adding native navigation to my sync 3

[texaslonghorn]

2021 Mustang convertible, ecoboost, automatic.
I looked at the settings in my car, and see I have sync 3, software version 3.4. But, I do not have navigation. I want to add navigation to my car (I prefer not to use through apple carplay, I want nav native in the system).
Question: Do I need a HARDWARE upgrade in order to have navigation? I have done some initial research - the web site Infotainment.com refers to the need for a hardware upgrade to replace the "apim module". ? But before I pop $600 for a new APIM module, I need confirmation.
2016-2023 Ford Mustang Sync 3 GPS Navigation Upgrade (from infotainment.com)
After that hardware upgrade is complete, I imagine I would then need a SOFTWARE update? (I would update through USB method)
Who has been down this road that can help? Thx in advance.

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[taylor-infotainment]

Infotainment here,

We are glad to hear you are considering this kit, this is one of our top sellers.

https://infotainment.com/shop/inter...3-ford-mustang-sync-3-gps-navigation-upgrade/

Many people have transitioned to the Google Maps, Waze, and Apple Maps functionality through CarPlay and Auto but we have found a great number of our customers prefer the OEM navigation and our hardware swap will introduce that into the vehicle. The OEM Ford part number for the Navigation APIM (MC3T-14G370- ACA, MC3T-14G370-ACE, MB3T-14G370-NCE) and the Non-Navigation APIM (MC3T-14G370-ABA, MC3T-14G370-ABB, MC3T-14G370-ABC, MC3T-14G370-ABD, MB3T-14G370-NBE, MB3T-14G370-NBG) are different so if you are using OEM equipment a hardware swap is required. Please let me know if you have any questions on this.

 

[m2016v6]

You will need an APIM with nav, and a GPS antenna.

Then you will need the maps. Those can be obtained here, along with any Sync3 updates:

https://cyanlabs.net/applications/syn3updater/

 

[m2016v6]

More information on the subject:

https://www.mustang6g.com/forums/threads/sync-3-swap-its-all-in-here.82973/

https://www.mustang6g.com/forums/th...ent-from-4-base-to-8-sync-3-w-nav-etc.196469/

 

[taylor-infotainment]

You will need an APIM with nav, and a GPS antenna.

Then you will need the maps. Those can be obtained here, along with any Sync3 updates:

https://cyanlabs.net/applications/syn3updater/

So I believe the 21 has a compass GPS signal so it should not need a GPS antenna. Do you have the Vin I can check? I can verify that. @texaslonghorn

 

[taylor-infotainment]

More information on the subject:

https://www.mustang6g.com/forums/threads/sync-3-swap-its-all-in-here.82973/

https://www.mustang6g.com/forums/th...ent-from-4-base-to-8-sync-3-w-nav-etc.196469/

Both these links are great resources but he has Sync 3 already so the conversion to gain Nav is actually quite a bit easier. It just requires an APIM swap and the APIM to be programmed to the new vehicle. (Maybe a map update)

 

[texaslonghorn]

So I believe the 21 has a compass GPS signal so it should not need a GPS antenna. Do you have the Vin I can check? I can verify that. @texaslonghorn

Vin:
1FATP8UH7M5101316

 

[m2016v6]

I don't know nothing about no compass GPS signal, as my car is too old. But if he is going to swap APIMs, he'll be doing about 80% of the Sync3 upgrade stuff. Would be good to know if he can skip the antenna, for sure. Heck, the maps may already be on the APIM...

 

[taylor-infotainment]

Ok Vin shows GPS signal. This is built in, you would not need an additional antenna.

NAVIGATION MODULE GPS ANTENNA: ICPAB0 : Module/GPS Antenna

 

[Ewheels]

I know you stated you prefer native NAV over Car Play / Android Auto.......but you'd seriously rather spend $600 to get the same feature that you could have for free?? I can guarantee Car Play / Android Auto will work better as well.

There is a reason no one pays for car navigation anymore. Everyone already has the feature in their pocket for free.

 

[taylor-infotainment]

I know you stated you prefer native NAV over Car Play / Android Auto.......but you'd seriously rather spend $600 to get the same feature that you could have for free?? I can guarantee Car Play / Android Auto will work better as well.

There is a reason no one pays for car navigation anymore. Everyone already has the feature in their pocket for free.

I tend to lean more in your camp on this personally. However, if the OEM navigation is a priority or preferance we do buy back the old APIM through our trade-in site

https://trade-in.infotainment.com/products/ford/

and it typically has good value on the resellers market as well (Ebay, Amazon, Marketplace) as this is a popular module PN that would need replacement in certain vehicles. Also keep in mind that this being 100% OEM equipment, this would add value to the vehicle when it comes to resale value. Vehicles with Navigation on average can be listed for a bit more. A lot of the cost on this can be offset in the long run.

 

[texaslonghorn]

I know you stated you prefer native NAV over Car Play / Android Auto.......but you'd seriously rather spend $600 to get the same feature that you could have for free?? I can guarantee Car Play / Android Auto will work better as well.

There is a reason no one pays for car navigation anymore. Everyone already has the feature in their pocket for free.

I asked about native navigation within Sync 3, not anything else. If I needed advice, I would have asked for it. I didn't. Reply to the specific issue at hand, or better yet, do not reply at all. I am a grown man, 67 years old, multiple cars, multiple mustangs, and classic cars. I don't need unsolicited advice. I am backing out of this group. Adios.

 

[Ewheels]

I asked about native navigation within Sync 3, not anything else. If I needed advice, I would have asked for it. I didn't. Reply to the specific issue at hand, or better yet, do not reply at all. I am a grown man, 67 years old, multiple cars, multiple mustangs, and classic cars. I don't need unsolicited advice. I am backing out of this group. Adios.

You asked a question on a public forum about technology that has been made obsolete for quite some time now to which I offered a zero-cost solution......you're welcome.

 

[m2016v6]

Huh. That went in an unexpected direction.

 

[cynicalwill]

You asked a question on a public forum about technology that has been made obsolete for quite some time now to which I offered a zero-cost solution......you're welcome.

Get off of my lawn. LOL.

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