Post Updated: December2018

FORD FUSION SYNC 3 HARDWARE UPGRADE / CONVERSION

Replace Existing MyFord Touch (Ford Sync 2)

Information for 2013-2016 Model Years

Also applicable to Ford Mondeo MK5 - CD391

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Note: All Ford Sync 3 (Accessory Protocol Interface Module) APIM's require custom As-Built Programming to the specific vehicle the Ford Sync 3 unit is being installed in. You CANNOT simply take an APIM from one Ford vehicle model and put it in another without first having it reprogrammed. Otherwise loss of vehicle features and/or DTC's will result. This is NOT something that can be done with Ford IDS at your local dealership.



My programming is offered for all Ford/Lincoln models currently equipped with Sync 2 (MyFord/MyLincoln Touch), NOT limited to only Fusion's Doing a Sync 3 conversion and have FORScan setup on your laptop?... I offer Custom Sync 3 APIM Programming Files made for your vehicle.

Visit: Sync3Programming.com to purchase and utilize programming services (Square/PayPal Accepted)

Note: I do NOT sell required Sync 3 upgrade parts or hardware.



Installation Vehicle: 2014 Ford Fusion Titanium 2.0L GTDI AWD

Background Information:

(I personally tested this with a Kingston FCR-HS4)

Note: If you buy a brand new GWM Module from a 2017 Fusion verses a used one... FORScan cannot program the firmware on the brand new GWM. A new GWM will ship with Mustang firmware and you will not be able to use it in the Fusion this way. So unless you have other programming software, find one from a parted out 2017 Fusion on eBay or LKQ.

Instrument Cluster Conversion Information: Click Here

INSTALLATION PHOTOS

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GPS ANTENNA INSTALLATION

Intentionally, Off Centered To Allow Both Modules To Receive Signal from Satellites and Didn't Want To Cut Anything In The Dashboard



USB INTERFACE INSTALLATION FOR APPLE CARPLAY / ANDROID AUTO

Parts Utilized for 2013-2016 Ford Fusion Sync 3 2.0 USB Interface Replacement :



Dual USB Port Interface for Sync 3 2.0 w/CarPlay and Android Auto

- Pick One:

GJ7Z-19A387-B

(White USB Port LED's - Lincoln Default) - List Price: $63.01 USD

HC3Z-19A387-B

(Blue USB Port LED's - Ford Default) - List Price: $63.43 USD

Required Wiring Pigtail for 2013-2015 Fusions:

CU2Z-14S411-AA (WPT-1239)

- List Price: $32.15 USD

- Not needed for 2016 Ford Fusion

or you can order a solderless USB Interface Power Connector Conversion Harness from 4Dtech: Click Here

Required Bezel Adapter for 2013-2015 Fusions:

GC3Z-19C149-A

- List Price: $14.48 USD

- Not needed for 2016 Ford Fusion



Optional: Single USB Port Interface w/ 5 Pin Rear USB Passthrough : HU5Z-19A387-A (Blue USB Port LED's - Ford) - List Price: $70.73 USD



USB Interface Power Connector Wiring Guide:

Installation of WPT1239 Harness (Utilizing Pins 1 and 4):

Pin 1 is going to Pin 1 on Existing Media Hub Harness - Yellow/Blue Wire

Pin 4 is going to Pin 10 on Existing Media Hub Harness - White/Blue Wire

Pins 2 and 3 are NOT used and should be taped off, Pin 4 is the one closest to connector release tab



( Vehicle Connector Reference: C3512A (New) and C3618 (Old) )

(Both harness connectors are fully functional and can be switched back to the Sync 2 / MyFord Touch Media Hub easily, if needed.)

ACTIVE PARK ASSIST INFORMATION



Reference Post: http://www.2gfusions.net/showthread.php?...4#pid99434



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ALTERNATIVE VISUAL THEME CHOICES

(unless otherwise specified)

Visual Theme Variants:

0

1

4

2

3

Lincoln Theme (Master Enable):

8

Lincoln Ambient Lighting - Fixes Incorrect Color Choices When Using Lincoln Theme:

7

ALTERNATIVE SPLASH SCREEN CHOICES

Splash Screen Variants (2.0+ Software Required):

Sport Technology

Rallye Sport

Grand Touring

Note:

Examples:



LINE LEVEL AUDIO OUTPUT WIRING MODIFICATION (NOT REQUIRED)





For Vehicles With Factory Sony DSP/Amplifier Only:



This can be done at a later time, but it is easier to do while the APIM is already removed and dashboard is already taken apart. Thus, I included it here at the end of the Ford Sync 3 Installation Information.



I added and soldered two wires to the ACM and APIM Harnesses... These are strictly for the Line Level Audio Mod I talked about in another thread. These two wires are required if you are disconnecting the Sony Amplifier, previously in use, to use your own amplifiers to the speakers/subwoofer without a Line Output Converter. These two wires reroute the Sync Voice from the APIM, back into the ACM, and out your aftermarket speakers.



Without adding these two wires, there will be no voice on navigation directions and voice commands will not have any feedback to confirm prompts.



It is accomplished by adding two wire terminals to the ACM Harness (Pins 8,21) and soldering them to the Sync wires on the APIM Harness (Pins 3,4).



ACM Harness (Before Modification):





Additional Wire Terminals Inserted Into ACM Harness (Pins 8,21):





Other End of Wiring Terminal Connected to APIM Harness (Pins 3,4):

... MUST BE SOLDERED BEFORE TAPING WIRE UP...





APIM Harness Wiring Taped Back Up:



For Vehicles With Factory Sony DSP/Amplifier Only:This can be done at a later time, but it is easier to do while the APIM is already removed and dashboard is already taken apart. Thus, I included it here at the end of the Ford Sync 3 Installation Information.I added and soldered two wires to the ACM and APIM Harnesses... These are strictly for the Line Level Audio Mod I talked about in another thread. These two wires are required if you are disconnecting the Sony Amplifier, previously in use, to use your own amplifiers to the speakers/subwoofer without a Line Output Converter. These two wires reroute the Sync Voice from the APIM, back into the ACM, and out your aftermarket speakers.Without adding these two wires, there will be no voice on navigation directions and voice commands will not have any feedback to confirm prompts.It is accomplished by adding two wire terminals to the ACM Harness (Pins 8,21) and soldering them to the Sync wires on the APIM Harness (Pins 3,4).ACM Harness (Before Modification):Additional Wire Terminals Inserted Into ACM Harness (Pins 8,21):Other End of Wiring Terminal Connected to APIM Harness (Pins 3,4):... MUST BE SOLDERED BEFORE TAPING WIRE UP...APIM Harness Wiring Taped Back Up:

Removal/Installation Instructions for IPC and APIM

Ford Fusion APIM / ACM Wiring Diagrams (For Reference or Custom Projects):

I'mand I would like to present the first, as far as I am aware, Ford Sync 3 conversion done on a second generation Ford Fusion (2013+)... As of April 2016.While this guide is specifically applicable to the Ford Fusion, it can be used as a generic guide for most Ford/Lincoln vehicles. - Most of the information is the same.I lucked out, as I thought I would have to fabricate my own mounting brackets to install the Sync 3 Screen... when I soon discovered I could use a small CR-VT-8 Torx to remove the brackets off my old MyFord Touch (aka Sync 2) Resistive Screen and they lined up perfectly with the Ford Sync 3 Capacitive Screen. I was very happy, no custom fabrication or drilling was required. Just transferred the brackets and reused the screws. However, if you don't already have a MyFord Touch Sync 2 system and install Ford Sync 3 (4" to 8" Conversions). You will probably want to source these brackets, as the Sync 3 Screen generally does not come with them.Ford Sync 3 does not support the SD Card Reader that is built-in to the older Media / USB Hub's. However, it does support reading and using a USB Memory Card Reader with a MicroSD Card containing MP3 Music Files for playback.Sync 3 doesn't use the GPSM Module behind the instrument cluster for navigation, as it needs its own GPS Antenna with a Blue Fakra connector. However, on a 2013/2014/2015 Fusion (and some 2016) the existing GPSM Module still needs to remain connected. This is because the compass on the instrument cluster still needs it, otherwise it will disappear. Thus, you will end up having both the GPSM and aftermarket Sync 3 GPS antenna in the vehicle. You can mount both together in the space behind the instrument cluster... That being said, an alternative and recommended choice would be to swap the GWM (Gateway Module / Smart Data Link Connector) to the one from a 2017 Fusion. If done, the gateway module will understand the Sync 3 compass CAN commands sent over the vehicle network from the Sync 3 APIM. Just as the GSPM Module sent the compass direction to the IPC previously, with an updated GWM Module, the APIM will be able to do the same. Either way, do whichever method is easier for you, but a GWM Module swap would be the official method used by the 2017 Fusion with Sync 3 from the factory. Additionally, a newer GWM (especially for a 2013/2014 Fusion) can resolve any other weird issues that may arise from the conversion..... More information on the GWM Module programming / swapping here in the Active Park Assist discussion thread: http://www.2gfusions.net/showthread.php?...#pid120931 Sync 3 2.0 APIM w/Mounting Brackets (Attached to Capacitive Screen):Existing Brackets from MyFord Touch (Sync 2) APIM Transferred Over To The Sync 3 Screen Housing:Another Angle of Bracket Mounted to Screen and Mounted To Vehicle (CR-VT-8 Torx Bit and 7mm Socket):APIM Connections for USB and Main Wiring Harness (Note: Gray USB Port is NOT Enabled for Use):GPS Antenna Blue Fakra Connector:APIM Wiring Harness:Final Product Installed (Before Reinstalling FCIM):Reconnecting Both FCIM Harnesses:GPS Antenna Connected to APIM:Instrument Cluster Decorative Trim Removed (Held On By Two 7mm Bolts At The Bottom, and Four Clips At The Top, Just Pull):One of the Four 7mm Hex Bolts Holding the Instrument Cluster to the Dashboard:Two of the Four 7mm Hex Bolts Holding the Instrument Cluster to the Dashboard (Top):Existing GPSM Module (behind Instrument Cluster):Existing GPSM Module Pulled Down From Mounting Bracket:Attached New GPS Antenna to End of GPSM Module Utilizing 3M Double Sided Adhesive Tape (You can find an alternate spot if you wish, NOT blocked by metal):...MUST KEEP BOTH CONNECTED OR YOU WILL LOSE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER COMPASS...GPSM Module Remounted with Sync 3 GPS Antenna Sitting On Top of It:A new USB Interface is needed for Sync 3 to replace the Sync 2 (MyFord Touch) Media Hub... Sync 3 does not support the composite video connections or the SD Card Slot on the old Media Hub. Mainly because Sync 3 doesn't use an SD Card for Navigation Maps like Sync 2. Additionally, the old Media Hub does NOT have the authentication chip for Apple CarPlay. The old Media Hub does, however, work with Android Auto without issue.This new interface is more a pass-through USB port setup versus a real USB Hub that the older style was (it used an internal USB hub for the two USB ports and the SD card reader on one cable). Sync 3 2.0 did not like this and complains to disconnect the USB Hub upon startup, but still seemed to function fine before hand. Ironically, this error does not occur with Sync 3 1.0/1.1.The USB Interface used in this guide is NOT the one that comes in the 2017 Fusion. The reason being is the 2017 Fusion, uses the main USB interface and a remote USB interface. Thus there is one port in the center console under the armrest (main) and one port under the dash in the area behind the shifter (remote). Fusions prior to 2017 do not have the spot for the remote USB port as Ford redesigned that part of the dash for the 2017 model year. With this in mind, it is better to get a USB Interface that has both USB ports in one location. On top of that, the 2017 Fusion USB Interface is physically smaller and wouldn't fit in the slot anyways, even with the bezel adapter.Speaking of bezel adapter, the older Media Hub is wider due to the composite video ports and SD Card Slot, in addition to the two USB ports. In the 2016 Fusion they got rid of the video ports, however, they kept the same size console cutout. In doing so, Ford designed an inexpensive bezel adapter, which was used in the 2016 Fusion to fit a physically smaller size USB interface. Well, this adapter worked perfectly to fit the new Ford Sync 3 Apple CarPlay/Android Auto USB Interface.The new USB Interface uses a different style power connector which Ford started using on the 2016 Fusion... 2013-2015 Fusion's will need to tap the existing Media Hub wiring with a wiring pigtail to provide power to this new USB Interface. Also, unlike the older Media Hub, the USB ports now have a backlit LED ring around them (available in white or blue), making it easier to locate and plug in a media device or phone when it is dark inside the vehicle.Dual Port USB Interface for Ford Sync 3 2.0:Top of USB Interface with Wiring Pigtail Connected:Rear of USB Interface:Replacement Bezel Adapter Needed for 2013-2015 Fusions to Replace Larger Media Hubs with SD/Video Input:Replacement Bezel Adapter (Side View):Sync 3 2.0 USB Interface Installed In Bezel Adapter To Fit In Existing Media Hub Slot:Wiring Pigtail needed to power new USB Interface installed in 2013-2015 Fusions which currently utilize a different/larger connector:What the newer style power connector looks like... (C3512A - Vehicle Reference):Power wires spliced into existing connector wires, soldered, and ready to be taped up:Final Wiring Harness properly spliced in, solder splices covered with electrical tape, and entire harness wrapped back up with Tesa Tape:Final Product Installed (Don't mind my ConsoleVault Vehicle Safe in the way of the photo):CarPlay and Android Auto Preferences Menus (Won't show up until compatible device is connected to USB):Apple CarPlay - First Time Activation Notice:Apple CarPlay via Apple iPhone 7:CarPlay Homescreen Layout Customization in Settings Menu:Android Auto via LG V20:All Changes are made in APIM (As-Built) -7D0-03-01: xxxx 0xx xxxx - Ford Classic (Blue Theme, Multi-colored Buttons/Knobs)7D0-03-01: xxxx 0xx xxxx - Ford Timeless (Blue Theme, Blue Buttons/Knobs)7D0-03-01: xxxx 0xx xxxx - Ford GT (All Blue Theme for 2017 Ford GT)(These Require Lincoln Master Enable Below)7D0-03-01: xxxx 0xx xxxx - Lincoln Timeless (Gold Theme, Black Icons)7D0-03-01: xxxx 0xx xxxx - Lincoln Next (Gold Theme, White Icons)7D0-01-02:xxx xxxx xxxx7D0-02-01: xxxx 0Axx xxxx - Optional - Change if you want Ford Boot Splash with Lincoln ThemeNote: Car MUST be power cycled to see theme changes. Let vehicle sit for 2 minutes before turning back on.BCM (BdyCM) - 2014+:726-31-02: xxxx 0xx xxxx7D0-02-01: xxxx 01xx xxxx - Ford / Lincoln (Default)7D0-02-01: xxxx 05xx xxxx - Raptor (Ford Performance)7D0-02-01: xxxx 08xx xxxx - Vignale7D0-02-01: xxxx 09xx xxxx - Shelby Mustang R1 (Ford Performance)7D0-02-01: xxxx 0Axx xxxx - Ford (Default) - Use if you want Ford Splash with Lincoln Theme7D0-02-01: xxxx 0Bxx xxxx - ST (Ford Performance) -7D0-02-01: xxxx 0Cxx xxxx - RS (Ford Performance) -7D0-02-01: xxxx 0Dxx xxxx - GT (Ford Performance) -If you pick a different Splash Screen... it will always show the Lincoln Splash Screen on power off if the Lincoln Visual Theme is enabled. Just an FYI.Vignale:ST: