Honda Goldwing 2018 Apple CarPlay issue with iPhone 17 – GPS screen becomes pixelated
Hi everyone,
I have a 2018 Honda Goldwing and recently upgraded from an iPhone 12 mini to an iPhone 17.
Since switching phones, I've been having a strange issue with Apple CarPlay. Whenever I use any GPS app (Apple Maps, Google Maps, Waze, etc.), the display becomes heavily pixelated or digitized. It seems like the bike's screen struggles to keep up as the map updates while I'm riding.
I asked an AI assistant about it, and it suggested that this could be a compatibility issue between the iPhone 17's newer graphics hardware and the older processor in the Goldwing's infotainment system. It also suggested checking for a software update, but my bike is already running the latest firmware available from Honda.
Has anyone else experienced this after upgrading to an iPhone 17 (or another newer iPhone)? If so, were you able to find a solution or workaround?
I've already confirmed:
- The bike has the latest available software.
- The problem only started after changing from the iPhone 12 mini to the iPhone 17.
- It happens with multiple navigation apps, not just one.
Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!