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I seem to keep having issues with my iPhone disconnecting from the USB charger and I have reason to believe the outlet is wearing out. Is there an easy way to replace it or not an option?
Maybe this recent post helps. You'll have to find the correct part. Looks like they are different between the W213 and W205, but it's probably similar procedure to replace it.
Thanks for that! Based on that post I was able to track down a replacement unit and it happens to come from the dealer I actually bought the car a few years ago … small world. As soon as I get it I’ll report on hopefully a smooth install …
For my ‘19 E63S: Item: Connection Unit - Part #213-820-32-00
is it possible to change out the usb to a usb-c port instead? if yes please send part #
Unlikely. That would require more than just switching out the port. USB-C is just a port/connector standard. The question is what is supported over that port. You need USB 3 or 4 controllers behind it for faster speeds and CarPlay/Android Auto don't need faster speeds. They use USB 2.0. Same goes for faster charging speeds. You need the USB-PD hardware behind it. So replacing a USB-A port with a USB-C doesn't get you much w/o also replacing the system it's connected to in order to take advantage of the faster protocols. That's the issue with USB-C. The port itself doesn't tell you what it supports. Does it support video out? Does it support USB 2.0, 3.x, or 4 or Thunderbolt 3, 4 or 5? Does it support fast charging, and how fast, or just slow charging? That all depends on the larger system that the port is part of.
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Yes, I try not to constantly plug/unplug connectors. Most of my USB devices remain plugged in and I don't actually use the USB port much in the car. Only use CarPlay occasionally and I charge my devices wirelessly, partly for convenience, but also to reduce wear on the port. USB-A is pretty sturdy, but broken USB-C ports is starting to become a real problem. I think they are not a good idea in cars as debris, dust and the likelihood of snagging a cable and yanking it is a lot higher. I know the reversible nature of USB-C is a great improvement, but the small pins and small connector aren't very sturdy.
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replacement arrived & installed. Fairly simple but its a REALLY tight fit, access & hardware wise . . . Seems like there's a slight improvement in connection tightness . . . time will tell. Yesterday I was driving over a railroad track and I always slow quite a ways down as its a rough crossing and Carplay stopped working until I reestablished connection . . . hope that's over . . .
replacement arrived & installed. Fairly simple but its a REALLY tight fit, access & hardware wise . . . Seems like there's a slight improvement in connection tightness . . . time will tell. Yesterday I was driving over a railroad track and I always slow quite a ways down as its a rough crossing and Carplay stopped working until I reestablished connection . . . hope that's over . . .
I don't know if iPhones are any better in this regard than Samsung, but when this happened to me it turned out to be the USB-C socket on the phone. Getting it replaced only fixed it for a couple of months so I finally solved the problem with a wireless CarPlay/Android Auto dongle. Problem gone for good.
I don't know if iPhones are any better in this regard than Samsung, but when this happened to me it turned out to be the USB-C socket on the phone. Getting it replaced only fixed it for a couple of months so I finally solved the problem with a wireless CarPlay/Android Auto dongle. Problem gone for good.
Depends on which iPhone I suppose. The Lightning connector up until the iPhone 15 was amazingly robust. You could still get issues if lint from your pockets collected in the port, but the connector design with much fewer pins held up well. Time will tell how the USB-C port will hold up on the iPhone 15 and up for those who frequently plug and unplug.
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