View Poll Results: How many of you have utilized the SYNC3 update?
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627
69.05%
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30.95%
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Current SYNC 3 and CarPlay/Android Auto Information
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Joined: Apr 2017
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You could have bought a battery charger for the cost of the gas consumed. I haven't been following so closely to the tread after I did mine, but now a friend wants me to do his. A lot has transpired over the past month or so. sorry about your issues, now I'm reluctant to do his.https://www.f150forum.com/images/smilies/001_unsure.gif
I have to say, I've been following this thread since before Christmas and I finally decided to make the jump as I'd like to have a navigation option, through CarPlay, in the truck. With all the videos, guidance, and assistance, mostly everyone have had successful upgrade experiences!
Still seems like a fairly straight forward procedure! Hardest part so far was switching out that USB hub, without scratching or smudging the plastic! Patience, plastic pry tools and painters tape! (All the hints from the endless pictures and videos I saw/watched!)
Senior Member
Joined: Feb 2015
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From: SE MI
I've upgrade from Sync to Sync 3 in my 2015 XLT and have it mostly working. I ran into problems when trying to connect the original USB cable into the back of the APIM. I ordered this cable recommended to me by lucas8888:
https://seismicaudiospeakers.com/pro...usb-male-cable
I'm sure it'll work, but I'm concerned that without the retaining clips on the OEM cable, this could eventually work itself loose. I don't know? I've tried searching for this, and I thought I remembered seeing discussion on it, but could someone tell me what OEM cable works for connecting between the Sync 3 APIM and the USB hub (to work with carplay), please???
Thanks!
https://seismicaudiospeakers.com/pro...usb-male-cable
I'm sure it'll work, but I'm concerned that without the retaining clips on the OEM cable, this could eventually work itself loose. I don't know? I've tried searching for this, and I thought I remembered seeing discussion on it, but could someone tell me what OEM cable works for connecting between the Sync 3 APIM and the USB hub (to work with carplay), please???
Thanks!
http://www.tascaparts.com/auto-parts...on-system-scat
Looks like just #6 if you don't have a console and then add #7 if you do.
Chat with them to confirm
Last edited by lucas8888; Apr 4, 2017 at 11:25 AM.
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Joined: Mar 2011
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When I purchased my APIM, the seller didnt know if it was from a nav or non-nav vehicle. When I did my install, navigation didnt pop up, so I did my upgrade to 2.2 with the non-nav version. If my APIM had Nav and I did the wrong update, could this be the reason for the DTC errors? Navigation Fault & Lost Communication with ACM "C"?
Senior Member
Joined: Feb 2015
Posts: 1,421
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From: SE MI
When I purchased my APIM, the seller didnt know if it was from a nav or non-nav vehicle. When I did my install, navigation didnt pop up, so I did my upgrade to 2.2 with the non-nav version. If my APIM had Nav and I did the wrong update, could this be the reason for the DTC errors? Navigation Fault & Lost Communication with ACM "C"?
Also I don't think it would have started the install if it was nav...
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Joined: Mar 2011
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did you change the as built data to have nav enabled? If so then you probably don't have nav and thats why your getting those errors. Do you have the part number on the back i can tell you by that if its nav or not?
Also i don't think it would have started the install if it was nav...
Also i don't think it would have started the install if it was nav...
Senior Member
Joined: Feb 2015
Posts: 1,421
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From: SE MI