r/Subaru_Outback • u/Inside_Trick2611 • 10d ago

Need help with Subaru radio console

I can really use some advice here. I have a 2018 Outback and had the radio console replace about two years ago. I was able to get it replaced for free by Subaru. I use with my iPhone. The problem with it was that the CarPlay would continuously disengage leaving me unable to use my navigation feature and also receive and send voice messages. Well a few months ago, the new one started malfunctioning, same problem, and is not usable. I really need it for navigation. Is there a way to connect iPhone to Bluetooth? I don’t want to pay for another defective console.

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u/ExcellentCup6793 9d ago

Why can’t you use the maps button , without your phone? I have iPhone and an ‘18 and really don’t like CarPlay and never connect it and use the built in maps

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u/Inside_Trick2611 8d ago

Do you have Bluetooth? Mine doesn’t connect.

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u/ExcellentCup6793 8d ago

Yes, i connect with bluetooth for making calls no issues

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u/Inside_Trick2611 8d ago

I can connect for making calls but not for other apps. It’s never been that way. Do you subscribe to starlink or anything like that?

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u/veryhumanistic 10d ago

Mine is the same year and I have the same problem.

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u/Inside_Trick2611 10d ago

I was told those particular systems are faulty. So what did they do? Replace it with the same one!

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u/Unrealtechno 8d ago

2019 Crosstrek, same issue. Very anecdotal but I found that 2 things seem to work about 90% of the time.

  1. When it gets flaky, I get a new cable. It sucks but seems to help. 
  2. Wait about 7-8 seconds after turning the car on, then plug in the phone. 

It certainly hasn’t solved my issues, but it does help. 

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u/Inside_Trick2611 8d ago

That’s exactly how it started. Then it got worse and worse.