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Old 09-30-2022, 02:46 AM
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Default Help Needed: Door speakers stopped working, steering wheel control acting funny
Hi F-150 forum fam,

I got a ‘18 XLT SCREW and a couple days ago my door speakers stopped working. The only ones that work is the center dash and subwoofer. Hard to tell if the A-pillar tweeters are gone.

The radio control on the steering wheel is acting funny too. Channel toggle right will toggle left a lot. Volume up will change the source (FM to Sat radio) etc. It’s F’in annoying.

In an attempt to fix it I reset the radio twice. Didn’t help.

I also unplugged the battery for about 30 minutes but that didn’t change anything either.

Since all 4 door speakers aren’t working I’m wondering if the APIM is shot or burnt out. Not too sure if that will help the the Steering W heel buttons.

I'm also looking around the forum for similar situations and fixes but no luck.

Any help/wisdom in this will be greatly appreciated!

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Pull your ACM, not the APIM, and make sure the connectors are fully seated. You can try the APIM as well, but I would start with the ACM by unplugging and replugging both large connectors.
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Pull your ACM, not the APIM, and make sure the connectors are fully seated. You can try the APIM as well, but I would start with the ACM by unplugging and replugging both large connectors.
I will do that, thank you!

Question, if I need to replace the ACM would I need to get a specific unit tailored to the 8" Sync unit or would any off the shelf item work? Thanks in Advance!
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You can use any ACM unit as long as you can program it with ForScan or find a truck with the exact features as your truck. Being an 18, I would get an ACM from an 18 or newer or you may have programming issues.
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You can use any ACM unit as long as you can program it with ForScan or find a truck with the exact features as your truck. Being an 18, I would get an ACM from an 18 or newer or you may have programming issues.
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