SYNC 3 swap, It's all in here

[NHMustang]

Nothing else needed for MFT to Sync3 except the small harness you needed.

Yup! I knew that. Love the work you are doing on these upgrades!
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[z06psi]

The harness you wanted is stalled in a group buy.

O.k. maybe I am not on enough. Where so I can help?

 

[5pointOh]

Things will get easier pretty soon for this swap, I received the final version of the APIM connector I improved. So everything for plug n play is ready to assemble

Well that certainly will make my choice easier to do the sync 3 swap. You mentioned a group buy?

 

[Earlsays]

If this was already answered, my apologies...I have a premium 8" MFT car, and I would like to go to Sync III - I already have the SAT antenna on the roof - everything I can find regarding the SYNCIII swap mentions changing out the SAT antenna - is that required? I'd rather keep my nice factory paint to match SAT antenna already mounted on the roof - my current antenna will plug into the new SYNCIII hardware, won't it?

 

[NHMustang]

If this was already answered, my apologies...I have a premium 8" MFT car, and I would like to go to Sync III - I already have the SAT antenna on the roof - everything I can find regarding the SYNCIII swap mentions changing out the SAT antenna - is that required? I'd rather keep my nice factory paint to match SAT antenna already mounted on the roof - my current antenna will plug into the new SYNCIII hardware, won't it?

If you go up a few posts you will see what I have ordered. This is the same for you except that my APIM will have NAV.

You will need a new SAT antenna because it changes from MFT to SYNC 3, See OP's first post. it uses a different connector and no longer used GPSM technology.

Even if you don't have NAV you need it for the compass feature in the Sync 3.

Essentially you will abandon the existing antenna. You don't want to try and change it as it requires removing the headliner and other interior parts.

Just get a new one off amazon and you can locate it under the dash where the center speaker is.

See the first post from the OP. It's all in there!

 

[HextallS550]

O.k. maybe I am not on enough. Where so I can help?

Send me a PM, I'll fill you in.

Well that certainly will make my choice easier to do the sync 3 swap. You mentioned a group buy?

The group buy is for a different harness.

If this was already answered, my apologies...I have a premium 8" MFT car everything I can find regarding the SYNCIII swap mentions changing out the SAT antenna - is that required? I'd rather keep my nice factory paint to match SAT antenna already mounted on the roof - my current antenna will plug into the new SYNCIII hardware, won't it?

MFT to Sync 3 doesn't require a change to the Sirius antenna. Your SAT antenna on the roof will remain in use, however, if you are thinking of the GPS antenna... under the center of your dash is a GPS module that will need to be removed and replaced with a GPS antenna for the car's telematics system. NAV or NON-NAV the new GPS antenna is required.

You will need a new SAT antenna because it changes from MFT to SYNC 3, See OP's first post. it uses a different connector and no longer used GPSM technology.

No, the SAT antenna for Sync 3 is the same as MFT. The connector is the same, a curry colored Fakra. The antenna for the GPS (aka GPSM) is under the center of the dash (where the center channel speaker is located) and that must be replaced with a GPS antenna that has a blue Fakra connector.

 

[NHMustang]

Ahhh -I thought it was the other way around!

I have been educated once again! Thank you for clarifying that!

 

[5pointOh]

Send me a PM, I'll fill you in.



The group buy is for a different harness.

Any plans to sell the base to Sync 3 harnesses, any idea on cost?

 

[HextallS550]

Any plans to sell the base to Sync 3 harnesses, any idea on cost?

PM for details.

 

[5pointOh]

Wow, I just got a FR3T-19C107-MJ (SAT/HD ACM) for 30 bucks on ebay. The guy has like 3-4 ACM's and they were all base except the one I bought and has them listed for $29.99 shipped. Pictures match up so I just need to find a screen/APIM, bezel and the other little parts.

 

[5pointOh]

Ok so I have another probably stupid question, going from base to sync 3 gives you the bezel with dual zone climate controls..... how does that work with a base car?

 

[HextallS550]

Ok so I have another probably stupid question, going from base to sync 3 gives you the bezel with dual zone climate controls..... how does that work with a base car?

It doesn't, you will still have single zone control. Dual zone control is a function of the multiple modules to control the temp doors in a premium car. Base cars don't physically have the same air box or modules.

 

[NHMustang]

And my Sync 3 APIM came today complete with fingernail gouges.:(

The owner of the Salvage yard said that if I had any issue he will take it back.

On a side note, Has anyone thought of putting a screen protector on they touch screen.

 

[5pointOh]

And my Sync 3 APIM came today complete with fingernail gouges.:(

The owner of the Salvage yard said that if I had any issue he will take it back.

On a side note, Has anyone thought of putting a screen protector on they touch screen.

Ouch, I've seen a few tempered glass screen protector on ebay for the 8" screen, I plan on getting one once I find a screen and APIM that not crazy over priced.

 

[NHMustang]

interestingly enough, it looks almost like a very thin screen layer. like the one that the protector that these have on them on delivery. Almost like it will peel off but I am not going to mess with it.

I swear that my MFT screen is more durable.

I will take my money back. I am in no hurry since the car in garaged for the winter anyway.

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