Back in for CarPlay Service

anthonyc4242 · 08-14-2024, 11:11 PM

Got my G42 2024 BMW M240i, and CarPlay has been a nightmare. First service at 1,100 miles, tried a new iPhone 15 Pro, but still had intermittent issues like music pausing/skipping. Now, 2 months later/3,500 mi, after short drives (e.g., gym), CarPlay shows 'unknown track' and won't load. Steering wheel controls also don't work. To top it off, my ambient lights flashed for a full 40-min drive despite resetting the car. Frustrating experience for a brand new car!

Anyone else had these issues? This car seems to be a lemon with the tech, definitely loving everything else but wow I am blown away of how downhill BMW tech has gone. The deal stated 'we cannot reproduce it and won't be able to do anything' for a brand new car that's already been in for service now twice.

I haven't even had my first oil change!! Has anyone else delt with this shit?

TLDR; ambient lights and CarPlay have been acting up on my 2024 M240i under 5k mi and the dealer doesn't know what to do.

Ambient Lights: https://youtube.com/shorts/vsJOn7RXN...A90eBEJOPZEudU

sAmstur · 09-24-2024, 06:37 AM

Hate to break it to you, but I'm pretty sure the CarPlay issues are pretty common in the G42. I have a 2023 M240i and I've seen the no track issue (although rare) and I haven't found a fix other than restarting ID8 or turning the car off and on. Audio skipping has probably been my bigger issue, I don't think it's a carplay issue since it happens using the native Spotify app as well. After the latest update I actually haven't gotten much audio skipping but my god was it rough when I first got the car.

The tech on top of the creaking, and rattling in the back... it's enough to drive someone mad. However, despite all that I do still love this car, but I am honestly disappointed.

08-14-2024, 11:11 PM	#1
anthonyc4242 Second Lieutenant 49 Rep 212 Posts Drives: 2024 M240i X-Drive Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Rhode Island iTrader: (0)	Back in for CarPlay Service Got my G42 2024 BMW M240i, and CarPlay has been a nightmare. First service at 1,100 miles, tried a new iPhone 15 Pro, but still had intermittent issues like music pausing/skipping. Now, 2 months later/3,500 mi, after short drives (e.g., gym), CarPlay shows 'unknown track' and won't load. Steering wheel controls also don't work. To top it off, my ambient lights flashed for a full 40-min drive despite resetting the car. Frustrating experience for a brand new car! Anyone else had these issues? This car seems to be a lemon with the tech, definitely loving everything else but wow I am blown away of how downhill BMW tech has gone. The deal stated 'we cannot reproduce it and won't be able to do anything' for a brand new car that's already been in for service now twice. I haven't even had my first oil change!! Has anyone else delt with this shit? TLDR; ambient lights and CarPlay have been acting up on my 2024 M240i under 5k mi and the dealer doesn't know what to do. Ambient Lights: https://youtube.com/shorts/vsJOn7RXN...A90eBEJOPZEudU __________________
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09-24-2024, 06:37 AM	#2
sAmstur New Member 12 Rep 27 Posts Drives: 2023 M240i Xdrive Join Date: Apr 2023 Location: North Carolina iTrader: (0)	Hate to break it to you, but I'm pretty sure the CarPlay issues are pretty common in the G42. I have a 2023 M240i and I've seen the no track issue (although rare) and I haven't found a fix other than restarting ID8 or turning the car off and on. Audio skipping has probably been my bigger issue, I don't think it's a carplay issue since it happens using the native Spotify app as well. After the latest update I actually haven't gotten much audio skipping but my god was it rough when I first got the car. The tech on top of the creaking, and rattling in the back... it's enough to drive someone mad. However, despite all that I do still love this car, but I am honestly disappointed.
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