SYNC Module [APIM] Programming

415-00A Information and Entertainment System - General Information - 2016 Mustang Vehicles With: AM/FM/CD/SYNC

Procedure revision date:

General Procedures

06/15/2013

SYNC Module [APIM] Programming

Special Tool(s) / General Equipment

SYNC USB 2.0 A Male to A Male Cable

Activation

1. WARNING: Before beginning any service procedure in this section, refer to Health and Safety

Precautions in section 100-00 General Information. Failure to follow this instruction may result in serious personal injury.

Refer to: Health and Safety Precautions (100-00 General Information, Description and Operation).

2. If a new APIM is being installed, install the new APIM before carrying out the following procedure. Refer to: SYNC Module [APIM] (415-00 Information and Entertainment System - General Information) .

3. NOTE:

This programming procedure deletes any phones that were paired with the SYNC® system. To prevent timeout errors and to minimize programming time, a hardwired Internet connection is strongly recommended when programming. A file of approximately 80 megabytes (MB) needs to be downloaded from the online database for the programming. Allow extra time for the file to download. The diagnostic scan tool is required.

Ensure that the IDS version and patch software levels are up to date.

4. Connect a battery charger to the vehicle and select the low charge setting. The negative battery charger lead must be connected to a clean chassis ground, not the negative battery post.

5. Plug the diagnostic scan tool into a power supply due to the length of time the programming requires.

6. Connect the diagnostic scan tool to the VCM, and the VCM to the DLC.

7. Connect one end of the USB cable (male type A 4-pin to male type a 4-pin) to the diagnostic scan tool's USB port, and the other end to the vehicle’s USB port. Use the General Equipment: SYNC USB 2.0 A Male to A Male Cable

8. Close the IDS software program.

9. Place the ignition in the ON/RUN position. For ON/RUN position information with Push Button Start vehicles, Refer to: Steering Wheel and Column Electrical Components - Overview (211-05 Steering Wheel and Column Electrical Components, Description and Operation).

10. NOTE:

Using the diagnostic scan tool, open Internet Explorer and access the technician service publication website. Run OASIS using "Read VIN & DTCs."

If the "Read VIN & DTCs" button is green with a red VCM icon, refer to the "SYNC - Software Programming" document under the "Service Tips" tab. If the "Read VIN & DTCs" button is red with a grey VCM icon, ensure pop-ups are enabled, follow the Internet Explorer pop-ups, and then refer to the "SYNC - Software Programming" document under the "Service Tips" tab.

If the "SYNC - Software Programming" document is not followed, the programming may stop or encounter errors due to improperly configured Internet browser settings.