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Old 08-04-2018, 01:15 AM   #61
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Replacing the USB hub is easy. Not plug and play though. You'll need to solder 2 wires (refer to my sync 3 post for exact soldering instructions) Unless the Falcons have the same connectors as the new hub but I highly doubt it.
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Old 08-04-2018, 04:40 PM   #62
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How did you get CarPlay working in that screenshot then ?
I Replaced the media hub with a Sync 3 one
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Old 09-04-2018, 09:25 PM   #63
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Guy's in the middle of writing up some info on the upgrade. I'll be posting this in the FG-FGX page.
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Old 10-06-2018, 08:50 PM   #64
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Sorry to jump in on this post.

I am trying hard to find a way to change my sync 2 2016 wildtrak to a sync3 or even better a after market solution but no one around the gold coast seems to know what to do or how to do it
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Old 10-06-2018, 09:03 PM   #65
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Sorry to jump in on this post.

I am trying hard to find a way to change my sync 2 2016 wildtrak to a sync3 or even better a after market solution but no one around the gold coast seems to know what to do or how to do it
Alpine seem to have a solution....very pricey.

https://www.alpine.com.au/shop/perfe...x208au-ranger/
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Old 11-06-2018, 12:24 AM   #66
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Sorry to jump in on this post.

I am trying hard to find a way to change my sync 2 2016 wildtrak to a sync3 or even better a after market solution but no one around the gold coast seems to know what to do or how to do it
I am located in the Gold Coast and can help you.
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Old 11-06-2018, 06:36 AM   #67
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Alpine seem to have a solution....very pricey.

https://www.alpine.com.au/shop/perfe...x208au-ranger/
I wish it doesn't work on Wildtrak model alpine reps tell me and the retail stores
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Old 11-06-2018, 06:37 AM   #68
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Really? I pm my number
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Old 11-06-2018, 08:23 AM   #69
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I assume its only for sync 1 systems.
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Old 11-06-2018, 10:54 AM   #70
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Yep. I've done a full upgrade from sync 2 to sync 3 on my 2016 ranger!
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Old 13-01-2020, 10:48 AM   #71
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Yep. I've done a full upgrade from sync 2 to sync 3 on my 2016 ranger!
How much did this cost?
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Old 08-03-2020, 10:49 PM   #72
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Yep. I've done a full upgrade from sync 2 to sync 3 on my 2016 ranger!

Hey mate are you able to shed any light on the solution you came up with?

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Old 11-06-2020, 03:59 PM   #73
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I know this is an old thread, but I have managed to get apple CarPlay and android auto installed into my FG-X. Looks the part, that’s for sure. Can’t seem to post a photo. Maybe I can sort Apple CarPlay but can’t sort a photo online. Wonderful ha.

Edit: bought from soso.co.nz - I posted a review on google reviews which includes the photo
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Old 11-06-2020, 04:26 PM   #74
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I know this is an old thread, but I have managed to get apple CarPlay and android auto installed into my FG-X. Looks the part, that’s for sure. Can’t seem to post a photo. Maybe I can sort Apple CarPlay but can’t sort a photo online. Wonderful ha.

Edit: bought from soso.co.nz - I posted a review on google reviews which includes the photo
Hmm, looks like a decent compromise: https://soso.co.nz/product/ford-falc...tegration-kit/

It's not full Sync3, only the Carplay/Android part. But looks pretty slick.

P.S. you can upload images to somewhere like imgur.com then post the links here.
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Old 11-06-2020, 04:34 PM   #75
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Ah, apologies being in the wrong thread. As you were.
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Old 25-12-2020, 01:02 AM   #76
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Yes, Forscan works very well on the BF-FG-FGX Falcons.
Will forscan will remove on the screen Icc Security Code Error ??

Where i able buy Forscan from as there are so many different brands on the website ??

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Old 21-01-2021, 10:29 AM   #77
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Hmm, looks like a decent compromise: https://soso.co.nz/product/ford-falc...tegration-kit/

It's not full Sync3, only the Carplay/Android part. But looks pretty slick.

P.S. you can upload images to somewhere like imgur.com then post the links here.
Just wondering if anyone has fitted this to a SZII Territory.

I sent an email to the supplier and they have confirmed the FGII Sync2 upgrade unit can be installed in a Territory so just checking if anyone here has used this unit and how did installation go?
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Old 11-01-2024, 08:38 AM   #78
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Hi Folks,
New to the SYNC upgrade discussion.
I’m looking into the hardware swap out of Sync 2 to Sync 3 for my LZ ST.

Does anyone have any advice on what hardware version to buy?

As Sync 3 rolled out there would have been hardware revisions no doubt (CPU, RAM video etc) just wondering if there was an ideal hardware version I should be asking my potential supplier to provide so i can get the best Sync 3 experience.

Cheers all.
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Old 16-01-2024, 04:15 PM   #79
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You could contact these people in New Zealand. I have and they replied back to me.


https://soso.co.nz/
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Old 19-01-2024, 07:03 AM   #80
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You could contact these people in New Zealand. I have and they replied back to me.


https://soso.co.nz/
Can I ask if you went ahead and bought a unit. I'm thinking of doing the same for our Terry and noticed since my last post I think their website lists a product specifically for SZII Territory's Sync2 whereas prior it was just FG's.
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Can I ask if you went ahead and bought a unit. I'm thinking of doing the same for our Terry and noticed since my last post I think their website lists a product specifically for SZII Territory's Sync2 whereas prior it was just FG's.
There are plug and play kits available specifically for the Tez.

https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/32529610...YAAOSw5k1csacp
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Can I ask if you went ahead and bought a unit. I'm thinking of doing the same for our Terry and noticed since my last post I think their website lists a product specifically for SZII Territory's Sync2 whereas prior it was just FG's.

No I did not. I just asked specifically if would fit an FG-X (which it does).


If anything I am leaning towards a Mr FPV unit as linked above.


Aeropro also planning to have a FG-X unit development I believe. (For the aftermarket Android H/U's like the FG Mk. I. )



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Any Updates people. Any other suppliers yet? What about Sync 3.4
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No I did not. I just asked specifically if would fit an FG-X (which it does).If anything I am leaning towards a Mr FPV unit as linked above.Aeropro also planning to have a FG-X unit development I believe. (For the aftermarket Android H/U's like the FG Mk. I. )HTH
Aeropro unit is out now - just search on the website.
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Aeropro unit is out now - just search on the website.
For FGX? I will do some searching. But thought factory Sync 3 would be best option
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For FGX? I will do some searching. But thought factory Sync 3 would be best option
Yes. Released late May by the look of it.
https://aerpro.com/vehicles/ford/for...-x-%28sedan%29
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Yes. Released late May by the look of it.
https://aerpro.com/vehicles/ford/for...-x-%28sedan%29

Cheers, might try and still look at Syn 3 or 4
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Old 25-07-2024, 01:20 PM   #88
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OK Update.

Manage to find cheap a Ranger Sync3 Unit.
Ordered GPS Antenna
Havent ordered the USB Media Hub unit yet.


Sync3 Head unit 1.jpg

Contacted a few places, including Tonkins in Adelaide, A melbourne company who have a lot of exprience in repairs etc.

All have told me its a rewire and not straight swap, so wish me luck.

Probably try it out in next few days. Sure I will get some errors, no usb hub, no reverse camera and no GPS......

Other bug is FGX is single zone. Sync 3 is for dual zone.....
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