Topic Sponsor
2009 - 2014 Ford F150 General discussion on 2009 - 2014 Ford F150 truck.
Sponsored by:
Sponsored by:

Stumpped on a couple things

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old 12-26-2014, 10:28 PM
  #1  
Adrenaline Junky
Thread Starter
 
Ezekial's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2014
Location: Edmonton, Alberta
Posts: 13
Received 1 Like on 1 Post
Default Stumpped on a couple things

Im having a couple of problems that currently got me stumpped.

1) Car starter sometimes starts the truck and sometimes it won't. Lights will flash and horn will go off. The I double tap the car starter buttom and it doesnt start. (factory car starter) Sometimes it will start but can not start it a second time after same problem will flash but not start.

2) Sync seems to degenerate and stop working all together. Starting from people having a hard time hearing me in the mic to bluetooth not being able to connect to any bluetooth device. To fix this i have to pull the Negative terminal to reset the system. This has been happening me since I got the truck just not as bad as the sync system not allowing me to Hook my phone up. (once in a while does shut stereo when turning key to off position saying "shutting system down to perserve battery.")

Anyone have any advice that can help me solve these before I take it To the Stealership.


2011 F150 XLT w/ stock stereo sync and pac for line outs. No other aftermarket electronics sides from 6 channel amp.
Old 12-27-2014, 07:39 AM
  #2  
Senior Member
 
CCR90's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2014
Location: Dartmouth, Nova Scotia
Posts: 735
Received 90 Likes on 71 Posts

Default

Not sure on your remote start issue, but when I had issues with Sync I would pull the fuse I believe number 4. Leave it out for a min, then put it back in. Usually cleared it up. Could also require an update. That sorted out most of my issues. Could also try disconnecting your battery too.
Old 12-28-2014, 06:25 PM
  #3  
Ford Customer Service


 
FordIVTteam's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2013
Posts: 1,906
Received 315 Likes on 196 Posts
Default

Originally Posted by Ezekial
...
Sync seems to degenerate and stop working all together. Starting from people having a hard time hearing me in the mic to bluetooth not being able to connect to any bluetooth device. To fix this i have to pull the Negative terminal to reset the system. This has been happening me since I got the truck just not as bad as the sync system not allowing me to Hook my phone up. (once in a while does shut stereo when turning key to off position saying "shutting system down to perserve battery.")

Anyone have any advice that can help me solve these before I take it To the Stealership.


2011 F150 XLT w/ stock stereo sync and pac for line outs. No other aftermarket electronics sides from 6 channel amp.
Hi Ezekial,

The master reset is a great troubleshooting step to take if your SYNC system isn't running as smoothly as usual. It sets everything back to the factory default settings so you can start from scratch. Here are the instructions: http://support.ford.com/sync-technol...ter-reset-sync

If this continues to happen often even after you've tried the reset, I suggest having your dealer take a look.

Kim
The following users liked this post:
eng45ine (12-28-2014)
Old 12-29-2014, 12:06 AM
  #4  
Senior Member
 
Redman13's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2013
Location: Saskatchewan
Posts: 131
Received 9 Likes on 9 Posts
Default

My remote start on my '13 f150 sucks it will maybe start 1/4 of the time I try to start it. My '13 super duty works about 3/4 of the time. I don't know if the factory ones just suck or what??
Old 12-29-2014, 05:49 AM
  #5  
King Hater
 
Tothemax's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2013
Location: MONTANA
Posts: 6,973
Received 872 Likes on 653 Posts

Default

I agree with trying a master reset. Also check on syncmyride.Com and see if there is an update available.

As far as the starter issue maybe it is sensing something and not wanting to start. Ex, open door or unlocked?
Old 01-13-2015, 07:46 PM
  #6  
Adrenaline Junky
Thread Starter
 
Ezekial's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2014
Location: Edmonton, Alberta
Posts: 13
Received 1 Like on 1 Post
Default

Weirdly Enough Just replaced my battery couple days ago and fixed it all up.
Old 01-13-2015, 08:02 PM
  #7  
Captain Fail
 
Mange's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2013
Location: Lavalette, WV
Posts: 285
Received 37 Likes on 31 Posts

Default

Could also be the batteries in your fob with your starter.
Old 01-13-2015, 08:02 PM
  #8  
King Hater
 
Tothemax's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2013
Location: MONTANA
Posts: 6,973
Received 872 Likes on 653 Posts

Default

Sounds like something got reset when you removed the battery.
Old 01-13-2015, 10:28 PM
  #9  
Senior Member
 
Matt_RTR_FX4's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2013
Location: Atlanta
Posts: 1,104
Received 152 Likes on 123 Posts

Default

I agree with you about remote start. The remote start on my '13 fx4 works about 50% of the time. Lights blink, horns blows and nothing. Sometimes it will actually try to start but then stops. It's like the starter engages, but just hits long enough to turn the engine over once and it sounds as if it locks up. Drives me nuts.



Quick Reply: Stumpped on a couple things



All times are GMT -4. The time now is 01:16 PM.