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SSM 47288 – 2016-2018 Various Vehicles – SYNC 3 – Auxiliary Protocol Interface Module (APIM) Replacement Some 2016-2018 Ford
and Lincoln vehicles equipped with SYNC 3 may require APIM replacement through normal diagnostic processes. When setting up a new APIM, the module must be programmed per Workshop Manual (WSM), Section 415-00B prior to connecting … Read more
SSM 46931 2018 F-150/Expedition – SYNC Without Touchscreen – Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) B1252 In The Accessory Protocol Interface Module (APIM) Some 2018 F-150 and Expedition vehicles equipped with SYNC without touchscreen may have DTC B1252 present in the APIM when running an APIM On-Demand Self Test. On SYNC systems without touchscreen, this DTC … Read more
SSM 47380 2016-2018 Various Vehicles – SYNC 3 – Intermittent Blue Or Black Screen Some 2016-2018 Ford and Lincoln vehicles with SYNC 3 may exhibit an intermittent blue or black screen. Check for SYNC software update under the OASIS Tab SYNC selection. If update is available refer to WSM, Section 415-00 and update APIM … Read more
2016 Transit – SYNC 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
2008-2017 Ford/Lincoln/Mercury Vehicles Equipped With SYNC – SYNC Programming Control 14 Error Some 2008-2017 Ford/Lincoln/Mercury vehicles equipped with SYNC may experience a Control 14 error on the Installapps.aspx page during programming of the Accessory Protocol Interface Module (APIM). Engineering has corrected many of the issues and APIM programming can now be resumed. If programming … Read more