No Sound for Text Msg Alerts In CarPlay

When I connect to CarPlay via USB & Lightning Cord, I do not get any sound for text messages. (my car doesn’t support CarPlay connections via Bluetooth)

I get vibrations & a temporary banner - on my iPhone and in the car - But no sound!

It’s driving me bananas!!!

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PLEASE NOTE I DO RECEIVE TEXT ALERTS:

#1 Using Siri’s “Announce Messages”

(I get a genetic tone, before my text is read out loud.) However, I am unable to allow Siri to read every text, all the time.

#2 When connecting iPhone via bluetooth.

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Anyone have any ideas? What I am missing or overlooking? Please advise of any questions or further info you may need!

Thanks in advance for your time and consideration - I truly appreciate it!

iPhone 12 Pro v15.5

(FYI: Choosing to stay with v15.5, for now)

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To the best of my recollection:

You'll find below, a list of things I’ve looked over and verified what the issue Isn’t!

• DND switch (on the side of iPhone) is Off

• None of My Focus DNDs are On

• Verified Sound & Notification Settings

—> Both on iPhone and in the car

• Verified CarPlay Settings

—> Both on iPhone and in the car

(I’ve done a bunch of Google Research on this - But I’m sleepy this AM and may be leaving a few things off !)