Problems Updating Sync (CarPlay)

[Rstevenson]

After installing sync update 2 to 3 kit by Bestycar, I noticed the new screen worked, but both usb hubs no longer worked. Now I can’t add CarPlay. Importantly, my car’s cable did not fit well with all the usb hubs available, so I had to file the plastic corner. Buy I was able to make it fit.

 

[peterk9]

Welcome to the Forum.
I believe you changed Sync 2 to Sync 3 if I understand your post.
Anytime you have to modify a connector, I think it means that the kit likely didn't have the correct wiring.

SYNC 3 in a 2016 Explorer

I have read a lot about people wanting to swap from SYNC2(MFT) to SYNC3 in their Explorers. Everyone says Ford should have put SYNC3 in the 2016 model year. There was lots of grumbling that it was produced with SYNC2. There was a rumor that SYNC3 was tested in a 2016 by Ford but they couldn't...

www.explorerforum.com

Peter

 

[Rstevenson]

Welcome to the Forum.
I believe you changed Sync 2 to Sync 3 if I understand your post.
Anytime you have to modify a connector, I think it means that the kit likely didn't have the correct wiring.

SYNC 3 in a 2016 Explorer

I have read a lot about people wanting to swap from SYNC2(MFT) to SYNC3 in their Explorers. Everyone says Ford should have put SYNC3 in the 2016 model year. There was lots of grumbling that it was produced with SYNC2. There was a rumor that SYNC3 was tested in a 2016 by Ford but they couldn't...

www.explorerforum.com

Peter