Apple Carplay/Pioneer sph-da120 Problems

Does anybody else have any problems with Apple Carplay on the Pioneer SPH-DA120 head unit? I have issues with my connection dropping constantly. I have replaced and checked the connecting wires and have the latest updates on both my Pioneer unit and my iPhone 5s. The bluetooth hands free system is fine, It just seems to be when I am connected by the Lightning cable I have trouble with Maps staying on for more than a few minutes and making a call via the phone app on car play. In theory the carplay is fantastic but in practice its not been good for me.

Any help would be appreciated, I don't want the hassle of returning the unit.

iPhone 5s, iOS 8.1.2

Posted on Jan 14, 2015 1:50 AM

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VirtuaMcPolygon

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Posted on Nov 14, 2017 12:49 PM

I found my SPH-DA 120 completely unstable. Getting the dreaded ERROR 02-60 after a period of time of use. And my iPhone 6 and recently iPhone X just disconnecting after 20 - 40 mins of use and then displaying its not recognised on reconnect. etc...

The fix. I just didn't pair the phone via bluetooth. I was use to previous AppRadio's 1 & 3 where you HAD to pair your phone via bluetooth for it to work. You don't on the SPH-DA120. And all the phone disconnecting and 02-60 errors have vanished. Being it uses the phone functions over the lightening cable and not bluetooth.

So Pioneer REALLY needs to fix the conflict with the head unit having an iPhone connected via lightening cable and it also paired with the headunit at the same time via bluetooth. :-/

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mavrick3

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Jul 17, 2015 1:26 PM in response to gaiserrc

The update (1.09) is currently ONLY available for the United States and Canada. Do NOT update, if you bought your device elsewhere!

Gogypsy

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Jul 19, 2015 7:40 PM in response to mavrick3

I'm having the same trouble and I bought mine in the U.S.. Does anyone have any tips?

cliffpd

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Jul 21, 2015 2:44 PM in response to gaiserrc

you have to have the parking brake on or make sure its wired.

Gogypsy

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Jul 21, 2015 6:45 PM in response to cliffpd

cliffpd, thank you so much. It was easy, once the emergency brake was pulled, it installed like butter(smoothe). Thanks so much!

josuec

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Aug 1, 2015 10:49 AM in response to mavrick3

Bullet #3 resolved my issue, thanks a lot!

Apr 26, 2016 6:10 AM in response to barryfromsebastopol

That's exactly how I did it, except that here it worked. Maybe try an different drive

Aug 22, 2016 1:14 AM in response to mavrick3

I was about to ditch the unit out of frustration - then found your post. Works perfect now, thanks

Dec 15, 2016 9:35 AM in response to OCCA_Kevin

Is anybody actually looking into this? Or are we just shouting into the dark?

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