Hello, so I had sync 2.2 that was stable on my 2016 F150. I upgraded to 3.0 version from Fords website and I believe it got interrupted, I only had it in for a very short amount of time (upgrade to 2.2 took me almost 2 hours) and then it said 3.0 upgrade completed. Since then, my Sync 3 freezes constantly, for extended periods of time, even after a master reset (both soft, hard, and the master reset button).
I get no error codes.
Would just upgrading to Cyanlabs 3.4 fix my issue? Or is there something else I should do first?
SYNC Region: NA
Navigation Variant: Nav
Manufacturer Year: Pre MY20
Install Type: OEM
Old SYNC Version: 2.2
New SYNC Version: 3.0.23219
Do you have a error message, if so what is it?
No error
Yes, all NA maps are ESN locked and are a paid subscription.
Alternative is to upgrade the Sync 3.4 with current maps. But a word of caution here: You have an old APIM, xxx, which can exhibit issues with the upgrade to Sync 3.4. Specifically, your APIM is loaded with the strategy file GB5T-14G374-AF. This file is known to have bad addressing and can result in result in issues. This file should be replaced with GB5T-14G374-CD to update, regardless if you stay with Sync 3.0 or upgrade to Sync 3.4.
Iām glad you said that about 3.4 having issues with this one. Iāll probably avoid it then and probably bite the bullet on the map thing, because the lag is atrocious and constant.
Should I replace that GB5T file before doing that map update you linked?
I also donāt have Forscan. Can I get rid of the lag without doing the flash first buy buying the map USB from Ford? Or should I really do the flash first?
Before you do the maps or anything, take a look at replacement APIM modules. Without the screens they are about $200 or so. (Use your old screen.) If you were to get a replacement APIM, like a late-J or K series unit to replace the G series you have, you can use Sync 3.4 and load the new maps for no additional cost going forward. Also, you will need to replace the USB hub for CarPlay regardless of the direction you go. Get it from a reputable Ford source. There are a ton of fakes out there. Just a suggestionā¦
FORScan is free for just the asbuilt programming, but the firmware programming will cost like $20 a year. Always use a good USB adapter for programming.
Youāll probably just get a nag message upon startupā¦
If you replace the APIM with a newer version, you can load current maps using the reformat tool from Ford. This is what the Syn3 Updater is all about. No purchasing of maps necessary.
Note: You are looking for a 14G371 number, this is the actual APIM. The 370 number is an assembly number for an installation in a vehicle. Manufacturer date should be 2018 or 2019.
I checked the one you linked but it doesnāt appear to be a 14G371.
I found this one I attached a pic of, and itās weird..The full string number has 14G371 in it, but specifically where it says āModel:ā it has it as a 14G370
Also, will installing a new APIM affect my remote start or anything?
