SYNC 3 swap, It's all in here

stang1971 said:

The only thing i had to do at the acm was add 2 wires for SAT.

the GPSM has a grey.. and a violet that you need to take out..those are your MS-CAN wires.... make sure the wires stay connected... i made the mistake of just using one grey and one violet and i broke up the MS-CAN network and the panel wouldnt work.

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Does that mean I don't have to move any ACM wires like the pin-out sheet says if I'm not using SAT?

CORRECT!!! if you are keeping your base acm, it wont have SAT anyways.... You dont need to mess with that.

TX5.0 said:

Also, what is the best/easiest way to release the terminals from the APIM connector to swap them around?

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You have to lift some plastic tabs to release the terminals from the connector. In the picture below, the "Contact Primary Lock" arrow is pointing at the tabs. Just pry (carefully) the tab in front of the terminal you want to release. Be careful not to break them. I took extra time to release and relocate those terminals.

So we need to remove the GPSM module, if that’s correct where is it located and what else is it for in the car

TX5.0 said:

I'm in the middle of doing my install but I had a couple questions about the wiring. I'm specifically referring to the what is being called "The smaller ACM connector" and the "GPSM Pin" on the pin-out sheet. I'm not seeing the color of the wires listed, GY/BU or WH/BN, on the smaller ACM connector. Also, where exactly am I pulling the GPSM pins from? I've added a couple pics to show what I'm referring to. Also, the GPSM is the box mounted in the second picture correct?

Thanks

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The GPSM module needs to be removed from the car. Then, you can either disassemble the connector and pull the terminals or just remove the wrapping tape from the harness and cut the grey and the violet wires. I extended these two wires, and connected them to the APIM with new pins.

Jeffola said:

So we need to remove the GPSM module, if that’s correct where is it located and what else is it for in the car

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The GPSM (global positioning satellite module) is the small square module shown in the second picture of TX5.0 post. The new GPS antenna (usually installed where the GPSM was, under the dash, above the a/c vents) is connected to the APIM, and it replaces the GPSM. The grey and the violet wires fro the GPSM connector will go to the APIM connector.

The GPSM module works as a compass in base cars.

See post # 1192 --> http://www.mustang6g.com/forums/showthread.php?p=1770044&highlight=gpsm#post1770044

tom_hd02 said:

The GPSM (global positioning satellite module) is the small square module shown in the second picture of TX5.0 post. The new GPS antenna (usually installed where the GPSM was, under the dash, above the a/c vents) is connected to the APIM, and it replaces the GPSM. The grey and the violet wires fro the GPSM connector will go to the APIM connector.

The GPSM module works as a compass in base cars.

See post # 1192 --> http://www.mustang6g.com/forums/showthread.php?p=1770044&highlight=gpsm#post1770044

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I’ve got MfT now. I saw the wiring move going from base to either. Nothing about MfT to sync3

TX5.0 said:

Also, what is the best/easiest way to release the terminals from the APIM connector to swap them around?

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I used a flathead jeweler's screwdriver to carefully pry up on the tabs.

Well, for those who went from base to SYNC 3, how did you solder wires inside the car? Finding power supply for my soldering iron is an issue for me.

Jeffola said:

I’ve got MfT now. I saw the wiring move going from base to either. Nothing about MfT to sync3

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nothing needs moved when going from MFT to sync3

wangfuco said:

Well, for those who went from base to SYNC 3, how did you solder wires inside the car? Finding power supply for my soldering iron is an issue for me.

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i have a butane cordless soldering iron.

Jeffola said:

I’ve got MfT now. I saw the wiring move going from base to either. Nothing about MfT to sync3

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Only thing you need to do as far as wiring is to adapt the MFT Media Module connector to the newer HU5Z hub connector, you can do it your self using parts listed in the OP or I sell them pre-made.
The GPSM is removed from base AND MFT cars. The new GPS antenna that I listed is used with Sync 3 and that information is communicated via CAN to other modules after you swap.

wangfuco said:

Well, for those who went from base to SYNC 3, how did you solder wires inside the car? Finding power supply for my soldering iron is an issue for me.

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Butane soldering iron, be careful on the MS-CAN wires, they are very thin and the insulation is a bitch. I think I'll add a tool list to the OP.

TX5.0 said:

Does that mean I don't have to move any ACM wires like the pin-out sheet says if I'm not using SAT?

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How'd your install come out?

HextallS550 said:

How'd your install come out?

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Very well so far thanks to you. I got everything installed and buttoned up. I just need to do a little programming to fix the glitchy phone calls and the reverse camera getting stuck on the screen even though I change gears out of reverse. Thank you again Hextall for all of your help!

TX5.0 said:

Very well so far thanks to you. I got everything installed and buttoned up. I just need to do a little programming to fix the glitchy phone calls and the reverse camera getting stuck on the screen even though I change gears out of reverse. Thank you again Hextall for all of your help!

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That reverse camera thing is new to me... maybe you need a complete as-built flash from a Mustang similar to yours to work from? Makes me wonder if there are differences between auto/manual, or the Mustang and other models as far as how that's handled.