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Dysfunctional Media Console

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Ford Focus ST Line 2018
SYNC 3 Vn 0.3 Build 20204

Hello,

CarPlay will just not work. Tried Master Reset, re-boot, and different iPhones and cables. Siri does work, so something getting through. 

When I bought the car in 2024, CarPlay was showing. After deleting previous users, it disappeared, never to return. 

While researching the issue, I came across an article on upgrading from SYNC 2, which said an upgrade to the USB hub was required. Confused, as I understand that SYNC 2 onwards is compatible with CarPlay. 

Notwithstanding, could someone confirm that the attached picture of my hub is or is not compatible with CarPlay?


Any help or insight greatly appreciated.

Don
 

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    An SD card indicates Sync 2, no Carplay

    But a 2018 indicates Sync 3, so very confusing.

    Unless your car had been sat around for ages and was very old when it was registered, it should be Sync 3

    If your screen is split into 4 sections then you are Sync 2

    put a photo up of your Sync home screen

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    @unofix I've just wasted my time, haven't I?

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    20 minutes ago, DaveT70 said:

    I've just wasted my time, haven't I?

    Early days 😂

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    Hi Dave, sorry for the wait, the car is not with me right now. Thanks for the positive confirmation on the hub, I've attached a pic of the sync module.

     

    The hub seems to have a spring latch on all four sides, do I need to remove the armrest to extract? I've also seen some posts where a wiring loom adapter cable is required, is this correct?

    I really appreciate your help :)

    SYNC Module.JPG

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    Just spotted an error in the post header. The software version is 3.0 (not 0.3) 

     

    Don :(

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    That's definitely Sync 3

    Weird

    Sync 3 USB hub should be plug and play, original one could've packed up and they've fitted the wrong one 

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    So the Six Million Dollar question ...... Whats on the SD card ?

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