Updating APIM Firmware (Calibration Files)

The firmware will not prevent you from updating the software. You need to start over on the rescue and follow the directions.
APIM Firmware Flash Rescue Gen 1 (G-2016).txt (1.3 KB)

After this is done, then proceed with the upgrade to Sync 3.4 via reformat.

Tell me what firmware is on the 2nd unit

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not working logo ;[

Did you change the ACM or program for EU? The NA APIM will not work for this.

I changed the software in Apim NA to EU. The logo of the radio station will flash once and then disappear. In Poland, people are announcing that they have a configuration that fixes it, but not for free. So it can be done. I cannot change the Acm to EU, because I have a blue usb, and there is no such Acm in Europe.

The ā€œblue usbā€ is the digital audio connection for the B&O DSP. Did you retrofit a B&O system? Is there something connected to the digital audio connection?

The NA ACM does not work for DAB completely. Loading the EU firmware and software will not fix the issue. Loading new EEPROM firmware however could fix the issue, but this could render the digital audio useless. There is no free fix for this that I know of. You could try asking over at FFClub.ru or at FMods Modules - (fmods.net), there are a few threads there regarding this.

ā€œBlue usbā€ - I have the original system, I didnā€™t change anything. These are the components I have:
FRONT CONTROLS INTERFACE MODULE - HS7T-18E245-BPB
DIGITAL AUDIO SIGNAL PROCESSING MODULE - HS7T-18B849-AG
AUDIO CONTROL MODULE - HS7T-19C107-EM
DIGITAL AUDIO CONTROL MODULE C - HS7T-19C107-EM
ACCESORY PROTOCOL INTERFACE MODULE - HP5T-14G371-CAG
and active noise cancellation system and 12 speakers.

I only changed the language and maps to EU in APIM, ACM and IPC.

This ACM is not designed to work with DAB Logos for EU.

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DIGITAL AUDIO SIGNAL PROCESSING MODULE - HS7T-18B849-AG
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2017-2020 FORD FUSION SONY OEM AMP AMPLIFIER

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I donā€™t mean the dab logo, i want the fm logo.

Same issue, actually. Not designed for the EU formats.

People in Poland are announcing that they are able to do it, there is a fix for acm software for it. But they donā€™t do it remotely so I donā€™t steal the file, and Iā€™m too far from a specialist.

Hi after APIM calibration no any changes so no FM radio and no calm screen .
I have this APIM DTC U3000:41-0B need help please

Reload the asbuilt configuration entirely and write it to the APIM.

Hi Fellows,
I have Ford Fusion 2017 from USA. Originally it was without navi but I have changed small PCB of Sync3 to 32GB and currently Navi works like a charm in EU. I have also unlocked Sync3 and Iā€™m able to perform MODS and it works also good but there is no FM logos and no calm screen and blocks ends at 7D0-07-01.
I want to update APIM but I dont know what files to use (especcialy due to change from nonNav to Nav).
I went to car and I read current versions and it is:


HP5T-14G371-BCA.VBF
GB5T-14G374-CB.VBF
GB5T-14G375-BA.VBF ā†’ Should I use here GB5T-14G375-DA.VBF due to current Nav version?
GB5T-14G376-AA.VBF
GB5T-14G379-AA.VBF
GB5T-14G379-BA.VBF

I have original UCDS and ForScan Extended. I heve read lots of posts about bricking Sync3 and I just want to avoid that:)

UCDS shows aviable update up to HP5T-14G371-BGG.VBF and Forscan just to HP5T-14G371-BCH.VBF - why there is such a difference?

Can anybody explain what is ā€œalgorithmā€ behind choosing proper files for APIM firmware update?

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This level will give you the capability of Calm Screen and FM Logos.

3.0 APIM NAV & NON-NAV Unit Firmware (Production Release, 2017-Pre-2018.5, H-Early J Series)
(Originally Found On 2017/Early 2018 Units That Ship with 2 USB Ports on Back)
GB5T-14G376-AA
HB5T-14G374-CA
HB5T-14G375-DA or HB5T-14G375-FA (HB5T-14G375-CA NON-NAV)
GB5T-14G379-AA
HB5T-14G379-BA
Use firmware for the NAV version. (DA, FA)

Those are not files; they are calibration levels. There is no algorithm for the updates, just what FORD IDS specifies. The newer firmware versions may have been added after FORScan published the data. Either way, you could use the files published in UCDS or FORScan and it would work fine.

Just in case:
APIM Firmware Flash Rescue (H-Early 2017).pdf (55.3 KB)

Hi @F150chief
Thanks in advance for Your previous response. I did it today and almost everything works:)
I have updated with: 1U5T-14G374-DA, 1U5T-14G375-DA and even I have 7D0-09- but I dont see where are those extra menu? Is it in car sattings or general? I dont see it although I have full APIM described and I know what function Iā€™m enabling/changingā€¦
But this is not the issue. The issue is that I have enabled calm screen and with unlocked APIM iā€™m able to upload different animations but i do not have FM logos. I have changed to RDS and to EU region, I have enabled radio logo in car menu but still nothing:( Do You think that ACM is the reason? I have read that if it does not have HD chip it will not work - is it true?

Those are additional menus only that you can add to the APIM. Your car must be equipped with the options for the menu to work. They do not add features to the vehicle.
You must enable the center stack setting to see them on the APIM and add the menus you want to use.
7D0-09-02: xxxx-xxxx-x*xx

Yes, but I donā€™t think itā€™s the HD chip. If this vehicle is imported from the US, you need to replace the ACM for EU.

same. bricks and looking the 4U5T-14G381-AN Calibration Files

What are you trying to do? I posted that build about 9 months ago so it is heavily out of date. If you are in the same situation as the post you replied to you can likely follow down the thread and you should see the solution that worked for them.

This is the latest experimental FORScan build, although it seems to have issues writing the as built for SYNC 4 (which Iā€™m sure isnā€™t applicable to you): https://forscan.org/download/FORScanSetup2.4.6.test20220129.exe

If you are having issues with that build you can also try:
https://forscan.org/download/FORScanSetup2.4.6.test20220126.exe

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Hello all,
I used FORScan V2.4.6 test20220129 and V 2.4.5beta3 update my APIM firmware, but always failed at about 4% of process, could you please to help me to solve this issue?

Thanks very much!

VBF file list below: