SYNC 4 swap for Maverick XL / XLT (non SYNC 3 systems)

[propp2531]

Any guesstimates what parts will cost?

All in for me so far is about $600.

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[Chris_G]

All in for me so far is about $600.

That's not bad! Less expensive than the Lariat package.

 

[propp2531]

Ok small victory! The rear camera now works. That shield wire did it. Now its just down to the ACM. My suspicion currently is that the ACM we bought is not compatible with the APIM since not a single change to the APIM as built has resulted in any real change to functionality. I want to see if @propp2531 can replicate my results and then ill go from there on acquiring a new ACM to test. Plus side though is that the ACM I have is a sat unit and should work just fine with Sync 3.

I just looked at F150 ACMs and they don’t appear much different than the escape or bronco ones which makes it odd that they wouldn’t be compatible

https://www.ebay.com/itm/OEM-2021-F...2349624.m46890.l49286&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0

 

[zackmd1]

All in for me so far is about $600.

And that’s with both a sync 3 and 4 APIM no?

Just under $500 so far for me. $250 for the APIM, $150 for the ACM, and around $50 for the harnesses.

 

[zackmd1]

I just looked at F150 ACMs and they don’t appear much different than the escape or bronco ones which makes it odd that they wouldn’t be compatible

https://www.ebay.com/itm/OEM-2021-F...2349624.m46890.l49286&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0

It’s likely a firmware difference, not a hardware issue. The F150 ACMs will not work though since the mounting is different. Just snagged a Bronco Sport ACM for $140. With the ACMs I noticed there is a distinct difference between firmware. Most ACMs have ABD entries down to 727-04-08 where as others have entires all the way down to 727-08-06 I believe. I have the latter right now. The Sport ACM I just bought is the former so we shall see.

 

[propp2531]

And that’s with both a sync 3 and 4 APIM no?

Just under $500 so far for me. $250 for the APIM, $150 for the ACM, and around $50 for the harnesses.

Shoot I forgot I got the sync 3 one too. So $800.

 

[propp2531]

That's not bad! Less expensive than the Lariat package.

And probably cheaper than an aftermarket solution after it’s all purchased and installed

 

[zackmd1]

Not sure if you’ve already found one but here’s a VIN from a ‘22 titanium
NM0GE9G23N1516640

it says it has SiriusXM, and according to the options page for transit vans, that should line up

Unfortunately that appears to be a Sync 3 vehicle according to the ABD... Looks like the transit connect will only get the 12" version of Sync 4 and it doesn't appear that the option is available yet.

 

[zackmd1]

Ok so just to see if anything would change, I redid the CAN Bus leads and ACM data connection leads last night. Unfortunately no change to functionality. I think I am pretty safe to say it is not the harness at this point. Once the new ACM arrives we shall see.

 

[TacoHolder]

Below are pictures of the adapter harness and the first boot up of a Sync 4 APIM in a Maverick XL. With the easy part done, programming is next....

Dumb question: Is it possible to use the Sync 3 wiring harness from a Lariat instead?

 

[zackmd1]

Dumb question: Is it possible to use the Sync 3 wiring harness from a Lariat instead?

You would need the entire dash harness of a lariat to do this. It might be possible, but for me, this was the easier route.

IF I can't get Sync 4 functional, Sync 3 gen 4 is the backup.

 

[Eagle11]

This is a great feature and will be really looking into this when I get my Maverick, now, I have a question has anyone thought about adding a charging pad for their phones? Since upgrading to Sync 4 gives you wireless Apple Carplay, this would allow charging without using a cable.

 

[propp2531]

Getting closer. Sync 4 mostly working. I can save presets but only one. I am having issues seeing the apim in forscan so I didnt enable Sirius XM but I assume that is going to work once connectivity to the APIM is sorted. Apparently I bought Nav APIM and didnt realize it but I dont plan on using that.

 

[propp2531]

Presets work. I’m still missing driver door speaker working and Sirius. Once that is done I feel this is working 100%

 

[propp2531]

Ok got Sirius icon to show but when I tune to it nothing plays. I’m wondering if my acm isn’t going to work. I’m going to keep trying but it may be an acm issue

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