🪀 Ford Kuga Sync Not Working

210 posts · Joined 2016. #8 · Apr 6, 2022. When i first installed Ford pass i had nothing but problems with it. Install the Ford pass pro instead, it is much better with less problems. The app connects via the modem on the SYNC 3 system, so no USB required. SYNC 3 version 3.4 Build 22200. Last week downloaded and successfully installed the above sync version. However FMC servers wouldn’t accept the update conformation log file. I thought it was something that I had done wrong so reinstalled the sync update but again got the same rejection message. To perform a SYNC software update, the USB drive (also known as a flash or thumb drive) must be formatted properly based on the vehicle's SYNC version: exFAT for SYNC 3. FAT32 for previous versions of SYNC. Note: SYNC 4 and SYNC 4A do not use a USB drive for updates. I can confirm this worked on a Ford Kuga 2013 model as well. We had the iPhone 5S succesfully paired but when we received a call, the audio was not automatically transferred to the speaker system (no ringing on the speakers, no voice). In this case we had to take the phone, select as audio source the iphone and then again "sync", then it worked. 181. Name: james. Ford Model: Kuga 2.0 TDCi Titanium. Ford Year: 2015. UK/Ireland Location: Essex. Posted September 19, 2021. In that case the maps will be on the SD card in the arm rest. In order to get updated maps you'll need a new SD card with the latest version which at the moment is F9 I believe. 1. Select FordPass. Tap the Stop or Force Stop option. Tap OK to confirm the action. iOS devices without a Home button. Swipe up from the bottom of the screen and pause slightly in the middle of the screen. Swipe left or right until you locate FordPass. Swipe up on the FordPass app. i OS - devices with a Home button. This does seem to be true but can take 3 or 4 days before the Ford site updates to acknowledge that the car Sync System has in fact been updated. (c) The installation process is misleading. Firstly you do not have to waste time for an hour or more (probably nearer two) while it does the complete install. Ford SYNC 3 Update Problems. Ford Sync 3 upgrade issues are getting increasingly typical. Ford has launched a fresh software upgrade for the vehicle that is intended to solve several faults and enhance performance. You can take several steps to troubleshoot your Ford sync 3 updates if it isn't working correctly. David 2016 Kuga Titanium 2.0l EcoBoost, 6F35 auto and AWD. Please add your vehicle details into your Signature - click on your forum avatar on the top RHS of the page, then "Account Settings", on the LHS menu select "Signature". Access to Alexa Built-in requires an Amazon Account, SYNC ® 4 Technology with enhanced voice recognition (available on select vehicles) FordPass ® Connect, activated through the FordPass ® App (see FordPass Terms for details ). Some Alexa Built-in features require Ford Premium Connectivity service plan or Wi-Fi ® network. It depends a lot on which model of ford the sync 3 screen came from. If it's from a Kuga then chances are most things will work as soon as it's plugged in. Anything can be made to work via a different setting in APIM. If sync 3 is from a focus or something else it's likely you will need an asbuilt file from a sync 3 Kuga which is identical to On 10/20/2022 at 7:29 AM, AndyP1957 said: Finally got round to updating Sync 3. The installation in car went smoothly and completed successfully. Cannot get the Ford uk website to accept the Log File though for their records. Followed all the troubleshooting to get a new log file (three times tried) and still it rejects. There should be two spots to place the keys inside the car. 1. There is an indent on the right side of the steering column. Place the thick iPod the key in there for 5 seconds and at the same time turn on the ignition. 2. In the cup holder, either in the centre console or later in the small cup holder there by the gear stick there is a key symbol. If the system reset does not resolve the issue, continue with a factory reset. Performing a factory Reset: A SYNC factory reset erases all stored data. This includes FordPass™ Connect (modem) activation, authorisations, call history, text messages, previously paired phone, and navigation favourites. Tap Settings on your vehicle's SYNC 4 screen. 1. Check Your Car. Make sure your car or aftermarket stereo is compatible with Android Auto. 2. Check Your Phone. If you have Android 9 or below, get the Android Auto app on your phone. With Android 10, Android Auto is built in-so you don't need the app to get started. 3. Connect. .

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