How do I get my Apple CarPlay to work properly. Now my car does not even show up on the CarPlay setup.

I can't seem to keep my Apple CarPlay running properly. My car does not even show up in "CarPlay" available cars. Whenever I bring my car to the Mercedes Dealership for services, a day or two later I cannot get my CarPlay screen to come back on (and I can't initiate Maps). It isn't recognizing my car. I can't find anyone who can totally fix the problem. I spent countless hours going on my iPhone to see if something isn't set right. My frustration is at it's highest peak. I spend countless hours sitting in my car trying to find the solution to no avail. Can someone please help me!


Posted on Jul 14, 2023 1:02 PM

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Jul 16, 2023 7:39 AM in response to SandyZem

Hey there SandyZem,


Thanks for visiting the Apple Support Communities.


If you're having issues with CarPlay the steps outlined in If you need help with CarPlay - Apple Support are designed to help. You can review them below:


1. Check your connection to your CarPlay stereo:
• If you have a wired connection, try connecting again with a different USB cable to a different USB port if you have one.
• If you have a wireless connection, make sure that Bluetooth is turned on on your iPhone under Settings > Bluetooth. Then go to Settings > Wi-Fi, and make sure that Wi-Fi is also turned on. Tap the CarPlay network, and check that Auto-Join is turned on.
2. If CarPlay doesn't activate automatically, look for the CarPlay logo on your car's display and select it.
3. Restart your iPhone and your car. 
4. Make sure that Siri is on.
5. If your iPhone isn't detected by CarPlay, make sure that CarPlay isn't restricted. Go to Settings >
Screen Time > Content & Privacy Restrictions. If Content & Privacy Restrictions is on, tap Allowed Apps, and make sure that CarPlay is enabled.
6. Go to Settings > General > CarPlay, tap your car, then tap Forget This Car. Then set up CarPlay again.
7. Make sure that your CarPlay stereo is using the latest firmware from the car manufacturer. Check
your car's manual for more information.

If the issue continues after that, please get in touch with Apple Support directly. They will have the tools and resources needed to further assist with CarPlay. They're available here: Get Support


Have a lovely weekend.

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