Connected to CarPlay but no display on car screen?
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Check if there is any damage at the data cable connection point or if the plug is loose, then restart your phone to resolve the issue. Here are specific details about CarPlay: Connection method: Users connect to the car via USB. Once successfully connected, the screen will display a handshake between the two devices. Drivers can then operate the car's control panel as if touching their phone screen, allowing them to view the phone screen and use various iPhone functions without manual operation, enabling drivers to keep their attention and focus on the road.
I've encountered this situation before, and it's usually caused by a few common reasons. First, check your data cable—aging wires or dust in the port can cause CarPlay to cut in and out. Last time, I wiped my phone's charging port with an alcohol swab, and it worked immediately. Next, see if the CarPlay switch in the car's settings was accidentally turned off. Many cars now require you to confirm permissions when connecting. If that doesn’t work, try the classic restart method: turn off your phone’s Bluetooth and WiFi, then reconnect, or hold down the car’s power button to force a system reboot. Occasionally, the phone’s system might freeze, causing this issue—updating to the latest iOS can resolve many compatibility problems. Finally, make sure the car’s screen hasn’t switched to another input source, as some models automatically switch to the radio interface.
