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Old 06-01-2015, 06:43 AM
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SYNC stopped working

2011 F150
Started the truck yesterday - no icon showing that my phone was connected. Pushed the "Phone" button on the steering wheel and the "Phone" button on the dash unit - nothing.
Next step will be to pull the battery cable for 5+ minutes unless someone tells me that's a bad idea.
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Old 06-01-2015, 10:57 AM
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Originally Posted by Cal Stanley
2011 F150
Started the truck yesterday - no icon showing that my phone was connected. Pushed the "Phone" button on the steering wheel and the "Phone" button on the dash unit - nothing.
Next step will be to pull the battery cable for 5+ minutes unless someone tells me that's a bad idea.
Thoughts?

Thanks
Hey Cal Stanley,

I'm here to help! Which SYNC system do you have in the vehicle?

Let me know; I will work my magic and get you answers.

Shaay
 
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Old 06-01-2015, 12:41 PM
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I don't know what you mean by "Which SYNC system".
No Nav, if that helps, otherwise, how do I tell?

Cal
 
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Old 06-01-2015, 01:26 PM
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Originally Posted by Cal Stanley
I don't know what you mean by "Which SYNC system".
No Nav, if that helps, otherwise, how do I tell?

Cal
Cal,

That helps a lot! I'd suggest trying a master reset to resolve this issue. The instructions can be found using this link:

http://owner.ford.com/sync-technolog...ter-reset-sync

I hope this helps.

Shaay
 
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Old 06-01-2015, 02:27 PM
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Won't work -
When I hit the "Aux" button, I see the word "SYNC" for just a second, then it's gone and the radio is playing.

Cal
 
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Old 06-01-2015, 02:57 PM
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Originally Posted by Cal Stanley
Shaay

Won't work -
When I hit the "Aux" button, I see the word "SYNC" for just a second, then it's gone and the radio is playing.

Cal
I had that same problem before, fixed itself in about 10-15 key cycles.
 
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Old 06-02-2015, 09:16 AM
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Originally Posted by Cal Stanley
Shaay

Won't work -
When I hit the "Aux" button, I see the word "SYNC" for just a second, then it's gone and the radio is playing.

Cal
Hey Cal,

Do you get the same result when the PHONE button is pressed? If so, you will need to visit your local dealership to get this issue resolved.

Shaay
 
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Old 06-02-2015, 09:35 AM
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Hi Shaay,

Truck runniing in park - radio off -

No icon indicating my phone is connected.
PHONE button on dash - nothing
PHONE button on wheel - nothing
AUX button on dash - SYNC shows for an instant, then radio plays
MEDIA button on wheel - cycles through radio, sirius, etc, when it cycles to SYNC - SYNC shows for an instant and cycles to radio
 

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Old 06-02-2015, 01:32 PM
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Originally Posted by Cal Stanley
Hi Shaay,

Truck runniing in park - radio off -

No icon indicating my phone is connected.
PHONE button on dash - nothing
PHONE button on wheel - nothing
AUX button on dash - SYNC shows for an instant, then radio plays
MEDIA button on wheel - cycles through radio, sirius, etc, when it cycles to SYNC - SYNC shows for an instant and cycles to radio
Hi Cal,

Sounds like all of your SYNC functions are inoperable. You will need to connect with your dealership to get this issue resolved.

Keep me posted on how it goes!

Shaay
 
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Old 06-02-2015, 01:39 PM
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Will do - thanks for the help.
 
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Old 06-03-2015, 12:40 PM
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Just got back from lunch - I disconnected the negative battery cable while I was eating - re-connected and everything is up and running again.
 



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