I followed this video and upgraded my 2014 Focus to Sync 3 and added a backup camera. Make sure you get all the parts he recommends on his website before you start. This is pretty solid and goes through everything you need to do step by step. Everything went smoothly.
This is so awesome. I texted you then placed my order, installed everything the day I got the harness. My sync software is 1.0 so I have a huge update. Hopefully I can get the ST splash screen to go with my car. Thank you for everything you do.
This is amazing, I’ve been staring at my ugly 4 inch display for a year now wishing I had the touch screen. Now I know it’s possible and will be trying this soon!
@@NaviUpgrade Hi, what about upgrading from sync 3 to android auto like in the 2017 ford? also, is it possible to upgrade from base model tiny screen to android auto?
@@viction7236 price outweighed the desire to do it. Ford thankfully fixed my sync issues under a RAV warranty so everything works fine with my stock system. If or when it breaks now that it’s out of warranty I would reconsider buying.
@@jacobpfundt256 ah fair enough, yeah at the end of the day it still does what it needs to - it would just be nice to have stuff like carplay but as long as I can play music it's fine honestly
I definitely want to get this done in my 2012 focus . The upgrade looks super nice in the car , plus the navi feature would definitely come in handy. Thanks for sharing this video Now I'll know what to do if I'm able to get this set up for my car.
@@johnmarston8868 sorry didn't see this message! Going to be a super similar process but with a different harness. I just sent a sample to my manufacturer and expect to have this in stock sometime in early to mid-October! Thanks for watching!
Why never a Focus? . I've recently got one and it's a salvage title. 06 focus SE 2.0 L . Runs and looks fantastic though. Got it for maybe less than half of blue book dealer price. Three weeks now. Yeah found some minor things I had to fix. But otherwise seems like a phenomenal deal. Yeah I thought it was maybe technology design that made engine / powertrain so much more powerful than old car 06 Sentra.
I've a 2016 Focus SE but it's different than both of these .It doesn't have navigator and I had it two weeks . Does have synch system abs and a few other goodies that I'm sooo happy . My old 06 Sentra was very bare / poor in a lot of areas compared to this new one . Verrry glad I got it . This one has Bluetooth , ABS , rear camera . tire pressure monitoring DAAANNNGGG .
@NaviUpgrade I have a 2014 Titanium with the larger screen, satellite radio but no navigation. Could I do this? Also if I can would I still be able to control my AC and everything like I can now? My goal is to get android auto like you had in the video.
This is amazing! I lost all hope into upgrading to to sync 3 with my st, I stopped looking at speakers and head units for a while because I realized I would have to have ford do it for me which was going to be hella expensive but this is great I plan on buying parts now
Or better yet buy an android drop in for less than $300 that comes with everything you need off amazon and you're set. Most of them even come with a free backup cam too lol.
Would this work in my 2013 Ford Focus se? It’s an automatic and has sync. Where would I get all the parts and how much would it roughly cost? Including someone installing it for me?
Very cool video! I wish someone would do one for the 2014 Ford Escape Titanium. Terrible audio system with bugs manufacturer won't address without diving into your pocket...Great job!!
I'm pretty confused. I went to the site you have above to look into buying the parts and the only thing I can find in your link is the bezel, but I can't find the touch panel itself. Do you sell that main component too?
it’s 670$ for the components then an additional 250$ for the wiring harness. So almost 1k for this upgrade. I do admire the craftsmanship and the knowledge that was needed to make this happen but for almost a thousand dollars it’s a bit of a stretch. For the price it’s a hard sale. Seeing that these cars go for less than 8k in 2021 if their auto transmission haven’t gone out yet I don’t think it’s worth it.
For sure - and if we're being honest I actually recommend people not to buy the hardware from me. Many people get away with spending $450-650 on their entire upgrade by picking parts themselves out of a junkyard. I've got another video with the full rundown of what to pull and from what cars to help make it easier for everyone. I do agree with your sentiment on the Auto transmission however. Complete trash. Most of my customers are ST and Zetec owners with manual transmissions.
@@NaviUpgrade In my country nodoby does it. They need to leaarn computing and barely knows how to unscrew the panel. Congrats for the job and for your patient wife
watching this video as wait therapy. getting my first car, this one, in a few days. would love to have android auto like this on mine, but can't justify the money right now. urghh, I hate waiting!
This was a great video and I know want to upgrade my 2013 Ford Focus . I want to have big screen ,navigation and back up camera , please tell me all I need .
Great tutorial! Thank you for taking the time. Can I use the same approach on my 2017 Ford Escape S Basic model? It comes with the small screen and no CarPlay. There are a few sites selling the used 8 inch original SYNC 3, but how/where can I buy the trim bezel? Thanks again for the awesome explanation!
Thank you so much for this! Just upgraded my 2013 focus and couldn’t have done it without this video. One question though: I don’t have the parking sensor image or the green/yellow/red lines when I put it into reverse anymore. I still get the beeps, but I don’t get the “Park Pilot” image that I used to have in sync 1. Any suggestions?
@@Mhaona1all Focus's "have" SYNC.... They just don't all have the same sync Yes this harness will work for the "non sync"😉 cars.... They have the exact same wiring as all the no touch screens... HOWEVER, you might need the ACM and might need to "activate" bluetooth in a separate step. It will absolutely work but it might not be EXACTLY the same as this video. (Converting to the sync like in the video was a plug and play affair so obviously with that being the case, this would also be true...
Do you have a video explaining how to install the reverse camera by chance? I just got one and I want to know what steps I should take to make sure it connects to my sync 3 system (I installed the same new system you installed in this video, I love this upgrade thank you! The wire harness with programming files was well worth the cost.)
I'm pausing this just to tell you to move the gps antena in the side pillar. The tape will fail eventually, and you'll find it deep down the dash somewere, after cursing everything else, before you find the problem :))
How much you charge some one to do this ? I have the same car and realy love how u work u dont miss nothing out u seem a real good guy to trust i pay u good money to do this to my car
hello, great project. does that also work with 2013 Focus ST from Germany? with a reversing camera and automatic air conditioning? I have already sent you an email, unfortunately no answer. Thanks
@@Xfilesde your HVAC will still work you just won't have control of it from your screen. I can add in an extra connector to make the function work (I'll have these as add-ons in next month). The only reason I don't add these to my harnesses is that they're pretty costly to add because the connectors are custom (adding 20% to the manufacturing cost per harness). It didn't seem worth it to add since in the US all Focuses with 4" Sync don't have auto HVAC
Or you could… like… just get a pioneer or other good apple carplay / android head unit, get a 2-din cover replacement kit with necessary cables plug and play cables for proper conversion and maybe also buy a reverse camera to go with that, plug it in quickly and you’re done. Maybe also upgrade the speakers with a focal ford kit or something. This seems to be a lot of trouble for no obvious reason. A brand new apple carplay system just seems superior and you can still keep all controls. Oh well. It’s cool that you managed to fix it so nicely, I just believe that almost everyone is better off just getting a plug and play kit for 1 or 2-din head units and getting whatever model they fancy of head unit. There are even super cheap stuff that is just the screen and panel in one, though those tend to be unreliable, it’s a better experience to get something proper.
Most of the times when something involves a laptop and multiple steps/uploads, at some point you will get an error that nobody knows how to solve and you end up with a bricked car just because you wanted a new navi ...
"bricked" That's a dealer service term... Because dealer techs are nothing more than parts installers! You could go ham in it and then just go online and download YOUR vehicles asbuilt and back to square one! You're right though, there's people out there that can't follow this very clear step by step no doubt! Some people you can write it out in crayon for them and they will still stare at you like a deer in headlights! That's because the lights are on and nobodies home!) sigh....... How did those people make it this far? 😂
Strange question, to be discussed with direct phone conversation. Is it possible to just pay for your trip , and econo hotel for 3 days it should take to complete this upgrade??
If you aren't able to follow along with this video, I'm sure he could help you via FaceTime and remote desktop. Not to take away from him (kinda) but find a Ford enthusiast group in your state (they ALL have them, there might even be a dedicated Focus group even!) and put up a post offering to pay someone to install this guy's kit. Also there would be no need to put him up in hotel, the job can be done in a couple hours max.....(I'm sure he can do it in a half hour or better! 😂 Well that's if he just fishes the USB hub wiring by now)
Mainly for the bad trans issues but for the most part it's the same process just use the trim tool to pop off the shift boot and lift the whole trim piece up and around it
@@NaviUpgrade I've a 2016 Focus SE 2.0 GDI engine 58600 miles . Think I'll have some problems with transmission? I was there at dealer for a recall issue and he told me that transmission had a " known issue". Still barely under warranty for now.. That dealer scheduled me to get it fixed but last minute he canceled.. He said that of the two techs one was on vacation the other called in. Oh well
Nice Job @NaviUpgrade, i have a Jan 2012 (LW) with the sony head unit but no sync (this was the version a few months before sync), can i do a similar upgrade?
Excelent tutorial, thanks! I'm wondering: how do I get that type of windows based OBD2 scanner and cable? It looks very practicall. Be well. Thanks again!
I have a 2014 Ford Focus SE with the base radio as this one does in the beginning. Approximately, how much should it cost me to make this upgrade? Parts, labor, etc?
Not always true. As long as there's no metal or other dense materials between the gps antenna and sky it will work fine. We've set up over 300 cars like this with no issues whatsoever.
I've got a 2016 Ford transit connect xle with what appears to be the same system. The only thing I can see different is the okay button. Is there a kit or something to swap it out? I hate it. The back up cam doesn't even work most the time
Perfect video! What do you think is it possible to change the MFD to SYNC2 or SYNC3 in a 2012 Ford C-Max? I have the 4.2inch screen with Aux in, bluetooth and navigation but I would like to have the SYNC system with bigger screen. Is it possible to upgrade?
NaviUpgrade Haven’t heard anything yet! 🤷🏼♀️ Hopefully I hear back soon, just dropped her off at the dealer so they can check that one Trans control module recall since she’s an auto. This’ll be a great excuse to manual swap it though if the trans is trashed haha
@@NaviYT sedan? If so Mike and the other send-it boys over at Rebel Devil have documentation on what needs to be swapped if you want to throw in the ST motor and trans 😈
@@NaviUpgrade They do?? The boys at SS-tuning make it seem like it’s impossible without them haha. Yes she is a 2012 focus se sedan at the moment. I literally have the ST swap sedan on my wall haha. Someday she’ll be an ST Sedan. How do I get in contact with mike and the boys for that documentation though? 😈 you have me interested in the project again haha Edit: Great minds think alike, other Navi 😂
So the swing latch is a gray latching connector. There's a small push tab on the top of this connector that prevents the swinging latch from becoming unseated. Push down on this tab and rotste the latch. It will rotate and the connector will come out of the module.
Could you tell me Exactaly what to get and where to get it? Please it would help out so much I don’t want to make mistakes, so if you can tell me what to find on your website or on Amazon?
The installation looks great but when you had to do all the stuff on the computer I got lost 😂, is that an app you had to download to do all that or does it pop up when you plug the dual cambous into your computer?
Hi, thanks for giving this excellent guide. I was wondering if I would still be able to use my parking sensors after an upgrade from Sync 1 to Sync 3. Does anyone have an answer to this? Thanks
I have the titanium version 2012. I'm looking at upgrading to the 3. If I can retain everything from the 2. Like my xm radio and HD. I don't care about navigation. Since I use waze or Google maps.
Could this be done to a 2013 escape se, with the 4 inch sync. ? What parts do i need for sync 3 from a donor vehicle ? Would you be able to provide a harness and programming help ?
Where do you buy this system My 2012 ford focus sel radio quit working and static came from speakers and it just quit working. I wanna upgrade or fix any suggestions???? Thanks.
naviupgrade.com/product/ford-fusion-sync-3-upgrade-wiring-harness/ :) Feel free to shoot me an email if you have any questions! I'll even give you a discount to be the first to buy a Fusion harness from me so we can do some programming revisions to get it right for the rest of the community!
This was amazing, coming from someone who worked at ford this is really cool
I followed this video and upgraded my 2014 Focus to Sync 3 and added a backup camera. Make sure you get all the parts he recommends on his website before you start. This is pretty solid and goes through everything you need to do step by step. Everything went smoothly.
"And now we should be able to hear the voices". Best quote ever.
👻👻👻
This is so awesome. I texted you then placed my order, installed everything the day I got the harness. My sync software is 1.0 so I have a huge update. Hopefully I can get the ST splash screen to go with my car.
Thank you for everything you do.
Definitely get that update done ASAP! If you program it using my files it should give you the ST boot screen 😊
Probably the best head unit video I've ever seen. The descriptions were absolutely excellent.
Great job man 👍
This is amazing, I’ve been staring at my ugly 4 inch display for a year now wishing I had the touch screen. Now I know it’s possible and will be trying this soon!
We just got back in stock! Supporting a lot more cars now too! Thanks for the watch! If you feel so inclined to subscribe I'd appreciate that! 😁
@@NaviUpgrade Hi, what about upgrading from sync 3 to android auto like in the 2017 ford? also, is it possible to upgrade from base model tiny screen to android auto?
did you ever try this? how did it go?
@@viction7236 price outweighed the desire to do it. Ford thankfully fixed my sync issues under a RAV warranty so everything works fine with my stock system. If or when it breaks now that it’s out of warranty I would reconsider buying.
@@jacobpfundt256 ah fair enough, yeah at the end of the day it still does what it needs to - it would just be nice to have stuff like carplay but as long as I can play music it's fine honestly
I definitely want to get this done in my 2012 focus . The upgrade looks super nice in the car , plus the navi feature would definitely come in handy. Thanks for sharing this video
Now I'll know what to do if I'm able to get this set up for my car.
Did u do this ?
My main ? Is that in my middle department I don’t have any usb port or anything like that does this affect that
Im not even installing the control unit yet watching the full video. Thanks!
I don’t have a focus, heck I can say I will never own one. Yet I’m watching, dunno why, but I love this. Great video.
Haha, awfully kind of you! I wouldn't have bought a Focus either if they didn't have the ST & RS line.
@@NaviUpgrade would this guide be similar for the 2014 ford fiesta se?
@@johnmarston8868 sorry didn't see this message! Going to be a super similar process but with a different harness. I just sent a sample to my manufacturer and expect to have this in stock sometime in early to mid-October! Thanks for watching!
Why never a Focus? . I've recently got one and it's a salvage title. 06 focus SE 2.0 L . Runs and looks fantastic though. Got it for maybe less than half of blue book dealer price. Three weeks now. Yeah found some minor things I had to fix. But otherwise seems like a phenomenal deal. Yeah I thought it was maybe technology design that made engine / powertrain so much more powerful than old car 06 Sentra.
I've a 2016 Focus SE but it's different than both of these .It doesn't have navigator and I had it two weeks . Does have synch system abs and a few other goodies that I'm sooo happy . My old 06 Sentra was very bare / poor in a lot of areas compared to this new one . Verrry glad I got it . This one has Bluetooth , ABS , rear camera . tire pressure monitoring DAAANNNGGG .
This is only for 12-14 (or 15.... Certainly not 16) so yes yours is different, he also makes a kit for those as well.
I don’t need nothing fancy but this is helpful
It’s 12:10 and I was mad asab about this radio but came to your video . All I want to say is thank you my guy 🤝
Awesome to hear sir! Let me know if you have any questions. Our conversion harnesses will be back in stock soon 😎
Back in stock 🙌
For some reason you actually made me feel like I can a do this! I don’t know if it’s a goood or bad thing! 😂 we will find out pay day!🙏🏽
I had a 68 year old lady do it herself last year, I'm positive you can do it 😁
@@NaviUpgrade years of experience! Any advice on acquiring the hardware?
Local junkyard and car-part.com are your best bet to find a setup for cheap!
We're back in stock if you're ready to do this upgrade 🙌
@@NaviUpgrade how much did this cost?????????
Just did the conversion on my '14 ST1 today with your harness, works perfectly! and thank god for this video, made it so easy
Awesome to hear, Jay! Glad you're set up 🤘
@NaviUpgrade I have a 2014 Titanium with the larger screen, satellite radio but no navigation. Could I do this? Also if I can would I still be able to control my AC and everything like I can now? My goal is to get android auto like you had in the video.
What was the cost?
This is amazing! I lost all hope into upgrading to to sync 3 with my st, I stopped looking at speakers and head units for a while because I realized I would have to have ford do it for me which was going to be hella expensive but this is great I plan on buying parts now
Awesome to hear, Jordan! Thanks for leaving a comment -- feel free to shoot me an email: info@naviupgrade.com if you have any other questions.
@@NaviUpgrade Hi Nav Man . How do you do if you have rear view cam ? do you have the files ?
@@supermanreturns3659 Hey there, yes, the files I include with my upgrade harness automatically support a backup camera :)
Amazing. Whats parts do we need and where can we vuy them from.
@@NaviUpgrade i need to do this plz. Where can i buy everyrhing from. Could you make a video pleasr
Thank Goodness for NaviUpgrade because this is one of the main things I hate about the ST i'm about to buy
We'll be back in stock soon 🙂
your close up at the beginning made me feel like i just casually dropped some acid lol
Hahaha warp stabilizer in premiere really tripped that shot out 😅
weeeeeeeeeeee o_O
now i get it! when on acid, our brain warp stabilizez everything by default :D
@@NaviUpgrade Interesting, thanks for the explanation.
I'd love to have this guy as a friend
I'm a friend to all 😁 if you're in LA, hit me up!
I'm not sure why I'm watching this at 3am but it's annoyingly addictive
👀 even with all my stuttering and word mishaps? 😅 Appreciate the love!
Awosme video.. That head untit makes the car look 10 years newer... I just hope I can find someone here in the UK who can do this to my ford focus
Great ! You've explained It very clearly ! I'll install this in my car perhaps on day
Thanks Lorik!
100% plan to do this for my 2012 Focus SEL
Have you done this as I have a 2012 SEL...how did it go?
It's the same as this, really. Could be a bit different if you have an auto but that's just a matter of popping the shift boot off
Good Lord! I think it would've been easier to just buy a new car lol
Not practical.
Easier maybe, affordable not likely
Or better yet buy an android drop in for less than $300 that comes with everything you need off amazon and you're set. Most of them even come with a free backup cam too lol.
Yea it's def a fuck no for me on this this is way too much work
@@13mileoneasier? Have you ever bought a car!? 😂
great work and video, it's a pity that nobody here in Switzerland can convert it. I have two left hands for something like that
Would this work in my 2013 Ford Focus se? It’s an automatic and has sync. Where would I get all the parts and how much would it roughly cost? Including someone installing it for me?
Same question I can't get Spotify or any music to play. Just phone calls. I'm getting frustrated
Very cool video! I wish someone would do one for the 2014 Ford Escape Titanium. Terrible audio system with bugs manufacturer won't address without diving into your pocket...Great job!!
Love the video!
Can you upgrade a 2013 ford kuga sync 1 or a sync 3?
I'm more of a Mopar or no car type of guy. but i must say great video bro 👍👍
Thanks sir!
I'm pretty confused. I went to the site you have above to look into buying the parts and the only thing I can find in your link is the bezel, but I can't find the touch panel itself. Do you sell that main component too?
32:07 My forscan didn’t find the APIM 😅
it’s 670$ for the components then an additional 250$ for the wiring harness. So almost 1k for this upgrade. I do admire the craftsmanship and the knowledge that was needed to make this happen but for almost a thousand dollars it’s a bit of a stretch. For the price it’s a hard sale. Seeing that these cars go for less than 8k in 2021 if their auto transmission haven’t gone out yet I don’t think it’s worth it.
For sure - and if we're being honest I actually recommend people not to buy the hardware from me. Many people get away with spending $450-650 on their entire upgrade by picking parts themselves out of a junkyard. I've got another video with the full rundown of what to pull and from what cars to help make it easier for everyone. I do agree with your sentiment on the Auto transmission however. Complete trash. Most of my customers are ST and Zetec owners with manual transmissions.
I dont even own a ford and I watched the whole vid, great video
Haha thanks! You're not the first to say that! Thanks for watching!
You sure know your stuff , great video ..
I appreciate that! I try my best :)
This looks like an aftermarket Sync 3 Head unit. If I pull an OEM Sync 3 head unit from the junkyard, will the file program that as well?
You’re a genius...i love you
Love the 5-speed just like my 16' 👍
Is there some where I can get this done? Rather than having to do it myself.
I'm sure you can contact a local stereo shop and show them the video -- almost anyone can do it :)
@@NaviUpgrade In my country nodoby does it. They need to leaarn computing and barely knows how to unscrew the panel. Congrats for the job and for your patient wife
watching this video as wait therapy. getting my first car, this one, in a few days. would love to have android auto like this on mine, but can't justify the money right now. urghh, I hate waiting!
So what's the price for the entire kit? Interested in doing this on my 2014 SE.
Im curious as well. Thinking of doing this upgrade once spring hits.
If you put it together yourself between $500-700 usually. If you want me to put a kit together it'll be $1000+
This was a great video and I know want to upgrade my 2013 Ford Focus . I want to have big screen ,navigation and back up camera , please tell me all I need .
Hey Betsy! Check out our website here for the parts list: naviupgrade.com/resources/converting-a-base-ford-focus-to-have-sync-3/
Great tutorial! Thank you for taking the time. Can I use the same approach on my 2017 Ford Escape S Basic model? It comes with the small screen and no CarPlay. There are a few sites selling the used 8 inch original SYNC 3, but how/where can I buy the trim bezel? Thanks again for the awesome explanation!
Hey @Rodrigo! Please send me an email to info@naviupgrade.com and I'd be happy to help you figure out everything! Thanks!
@@NaviUpgrade I sent you an email I hope you're still active here
Thank you so much for this! Just upgraded my 2013 focus and couldn’t have done it without this video.
One question though: I don’t have the parking sensor image or the green/yellow/red lines when I put it into reverse anymore. I still get the beeps, but I don’t get the “Park Pilot” image that I used to have in sync 1. Any suggestions?
Set this setting in the APIM asbuilt to 'B'
cyanlabs.net/asbuilt-db/sync3-apim/?search=Parking%2520Distance%2520Control%2520%28PDC%29%2520HMI#database
@@NaviUpgrade Thanks for the reply. That didn’t work sadly, but I managed to get it to work by changing DE01/7D0-02-02 xxxx-*xxx-xxxx from 0 to 2
Would this upgrade be possible on the non-SYNC version of the 2012 SE? So the one with the very tiny screen?
Interested in this too.
no you cannot upgrade a non sync focus to a sync focus.
@@Mhaona1all Focus's "have" SYNC.... They just don't all have the same sync
Yes this harness will work for the "non sync"😉 cars.... They have the exact same wiring as all the no touch screens... HOWEVER, you might need the ACM and might need to "activate" bluetooth in a separate step.
It will absolutely work but it might not be EXACTLY the same as this video. (Converting to the sync like in the video was a plug and play affair so obviously with that being the case, this would also be true...
Do you have a video explaining how to install the reverse camera by chance? I just got one and I want to know what steps I should take to make sure it connects to my sync 3 system (I installed the same new system you installed in this video, I love this upgrade thank you! The wire harness with programming files was well worth the cost.)
How much does all of this cost?
With all staff around 500$
I'm pausing this just to tell you to move the gps antena in the side pillar. The tape will fail eventually, and you'll find it deep down the dash somewere, after cursing everything else, before you find the problem :))
Do yourself a favor and buy some 3m tape.... It'll change your life! 🤯
You sound like Chris Griffin😅🤘🏼🤘🏼🤘🏼awesome!
You think so? 🤔🤔🤔
Haters gonna hate, I don’t think he does. 🤗 🤗
How much you charge some one to do this ? I have the same car and realy love how u work u dont miss nothing out u seem a real good guy to trust i pay u good money to do this to my car
This is something I could maybe do in my 2016?
Checkout my other video for how to do it on a 15+ Focus!
I have a 13 escape and I am thinking of using this video to help upgrade mine
hello, great project. does that also work with 2013 Focus ST from Germany? with a reversing camera and automatic air conditioning?
I have already sent you an email, unfortunately no answer.
Thanks
Sorry been having technical issues -- the harness will work with this setup, however auto HVAC control on the screen will not work with my harness 😢
@@NaviUpgrade Hi, thanks for the reply . why does the hvac control module not work?
@@Xfilesde your HVAC will still work you just won't have control of it from your screen. I can add in an extra connector to make the function work (I'll have these as add-ons in next month). The only reason I don't add these to my harnesses is that they're pretty costly to add because the connectors are custom (adding 20% to the manufacturing cost per harness). It didn't seem worth it to add since in the US all Focuses with 4" Sync don't have auto HVAC
@@NaviUpgrade OK . operation via sync 3 would be perfect. then i wait for your addon .
Or you could… like… just get a pioneer or other good apple carplay / android head unit, get a 2-din cover replacement kit with necessary cables plug and play cables for proper conversion and maybe also buy a reverse camera to go with that, plug it in quickly and you’re done. Maybe also upgrade the speakers with a focal ford kit or something.
This seems to be a lot of trouble for no obvious reason. A brand new apple carplay system just seems superior and you can still keep all controls.
Oh well. It’s cool that you managed to fix it so nicely, I just believe that almost everyone is better off just getting a plug and play kit for 1 or 2-din head units and getting whatever model they fancy of head unit. There are even super cheap stuff that is just the screen and panel in one, though those tend to be unreliable, it’s a better experience to get something proper.
Most of the times when something involves a laptop and multiple steps/uploads, at some point you will get an error that nobody knows how to solve and you end up with a bricked car just because you wanted a new navi ...
Not the case. As long as you stay within the APIM and ACM modules you can't really hurt anything
"bricked"
That's a dealer service term... Because dealer techs are nothing more than parts installers!
You could go ham in it and then just go online and download YOUR vehicles asbuilt and back to square one!
You're right though, there's people out there that can't follow this very clear step by step no doubt! Some people you can write it out in crayon for them and they will still stare at you like a deer in headlights! That's because the lights are on and nobodies home!) sigh....... How did those people make it this far? 😂
Strange question, to be discussed with direct phone conversation. Is it possible to just pay for your trip , and econo hotel for 3 days it should take to complete this upgrade??
If you aren't able to follow along with this video, I'm sure he could help you via FaceTime and remote desktop.
Not to take away from him (kinda) but find a Ford enthusiast group in your state (they ALL have them, there might even be a dedicated Focus group even!) and put up a post offering to pay someone to install this guy's kit.
Also there would be no need to put him up in hotel, the job can be done in a couple hours max.....(I'm sure he can do it in a half hour or better! 😂 Well that's if he just fishes the USB hub wiring by now)
RIP anyone with an auto trans in their Focus
Rip
FFFFFFFF
Mainly for the bad trans issues but for the most part it's the same process just use the trim tool to pop off the shift boot and lift the whole trim piece up and around it
Oh great. I've just bought one.
@@NaviUpgrade I've a 2016 Focus SE 2.0 GDI engine 58600 miles . Think I'll have some problems with transmission? I was there at dealer for a recall issue and he told me that transmission had a " known issue". Still barely under warranty for now.. That dealer scheduled me to get it fixed but last minute he canceled.. He said that of the two techs one was on vacation the other called in. Oh well
Hi, great work. Do you have the part number for the screen mount that you see at 9:32 in the video?
Nice Job @NaviUpgrade, i have a Jan 2012 (LW) with the sony head unit but no sync (this was the version a few months before sync), can i do a similar upgrade?
Excelent tutorial, thanks! I'm wondering: how do I get that type of windows based OBD2 scanner and cable? It looks very practicall. Be well. Thanks again!
I have a 2014 Ford Focus SE with the base radio as this one does in the beginning. Approximately, how much should it cost me to make this upgrade? Parts, labor, etc?
Just bought the parts to do this upgrade myself and it was about $1,400 in parts
Sync 3 head unit goes for around €260 on eBay
Good to watch
Hello, would it be possible to just purchase the files for programming from you? I am in the UK so only need the files.
Many thanks
Yes, look up custom programming on my site
I have an Ford escape SE 2014 , I like to know where to get a bigger screen...
I look but can not find one..on line..
Can u let me know
naviupgrade.com/all/resources/converting-a-base-ford-escape-kuga-or-c-max-to-sync-3/
Unfortunately not as easy as the Focus 😭
Perfect, i gonna make this upgrade, but some doubt, with this upgrade with got carplay and android auto thanks you
i have the MK3 Focus, awesome car :)
Love my Mk3.5 ST! Going big turbo, full Aux fuel soon 🤯
@@NaviUpgrade i have a regular one. Mayby some day i will have the money for a ST
You know your stuff mate,Awsome video,👌
GPS antennas are installed on the glass, so the navigator will work accurately and quickly.
Not always true. As long as there's no metal or other dense materials between the gps antenna and sky it will work fine. We've set up over 300 cars like this with no issues whatsoever.
Great tutorial bro. Regards from Malaysia, ford focus mk3 S+
Thanks for the watch :)
I've got a 2016 Ford transit connect xle with what appears to be the same system. The only thing I can see different is the okay button. Is there a kit or something to swap it out? I hate it. The back up cam doesn't even work most the time
Where do I buy the parts for the up grade. Thank you for the great demonstration.
doing this to my 13 this summer
The Ford Focus 2009 SE can be upgraded to put a touch screen radio on it
Do you have a tutorial on how to install a back up cam on this car?
I'll work on that 🙂
yo went off on this!!! u’re a genius!!
Haha, I appreciate that!
Perfect video! What do you think is it possible to change the MFD to SYNC2 or SYNC3 in a 2012 Ford C-Max? I have the 4.2inch screen with Aux in, bluetooth and navigation but I would like to have the SYNC system with bigger screen. Is it possible to upgrade?
Omg I’ve been waiting for this video, subbing just because you made this. However rip my transmission for now lol
Thanks for the sub! Did you get paid from Ford for your trans issues?
NaviUpgrade Haven’t heard anything yet! 🤷🏼♀️ Hopefully I hear back soon, just dropped her off at the dealer so they can check that one Trans control module recall since she’s an auto. This’ll be a great excuse to manual swap it though if the trans is trashed haha
@@NaviYT sedan? If so Mike and the other send-it boys over at Rebel Devil have documentation on what needs to be swapped if you want to throw in the ST motor and trans 😈
@@NaviUpgrade They do?? The boys at SS-tuning make it seem like it’s impossible without them haha. Yes she is a 2012 focus se sedan at the moment. I literally have the ST swap sedan on my wall haha. Someday she’ll be an ST Sedan. How do I get in contact with mike and the boys for that documentation though? 😈 you have me interested in the project again haha
Edit: Great minds think alike, other Navi 😂
I may have actually found him on RUclips haha, mike Johnson?
Do you have anything that would work for a 2013 escape with a crappy 4" Display? I want navigation and backup camera
this looks awesome, can I add Sirius XM control ?
The swing latch part lost focus and I didn’t quite see what you meant by it “should swing down and you should pull it right out.”
So the swing latch is a gray latching connector. There's a small push tab on the top of this connector that prevents the swinging latch from becoming unseated. Push down on this tab and rotste the latch. It will rotate and the connector will come out of the module.
Could you tell me Exactaly what to get and where to get it? Please it would help out so much I don’t want to make mistakes, so if you can tell me what to find on your website or on Amazon?
Thanks Brian, great video thank you. I have a Mk3 2011 Focus (in the UK)- please can you tell me what the differences are from this upgrade? thanks
This is amazing, i need to do this in my ST.
i love it, thanks for sharing am planning to install one on my SE 2012🥰🥰
I know it says 2012 onwards but would this not work with the 2011? Size wise is identical but I know size isn’t everything
Hi! Can you please help!? I can't find it anywhere. I would take a plug at 9:50 seconds. Thanks!
thanks for very detail tutorial
Hey dude. Fancy flying to the UK and doing this for me ha. Great video but I could never do this myself
Haha wish I could! And don't say that! It's a lot easier than it looks.
Very easy to do. Plenty of guides online
Good morning again, If it's a possibility to change how much for the whole set up.
Good morning sir, I was wondering if I can change my 2014 Ford escape like that.
Wondering the same, my wife has the small screen in hers, and I'd like to upgrade it.
Great Video. Will this work for the 2015 Ford Transit Connect?
Absolutely, but the hardest thing is finding a donor car to grab it all from
The 7/32 your talking about is actually 5.5mm ford uses them everywhere on everything
Good call -- didn't have that in my socket screwdriver set, so I figured it was SAE -- thanks!
The installation looks great but when you had to do all the stuff on the computer I got lost 😂, is that an app you had to download to do all that or does it pop up when you plug the dual cambous into your computer?
It's FORScan from FORScan.org! It's got a free two month trial too!
Do u guys make a harness to change the turn dial temperature controls to the digital one?
Hi, thanks for giving this excellent guide. I was wondering if I would still be able to use my parking sensors after an upgrade from Sync 1 to Sync 3. Does anyone have an answer to this? Thanks
I have the titanium version 2012. I'm looking at upgrading to the 3. If I can retain everything from the 2. Like my xm radio and HD. I don't care about navigation. Since I use waze or Google maps.
Yep! All factory features are retained. Sirius, HD Radio, backup camera, sensors etc ☺️
@@NaviUpgrade my question is if I pull it from a local junkyard. I would just need the software and cambus?
@@Das_Lucifer it will probably need reprogramming unless you find an identically equipped car as yours that's 2016+
@@NaviUpgrade that's what I was wondering. How much is your kit instead?
You website is very helpful. Thanks. That's all the information I needed. You rock!
Could this be done to a 2013 escape se, with the 4 inch sync. ? What parts do i need for sync 3 from a donor vehicle ? Would you be able to provide a harness and programming help ?
Yo compre el modulo Sync 2, ¿le podrían quedar esos adaptadores?
My ACM has failed in my 2013 SE. But I’d still like to upgrade. Amy suggestions?
I would like to upgrade my 2012 focus, please. Where do you locate? USA or UK?
Hey there, we're based in the US!
@@NaviUpgrade I just emailed you. Waiting for your reply.thanks.
Where do you buy this system
My 2012 ford focus sel radio quit working and static came from speakers and it just quit working. I wanna upgrade or fix any suggestions???? Thanks.
Dang. Wish you have a video and harness for the Ford Fusion. our 2016 has the crappy little screen and i hate it.
We've got harnesses for the Fusion, just no video yet! Very similar install procedure 🙂
naviupgrade.com/product/ford-fusion-sync-3-upgrade-wiring-harness/
:) Feel free to shoot me an email if you have any questions! I'll even give you a discount to be the first to buy a Fusion harness from me so we can do some programming revisions to get it right for the rest of the community!