# Is the KL3T (Gen4) APIM compatible with a 2011 Lincoln MKX? **URL:** \ **Category:** SYNC 3 Support\ **Tags:** SYNC2, oem-replacement, na, pre-my20, SYNC3, APIM, nav\ **Created:** [31 May 2024 15:28 UTC](https://community.cyanlabs.net/t/is-the-kl3t-gen4-apim-compatible-with-a-2011-lincoln-mkx/14038 "2024-05-31T15:28:40Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 3\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![slickdaddy96](https://community.cyanlabs.net/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/s/8491ac/32.png) [@slickdaddy96](https://community.cyanlabs.net/u/slickdaddy96)\ **Post date:** [31 May 2024 15:28 UTC](https://community.cyanlabs.net/t/is-the-kl3t-gen4-apim-compatible-with-a-2011-lincoln-mkx/14038/1 "2024-05-31T15:28:40Z")
I just bought a 2011 Lincoln MKX with super low miles. It has SYNC2 in it. I am looking at all the kits online and it is seems a simple enough install. I also already have a license for FORscan just in case I run into any problems. I was reading on here that people should be lookin for Gen 3 (Part # starts with a J) or Gen 4 (Part # starts with a K) due to the board being better in those versus the H version (Gen 1/2). I just bought a kit from a supplier that promised I would get a KL3T-14G370-PCH Gen4 APIM pre-programmed for my VIN and also add navigation and backup camera for me as on in the programming. Am I going to run into any issues with the KL3T APIM in this older car or should it be fine? I did not have Navigation from the factory but I heard it isn’t hard to put that in with a donor VIN. I also didn’t have the OEM backup camera, but have the OEM backup camera being shipped to me as we speak and I plan to wire it to the APIM at a later date even if I have to run wires up to the head unit to do so. I am hoping these things are already pre-wired all the way to the back so I can just splice and add, but I don’t know how Ford handled their wiring for cars with and without backup cameras at the factory. I just want to make sure the KL3T APIM will indeed work fine for my needs. Forgive me if this is not exact location this post should be in. * * * **SYNC Region:** NA **Navigation Variant:** Nav **Manufacturer Year:** Pre MY20 **Install Type:** OEM Replacement **Old SYNC Version:** 3.4 **New SYNC Version:** 3.4 **Do you have a error message, if so what is it?** Not yet haven’t received unit yet. **Update Method:** Official Ford ---
**Author:** ![warlock12118](https://community.cyanlabs.net/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/w/e95f7d/32.png) [@warlock12118](https://community.cyanlabs.net/u/warlock12118)\ **Post date:** [31 May 2024 17:48 UTC](https://community.cyanlabs.net/t/is-the-kl3t-gen4-apim-compatible-with-a-2011-lincoln-mkx/14038/2 "2024-05-31T17:48:09Z")
You can use a J/K/L the main reason people need to look for specific versions is if they have something specific in the firmware (don’t want to drop an H in a car that came with a K), since this is an upgrade it doesn’t really apply. Just remember that you have to add a GPS receiver to the car just like any MFT upgrade. F150Chief has a write up on this, you’re biggest problem is going to be the custom by VIN programming being correct. ---
**Author:** ![system](https://community.cyanlabs.net/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/s/bcef8e/32.png) [@system](https://community.cyanlabs.net/u/system)\ **Post date:** [30 June 2024 17:48 UTC](https://community.cyanlabs.net/t/is-the-kl3t-gen4-apim-compatible-with-a-2011-lincoln-mkx/14038/3 "2024-06-30T17:48:19Z")
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