Hi everyone,
I’m doing a SYNC 3 retrofit on my 2014 Ford C-Max Hybrid SE and I’m stuck with low volume and control problems.
Parts used:
• APIM + 8” Display from 2017 Ford Focus
• CD Player (ACM) from 2017 Ford Focus
• Keyboard / Control Panel from 2013 C-Max SEL (using AliExpress 4-pin to 8-pin harness)
• APIM programmed with 2013 C-Max SEL data (7D0-01-01: 2328 E103 C0C8)
Current situation:
Everything works,Bluetooth,carplay,all other sync3 functions,
• I have unplugged the ANC harness (ANC microphones disconnected)
• Using 1151 F400 and 1111 F400 in ACM
• Sound plays but volume is low on maximum
• Previously with 10A0 F400 I get loud sound but lose volume knob/steering wheel control
• Control (knob + steering wheel) works with 1151 F400 / 1111 F400 but volume stays low
What I’ve tried:
• Multiple ACM values in 727-01-01 (1151, 1111, 1051, 10A0, etc.)
• Changed 727-01-02 to 0000 & 0400
• Full resets and power cycles after every change
• Loaded 2013 C-Max APIM data for better keyboard compatibility
Current issues:
• Low max volume even after disabling ANC
• Some values cause no sound or shattering
• Want loud volume + working volume knob/steering wheel control
I have attached current ACM and APIM As-Built screenshots.
Any advice on ACM configuration or other lines I should adjust would be greatly appreciated.
Im in dier need help ,so frustrated on myself for changing all these.
Thanks in advance!
SYNC Region: NA
Navigation Variant: Nav
Manufacturer Year: Pre MY20
Install Type: Retrofit
Old SYNC Version: 1.1
New SYNC Version: 2.16074
Do you have a error message, if so what is it?
Low volume
My Apologies, I completely forgot that , here is all the details and serial number of sync 3 ihve connected,also my car doesn’t hve sony factory amplifier(both donor cars have sony amplifier ) but does have ANC(3 microphones in sealing),i also tried disconnecting anc socket on under passenger side glove box.
Vin.2014cmaxhybridse(my car)-1FADP5AU3EL513802
Vin.2017fordfocus(sync3)-IFADP3M22HL207306
Vin.2013fordcmax(frame and controlpanel for perfect fit in my car)-1FADP5BU7DL524086
Thanks for advice, Tried , got volume control but loose sound quality ,updating sync 3 to 3.4 using cyan lab updater , hope that works ! Attaching new apim data
If i connect factory cd player of 2014 cmax se directly to factory harness and display of 2017 focus to factory 12 pin connector and Bluetooth module through aftermarket harness , everything works like as it is but then i loose microphone, have to attand calls on speaker on phone. Thinking about using same setup and attach aftermarket microphone by slicing wires …
Yeah you’re right, did update and got hev data on the screen , however it’s meaningless, so my current setup is like - factory 2014 cmax se ACM + 2017 ford focus APIM + 2013 ford cmax sel CONTROL PANEL + 2016 ford cmax AB DATA = good sound + quality + carplay+bluetooth +microphone is working , only one this is missing and its feedback of microphone, for an example, if im on call , other person can listen to me but I can’t listen to them. If i command something on siri , it applies but the feedback is not coming out of speakers.
Ok, you’re using an ACM with HD which means it came from a car with the Sony sound system.
When you do this, you need to drop the AB from your vehicle into the ACM as the donor config is going to be expecting the Sony DSP which your car doesn’t have.
