Climate menu on SYNC for XL/XLT — F-150 FORScan mod (2015–2020)

Adds the climate menu to SYNC on XL/XLT trucks with manual climate.

Module

APIM — Accessory Protocol Interface Module (SYNC) (7D0)

Model years

2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020

Trim & equipment

• XL/XLT with manual climate control

Category

Audio/SYNC

Risk

Low risk

FORScan setting

No named setting documented. Use As-Built Format.

As-Built

APIM 7D0-01-01: xxxx xxx3 xxxx
APIM 7D0-01-02: xxxx x2xx xxxx

As published by the source below. Compare against your own backup; surrounding digits control other features.

Notes

On XLT with manual climate, Max A/C, Auto, numeric temp, fan speed and Max Defrost won't work from the screen.

How to apply it

1. Back up every module's As-Built data and keep the files somewhere safe.
2. Connect FORScan with a battery maintainer on, ignition ON and engine OFF.
3. Open Configuration and Programming, choose the APIM module, open As-Built Format and edit only the digit described by the source.
4. Write, follow any module reset prompt, cycle the ignition, then confirm the feature and check for new trouble codes.

Sources

• docs.google.com — docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1uDSQ1Z5a2Wt8-kjrSiVSlDFGFHnfeuhb3RTMVz95730/edit