My Sync 2 to Sync 3 Swap
07-14-2017, 02:06 PM
#132
I get that. I figured that the 2016 would have a different antenna style because Sirius and GPS are different frequencies and usually require different antenna types. The SATCOM guru in me is looking at the super technical part that is probably not even relevant in this situation. lol
07-14-2017, 02:11 PM
#133
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I get that. I figured that the 2016 would have a different antenna style because Sirius and GPS are different frequencies and usually require different antenna types. The SATCOM guru in me is looking at the super technical part that is probably not even relevant in this situation. lol
However, I will say that the splitter is a more elegant solution.
07-14-2017, 02:39 PM
#134
Senior Member
Yeah i would agree it is a little bit more work but its the same price as the aftermarket one.
Yes the nav works with it.
Yes the nav works with it.
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07-14-2017, 04:07 PM
#136
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I get that. I figured that the 2016 would have a different antenna style because Sirius and GPS are different frequencies and usually require different antenna types. The SATCOM guru in me is looking at the super technical part that is probably not even relevant in this situation. lol
When I have the aftermarket GPS antenna plugged in Sync 3 has no issues but the IPC has an issue with the compass. When I stop or drive really slow the compass will go back and forth between two directions (i.e. N or NE) every like half second. Kind of annoying at a light.
With the splitter. After about 5 minutes i am seeing a GPS icon with the circle and line through it. Nav seems to work just fine. But my Compass on the IPC works correctly when stopped. Since I use CarPlay the most I think I will just use the splitter.
Neither show any DTCs
I will put this info in my write up about the issues I have had with both so people can decide what they want to do. Might just be me with the set up I have.
Last edited by lucas8888; 07-14-2017 at 05:16 PM.
07-14-2017, 07:18 PM
#137
So I think you are right.
When I have the aftermarket GPS antenna plugged in Sync 3 has no issues but the IPC has an issue with the compass. When I stop or drive really slow the compass will go back and forth between two directions (i.e. N or NE) every like half second. Kind of annoying at a light.
With the splitter. After about 5 minutes i am seeing a GPS icon with the circle and line through it. Nav seems to work just fine. But my Compass on the IPC works correctly when stopped. Since I use CarPlay the most I think I will just use the splitter.
Neither show any DTCs
I will put this info in my write up about the issues I have had with both so people can decide what they want to do. Might just be me with the set up I have.
When I have the aftermarket GPS antenna plugged in Sync 3 has no issues but the IPC has an issue with the compass. When I stop or drive really slow the compass will go back and forth between two directions (i.e. N or NE) every like half second. Kind of annoying at a light.
With the splitter. After about 5 minutes i am seeing a GPS icon with the circle and line through it. Nav seems to work just fine. But my Compass on the IPC works correctly when stopped. Since I use CarPlay the most I think I will just use the splitter.
Neither show any DTCs
I will put this info in my write up about the issues I have had with both so people can decide what they want to do. Might just be me with the set up I have.
07-14-2017, 08:15 PM
#138
Senior Member