Bluetooth no longer connects on iPhone 5

Question

I have tried to connect my iPhone 5 to various bluetooth devices, 2 music players, 1 headset all of which in the past have connected.  I'm not sure when they stopped connecting because I don't use them that often but I would guess it has been in the past week or so.  Now nothing shows up as a saved device in my bluetooth menu on the phone and when I try to reconnect them nothing is sucessful.  I have tried turning bluetooth on and off, restarting the phone, restarting the device but to no avail, still get an error on the phone telling me to make sure the device is discoverable and in range.  So I tried to connect with my wife's iPhone 5 and instantly connects without issue to each device.  I am trying to do a restore my phone plugged into iTunes but iTunes now tells me it can't backup my phone because of an error (no other information).  My wifes phone backsup to the computer over wifi without an issue.  I have over 13gbs of pictures in my camera roll that I don't want to lose and I don't want to pay iCloud's storage fees just to get this working again.  Any suggestions? 

Answer 1

We have a 2011 Buick Enclave and the Pairing worked.  I did have to hold the phone button, say Bluetooth, Say Delete, Say the specific device to Delete ...The Pair, I think enter the code (which changes each time you Pair) and then Name the New paired Device.  To test it, I typically have to turn the vehicle off, leave the vehicle and walk far enough away to make sure the phone is not paired.  While away, tune the phone totally off.  Turn the phone back on, enter and turn key far enough to have the electrical systems come on, and then push the phone button in the car.  Good Luck.