“Thanks for the tip bro…”
A frozen infotainment system can be frustrating to deal with. Any technology can freeze. Knowing how to complete a hard restart on the infotainment system may not be common knowledge. One creator has a solution for current-generation Mustang drivers.
In a TikTok that’s generated over 13,600 views as of this writing, Brandon (@brandonc91) reveals how to hard restart a Mustang S650 infotainment system.
In the TikTok, Brandon begins by clarifying that this video is only intended for Mustang drivers.
“If you do not own a Mustang S650, scroll away. This video is only for my Mustang S650 owners, guys,” Brandon begins. Next, Brandon offers a solution to fix a frozen infotainment system. “If you have a problem with your infotainment system, I got a way to fix it,” he states.
For the purpose of the video, Brandon asks viewers to imagine that the infotainment system is frozen. He acts out the scenario with hand motions, including tapping the screen. “I’m tapping around and nothing is working. It’s just frozen,” Brandon shares. Then, Brandon offers a solution to fix a frozen infotainment system.
“If you hold the volume down and the skip button, and just hold it down. Hold it down for about five, 10 seconds here,” he says. By holding down the volume and skip button on the steering wheel, a hard restart is initiated. Brandon says this can be done when you experience issues with connectivity, audio, or the system not reading your phone.
“You just hold that for about 10 seconds, it reboots, and that usually fixes all the issues,” Brandon reveals.
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Brandon decided to create a tutorial after seeing multiple videos of Mustang S650 drivers having these issues with their infotainment system. “I just wanted to get that little tip out there for anyone that has an S650 out there,” Brandon concludes.
Viewers went to the comments section to share their appreciation to Brandon for revealing this trick.
“This happened to me recently, appreciate the tip,” one said.
“Thanks for the tip bro,” a second shared.
Other viewers shared their experiences with CarPlay and Bluetooth issues.
“There’s certain locations in my city where the carplay just disconnects, must be some strange radio wave that interrupts something with the wifi or bluetooth, but it’s gotten so much better this year,” one wrote.
“Is there a fix for CarPlay disconnecting randomly,” another wondered.
“Make sure your system is updated, and when you start to have that issue I would try this button reset,” Brandon replied.
“A lot of the time when my phone messes up with carplay, restarting your phone will usually fix it,” another viewer commented.
Dealing with a frozen infotainment system can be irritating. Infotainment systems are the center of everything technology-based, housing the navigation, music, and phone connectivity, so when this doesn’t work, it’s frustrating. While this situation is never ideal, it is a common problem for drivers with infotainment systems.
Infotainment systems are one of the most common things consumers complain about in reliability surveys, Consumer Reports shares. Infotainment system problems may be small or require a hard restart. Each auto manufacturer will have their own hard restart combination for their infotainment systems. It’s best to consult the owner’s manual or YouTube for specific models. However, there are some overarching things that can be done before doing the hard restart.
According to Consumer Reports, these simple fixes can help unfreeze the infotainment system:
Additionally, infotainment systems can be impacted by colder conditions. The screen can freeze up from being cold, and the only fix for this is to warm up your vehicle, The Silver Lining reports.
If this problem continues to happen, it may be best to bring the car to the dealership and have one of their technicians take a look at it.
Motor1 has contacted Brandon via Instagram and TikTok direct message. This story will be updated if he replies.
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