So, applied the firmware update. Everything went to plan.

Connected phone, CarPlay logo showed up, awesome.

Headunit shows "Attempting to connect to Apple CarPlay", excitement palpable.

Then, nothing. No new source icon on the home screen. Can't find anything anywhere.

The "Smartphone setup" settings page shows CarPlay as an connection option so I know the firmware installed correctly.

Any ideas guys?!

Just a guess, but I recall there being an issue previously with iPhone's requiring USB1 for input.  Are you using the other USB input on the back by chance?

Just a guess, but I recall there being an issue previously with iPhone's requiring USB1 for input.  Are you using the other USB input on the back by chance?

Tried both USB ports, no joy...

Do you have at least ios 7.1 on your phone?

Just a thought, try restarting your car and fully rebooting your iPhone.

Do you have at least ios 7.1 on your phone?

Yup, iOS 8.0.2

Just a thought, try restarting your car and fully rebooting your iPhone.

That's not a bad shout. Back in the office now so will try that when I leave.

Keep the ideas coming though guys!

Rebooting my phone fixed the "Attempting to connect to Carplay" issue.

Rebooting my phone fixed the "Attempting to connect to Carplay" issue.

Worked a treat! Cheers!