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If the USB port in your Honda Civic isn't functioning properly, there are two easy steps to troubleshoot the issue. Firstly, check the port itself for any damage or debris such as lint or dust. If that's not the problem, you'll need to inspect the fuse box near the steering wheel. To access the fuse box, locate a small seam or crack on the left side of the steering wheel dash, and carefully pry it open using a screwdriver or prybar. Inside, you'll find a series of fuses with a diagram on the back of the panel indicating their functions. If the diagram isn't there, you can refer to the vehicle's owner's manual. Identify the fuse related to the USB port and check if the thin strip of metal connecting the two sections is intact. If the strip is broken, the fuse needs to be replaced; otherwise, it can be reinserted. Replacement fuses are inexpensive, typically around $10.
My Apple CarPlay connection through my USB port has been spotty for around a year, which has been quite frustrating. Last week, it completely stopped working. I've tested two new wires, but CarPlay still won't activate even though I can still charge my phone through the port.
How can I repair this? My vehicle isn't working and I don't know anything about cars. Please be considerate, I'm not very knowledgeable about automotive issues as I am a woman.
The main reason why the USB port in your Honda Civic may not be functioning is typically due to a faulty internal connection that is either loose or broken.
It appears to notice when a phone is plugged in because it responds with a message saying "device not connected".
I also have the same issue – my phone can charge but won't connect to Apple CarPlay.
To display an Apple device on your screen, make sure to use the original iPhone cable and connect it to the Bluetooth port located underneath the dashboard in front of the gear shift. I encountered the same issue and it took me two years to locate it, but now everything is working as it should.
In the past, I've owned multiple Honda Civics and never had a single issue - not one. But with my 2021 Honda Civic, I'm facing way too many electrical problems, it's outrageous! This experience has made me decide that I won't be purchasing another Honda in the future.
Similar to the previous statement. Very irritating. Experiencing issues with Bluetooth connection interruptions.
I recently tried restarting my factory radio to enable Apple CarPlay, and it seems to have done the trick as a temporary fix.
Since I upgraded to the latest iPhone with the new charger, I've been having trouble getting my Apple CarPlay to connect. The Bluetooth port in my car doesn't work with the new iPhone chargers anymore.
The latest Honda Civic models can recognize USB drives that use the FAT32 format, even though most USB drives typically come formatted as NTFS or ex-FAT by default.
My USB port is wobbly and doesn't stay connected properly.