2018 f250 SYNC 3.0 problems

Recently, Carplay quit working on my head unit. Ive tried to update via wifi and ford and unable to check for updates. Tried to update to 3.4 and keep getting INSTL_ERR12. Have done the reboot through forscan, SR-SR-MR as well. Even tried the RW Data cleaner and get the same message. Any ideas?


SYNC Region: NA

Navigation Variant: Non Nav

Manufacturer Year: Pre MY20

Install Type: OEM

Old SYNC Version: 3.0.17276

New SYNC Version: 3.0.17276

Do you have a error message, if so what is it?
INSTL_ERR12

Update Method: CyanLabs Syn3 Updater

Syn3 Updater Version: 2.13.1.0

Syn3 Updater Documentation Read: yes

Syn3 Updater Log File

https://cyanlabs.net/fhub/sync3/syn3-updater-log/?uuid=1f001d3f-bc77-69f6-8025-0242ac120009

INSTL_ERR12 – Error is DIR_CREATION_ERROR

Your log shows you are only cleaning the rwdata directory…

CYANLABS - SYN3 UPDATER - V2.13.1.0
Branch: Stable
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 11 Home (2009)

PREVIOUS CONFIGURATION
Version: 3.0.17276
Region: NA
Navigation: False
Install Mode: Auto-Detect (autoinstall)
Install Mode Overridden: False
My20 Protection Enabled: Auto-Detect

DESTINATION DETAILS
Mode: Drive
Model: SanDisk Cruzer Blade USB Device
Size: 28.6GB
FileSystem: exFAT
Partition Type: MBR

AUTOINSTALL.LST
; CyanLabs Syn3Updater 2.13.1.0 Stable - Autoinstall Mode - RWData Cleaner NA

[SYNCGen3.0_ALL_PRODUCT]
Item1 = RWDataCleaner TOOL - PU5T-14G386-BB_1690840002000.TAR.GZ
Open1= SyncMyRide\PU5T-14G386-BB_1690840002000.TAR.GZ
Options = AutoInstall


FILES (1)
PU5T-14G386-BB_1690840002000.TAR.GZ (3.2KB)

LOG
[3/15/2025 3:30:24 PM] Selected Region: NA - Release: RWData Cleaner - Map Version: Non Nav APIM 
[3/15/2025 3:30:24 PM] Install Mode: Auto-Detect (autoinstall) Forced: False 
[3/15/2025 3:30:24 PM] MY20 Protection: Auto-Detect 
[3/15/2025 3:30:24 PM] Formatting USB drive
[3/15/2025 3:30:24 PM] Re-creating partition table as MBR and formatting as ExFat on selected USB drive
[3/15/2025 3:30:32 PM] Checking Existing File: PU5T-14G386-BB_1690840002000.TAR.GZ 
[3/15/2025 3:30:32 PM] Validated: PU5T-14G386-BB_1690840002000.TAR.GZ (Skipping Download) 
[3/15/2025 3:30:32 PM] Preparing USB drive
[3/15/2025 3:30:32 PM] Checking Existing File: PU5T-14G386-BB_1690840002000.TAR.GZ 
[3/15/2025 3:30:32 PM] Copying: PU5T-14G386-BB_1690840002000.TAR.GZ 
[3/15/2025 3:30:32 PM] Validating: PU5T-14G386-BB_1690840002000.TAR.GZ 
[3/15/2025 3:30:32 PM] Copied: PU5T-14G386-BB_1690840002000.TAR.GZ 
[3/15/2025 3:30:32 PM] Generating Autoinstall.lst
[3/15/2025 3:30:32 PM] ALL FILES DOWNLOADED AND COPIED TO THE USB DRIVE SUCCESSFULLY!

Sorry new to all this. I was trying that after the failed updates. Get the INSTL_ERR12 no matter what I do.

Do you have the USB installation log? Could you run the Interrogator Utility and post the XML here?

CYANLABS - SYN3 UPDATER - V2.13.1.0
Branch: Stable
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 11 Home (2009)

PREVIOUS CONFIGURATION
Version: 3.0.17276
Region: NA
Navigation: False
Install Mode: Auto-Detect (reformat)
Install Mode Overridden: False
My20 Protection Enabled: Auto-Detect

DESTINATION DETAILS
Mode: Drive
Model: SanDisk Cruzer Blade USB Device
Size: 28.6GB
FileSystem: exFAT
Partition Type: MBR

REFORMAT.LST
VOICE=5U5T-14G391-CS_1660783942000.TAR.GZ
GRACENOTES=4U5T-14G423-CC_1615429225000.TAR.GZ
APPS=NU5T-14G381-AD_1689364279000.TAR.GZ

AUTOINSTALL.LST
; CyanLabs Syn3Updater 2.13.1.0 Stable - reformat Mode - Sync 3.4.23188 NA

[SYNCGen3.0_ALL_PRODUCT]
Item1 = RWDataCleaner TOOL - PU5T-14G386-BB_1690840002000.TAR.GZ
Open1 = SyncMyRide\PU5T-14G386-BB_1690840002000.TAR.GZ
Item2 = REFORMAT TOOL - 1u5t-14g386-cb.tar.gz
Open2 = SyncMyRide\1u5t-14g386-cb.tar.gz
Options = AutoInstall

FILES (5)
1u5t-14g386-cb.tar.gz (8.5MB)
PU5T-14G386-BB_1690840002000.TAR.GZ (3.2KB)
5U5T-14G391-CS_1660783942000.TAR.GZ (385.5MB)
4U5T-14G423-CC_1615429225000.TAR.GZ (564.2MB)
NU5T-14G381-AD_1689364279000.TAR.GZ (869.8MB)

LOG
[3/15/2025 2:14:31 PM] Selected Region: NA - Release: Sync 3.4.23188 - Map Version: Non Nav APIM
[3/15/2025 2:14:31 PM] Install Mode: Auto-Detect (reformat) Forced: False
[3/15/2025 2:14:31 PM] MY20 Protection: Auto-Detect
[3/15/2025 2:14:31 PM] Formatting USB drive
[3/15/2025 2:14:31 PM] Re-creating partition table as MBR and formatting as ExFat on selected USB drive
[3/15/2025 2:14:39 PM] Checking Existing File: 1u5t-14g386-cb.tar.gz
[3/15/2025 2:14:39 PM] Validated: 1u5t-14g386-cb.tar.gz (Skipping Download)
[3/15/2025 2:14:39 PM] Checking Existing File: PU5T-14G386-BB_1690840002000.TAR.GZ
[3/15/2025 2:14:39 PM] Validated: PU5T-14G386-BB_1690840002000.TAR.GZ (Skipping Download)
[3/15/2025 2:14:39 PM] Checking Existing File: 5U5T-14G391-CS_1660783942000.TAR.GZ
[3/15/2025 2:14:39 PM] Downloading: 5U5T-14G391-CS_1660783942000.TAR.GZ
[3/15/2025 2:15:08 PM] Validating: 5U5T-14G391-CS_1660783942000.TAR.GZ
[3/15/2025 2:15:09 PM] Downloaded: 5U5T-14G391-CS_1660783942000.TAR.GZ
[3/15/2025 2:15:09 PM] Checking Existing File: 4U5T-14G423-CC_1615429225000.TAR.GZ
[3/15/2025 2:15:09 PM] Downloading: 4U5T-14G423-CC_1615429225000.TAR.GZ
[3/15/2025 2:15:56 PM] Validating: 4U5T-14G423-CC_1615429225000.TAR.GZ
[3/15/2025 2:15:58 PM] Downloaded: 4U5T-14G423-CC_1615429225000.TAR.GZ
[3/15/2025 2:15:58 PM] Checking Existing File: NU5T-14G381-AD_1689364279000.TAR.GZ
[3/15/2025 2:15:58 PM] Downloading: NU5T-14G381-AD_1689364279000.TAR.GZ
[3/15/2025 2:17:11 PM] Validating: NU5T-14G381-AD_1689364279000.TAR.GZ
[3/15/2025 2:17:13 PM] Downloaded: NU5T-14G381-AD_1689364279000.TAR.GZ
[3/15/2025 2:17:13 PM] Preparing USB drive
[3/15/2025 2:17:13 PM] Checking Existing File: 1u5t-14g386-cb.tar.gz
[3/15/2025 2:17:13 PM] Copying: 1u5t-14g386-cb.tar.gz
[3/15/2025 2:17:14 PM] Validating: 1u5t-14g386-cb.tar.gz
[3/15/2025 2:17:14 PM] Copied: 1u5t-14g386-cb.tar.gz
[3/15/2025 2:17:14 PM] Checking Existing File: PU5T-14G386-BB_1690840002000.TAR.GZ
[3/15/2025 2:17:14 PM] Copying: PU5T-14G386-BB_1690840002000.TAR.GZ
[3/15/2025 2:17:14 PM] Validating: PU5T-14G386-BB_1690840002000.TAR.GZ
[3/15/2025 2:17:14 PM] Copied: PU5T-14G386-BB_1690840002000.TAR.GZ
[3/15/2025 2:17:14 PM] Checking Existing File: 5U5T-14G391-CS_1660783942000.TAR.GZ
[3/15/2025 2:17:14 PM] Copying: 5U5T-14G391-CS_1660783942000.TAR.GZ
[3/15/2025 2:17:47 PM] Validating: 5U5T-14G391-CS_1660783942000.TAR.GZ
[3/15/2025 2:17:48 PM] Copied: 5U5T-14G391-CS_1660783942000.TAR.GZ
[3/15/2025 2:17:48 PM] Checking Existing File: 4U5T-14G423-CC_1615429225000.TAR.GZ
[3/15/2025 2:17:48 PM] Copying: 4U5T-14G423-CC_1615429225000.TAR.GZ
[3/15/2025 2:18:45 PM] Validating: 4U5T-14G423-CC_1615429225000.TAR.GZ
[3/15/2025 2:18:46 PM] Copied: 4U5T-14G423-CC_1615429225000.TAR.GZ
[3/15/2025 2:18:46 PM] Checking Existing File: NU5T-14G381-AD_1689364279000.TAR.GZ
[3/15/2025 2:18:46 PM] Copying: NU5T-14G381-AD_1689364279000.TAR.GZ
[3/15/2025 2:20:10 PM] Validating: NU5T-14G381-AD_1689364279000.TAR.GZ
[3/15/2025 2:20:12 PM] Copied: NU5T-14G381-AD_1689364279000.TAR.GZ
[3/15/2025 2:20:12 PM] Generating reformat.lst
[3/15/2025 2:20:12 PM] Generating autoinstall.lst
[3/15/2025 2:20:12 PM] ALL FILES DOWNLOADED AND COPIED TO THE USB DRIVE SUCCESSFULLY!

Interrogator fails as well. Get same Error message

Where did this installation fail? Did you get to the reboot and the reformat screen? Or did it fail right after you put in the USB stick?
Just a note, with a non-nav US APIM you probably will not have enough room for Gracenote.

Okay. It’s fails immediately. I get the screen to confirm update then instantly get an error. Even tried the OEM update via ford on usb.

Maybe try these:
Unable to update, always get INSTL_ERR12 - Ford / SYNC 3 Support - CyanLabs Official Community
I am getting Error Code: LST_ERR05 - Ford / SYNC 3 Support - CyanLabs Official Community

These are topics about this on the forum. This issue is usually due to a hardware failure.

Search results for ‘INSTL_ERR12 #ford’ - CyanLabs Official Community

Rwdata issue does not apply to 3.0.
Does master reset complete?.
That sounds just like an dying APIM.

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@nponsler Did you manage to find a solution to your problem? I have the same error.

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