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1998 Lexus LS — wireless CarPlay drops at the same intersection

SunBeltDaily76Community StarterMay 26, 20261998 Lexus LS 400Connecticut
1998 Lexus LS 400, about 218,000 miles. Wireless CarPlay is reliable almost everywhere but disconnects at the same intersection on my commute. Does consistent location point strongly to RF interference, and what would you test to confirm? I am in Connecticut. If I figure it out I will update the thread.
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TrailWrench101Community StarterCommunity StarterMay 26, 2026permalink
Owner notes beat generic advice here. On the 1998 Lexus LS in Connecticut, I'd fix the thing you'll notice every day before chasing spec-sheet extras. Then you'll know the next fork. On “wireless carplay drops at the same intersection,” that was the fork that mattered for me. Learned this the expensive way on a previous car. Climate here is different, so treat that as a local data point. Wrote this up on my lunch break.
WeekendDailyCommunity StarterCommunity StarterMay 27, 2026permalink
I'd keep this practical. Verify the cheap/easy branch on the 1998 Lexus LS before a big repair or a big spend. I'd do that before spending real money. Do that first. I've seen both outcomes, which is why I'd test instead of assume. Doing the boring step first on purpose.
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