Experiencing difficulties connecting your new iPhone 6 to your car’s Bluetooth system? You’re not alone. Many users have reported issues similar to those detailed by a user who upgraded from an iPhone 5S to the iPhone 6 and encountered Bluetooth problems in both a 2013 Ford CMAX Energi and a 2014 Porsche Cayenne. This article delves into these problems and what you can do to troubleshoot them.
The user initially faced no issues with their iPhone 5S running iOS 8 in their Ford CMAX. However, problems arose when pairing with their Porsche Cayenne after the iOS 8 update, characterized by dropped calls after a couple of ringtones. A temporary fix was found by removing and re-pairing devices and performing a soft reset on the iPhone 5S.
Unfortunately, upgrading to the iPhone 6 brought back these Bluetooth connectivity nightmares, and even extended them to the previously functional Ford CMAX. In both vehicles, the iPhone 6 paired successfully, but placing calls resulted in immediate disconnections after just one ring. The Ford Sync system even displayed weak signal strength despite the iPhone 6 having full cellular reception.
To address these issues, the user undertook extensive troubleshooting steps, including:
- Factory resetting both the Ford Sync and Porsche PCM systems.
- Resetting network settings on the iPhone 6.
- Removing all Bluetooth devices from both the iPhone and car systems.
- Restoring the iPhone 6 to factory settings.
- Re-pairing the iPhone 6 with both car systems after each reset.
Despite these efforts, the Bluetooth call disconnection issue persisted across both vehicles. Interestingly, testing with a second iPhone 6 yielded the same negative results, suggesting the problem was inherent to the iPhone 6 itself, rather than a device-specific fault.
Based on these systematic troubleshooting steps and the prior functionality of the iPhone 5S with iOS 8, it strongly indicated a potential compatibility problem with the iPhone 6’s Bluetooth implementation. This suspicion was seemingly confirmed by Apple iPhone Tech support. According to a senior support representative, a compatibility issue exists between the Bluetooth technology used in the iPhone 6 and certain car navigation and Bluetooth systems. Apple acknowledged that the problem originates from their end and suggested a potential software patch might be released in the future to resolve this widespread incompatibility.
Currently, users facing these “how to program Bluetooth to my car” challenges with the iPhone 6 and their car systems are left in a frustrating situation. While waiting for a definitive solution from Apple, keeping your iOS updated and periodically checking for software updates for your car’s infotainment system might be beneficial. For now, the most crucial takeaway is the confirmation of a known compatibility issue, offering some validation and direction for users seeking answers and solutions to their Bluetooth car connectivity problems with the iPhone 6.
