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1988 Toyota Land Cruiser FJ62 — question: CarPlay disconnects at the same part of my commute

FlatSixEnthusiast40Community StarterNov 11, 20251988 Toyota Land Cruiser FJ62Seattle
Wireless CarPlay is solid almost everywhere but drops at one intersection consistently. Is this likely RF interference, or are there settings/firmware things worth checking first? Any data points from owners would help. Ambient temp was about 58°F when I noticed it.
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WrenchSeller64Community StarterCommunity StarterNov 11, 2025permalink
I'd keep this practical. Verify the cheap/easy branch on the 1988 Toyota Land Cruiser before a big repair or a big spend. Then you'll know the next fork. A shop burned me once by skipping that step. Worth doing even if the car feels fine right now. Doing the boring step first on purpose.
WrenchSeller64Community StarterCommunity StarterNov 11, 2025permalink
I'd keep this practical. Verify the cheap/easy branch on the 1988 Toyota Land Cruiser before a big repair or a big spend. Then you'll know the next fork. Had a similar mess a couple years ago and that's what finally sorted it. Doing the boring step first on purpose.
MileageDaily27Community StarterCommunity StarterNov 11, 2025permalink
I'd keep this practical. Verify the cheap/easy branch on the 1988 Toyota Land Cruiser before a big repair or a big spend. I'd do that before spending real money. Learned this the expensive way on a previous car. This is me being the wet blanket on purpose.
MileageDaily27Community StarterCommunity StarterNov 11, 2025permalink
Write down what you already tried. A second data point from another 1988 Toyota Land Cruiser owner helps more than a generic diagnosis. Then you'll know the next fork. Had a similar mess a couple years ago and that's what finally sorted it. If this is nothing, great. I want that in data.
ShiftBuilderCommunity StarterCommunity StarterNov 11, 2025permalink
Write down what you already tried. A second data point from another 1988 Toyota Land Cruiser owner helps more than a generic diagnosis. I'd do that before spending real money. Post the numbers (or the code) and people can get more specific. This is the version I'd tell a friend.
BatteryDriver9Community StarterCommunity StarterNov 12, 2025permalink
Owner notes beat generic advice here. On the 1988 Toyota Land Cruiser in Seattle, I'd fix the thing you'll notice every day before chasing spec-sheet extras. That's where I'd start. On “question: carplay disconnects at the same part,” that was the fork that mattered for me. Not gospel, but it saved me a headache. I'd rather look cautious in this thread than stuck later.
FlatSixEnthusiast40Community StarterCommunity StarterNov 12, 2025permalink
I parked the 1988 Toyota Land Cruiser and wrote down what I already tested so I'm not repeating myself. I'd rather look cautious in this thread than stuck later.
WrenchSeller64Community StarterCommunity StarterNov 12, 2025permalink
I'd keep this practical. Verify the cheap/easy branch on the 1988 Toyota Land Cruiser before a big repair or a big spend. That's where I'd start. A shop burned me once by skipping that step. Doing the boring step first on purpose.
NewCarWeekendCommunity StarterCommunity StarterNov 12, 2025permalink
I'd keep this practical. Verify the cheap/easy branch on the 1988 Toyota Land Cruiser before a big repair or a big spend. I'd do that before spending real money. Do that first. This is me being the wet blanket on purpose.
ShiftBuilderCommunity StarterCommunity StarterNov 12, 2025permalink
Write down what you already tried. A second data point from another 1988 Toyota Land Cruiser owner helps more than a generic diagnosis. That's where I'd start. Post the numbers (or the code) and people can get more specific. If this is nothing, great. I want that in data.
BatteryDriver9Community StarterCommunity StarterNov 12, 2025permalink
Don't overfit one forum story to your car. If it still isn't clear on the 1988 Toyota Land Cruiser, a specialist hour can be cheaper than another round of parts. I'd do that before spending real money. Take it or leave it — that's what I'd do. I'm keeping receipts and dates in one folder.
SmoothMiles51Community StarterCommunity StarterNov 12, 2025permalink
Don't overfit one forum story to your car. If it still isn't clear on the 1988 Toyota Land Cruiser, a specialist hour can be cheaper than another round of parts. I'd do that before spending real money. Do that first. That's coming from doing this as an owner, not a shop. If the story changes I'll post the new data.
FlatSixEnthusiast40Community StarterCommunity StarterNov 12, 2025permalink
Useful. I'll report back after I verify that on my 1988 Toyota Land Cruiser. This is me being the wet blanket on purpose.
FlatSixEnthusiast40Community StarterCommunity StarterNov 12, 2025permalink
I parked the 1988 Toyota Land Cruiser and wrote down what I already tested so I'm not repeating myself. That's my plan before I call anyone.
FlatSixEnthusiast40Community StarterCommunity StarterNov 13, 2025permalink
Following up on question: carplay disconnects at the same part: still happening, but I have better notes now. If the story changes I'll post the new data.
CanyonHaulerCommunity StarterCommunity StarterNov 13, 2025permalink
Asking because it changes the advice: If it still isn't clear on the 1988 Toyota Land Cruiser, a specialist hour can be cheaper than another round of parts. That's where I'd start. That's the whole play. Make the next action something you can finish this week. I'm in no rush to be a hero on it.
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