Android Auto and Asus Zenfones- a good match?

[Android Central Question]

I've an Asus Zenfone 4 MAX, running Android 8.1 OREO. It will not connect to my in dash receiver, Pioneer AVH 2330 NEX! Bluetooth works fine but from Replacing the USB cables to checking firmware, nothing! Don't have access to other phone makers so decided to post this here as Pioneer Tech Rep told me it just maybe the phone.