Solutions-For Apple CarPlay & Android Auto Module

Solutions-For Apple CarPlay & Android Auto Module Solutions-For Apple CarPlay & Android Auto Module

October 30, 2024 By QiuChelsea

Solutions to some issues with Isudar Car Radio and Apple Carplay & Android Auto Module：

For Apple Carplay & Android Auto Module：

Ⅰ.General Questions: Rear View Camera：

--Automatic transmission car:

1.Original rear view camera：No manual wiring is required, the rearview camera will work normally after the module is installed.

2.Aftermarket rear view camera: Manual wiring is required. The output plug of the camera extension cable is connected to the REAR CVBS, and the trigger cable is connected to CAM-12V. The trigger cable at the other end is connected to the red cable, and the black cable is grounded. (As shown in the picture)

--Manual transmission car:

1.Original rear view camera：Manual wiring is required. Connect the reverse control cable (Reveres) to the positive terminal of the reversing light.

2.Aftermarket rear view camera: Manual wiring is required. The output plug of the camera extension cable is connected to the REAR CVBS, and the trigger cable is connected to the REVERSE. The other end of the trigger cable is connected to the red cable and connected to the positive pole of the reversing light, and the black cable is grounded. (As shown in the figure)

Ⅱ. Screen display problem
1. The original radio page can be displayed, but it cannot be switched to Apple Carplay & Android Auto. When using a wired connection, the phone shows that it has been connected to Carplay & Android Auto:

-Please check whether the LVDS cable is connected well and connected to the correct position. The LVDS cable of some modules needs to be transferred to the wiring harness on the back of the screen, and some need to be transferred to the wiring harness on the back of the head unit.

Ⅲ.Sound issues

1.For Porsche PCM3.1/PCM3.0:
No sound：
●Enter the OEM settings menu, find the audio settings, and select the AUX channel on the OEM interface when playing sound through CarPlay. Please watch the video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AbAbZXHreDI.

●If there is no AUX option: Press the "CAR" key > Options > Set PCM System > Reset PCM > Factory Settings > YES, wait for the reset to complete, AUX will appear and activate AUX.

●If there is still no sound after selecting AUX, if PCM can read DISC, the original car optical fiber is not plugged in properly; if it cannot read DISC, the DVD drive may not be installed properly

●If there is still no sound after selecting AUX, or if you think the sound quality is not good, please turn on the use of original Bluetooth audio in the sound settings, and then connect the phone to the car Bluetooth after connecting CarPlay or Android Auto to get the sound.

2.For Volkswagen/Skoda
No sound：
●Enter the OEM settings menu, find the audio settings, and select the AUX channel on the OEM interface when playing sound through CarPlay.

●If there is no AUX option, please check whether the audio port is AMI. If so, you need to purchase the AMI-AUX adapter cable in the link:
https://www.isudar.com/products/extra-fee-with-external-ami-adapter-cable-for-carplay-module-box?variant=41227075846226

3.For Mercedes-Benz/BMW (USB-AUX sound card is not included in the module kit)
No sound:
●Enter the OEM settings menu, find the audio settings, and select the AUX channel on the OEM interface when playing sound through CarPlay.

●If there is no AUX option, please check whether the audio port has AUX. If not, please purchase the sound card in the connection:
https://www.isudar.com/products/extra-fee-with-external-usb-to-aux-adapter-cable-for-isudar-carplay-module-box?variant=40369200136274