# Sync4 apim programming

**URL:** <https://community.cyanlabs.net/t/sync4-apim-programming/15808>\
**Category:** Discussion\
**Tags:** SYNC4, APIM\
**Created:** [11 November 2024 18:38 UTC](https://community.cyanlabs.net/t/sync4-apim-programming/15808 "2024-11-11T18:38:59Z")\
**Posts on this page:** 20\
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**Author:** ![r1lukasz](https://community.cyanlabs.net/user_avatar/community.cyanlabs.net/r1lukasz/32/14575_2.png) [@r1lukasz](https://community.cyanlabs.net/u/r1lukasz)\
**Post date:** [11 November 2024 18:38 UTC](https://community.cyanlabs.net/t/sync4-apim-programming/15808/1 "2024-11-11T18:38:59Z")

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Hello I have installed sync4 apim in 2017 f250 for new programming I have used a similar data from newer truck, few options don’t work and I also have few dtcs in forscan, can anyone help me create a new as build data for apim?

 ![IMG_8318](https://community.cyanlabs.net/uploads/default/original/2X/9/96e670b6b4d3437c5ddd22da12ac45367bedbc64.jpeg)  
 ![IMG_8436](https://community.cyanlabs.net/uploads/default/original/2X/3/3cbac23a9bad788d31a0c8caf2034f1233b15dc4.jpeg)

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**Author:** ![acb377d7ae0c59a011b0](https://community.cyanlabs.net/user_avatar/community.cyanlabs.net/acb377d7ae0c59a011b0/32/14608_2.png) [@acb377d7ae0c59a011b0](https://community.cyanlabs.net/u/acb377d7ae0c59a011b0)\
**Post date:** [11 November 2024 20:46 UTC](https://community.cyanlabs.net/t/sync4-apim-programming/15808/2 "2024-11-11T20:46:36Z")

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I can also point out you’re on a very old build of Sync 4 but forscan is alien

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**Author:** ![Paulguy](https://community.cyanlabs.net/user_avatar/community.cyanlabs.net/paulguy/32/16240_2.png) [@Paulguy](https://community.cyanlabs.net/u/Paulguy)\
**Post date:** [8 March 2025 03:47 UTC](https://community.cyanlabs.net/t/sync4-apim-programming/15808/3 "2025-03-08T03:47:18Z")

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Good evening how did you your 12 in Sync4 upgrade go? I hope to do this next week

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**Author:** ![r1lukasz](https://community.cyanlabs.net/user_avatar/community.cyanlabs.net/r1lukasz/32/14575_2.png) [@r1lukasz](https://community.cyanlabs.net/u/r1lukasz)\
**Post date:** [8 March 2025 04:02 UTC](https://community.cyanlabs.net/t/sync4-apim-programming/15808/4 "2025-03-08T04:02:30Z")

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I end up buying new apim from a 23 f350 and a 18 acm radio module , that solved a lot of problems but still trying to figure out how to enable ptc supplemental rapid heater in cab , but Im happy with outcome

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**Author:** ![Paulguy](https://community.cyanlabs.net/user_avatar/community.cyanlabs.net/paulguy/32/16240_2.png) [@Paulguy](https://community.cyanlabs.net/u/Paulguy)\
**Post date:** [8 March 2025 04:15 UTC](https://community.cyanlabs.net/t/sync4-apim-programming/15808/5 "2025-03-08T04:15:42Z")

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Did you you buy the Fordsync4 upgrade?

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**Author:** ![F150Chief](https://community.cyanlabs.net/user_avatar/community.cyanlabs.net/f150chief/32/14712_2.png) [@F150Chief](https://community.cyanlabs.net/u/F150Chief)\
**Post date:** [8 March 2025 04:43 UTC](https://community.cyanlabs.net/t/sync4-apim-programming/15808/6 "2025-03-08T04:43:03Z")

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Try here…  
[https://www.f150forum.com/f118/forscan-software-enable-disable-features-your-truck-348987/](https://www.f150forum.com/f118/forscan-software-enable-disable-features-your-truck-348987/)  
[https://www.f150forum.com/f129/forscan-14th-gen-f150s-481816/](https://www.f150forum.com/f129/forscan-14th-gen-f150s-481816/)

Which settings are you having issues with? Climate control thru Sync 4 will likely be an issue.

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**Author:** ![r1lukasz](https://community.cyanlabs.net/user_avatar/community.cyanlabs.net/r1lukasz/32/14575_2.png) [@r1lukasz](https://community.cyanlabs.net/u/r1lukasz)\
**Post date:** [8 March 2025 04:55 UTC](https://community.cyanlabs.net/t/sync4-apim-programming/15808/7 "2025-03-08T04:55:23Z")

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Its the rapid heat also know as ptc supplemental heater, its a electric heater that blows hot air in vents when its cold outside before coolant temperature warms up

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**Author:** ![F150Chief](https://community.cyanlabs.net/user_avatar/community.cyanlabs.net/f150chief/32/14712_2.png) [@F150Chief](https://community.cyanlabs.net/u/F150Chief)\
**Post date:** [8 March 2025 05:10 UTC](https://community.cyanlabs.net/t/sync4-apim-programming/15808/8 "2025-03-08T05:10:56Z")

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I don’t see that in the options in the JSON file for Sync 4. There is the FOH, fuel operated heater, which was carried over from Sync 3.

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**Author:** ![Paulguy](https://community.cyanlabs.net/user_avatar/community.cyanlabs.net/paulguy/32/16240_2.png) [@Paulguy](https://community.cyanlabs.net/u/Paulguy)\
**Post date:** [12 May 2025 23:48 UTC](https://community.cyanlabs.net/t/sync4-apim-programming/15808/9 "2025-05-12T23:48:16Z")

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Good Evening, Im new here and need a little help. I upgraded to SYNC4 and a newer ACM KL318D832-FG. The fader and EQ is not working. How do I get the correct files?  
2019 F250 B & O system.

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**Author:** ![F150Chief](https://community.cyanlabs.net/user_avatar/community.cyanlabs.net/f150chief/32/14712_2.png) [@F150Chief](https://community.cyanlabs.net/u/F150Chief)\
**Post date:** [13 May 2025 00:58 UTC](https://community.cyanlabs.net/t/sync4-apim-programming/15808/10 "2025-05-13T00:58:04Z")

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> [@Paulguy](#):
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> I upgraded to SYNC4 and a newer ACM KL318D832-FG. The fader and EQ is not working.

ACM KL3T-8D832-FG.  
What are these set for?  
7D0-01-01 x\*xx xxxx xx–  
Fader in Sound Menu (FSM) • Tuner Type (TT) • TMC (TMC) • DAB (DAB)  
|0 =|FSM Fader in Sound Menu • TT Single Tuner • TMC Not Available (Disable TMC menu) • DAB Not Available|  
|1 =|FSM Fader in Sound Menu • TT Single Tuner • TMC Not Available (Disable TMC menu) • DAB Available (Always Enhanced DAB)|  
|2 =|FSM Fader in Sound Menu • TT Single Tuner • TMC Available (Enable TMC menu) • DAB Not Available|  
|3 =|FSM Fader in Sound Menu • TT Single Tuner • TMC Available (Enable TMC menu) • DAB Available (Always Enhanced DAB)|  
|4 =|FSM Fader in Sound Menu • TT Dual Tuner or Single Tuner + Data Tune • TMC Not Available (Disable TMC menu) • DAB Not Available|  
|5 =|FSM Fader in Sound Menu • TT Dual Tuner or Single Tuner + Data Tune • TMC Not Available (Disable TMC menu) • DAB Available (Always Enhanced DAB)|  
|6 =|FSM Fader in Sound Menu • TT Dual Tuner or Single Tuner + Data Tune • TMC Available (Enable TMC menu) • DAB Not Available|  
|7 =|FSM Fader in Sound Menu • TT Dual Tuner or Single Tuner + Data Tune • TMC Available (Enable TMC menu) • DAB Available (Always Enhanced DAB)|

7D0-01-01 \*xxx xxxx xx–  
Smart DSP (SDSP) • AAM (AAM) • SDARS (SDARS) • RSEM (RSEM)  
|8 =|SDSP Log missing DSP Messages (When configured for Smart DSP and Lincoln then enable THX Deep Note) • AAM Do not log missing AAM messages • SDARS SDARS HMI and DTCs Disabled • RSEM Do not log missing RSEM messages|  
|9 =|SDSP Log missing DSP Messages (When configured for Smart DSP and Lincoln then enable THX Deep Note) • AAM Do not log missing AAM messages • SDARS SDARS HMI and DTCs Disabled • RSEM Log Missing RSEM messages|  
|A =|SDSP Log missing DSP Messages (When configured for Smart DSP and Lincoln then enable THX Deep Note) • AAM Do not log missing AAM messages • SDARS SDARS HMI and DTCs Enabled • RSEM Do not log missing RSEM messages|  
|B =|SDSP Log missing DSP Messages (When configured for Smart DSP and Lincoln then enable THX Deep Note) • AAM Do not log missing AAM messages • SDARS SDARS HMI and DTCs Enabled • RSEM Log Missing RSEM messages|  
|C =|SDSP Log missing DSP Messages (When configured for Smart DSP and Lincoln then enable THX Deep Note) • AAM Log Missing AAM messages • SDARS SDARS HMI and DTCs Disabled • RSEM Do not log missing RSEM messages|  
|D =|SDSP Log missing DSP Messages (When configured for Smart DSP and Lincoln then enable THX Deep Note) • AAM Log Missing AAM messages • SDARS SDARS HMI and DTCs Disabled • RSEM Log Missing RSEM messages|  
|E =|SDSP Log missing DSP Messages (When configured for Smart DSP and Lincoln then enable THX Deep Note) • AAM Log Missing AAM messages • SDARS SDARS HMI and DTCs Enabled • RSEM Do not log missing RSEM messages|  
|F =|SDSP Log missing DSP Messages (When configured for Smart DSP and Lincoln then enable THX Deep Note) • AAM Log Missing AAM messages • SDARS SDARS HMI and DTCs Enabled • RSEM Log Missing RSEM messages|

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**Author:** ![Paulguy](https://community.cyanlabs.net/user_avatar/community.cyanlabs.net/paulguy/32/16240_2.png) [@Paulguy](https://community.cyanlabs.net/u/Paulguy)\
**Post date:** [13 May 2025 08:44 UTC](https://community.cyanlabs.net/t/sync4-apim-programming/15808/11 "2025-05-13T08:44:15Z")

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Thank you I will get this a try

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**Author:** ![r1lukasz](https://community.cyanlabs.net/user_avatar/community.cyanlabs.net/r1lukasz/32/14575_2.png) [@r1lukasz](https://community.cyanlabs.net/u/r1lukasz)\
**Post date:** [13 May 2025 11:39 UTC](https://community.cyanlabs.net/t/sync4-apim-programming/15808/12 "2025-05-13T11:39:24Z")

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I have also updated acm everything works but there is a code for dsp u0256 , is there a way to do anything about this? My understanding is that front control panel is misssing but Im using different control panel from newer model are there any settings to select different control panel?

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**Author:** ![F150Chief](https://community.cyanlabs.net/user_avatar/community.cyanlabs.net/f150chief/32/14712_2.png) [@F150Chief](https://community.cyanlabs.net/u/F150Chief)\
**Post date:** [13 May 2025 17:54 UTC](https://community.cyanlabs.net/t/sync4-apim-programming/15808/13 "2025-05-13T17:54:42Z")

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DTC U0256:00-0A in a Ford vehicle indicates a communication issue, specifically a lost communication with the Front Controls Interface Module (FCIM). This could be the DSP is having issues on the CAN network due to the Sync 4 addition, or simply just a wiring issue. Along with all the other communication issues with the Sync 4 addition, not surprising.

What FCIM did you install? Part numbers? Asbuilt?

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**Author:** ![r1lukasz](https://community.cyanlabs.net/user_avatar/community.cyanlabs.net/r1lukasz/32/14575_2.png) [@r1lukasz](https://community.cyanlabs.net/u/r1lukasz)\
**Post date:** [13 May 2025 18:20 UTC](https://community.cyanlabs.net/t/sync4-apim-programming/15808/14 "2025-05-13T18:20:19Z")

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Audio module ML3Z-18C858-AB  
Climate control buttons -ML3T-18C612-de

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**Author:** ![F150Chief](https://community.cyanlabs.net/user_avatar/community.cyanlabs.net/f150chief/32/14712_2.png) [@F150Chief](https://community.cyanlabs.net/u/F150Chief)\
**Post date:** [13 May 2025 19:03 UTC](https://community.cyanlabs.net/t/sync4-apim-programming/15808/15 "2025-05-13T19:03:07Z")

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If the ML3Z-18C858-A is a LIN based EFP it will not talk to your DSP.  
Did you also replace the ACM?

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**Author:** ![r1lukasz](https://community.cyanlabs.net/user_avatar/community.cyanlabs.net/r1lukasz/32/14575_2.png) [@r1lukasz](https://community.cyanlabs.net/u/r1lukasz)\
**Post date:** [13 May 2025 22:05 UTC](https://community.cyanlabs.net/t/sync4-apim-programming/15808/16 "2025-05-13T22:05:27Z")

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Yes I have put newer acm KL3T18D832FG

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**Author:** ![F150Chief](https://community.cyanlabs.net/user_avatar/community.cyanlabs.net/f150chief/32/14712_2.png) [@F150Chief](https://community.cyanlabs.net/u/F150Chief)\
**Post date:** [13 May 2025 22:23 UTC](https://community.cyanlabs.net/t/sync4-apim-programming/15808/17 "2025-05-13T22:23:10Z")

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Is the DSP a Sony or B&O?

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**Author:** ![r1lukasz](https://community.cyanlabs.net/user_avatar/community.cyanlabs.net/r1lukasz/32/14575_2.png) [@r1lukasz](https://community.cyanlabs.net/u/r1lukasz)\
**Post date:** [13 May 2025 22:43 UTC](https://community.cyanlabs.net/t/sync4-apim-programming/15808/18 "2025-05-13T22:43:40Z")

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No idea but that’s how it looks

 ![IMG_0008](https://community.cyanlabs.net/uploads/default/original/3X/4/3/43a8fa11b3d35d61f19c08438cf9e4a17a1c249f.jpeg)  
 ![IMG_0007](https://community.cyanlabs.net/uploads/default/original/3X/a/d/ad74ace566c221a1febdb54fa87d6b51668fff90.jpeg)

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**Post date:** [14 May 2025 00:20 UTC](https://community.cyanlabs.net/t/sync4-apim-programming/15808/19 "2025-05-14T00:20:25Z")

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That is the ACM. The DSP will be on the back wall of the cab. Driver’s side.

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**Author:** ![r1lukasz](https://community.cyanlabs.net/user_avatar/community.cyanlabs.net/r1lukasz/32/14575_2.png) [@r1lukasz](https://community.cyanlabs.net/u/r1lukasz)\
**Post date:** [14 May 2025 00:38 UTC](https://community.cyanlabs.net/t/sync4-apim-programming/15808/20 "2025-05-14T00:38:22Z")

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Just checked its sony

 ![IMG_0009](https://community.cyanlabs.net/uploads/default/original/3X/3/c/3c262c19959182b94f84e09ca0fee4778f5f941f.jpeg)

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