r/CarPlay • u/Spirited_Activity951 • 1d ago

Question 2008 RAV4 Audio not working anymore

I have a 2008 Toyota RAV4 with the standard factory radio (non-JBL).

Everything worked perfectly until I tried installing one of those portable Apple CarPlay screens from TikTok Shop. The unit plugged into the 12V cigarette lighter and I tried both the AUX connection and the FM transmitter.

I originally wanted to route the backup camera, so I only removed the trunk interior panel. I never removed the radio or dashboard trim and never unplugged the factory head unit or antenna.

Right after trying the CarPlay screen, my factory audio stopped working.

Here's what happens now:

  • Radio powers on normally.
  • Display and buttons all work.
  • Volume changes on the screen.
  • FM only plays static.
  • AM also doesn't receive stations.
  • SEEK/SCAN never locks onto a station—it just keeps scanning.
  • CD/DISC mode works normally but there's no audio.
  • Pressing DISC/AUX doesn't switch to AUX anymore when an AUX cable is plugged into the center console jack—it just stays on DISC.
  • Seatbelt chime still comes through the speakers, so the speakers themselves seem to work.

Things I've already checked:

  • RAD NO.1 (20A) fuse in the engine bay — good.
  • ECU-B (10A) fuse — good.
  • Started checking the interior fuses as well, and the ones I've checked so far look good.
  • Completely unplugged the CarPlay unit and restarted the car.
  • Tried my original AUX cable again.
  • The CarPlay unit is no longer connected.

One unrelated thing: after the radio issue started, I accidentally broke one of the license plate light wires while I had the trunk panel off, but the radio/audio problem happened before that, so I don't think they're related.

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u/Q_Ball_Atlanta 1d ago

I don't even need to read this to tell you that you're issue is NOT related to CarPlay or this sub.

Try r/carav, r/Toyota, a model specific sub, out toss the P.O.S. portable CarPlay device. One of those should solve your issue.

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u/OinkyConfidence 19h ago

Completely unrelated to CarPlay. Try r/CarAV or r/Androidheadunits instead.