Sync4 APIM and 13.2" Screen Installation Guide (Lariat Models)

[Billzilla15]

Pin 8?

My assumption is my audio bugs have to be a result of the harness since they didn’t exist before. Though the Sync3 APIM did have an issue of the occasional audio skip. This is more of a very soft static pop. Almost like a record with a little dust. Two to three times a song.

Unsure if it’s harness, APIM, or software at the moment. Maybe I’ll reset the audio module?

Am using the B&O system on the Lariat which I don’t think would cause an issue?

No issues on my lariat

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[yeahiguessman]

No issues on my lariat

Feel like harness is my best bet then. This static pop has to come from some sort of electrical connection. Or at least I hope?

You wouldn’t happen to have or be willing to share your as built file would you? Am slightly curious if I just uploaded it to mine if it would narrow down my back up camera issue

 

[RONR11]

Pin 8?

My assumption is my audio bugs have to be a result of the harness since they didn’t exist before. Though the Sync3 APIM did have an issue of the occasional audio skip. This is more of a very soft static pop. Almost like a record with a little dust. Two to three times a song.

Unsure if it’s harness, APIM, or software at the moment. Maybe I’ll reset the audio module?

Am using the B&O system on the Lariat which I don’t think would cause an issue?

Did you twist your wires as needed

 

[yeahiguessman]

Did you twist your wires as needed

For the splicing in of the other cable that powers the screen?

 

[RONR11]

For the splicing in of the other cable that powers the screen?

Do you have the wiring diagram? If you look there are a number that should be also shielded I wrapped mine with shield tape Amazon. Like $8.00
There are others

 

[yeahiguessman]

Do you have the wiring diagram? If you look there are a number that should be also shielded I wrapped mine with shield tape Amazon. Like $8.00
There are others

Does this apply to a Lariat that was already equipped with Sync3? From RedNeckGarage video he never mentioned having to adjust any other cables besides the harness adapter

 

[yeahiguessman]

Update on the audio pop. It only happens when playing music through USB.

Bluetooth and radio do not have an issue. They play flawlessly. I’m assuming this is either a software issue on the APIM or damage to the USB hub or APIM to USB cable.

Later I’m going to grab a Type C cable and try the other port. At current time I have only used the USB A port.

 

[RONR11]

Does this apply to a Lariat that was already equipped with Sync3? From RedNeckGarage video he never mentioned having to adjust any other cables besides the harness adapter

Sorry I forgot you were updating, ask Bill, he may know since he did update

 

[Billzilla15]

Feel like harness is my best bet then. This static pop has to come from some sort of electrical connection. Or at least I hope?

You wouldn’t happen to have or be willing to share your as built file would you? Am slightly curious if I just uploaded it to mine if it would narrow down my back up camera issue

It's posted somewhere in this thread . Check towards the middle

 

[yeahiguessman]

It's posted somewhere in this thread . Check towards the middle

Amazing work man! While my harness is definitely the issue when it comes to the visual quality, the vehicle know turns the camera on when put into reverse.

I also don’t know how, but using your entire as built and then adjusting one or two things for my vehicle somehow solved the slight pop I was hearing when using CarPlay? After using your exact build and restarting the vehicle it seems perfect?

 

[pantera156]

Screen already installed. For some reason the home screen looks small after programming.....

 

[yeahiguessman]

Screen already installed. For some reason the home screen looks small after programming.....

There’s a setting in Forscan for the APIM towards the bottom that’ll let you set the size. I can’t remember the exact name but just skim through and you’ll see it’s probably set to something small by default

 

[yeahiguessman]

I think it's this antenna.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/353865070119

It is a simple GPS antenna.

The one you have linked from EBay was the one installed on my stock APIM for Sync 3.

I noticed the new one I bought doesn’t have the same antenna plug. Weird because I thought Ford built all of their APIMs with Nav now and had to be enabled via subscription. This one was built this year for an F150.

If it is built in, what antenna or part number would I need to install to possibly get the GPS function back?

Thoughts?

 

[pantera156]

The one you have linked from EBay was the one installed on my stock APIM for Sync 3.

I noticed the new one I bought doesn’t have the same antenna plug. Weird because I thought Ford built all of their APIMs with Nav now and had to be enabled via subscription. This one was built this year for an F150.

If it is built in, what antenna or part number would I need to install to possibly get the GPS function back?

Thoughts?

The one you have linked from EBay was the one installed on my stock APIM for Sync 3.

I noticed the new one I bought doesn’t have the same antenna plug. Weird because I thought Ford built all of their APIMs with Nav now and had to be enabled via subscription. This one was built this year for an F150.

If it is built in, what antenna or part number would I need to install to possibly get the GPS function back?

Thoughts?

It seems that Ford makes APIM with GPS and without GPS.
The GPS antenna connector should be there, but this APIM doesn't have it.

 

[pantera156]

There’s a setting in Forscan for the APIM towards the bottom that’ll let you set the size. I can’t remember the exact name but just skim through and you’ll see it’s probably set to something small by default

I'm going to look for it, I know it has to be there because before I programmed it, the Ford logo was visible on the entire screen.

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