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Macfolk · 12-12-2013, 08:57 PM

Hey all,

In the last couple of days, my iPhone has suddenly been inoperable from my radio's controls. I can connect and change songs from the phone, but I can only scroll through now but am unable to select anything.

I have an iPhone 4 with, unfortunately, iOS7.04.

Any ideas?

Thanks!

Jason

Cam2011 · 12-12-2013, 09:42 PM

Do you ever turn your iPhone off, completely off? Also try and delete it from the cars bluetooth and re-pair it. If that doesn't work try a soft reset on the phone. Hope that helps.

Macfolk · 12-12-2013, 10:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cam2011

Do you ever turn your iPhone off, completely off? Also try and delete it from the cars bluetooth and re-pair it. If that doesn't work try a soft reset on the phone. Hope that helps.

I do turn it off at times. I will do so now and see if it helps in the morning. Thanks. I connect via USB so Bluetooth isn't an issue.

Thanks!

Macfolk · 12-12-2013, 10:04 PM

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Originally Posted by 130R

USB or Bluetooth connection?

USB

RPO_Z28 · 12-14-2013, 03:02 PM

Reboot the phone usually works.

kjkjr27 · 12-14-2013, 03:07 PM

I sometimes have that issue with my ipod. Usually I have to just unplug it from the usb and back in. Although sometimes it only works if I turn off the car and turn it back on.

LiquidDragon · 12-14-2013, 04:55 PM

I have suddenly been having the same issues with my iPhone 4 with iOS7.04 also. Bluetooth seems to work fine as long as i DON'T plug my phone into the USB port in the center console. once i plug my phone into the USB port the phone and the radio stop communicating and the USB and Bluetooth icons grey out and don't work unless i unplug the phone and after restarting the car. The problem seems to be getting worse and the last time i tried to play music through the USB port the car wouldn't recognize the phone through Bluetooth till the next day. Oh and once the issue started i also had to remove and repair the iPhone to get the Bluetooth to work again.

Chevrolet Customer Svc · 12-14-2013, 05:48 PM

Hi Macfolk,

Please let me know if this is something you would like to have the dealership take a look at as it sounds like it might be a technical issue. Thank you!

Jessica
Chevrolet Customer Care

Quote:

Originally Posted by Macfolk

Hey all,

In the last couple of days, my iPhone has suddenly been inoperable from my radio's controls. I can connect and change songs from the phone, but I can only scroll through now but am unable to select anything.

I have an iPhone 4 with, unfortunately, iOS7.04.

Any ideas?

Thanks!

Jason

Chevrolet Customer Svc · 12-14-2013, 05:54 PM

Hi LiquidDragon,

We would be happy to assist and get you in contact with your dealership! Let us know at any time.

Jessica
Chevrolet Customer Care

Quote:

Originally Posted by LiquidDragon

I have suddenly been having the same issues with my iPhone 4 with iOS7.04 also. Bluetooth seems to work fine as long as i DON'T plug my phone into the USB port in the center console. once i plug my phone into the USB port the phone and the radio stop communicating and the USB and Bluetooth icons grey out and don't work unless i unplug the phone and after restarting the car. The problem seems to be getting worse and the last time i tried to play music through the USB port the car wouldn't recognize the phone through Bluetooth till the next day. Oh and once the issue started i also had to remove and repair the iPhone to get the Bluetooth to work again.

Kleeeb · 12-14-2013, 05:59 PM

Be glad that's your only problem! :( Today my iPhone 4S started making a static hissing noise from the charging port, and it eventually died down. Now my speakers just don't work. GREATTTTT. Now it's even more junk than before. (previously cracked screen, grey spots/pixels on screen, and non-functional lock button) Yippee.

Macfolk · 12-14-2013, 07:35 PM

Jessica,

Thank you. I will be bringing my Camaro to the dealership for routine maintenance this coming week and will add it to my concerns.

Jason

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Cam2011 · 12-14-2013, 08:08 PM

I used to have all sorts of problems with my camaro and iPhone 4, but it seemed to clear up every time I did a soft reset. pressing the off button and home key until you see the greyed out apple icon, when it boots back up you should be good to go. Don't worry either a soft reset will not delete any of your data on the phone.

Make sure that when you do the reset the phone is has bluetooth turned off, and not connected to the car via USB.

Macfolk · 12-14-2013, 09:31 PM

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Originally Posted by 130R

OP. I used to have problems with the USB connection as well. Generally just unplugging and reinserting the USB connection would fix it.

That said, I now just connect with Bluetooth and never have any issues.

If the soft reset doesn't work, I will try bluetooth. Thanks.

Chevrolet Customer Svc · 12-14-2013, 09:58 PM

Okay, keep me posted!

Jessica
Chevrolet Customer Care

Quote:

Originally Posted by Macfolk

Jessica,

Thank you. I will be bringing my Camaro to the dealership for routine maintenance this coming week and will add it to my concerns.

Jason

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12-12-2013, 08:57 PM	#1
Macfolk J.T. Drives: Camaro 2SS w/RS package, Imp. Blue Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Sarasota, FL Posts: 441 View My Garage	Sudden iPhone Issue Hey all, In the last couple of days, my iPhone has suddenly been inoperable from my radio's controls. I can connect and change songs from the phone, but I can only scroll through now but am unable to select anything. I have an iPhone 4 with, unfortunately, iOS7.04. Any ideas? Thanks! Jason __________________ 2011 Camaro 2SS/RS L99 Mods done: 1LE replica wheels, black tail light bezels, LED driving lights (spliced to running lights), VMax CNC ported TB, No tune Vararam, and Rx catch can Mods planned: heritage grille, 1LE splitter, led signals, tune, and possibly LT Headers Love this car!

12-14-2013, 03:02 PM	#5
RPO_Z28 Drives: 2007 C6Z Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: RVC, New York Posts: 1,748	Reboot the phone usually works. __________________

12-14-2013, 03:07 PM	#6
kjkjr27 COTW 9/16/13 Drives: 2011 2LT/RS Camaro IOM Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Syracuse Posts: 10,089	I sometimes have that issue with my ipod. Usually I have to just unplug it from the usb and back in. Although sometimes it only works if I turn off the car and turn it back on. __________________ Twitch Youtube

12-14-2013, 05:59 PM	#10
Kleeeb Drives: 2014 Red Hot 1LT/RS Join Date: May 2013 Location: College Station, TX Posts: 1,801	Be glad that's your only problem! :( Today my iPhone 4S started making a static hissing noise from the charging port, and it eventually died down. Now my speakers just don't work. GREATTTTT. Now it's even more junk than before. (previously cracked screen, grey spots/pixels on screen, and non-functional lock button) Yippee. __________________

12-14-2013, 07:35 PM	#11
Macfolk J.T. Drives: Camaro 2SS w/RS package, Imp. Blue Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Sarasota, FL Posts: 441 View My Garage	Jessica, Thank you. I will be bringing my Camaro to the dealership for routine maintenance this coming week and will add it to my concerns. Jason Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ 2011 Camaro 2SS/RS L99 Mods done: 1LE replica wheels, black tail light bezels, LED driving lights (spliced to running lights), VMax CNC ported TB, No tune Vararam, and Rx catch can Mods planned: heritage grille, 1LE splitter, led signals, tune, and possibly LT Headers Love this car!

12-12-2013, 09:42 PM	#2
Cam2011 Drives: 2011 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: CT Posts: 2,061	Do you ever turn your iPhone off, completely off? Also try and delete it from the cars bluetooth and re-pair it. If that doesn't work try a soft reset on the phone. Hope that helps.

12-14-2013, 04:55 PM	#7
LiquidDragon Drives: 2013 1LT RS Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Masachusetts Posts: 308	I have suddenly been having the same issues with my iPhone 4 with iOS7.04 also. Bluetooth seems to work fine as long as i DON'T plug my phone into the USB port in the center console. once i plug my phone into the USB port the phone and the radio stop communicating and the USB and Bluetooth icons grey out and don't work unless i unplug the phone and after restarting the car. The problem seems to be getting worse and the last time i tried to play music through the USB port the car wouldn't recognize the phone through Bluetooth till the next day. Oh and once the issue started i also had to remove and repair the iPhone to get the Bluetooth to work again.

12-14-2013, 08:08 PM	#12
Cam2011 Drives: 2011 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: CT Posts: 2,061	I used to have all sorts of problems with my camaro and iPhone 4, but it seemed to clear up every time I did a soft reset. pressing the off button and home key until you see the greyed out apple icon, when it boots back up you should be good to go. Don't worry either a soft reset will not delete any of your data on the phone. Make sure that when you do the reset the phone is has bluetooth turned off, and not connected to the car via USB.