What are the reasons why the BMW X3 cannot connect to CarPlay?

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ConnorAnn
07/29/25 8:16pm
BMW X3 cannot connect to CarPlay for the following reasons: Damaged data cable: The phone data cable is damaged or broken, and there is foreign matter attached to the metal contact terminals on the USB plug and phone plug, or the surface is oxidized. Internal port damage: The USB female port inside the external USB-HUB of the car's main unit is damaged, and the contact metal piece has poor contact with the USB male plug. Loose connection: The connection between the car's main unit and the external USB-HUB is loose. To avoid long-term oxidation that may cause poor internal contact, you can repeatedly unplug and replug the two connectors.
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