Lostneye wrote:
I have heard the new updates are VIN locked so that may be an issue for you to upgrade directly through Ford.
That is correct. I visited Ford dealer and when I asked about the FOR Direct SYNC3 upgrade kit they started looking.....guess where there search went to.....;4D Tech the same vendor as mine. The other part of that is lets say an accident. Insurance may not cover aftermarket so they might only cover to Replace the original MFT screen but lets hope it doesn't come to that. That point is probably moot since Ford does not sell the SYNC3 directly....too bad could get some business. If they kept it at same price or at least close then could be a good marketing tool. I guess we will just have to get locking fuel caps and locking wheel lugs.
Follow up and another theory. 1. Alternate Theory.....since SYNC3 is newer technology it is possible that the original Audio Control Module (ACM) is flaking out and as they say...…."not playing well with others" the others being the SYNC3 Screen and APIM.
Follow up: Took me about 20 minutes to explain what I was asking for....well 30 seconds for me to ask... the rest for the Ford IVT Tech to process and understand. I asked a simple question...…."What is the current version of SYNC3? Easy question right? Version 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3....etc you guys get it.
I think I gave the guy an aneurism and he is probably at minimum going home with a headache.
I tossed logic and common sense which probably added to his confusion...… I said that SYNC 3 whatever version is SYNC3 so if lets say Taurus with SYNC3 is running lets say Version 3.1 That should conclude that ALL FLEETS should be updated with SYNC3 V3.1 I think that's where his head exploded. By all fleets I mean Explorer, Expedition, F series pickups, Focus, Fusion, Taurus etc...
Eventually I was able to pry out the answer I was looking for and ironically I had to WITHOLD the VIN number to get the answer but I got it.
According to tech right before he was presumably led from phone to the Tylenol room was there is a Version 3.1.
I immediately called my vendor and talked to their tech support rep. He could not confirm the validity and availability of the 3.1 he did promise to get in touch with Ford Engineers for further research.
This isn't a immediate answer but at least lets me now I am not chasing a rabbit hole and there is apparently a software update to look for.
SYNCMYRIDE Will probably be useless if your looking for the upgrade I think that you will have to check the Vendors website or word of mouth for updates. If you find someone with newer SYNC3 vehicles preferably OEM SYNC3 than that is a good start. If they get 3.1 or 3.2 and your still running 3.0 then talk to vendor. My vendor said if the 3.1 update is confirmed as valid and available they will put on their website.
Audio glitch aside I still think the upgrade is worth the investment. Something to think about though...…
If you have SYNC MFT/NAV And decide to do the SYNC3 without NAV think about selling. If next purchaser does their research and find that vehicle came with NAV and you leave the SYNC 3 installed without NAV.....could comeback to haunt you. At minimum disclosure or possible revert back to the OEM MFT SYNC2 but remember you have to keep the OEM media hub which has the AUX/RCA and Aux input. I personally like the OEM NAV and the SYNC 3 NAV module works even better. I do like the clean factory look however I do carry a second portable GPS if nothing else for back up and a dash cam. The portable is usually for rentals which is hit or miss on NAV.
