SYNC 3 v2.2 – APIM Programming Installation Failed Error – 2016-2017 Ford/Lincoln

2016-2017 Ford/LincolnSYNC 3 v2.2 – APIM Programming Installation Failed Error A ‘Installation Failed Error Code: MEM_ERR03’ error message may occur when programming the SYNC module to v2.2.   Programming tips: The USB flash drive must be 32GB formatted to exFAT. Do not remove the USB flash drive from the media hub until the … Read more

Radio Preset Issues After APIM Replacement – 2016 Ford Transit

2016 TransitSYNC 3 – Radio Presets Inoperative After APIM Replacement 2016 Transit vehicles equipped with SYNC 3 may exhibit inoperative radio presets after accessory protocol interface module (APIM) replacement due to a software conflict between the replacement APIM and original audio control module (ACM).   Reprogram the ACM using Integrated Diagnostic System (IDS) … Read more

Ignition Off Draw (IOD) Due to Accessory Protocol Interface Module (APIM) or Remote Function Actuator (RFA) Keeping Network Awake – 2011 Ford Edge, Explorer & Lincoln MKX

TSB 13-6-18 IGNITION OFF DRAW (IOD) DUE TO ACCESSORY PROTOCOL INTERFACE MODULE (APIM) OR REMOTE FUNCTION ACTUATOR (RFA) KEEPING NETWORK AWAKE Publication Date: June 18, 2013   FORD: 2011 Edge, Explorer LINCOLN: 2011 MKX   ISSUE: Some 2011 Edge, MKX and Explorer vehicles equipped with MyTouch and Intelligent Access, may experience an RFA module keeping the … Read more

12B32 – APIM Reprogram – 2011-2012 Lincoln MKT & 2011 Ford F-250/F-350 Super Duty

April 2, 2012 TO: All U.S. Ford and Lincoln Dealers SUBJECT: DELIVERY HOLD – Customer Satisfaction Program 12B32 Certain 2011-2012 Model Year Lincoln MKT and 2011 Model Year F250/350 Super Duty Vehicles built with a New Generation Navigation Radio APIM Reprogram   PROGRAM TERMS This program will be in effect through April 30, 2013.  There is … Read more

Various SYNC Symptoms – Accessory Protocol Interface Module (APIM) Water Intrusion – 2016 Ford F-Super Duty

2016 F-Super Duty – Various SYNC Symptoms – Accessory Protocol Interface Module (APIM) Water Intrusion Some 2016 F-Super Duty vehicles may exhibit multiple SYNC symptoms such as Bluetooth and/or voice recognition being inoperative and a key off current draw that could be related to a water leak from the windshield A-pillar area on the passenger … Read more