SYNC 3 in a 2016 Explorer

[Michael Blackburn]

This guy got an excellent rep.
FORD LINCOLN SYNC 2 TO SYNC 3 UPGRADE WITH ANDROID AUTO AND APPLE CARPLAY

Fritz

 

[1QWK96GT]

This guy got an excellent rep.
FORD LINCOLN SYNC 2 TO SYNC 3 UPGRADE WITH ANDROID AUTO AND APPLE CARPLAY

Fritz

thanks for the link. I am super cheap and was going to go to a junkyard and source my parts but was looking for a list of part numbers that will work first. Specifically for a 2016 Ford Explorer Platinum.

 

[1QWK96GT]

anyone?

 

[1QWK96GT]

dead thread? I was thinking about going to a junk yard and pulling one from an F150 or another Explorer. Would those work? is there a list of part numbers that are compatible? Trying to get the best deal possible.

 

[peterk9]

The thread is not dead. Usually, a lack of response is due to members not being able to answer the questions posted.

Peter

 

[1QWK96GT]

Update:

I upgraded my 2016 Explorer Platinum to Sync 3 using a module I bought off Marketplace (seller said it was from a 2019 Fusion, but I think it may be from a Focus). It had Android Auto and CarPlay, but factory features like massaging seats, heated steering wheel, etc., were missing.

I grabbed the VIN-based As-Built file from Ford’s site and used Forscan with an extended license to flash the APIM. I got a warning about block lengths not matching but continued anyway. Flash was successful, and now most factory features are back.

However:

TPMS pressures don’t show on the dash (not sure if they ever did).

Getting some voltage-related DTCs — we had a weak battery before the swap, now charging it and planning to clear codes.

Currently running Sync 3.0 — wondering if it's worth updating to 3.4.

Any tips on restoring missing features, clearing DTCs, or safely upgrading to 3.4?

This is the APIM part number I installed.
JS7T-14G371-JHD

 

[1QWK96GT]

Also as a win so far I am in $230 on this Sync 3 upgrade.

 

[1QWK96GT]

This is my current APIM calibration:
APIM - Accessory Protocol Interface Module
Part number: JS7T-14G371-JHD
Calibration level: JS7T-14G371-JHF
Strategy : HB5T-14G374-CA
Calibration: HB5T-14G375-BA

These are the codes that will not clear:

===PCM DTC None===
Successful DTC reading, no error codes found

Module: Powertrain Control Module

===END PCM DTC None===

===OBDII DTC None===
Successful DTC reading, no error codes found

Module: On Board Diagnostic II

===END OBDII DTC None===

===APIM DTC U3003:16-0B===
Code: U3003 - Battery Voltage

Additional Fault Symptom 16):
- Circuit Voltage Below Threshold

Status (-0B):
- DTC Present at Time of Request
- Malfunction Indicator Lamp is Off for this DTC

Module: Accessory Protocol Interface Module

===END APIM DTC U3003:16-0B===

===PAM DTC U0420:00-2B===
Code: U0420 - Invalid Data Received from Power Steering Control Module 'A'

Status (-2B):
- DTC Present at Time of Request
- Malfunction Indicator Lamp is Off for this DTC

Module: Parking Aid Module

===END PAM DTC U0420:00-2B===

===BdyCM DTC None===
Successful DTC reading, no error codes found

Module: Body Control Module

===END BdyCM DTC None===

===DACMC DTC U3003:16-0A===
Code: U3003 - Battery Voltage

Additional Fault Symptom 16):
- Circuit Voltage Below Threshold

Status (-0A):
- DTC Present at Time of Request
- Malfunction Indicator Lamp is Off for this DTC

Module: Digital Audio Control Module C

===END DACMC DTC U3003:16-0A===

===SODR DTC None===
Successful DTC reading, no error codes found

Module: Side Obstacle Detection Control Module - Right

===END SODR DTC None===

===SODL DTC None===
Successful DTC reading, no error codes found

Module: Side Obstacle Detection Control Module - Left

===END SODL DTC None===

===HUD DTC None===
Successful DTC reading, no error codes found

Module: Head Up Display

===END HUD DTC None===

===IPMB DTC None===
Successful DTC reading, no error codes found

Module: Image Processing Module B

===END IPMB DTC None===

===FCIMB DTC U3003:16-08===
Code: U3003 - Battery Voltage

Additional Fault Symptom 16):
- Circuit Voltage Below Threshold

Status (-08):
- Previously Set DTC - Not Present at Time of Request
- Malfunction Indicator Lamp is Off for this DTC

Module: Front Controls Interface Module B

===END FCIMB DTC U3003:16-08===

===ATCM DTC None===
Successful DTC reading, no error codes found

Module: All Terrain Control Module

===END ATCM DTC None===

===RHVAC DTC U3003:16-08===
Code: U3003 - Battery Voltage

Additional Fault Symptom 16):
- Circuit Voltage Below Threshold

Status (-08):
- Previously Set DTC - Not Present at Time of Request
- Malfunction Indicator Lamp is Off for this DTC

Module: Rear Heating Ventilation Air Conditioning

===END RHVAC DTC U3003:16-08===

===DSP DTC None===
Successful DTC reading, no error codes found

Module: (Audio) Digital Signal Processing Module

===END DSP DTC None===

===SCME DTC None===
Successful DTC reading, no error codes found

Module: Front Seat Climate Control Module

===END SCME DTC None===

===RGTM DTC None===
Successful DTC reading, no error codes found

Module: Rear Gate/Trunk Module

===END RGTM DTC None===

===OCS DTC None===
Successful DTC reading, no error codes found

Module: Occupant Classification System Module

===END OCS DTC None===

===C-CM DTC None===
Successful DTC reading, no error codes found

Module: Cruise-Control Module

===END C-CM DTC None===

===ABS DTC None===
Successful DTC reading, no error codes found

Module: Antilock braking system

===END ABS DTC None===

===RTM DTC None===
Successful DTC reading, no error codes found

Module: Radio Transceiver Module

===END RTM DTC None===

===DSM DTC None===
Successful DTC reading, no error codes found

Module: Driver's Seat Module

===END DSM DTC None===

===PDM DTC None===
Successful DTC reading, no error codes found

Module: Passengers Door Control Unit

===END PDM DTC None===

===DDM DTC None===
Successful DTC reading, no error codes found

Module: Drivers Door Module

===END DDM DTC None===

===RCM DTC None===
Successful DTC reading, no error codes found

Module: Restraint Control Module

===END RCM DTC None===

===HVAC DTC None===
Successful DTC reading, no error codes found

Module: Heating Ventilation Air Conditioning

===END HVAC DTC None===

===PSCM DTC None===
Successful DTC reading, no error codes found

Module: Power Steering Control Module

===END PSCM DTC None===

===ACM DTC None===
Successful DTC reading, no error codes found

Module: Audio Control Module

===END ACM DTC None===

===SCCM DTC None===
Successful DTC reading, no error codes found

Module: Steering Column Control Module

===END SCCM DTC None===

===IPC DTC None===
Successful DTC reading, no error codes found

Module: Instrument Panel Control Module

===END IPC DTC None===

===GWM DTC None===
Successful DTC reading, no error codes found

Module: Gateway Module A

===END GWM DTC None===

===HSWM DTC None===
Successful DTC reading, no error codes found

Module: Heated Steering Wheel Module

===END HSWM DTC None===

===SCMH DTC None===
Successful DTC reading, no error codes found

Module: Passenger Multi-Contour Seat Module

===END SCMH DTC None===

===SCMG DTC None===
Successful DTC reading, no error codes found

Module: Driver Multi-Contour Seat Module

===END SCMG DTC None===

===IPMA DTC None===
Successful DTC reading, no error codes found

Module: Image Processing Module A

===END IPMA DTC None===

===GPSM DTC None===
Successful DTC reading, no error codes found

Module: Global Positioning System Module

===END GPSM DTC None===