Convert the center console USB-A to a USB-C?

[sass JT]

I had an issue like the op when using the center console and my iPhone 12 Pro. I talked to my dealership and pulled in with it all hooked up and not working (also left the vehicle on so they could see it). The dealership had the proof to get me a replacement media hub.

since then I’ve had no issues at all

good luck op

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[Fla2smoker]

8 pages of us having issues using the center console with new iPhones. Old devices seem to work fine.
https://www.jeepgladiatorforum.com/forum/threads/2021-apple-carplay-issues.38227/

 

[2tall]

8 pages of us having issues using the center console with new iPhones. Old devices seem to work fine.
https://www.jeepgladiatorforum.com/forum/threads/2021-apple-carplay-issues.38227/

Thanks @Fla2smoker I searched for a similar post but couldn’t find it….

What was the result for you? I see @JeepCares stepped in and was willing to open cases. Any idea if a resolution was found?

 

[me_ccie]

Odd.... I have a 2020 JT Rubicon and all the ports front and back screen mirror Carplay. Recently installed a wireless carplay adapter in the center armrest and it's been working great.

 

[CPTRU1114]

You also can go witht he wirless Carplay option. I really like it and works great.

https://smile.amazon.com/Wireless-C...jbGlja1JlZGlyZWN0JmRvTm90TG9nQ2xpY2s9dHJ1ZQ==

 

[am1978]

I looked for a post on this but don’t see any. Anyone know if you can convert the center console USB A to a USB C?

I have an iPhone 12 and apple carplay will only work with the USB C connection. I assume it is because it is high speed? When I use the USB A it connects but then disconnects after 5 minutes or so. Super annoying.

I like the cable route to the phone from the center console better.

Thanks for any input you may have on making the port change to USB C.

I have a 12 pro max and no issues. I also use these for my older usb conversions to usb-c.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B079LYHNS...abc_HREPQ5DGX5QMX08GE0G1?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1

 

[ShadowsPapa]

I have a 12 pro max and no issues. I also use these for my older usb conversions to usb-c.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B079LYHNS...abc_HREPQ5DGX5QMX08GE0G1?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1

Appears to only convert the physical format, not the specs for charging, data transfer, etc. It's basically a media converter.

 

[am1978]

Appears to only convert the physical format, not the specs for charging, data transfer, etc. It's basically a media converter.

Right, but the iPhone 12 cable has usb-c/lighting ends and this satisfies that connection.

 

[am1978]

Appears to only convert the physical format, not the specs for charging, data transfer, etc. It's basically a media converter.

Also, I use my 12 pro max with CarPlay and I am forever trying to ward off the wife and her 12 pro when she wants to play her own music while I drive and she uses that port with the adapter I posted. No issues. I don’t think it’s a cable connection speed issue the OP is having.

 

[drBassman]

Interresting...I am CERTAIN that, when I had my factory-installed, 7" Uconnect radio, the USB port in the armrest WOULD allow me to plug my 256gB USB Thumb drive AND PLAY MUSIC FROM THAT DRIVE. When I upgraded to my "brand new, bought at @AllMoparParts.com 8.4 Uconnect radio", THAT was when I had to move my thumb drive from the arm rest port to the dash port. With top & doors off, I preferred to have my USB drive "out of sight, out of mind", HIDDEN/locked up in the armrest, NOT sticking out of the dash, waiting to be "liberated." I presume that a firmware upgrade was what disabled this capability...

 

[ShadowsPapa]

Interresting...I am CERTAIN that, when I had my factory-installed, 7" Uconnect radio, the USB port in the armrest WOULD allow me to plug my 256gB USB Thumb drive AND PLAY MUSIC FROM THAT DRIVE. When I upgraded to my "brand new, bought at @AllMoparParts.com 8.4 Uconnect radio", THAT was when I had to move my thumb drive from the arm rest port to the dash port. With top & doors off, I preferred to have my USB drive "out of sight, out of mind", HIDDEN/locked up in the armrest, NOT sticking out of the dash, waiting to be "liberated." I presume that a firmware upgrade was what disabled this capability...

I have a USB thumb drive inside my console - and can choose it as source for music. 8.4 premium sound system.

 

[2tall]

A heads up to anyone interested I posted my solution on my original post. Problem solved!

@JeepCares

 

[drBassman]

I have a USB thumb drive inside my console - and can choose it as source for music. 8.4 premium sound system.

Really?!? I just went out to the garage & double checked mine -- thumb drive in the dash, USB1 works great; SAME drive in the armrest console -- USB2 grayed out / selecting it does nothing. I wonder what is different between yours & mine? I'm wondering if there is a setting I could change with AlphaOBD that would "fix" this???

Edit: Perhaps it is time to get the recall fix for my manual transmission scheduled/done -- perhaps that software upgrade would fix this issue?

 

[Smittie]

Wha...?!?!
The USB port in my center console works with CarPlay, even with a wireless adapter.
I'm using an iPhone 10, so I can't say as to how it'll work with a 12.

Kevin

I use the USB port in the center console to connect my Pixel 5 Android (Android 1`1) to Android Auto almost exclusively. I have also used the USB port in the console to plug in a thumb drive and play audio files.

 

[AEsco48]

What wireless CarPlay adapters are people using.
Does it work with Gaia GPS CarPlay?

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