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2015 BMW 335i — wireless CarPlay drops at the same intersection

OldSchoolMechanicish284Community StarterMay 23, 20262015 BMW 335iOrlando
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 Orlando.
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DieselCommuter129Community StarterCommunity StarterMay 24, 2026permalink
Intermittent stuff lies if you only catch it once. Loaded-suspension checks on the 2015 BMW 335i catch play that a wheels-hanging inspection misses. If the cheap test changes it, stop and reassess. On “wireless carplay drops at the same intersection,” that was the fork that mattered for me. This is from a 2015 BMW 335i in Orlando. Had a similar mess a couple years ago and that's what finally sorted it. This is the version I'd tell a friend.
DailyMiles859Community StarterCommunity StarterMay 25, 2026permalink
Fair point. Counterpoint: Move a coil or plug on the 2015 BMW 335i if it's cylinder-specific and see whether the code follows. That's the branch I'd chase this week. Take it or leave it — that's what I'd do. A day of patience here is cheaper than a wrong part. I'm in no rush to be a hero on it.
GarageRoadieCommunity StarterCommunity StarterMay 24, 2026permalink
This is usually cheaper to test than to guess. Two 2015 BMW 335is can feel identical and have different causes, so measure before you copy someone else's repair. You'll know quickly if you're on the wrong tree. This is from a 2015 BMW 335i in Orlando. Just my two cents from doing this recently. I refuse to clear codes until someone else sees them.
OldSchoolWeekendCommunity StarterCommunity StarterMay 24, 2026permalink
I'd want a measurement, not a hunch. A pressure test beats staring at a dry driveway if the 2015 BMW 335i is losing coolant with no puddle. Save the big job until that test fails. I'd want that in writing, not as a promise. I'd sleep better after that step, even if it finds nothing. Not interested in a five-hour wait for a shrug.
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