Hey everyone,
I’m working on a SYNC 2 retrofit on my 2015 Ford F-150.
VIN: 1FTEW1CP8FKE72513
Modules installed:
ACM: LR3T-19C107-FF
Build date: 09/2019 (L08 D)
APIM: GR26A / MC3T-14G370-ALD
Build date: 11-12-2021
Issues I’m having:
I cannot control the volume
HD Radio is enabled and shows blue (active), not gray
I want to confirm whether these modules actually support HD Radio or if it’s a configuration problem
I’m thinking this may be an As-Built / programming issue (FORScan).
If anyone can help confirm HD compatibility for these modules or share correct ACM/APIM As-Built values, I’d really appreciate it.
Ford typically only used HD ACMs in the Ti trims (although it was an option on the 2012-2014 Focus), anything 2017 and newer with HD radio will have the blue A2B connector for use with the B&O or Sony DSP.
i have a a similar 2019 acm in my other f150 2015 its hd but it has nos hd logo and i can actually see the hd logo display and hear the station i dont really care about xm40 i just want over the air hd radio stations the only issue is that i cant control the volume
In which case why not use an FL3T-19C107-Mx series which would be a direct drop in ?
Funny thing about the HD radio function with the way it works.
If the donor ACM had the HD radio enabled prior to it being pulled it holds that setting even with a module reset or a new AB being uploaded, you will still be able to tune HD stations and sub stations. Having the button on the APIM doesn’t matter it just means you can’t toggle the function on/off.
Having the button enabled on the APIM and it NOT functioning means that the ACM doesn’t have the iBiquity tuner IC in the unit, it doesn’t require extra wiring.
