2012 to 2014 Base Ford Focus MK3 Sync 3 Upgrade Tutorial

Published: 25 May 2020
on channel: NaviUpgrade
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In this video you'll learn the exact steps that you'll need to upgrade your base model 2012, 2013 or 2014 Ford Focus SE, Titanium or ST to have Sync 3.

You can find every part that I used for the install on my website write-up here!
https://naviupgrade.com/resources/con...

Want to learn how to upgrade a 2015-2018 Ford Focus with Base Sync to have Sync 3? Watch this video instead:    • Video  

You'll learn how to install the unit and how to program the modules using FORScan and the proprietary upgrade files that are available with the purchase of an adapter harness from NaviUpgrade.com. Keep in mind that this upgrade strategy is only available for vehicles that are equipped with a base-model Sync unit (the 4" display).

If you have any questions, please feel free to drop them below or leave a comment on my website, https://naviupgrade.com. Thanks!

Chapters:
0:00 Intro to 4" to 8" Sync 3 Conversion
0:38 Removing the Focus Trim
1:43 Removing the Ford Focus ACM
2:39 Removing the Ford Focus 4" Screen
4:16 Removing the Ford Focus HVAC Panel
5:58 Details on Removing HVAC Panel
7:54 4" Ford Focus APIM Module Connector
8:18 Unclipping a Sync APIM Connector
8:29 Installing Ford Focus 4" to 8" Sync 3 Adapter Harness
8:51 Routing Ford Focus 4" to 8" Adapter Harness
9:48 4" Display Harness Tap
10:00 Installing Ford Focus Sync 3 Mount
11:27 Testing the Ford Focus Sync 3 Conversion
12:46 Swapping Ford Focus Sync 3 Screen Brackets
13:55 Installing the GPS Module & USB Cable
15:48 Installing the Ford Focus Sync 3 Display Assembly
17:20 Ford Focus Hazard/Lock Switch Wiring Adapter
17:40 Reinstalling the Ford Focus ACM
18:45 Routing USB Hub Power & USB Cables
20:41 Removing the Original USB Hub
22:25 Final Routing USB Hub Power & USB Cables
24:00 Reassembling HVAC Panel & Shift Boot Area
29:44 Installing Ford Focus Sync 3 Fascia/Trim Controls
30:35 Cheap OBD2 Adapter for FORScan
31:06 Connecting a laptop to a Ford Focus
32:12 Switching between HS/MS CANBUS
32:39 Saving FORScan Profiles
33:06 FORScan Programming
33:43 NaviUpgrade.com APIM Programming AsBuilt Versions
34:41 Programming an APIM in FORScan
36:06 Adjusting APIM Configuration in FORScan
37:18 Programming an ACM in FORScan
39:12 Outro & Demo Use!


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