2 is the problem. It was paired with my Audi A3 for six months, but with this latest update will not hold the pairing. After about 30 seconds, my Audi tells me network error and to "connect cellphone" ... Audi has checked out electrical system and all checks out okay. Returned to Verizon store and they replaced my iPhone 6s with a new phone. Did the whole reboot, did two system resets and still will not pair. Odd thing is that the phone works fine in an A4 and in a Ford Escape. Also, my Apple 5S and my husband's Apple 6 work fine in the Audi A3. So is the problem the car? or is the problem the phone? The rep at the Verizon store told me to get a new car. Helpful. Not. Apple does not seem to be responding to this issue ... is there any update on the problem that I'm not aware of. Talking hands free safely should not be this difficult. I am ready to move off of Apple and to another platform.

Dec 7, 2016 12:48 AM in response to Jeffrey Lee

OK I just made mine work.

IPhone 6S to Mazda

Key Steps:

  1. Open up settings blue tooth on your phone and note that a little work in progress circle will be whirring
  2. follow what car book says about pushing buttons to do pairing and start doing those steps
  3. As another person in this site said I deleted the old phone from the car but the book says you can have 7 devices so may not be critical.
  4. On the car radio (had to be on with ignition on) I clicked through to BT Setup then you had to turn the knob and choose insert Pin code; I used 1234 which was put in by pushing the first button once, the second twice and so on
  5. THEN the step I tumbled to is this. On the phone the Work in Progress circle came up and eventually it said Mazda as it found the signal. For the first six tries we thought good here we go but NO we had to touch that word on the phone screen and another little Work in progress circle came up opposite the word Mazda on the phone.
  6. Then the phone called for a PIN code so I inserted the same code I put into the car ie 1234.
  7. I waited maybe 30 seconds and Bingo the Phone screen said paired and I could make a call

So the devil was in the detail

iPhone 6 not connecting to car Bluetooth

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