Update Sync 2 & Enable Navigation on Sync 2 🧭

Hey there, I hope this video helps you make Sync 2 last longer in your vehicle. If you have any questions be sure to let me know in the comments below.
You can find the files we used in this video on our website here:
naviupgrade.com/all/guides/up...
Here are the tools you'll need to follow the steps in the video (some may be affiliate links):
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Sync 2 Maps SD Card
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USB 3.0 Thumb Drive
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FORScan + Extended License
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0:00 Intro
0:15 What You'll Need
0:45 Preparing the Sync 2 Update USB
1:11 Formatting Your Flash Drive for a Sync 2 Update
2:07 Update Sync 2 via USB

[@GreysUniverse]

Finally, a person that doesn't skip any steps! Thank you sir! worked like a charm! \m/

[@NaviUpgrade]

No worries! I only had one shot at getting it right so I did the best I could 😂 not sure what other folks aren't getting right when they say it didn't work 😬

[@ryanoverton8586]

This worked flawlessly on my 2015 F150 Lariat without Navigation. Downloaded the sync update, navipatch and followed step by step. The only thing that wasn't mentioned was the need for an extended license in ForScan. I needed that to change the code in my F150. Thankfully forscan has a free trial for an extended license. Getting the code took about an hour. Then once I had that, rewrote the code, reset sync and it was simple. Plugged the SD card and within minutes had navigation! Great video!

[@drpudding]

Damn I might’ve found this channel more informative than half my google searches trying to figure out how to go from 4-8in sync on a 2014 fusion hybrid :| for the coding portion

[@PTRRanger951]

Soooooo I just found some videos on how to upgrade from Sync 2 to 3, and ended up buying a Sync 3 system a few days ago. It is coming from Hong Kong, wish I would have found your site sooner, as it would probably be here quicker since I am in So Cal right now. It made it to the states within two days of ordering it, but its DHL, I am hoping it will be here by Sunday so I can install it before I go back home. Then I came across your video to add Nav to the Sync 2. So now I purchased an SD Card and waiting for it to come, hopefully tomorrow. So now I am going to add Nav to a system I plan on switching out in a few days lol. I mostly want the Sync 3 for the CarPlay and now thanks to your videos, I am considering jailbreaking it. Stop posting all these videos and giving me ideas! lol Keep up the good work!

[@jameshillis1980]

Thank you so much. I watched some other videos and you are the only one that explained the navi patch file upload.

[@deweydi2]

By far the best video out there. If you follow him step by step, I promise everything will work excellent. Thanks Bro

[@sbridwell4874]

I did this last week I. My 2013 ford Taurus SHO. Did everything he said and it worked. Thanks bro saved me a lot of money.

[@backwoods3200]

I have it unlocked but I've tried 2 navigation cards to A13 and A4 neither 1 worked. which one do you have?

[@kinozeek1922]

Thank you, worked for my '15 explorer using '12 ford edge 8" APIM, minor changes for me but this video was perfect in helping me.

[@xg6207]

Thanks Brian my explorer works great now thanks for the video and upgrades

[@quite_annoyed]

Thank you sir! That worked beautifully! (2014 Ford Escape Titanium)

[@bciecko1]

Looking forward to trying this. I have a 2013 MKZ and and my FCIM was not working properly. Cooled seats weren't turning on and other random issues. DTC's that wouldn't clear. I ordered another and got it in. Turned on the cooled seats and yay, they're working, no Nav though. From the factory my system had it optioned on. I was shooting there was a way to get this one. Im pumped to give this a shot...

[@garreth629]

Thanks. Very helpful. Now all I need is the map card.

[@stephenbartosiak1706]

Worked spot on for me thanks buddy

[@vomito72]

Great , thank you very much!

[@jport789]

It worked thank you!

[@johnearley3725]

this helped me so much thank you

[@ZoranGreganic]

Work perfect!! Thanks!!!

[@Masafuso07]

Where did you find the NAVIPATCH, can't find it :(

[@az1live]

thanks worked perfect

[@theredbat5796]

I followed your instructions completely and got my NAV up and going. what other awesome tricks can I do? I have a 2015 Ford Explorer I would like to make the windows roll down with the remote and for the side mirrors to fold when parked what other kind of coding is there that I can do? appreciate the videos good looking out

[@alihaleem2705]

thanks alot

[@jorgeavilam84]

Hi Navi upgrade, thanks for the video. I did the SYNC 1 to 2 update everything was working, but the GPS at the moment enabled and without geolocation, apparently my Ford Focus MK3.5 SE 2015 car does not have Gpsm if a different antenna, if I make the module change is it necessary to adjust any parameters at the APIM level? I understand that Gpsm is also connected to the MS network. Greetings from Chile!!

[@zmedford1]

I followed the instructions on Sync2 in my F150, and all seemed to go well until the end. The display said, "Insert Nav SD Card". I did, but it did not recognize the card ( it did nothing at all). Any suggestions?

[@oneyedmonkey87]

Same here, did you ever figure yours out

[@Gocko1114]

Same here

[@johnhume7316]

Same as any solution

[@robertbarbieri276]

Hi thanks for the video. when running the navigation update what is the best practice for using the forscan adapter, do you start the car and then plug in the adapter or the other way around? i just dont want to mess up my cars ecm. thanks

[@youandicandiy5794]

Hey. I just watched your video and I am really looking to try it myself as I have been wanting to have nav on my Sync 2. I have a question though, is the map worldwide because I am from the Philippines and I am not honestly sure whether the maps are worldwide. Another thing is, can I use my SYNC 2 head unit to connect an aftermarket TPMS? The ones with a usb connecter for the head unit. I used to use the ones with their own small screen with a solar panel but the screen didn't last so I'm looking to change them with the ones with usb connector/receiver so I would just use my SYNC 2 screen.

[@theman9741]

So where do we download navipatch? I missed that…

[@JPaul518]

Hi question the Sync 2 Maps SD Card Navigation that you showed is that will work only in your country? what about the Maps for other country like middle east? Thanks in advance

[@wgatewood24]

Good afternoon. Attempting the upgrade on my 2014 Lincoln MKX. Everything is self explanatory, however it is not taking the Navi file. It says it is installed, but when you look at the system information it does not have the navigation software listed. Is there something I'm missing?

[@malcolmfleury6002]

Hi can anyone please help me , are the files in the download section suitable for a UK vehicle ? many thanks.

[@bkabdelaziz]

hello and thank you for everything you do. i am from morocco. my question is is this update valid for my sync2 morocco thank you.

[@123dethklok]

Thank you for the video! Very helpful! Question for you, do you have access to a USB port to connect the display setup to your pc, or do you have to use a OBD to USB cable?

[@123dethklok]

@naviupgrade i was looking at your website and wondering how would i update the sync software on the new sync 3 display that i buy from your website? Does the same Ford download from my USB work goin forward, or will the official Ford sync updates no longer work? I have a 2014 Ford Escape with sync 2 and i really just want apple carplay.

[@potterhead3609]

Thanks for the video and instructions, however I still cannot get my Sync 2 in my F-350 to read the Nav SD card. Any ideas?

[@justinlamb3822]

Same did you figure it out yet?

[@yahyazakary7840]

Hi can you please find a solution for gt350 owners to get the Digital speedometer with the right rpm and Shelby logo.

[@woyach]

mine just says insert nav card? i use my sd card for slots so dont think the slot is shot

[@ernestogaona5551]

I recently subscribed to your channel and I personally think the your videos are really good. I did the navigation unlocked on my 2013 f150 it looks fine but it won’t read the sd cad and I’m stuck with that I don’t know what else todo to make it work if you can help with some suggestions I’ll appreciate it and thanks keep up with the videos.

[@NaviUpgrade]

Try a different one is my best suggestion. Some of the knock offs have read issues 😔

[@Fifth313ment]

@NaviUpgrade I have a 2014 Ford Focus Titanium with the non navigation touch screen with Sirius radio. Could I enable navigation on this sync 2 radio if it didn't have it? I'm so confused, lol. I looked into updating my sync 2 but I could never find anything about it.

[@dmut4346]

You are the best bro, I'm looking for sync 2 maps for Southern Africa may be you can help me with a software for downloading.

[@jamesbalisciano2254]

I have a 2015 lincoln mkz. I downloaded and installed the v3.10 and it worked perfectly. I previously had the v3.75. I've read about loosing Navigation. I had Navigation to start with and it seems to be working fine. Whats the big hub bub that I'm missing? Maybe i just don't understand what people are talking about in all the forums..

[@gabrielbernal9075]

What USB connector have you used? USB Female to Mini USB B? My explorer does not work the USB, if the SD works. And I would love to do it outside of Explorer like you, how is it possible? Thanks

[@rayman3187]

Hello Will the navigation work on the Sync 3.4 ver 21265 ?

[@theman9741]

Can you please helpp! I have navigation everything is fine but i noticed that when i upgraded my sync and after everything i lost ambient lighting menu!

[@germail86]

Some Ford models have 2 screen in the instrument panel. Is it possible to increase the functionality level of the right panel? It's useless with the information it has by default.

[@Onecrazysob80]

In my APIM module on the 7D0-01-02 my first block reads 0001 not 0018 like in your video can I still do the upgrade

[@sbridwell4874]

Have a 2013 Ford Taurus SHO. Sync 2 with no navigation so will this work on my car. Without changing the back of the unit. And how do I get FORScan.

[@MaxIndiago]

Should it work with a 2014 mondeo?

[@robert1988ist]

How do I get the correct SD Card. I have a Focus SEL 2012 and I do not have the Navigation System working due to this.

[@OilSlicky]

Would this work with myford touch...ford fusion 2016?

[@joshtate2236]

Is there a way to update the Radio ID? Looking at adding Sirius XM Traffic. They're showing my radio as the old version and cannot add traffic, only audio.

[@malcolmfleury6002]

Hi , great video many thanks. in your files section would EA5T-14D544-BA.zip be ok for use on a UK vehicle or is it for America, many thanks.

[@danhiscox4793]

Hi mate, did you find out if this update file works for UK vehicle? Thanks

[@vich2201]

I have 4.30 version what should I do ? Downgrade to 3.10 ??

[@martinhernandez6444]

Hi, when i connect my forscan to my 2013 ford edge, i go to the APIM to switch the numbers, i get a error code saying i need additional licenses or extended license for that. Why is that?

[@darrellfritzel7989]

ive got a few questions: you have two OBD2 tools listed. Is there a difference between the expensive and cheap one? Another question is that it seems that the maps sd card is currently sold out on Amazon. Are there any .zip files where one could get the maps instead of purchasing a 2024 maps sd card?

[@jennifernewton8165]

So I bought the OBD adapter and the map card. I downloaded forscan a couple days ago. I have everything ready to go but there is something wrong with the forscan website. I need to get the extended license but the website won't open. Help please!!!

[@jwspiker]

Are you able to enable Navi in motion on a sync2 device?

[@badalmanila3357]

My ford fx4 2022 stuck head unit carplay have not navigation. how i can add navigation?

[@toddvandergalien3509]

I have a 2018 Edge with no Nav. My APIM died I purchased a used one with nav. Do you have a guide or a place I can get google. To get this working in my car?

[@dmut4346]

This is brilliant bro, don't you have a software for south african maps that works with sync 2?

[@marcelmeyer2064]

You do get them Company in jhb

[@lordv1le859]

Do all the files work for European models or is it just NA?

[@2006rde]

hello, thank you for this video. when I want to install Navipatch I get an error message: Import failure The selected file cannot be imported. Please make sure it is formatted correctly

[@terrylentz1457]

I tried to download "nvipatch.png" and got a message, "looks like we don't support this file format" So what can I do?

[@Mollie-fg2sl]

Hi there,are the EA files in the link only for USA cars?

[@bkabdelaziz]

Hello sir if the update did not succeed what will happen to my sync2 thank you

[@leaphymoon9881]

By navi do you mean google maps or something? Mine already has navi, just not android auto like I want

[@justzzack]

Ik it’s an older video but I need some more clarification with the FOrscan, do I need the obd2 Bluetooth connector to be able to scan for my vehicle or is it something in the head unit I connect to

[@eddieburkman6005]

You need to use obd2. They have a USB one that is cheaper than Bluetooth

[@jerryjohnson720]

I did everything like the video after I reset it the information was gone and it says in enter Nav card I entered the Nav card but it doesn't seem to read it so does that mean that the card is bad?

[@breinhol]

hi Brian, great video,clear instructions, but when i got to inserting the nav sd card, it wouldnt even read it. i downloaded and tried to install the EA5T-14F657-AG.cab files to my sync, but it got 2 seconds in and an error message popped up saying "the installation has run out of space or does bot work with this version" I had already updatd sync 2 to version 3.10. Im so close, need a little help getting over the finish line.

[@trehertz]

Did you ever get it installed or get it to work I'm running into the same issue

[@2evol_stangs438]

We did the upgrade in our 2014 edge and now don't have climate controls or heated seat controls is there a way to add this back?

[@LoveAutopsy]

Were you able to fix this issue?

[@dominicnunez8187]

Question. I have F-150 2013 sync 2 in the top right corner say information who can activate the navigation system. I have 32 GB USB in I purchased a map SD card for Amazon. Can you please help me. You

[@user-tc6ly8pe2v]

is this possible using ELM327 with HS/MS switch? thanks

[@jasonalbert4746]

So I am very late to the party on this upgrade. I have done everything to the dotting of the "i" and crossing of the "t" but I can not get it to work. Everything changed over like it is supposed to but nothing happens when I insert the SD card. I also noticed when looking that there doesn't appear to be a version of the NAVAPP on my system. I haven't figured out why it didn't install or how to get it to install. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance.

[@cotyspears5508]

I have installed the sync update i have added the navi app of 3.10 to my car and I'm having a hard to figure out what i am doing wrong. if someone could please help me out it would be greatly appreciate.

[@wetsaltypickle]

This worked on my 14 f350. But I put the nav SD card in and it won't read it. It won't even let me click on the nav screen. The SD card is a ford card that says A3 read only. CT4T-19H449-AB US/CAN. Do I need a new card?

[@latiamartin6600]

So i installed the update but i didn't format my drive. I'm not sure if it it actually went through or not. when i go to ford website it says i still need an update. I'm confused

[@bobknutson4040]

Could use some insight please. FORScan, second digit set to "4", all software loaded successfully, reset the system however, the system did not change to navigation. Still showing "information". Any ideas?

[@CharlesWilson-zs3vd]

Super easy, Show me, if it worked?

[@mike8549]

I had to replace my lcd touchscreen 2015 ford taurus sel (Pennsylvania usa) and now the gps is gone i tried downloading from the ford website but it says they have to do it and i have to pay like 150$ and labor i think they gave me the wrong module with the screen why should i pay for their mistake? Is there any thing i can do without paying??

[@bozorgone]

so is the usb socket in the car?

[@LoveThatPhantom]

My values in ForScan for 7d0-01-02 are completely different than what yours are. Did I do something wrong?

[@d0uble_O]

Hi can you do a video on how to add Nav maps on a non maps synk 3.4 thanks!!

[@NaviUpgrade]

Unless you figure out how to add 24GB more flash storage to the module, that's not gonna happen...

[@eraserheadbaby7471]

What are the improvements in version 3.10? Nobody seems to mention what they are other than making it so the updated navigation can work. But the Ford navigation in Sync2 is so crappy and hard to set your destination compared to Google maps on the phone, that I can't understand why anyone would even use it.

[@JasonMcGraw-mc8pl]

Followed the instructions. When it came time to install the SD card, Sync wouldn't do anything. Verified the SD card worked. Thought something was messed up and I needed to downgrade to 3.08. Tried to run through the 3.10 update again, just in case. Sync said the latest version was installed. So, I reinstalled NaviPatch. But this time after I applied it and unlocked it, I hit Save. I then set the default wallpaper back and saved it before doing the Sync Master reset. Once Sync restarted, I put the SD card in and poof, I had Navigation.

[@jwspiker]

thanks for this it is so annoying ford charges you to do all this so much. I have the remote start module on my focus as well but it's disabled in forscan as well i need to see how i can enable that as well

[@rickywilson6595]

Every step worked shown in the video except one thing. When prompted to install the NAV SD CARD, nothing happened. My Sync 2 system isn't recognizing the NAV SD Card. Any thoughts what to do from here?

[@RonnieLeeYo]

Will this work with chromebook or do I need windows computer?

[@yearight259]

Need help, did all this and it did not work. I have a 2016 f350. It shows in forscan the number changed but it still says information

[@LarsAlexandersson87]

Hello! I have done everything in order, i had 3,10 on my c-max 2015 already installed, i changed that one number in forscan and then the letters on the top changed to navigation. I have installed the png patch and applyed it, it said navigation on. Then i have reseted sync and after it loaded i put the F10 europe navigation in sd slot. It says insert navigation card and that is it, nothing is loading. Card is not faulty, i have tried to put it in friend's focus 2015 and it is working flawlessly. Do you have any idea what i am doing wrong? I dont understand..thank you

[@TWKNews]

Same problem here we may need to get the gpsm antenna and connect that to the APIM module and run it underneath the steering wheel / gauge cluster housing and then maybe it will activate it?

[@justinlamb3822]

Same. Any solution yet?

[@moedrums1855]

The part where you change the number on the FORScan screen to enable the Nav is different from what's showing on your screen

[@americanmechanicinczech7732]

same with me in 2016 focus have have 726-01-02 on lone two with no write option

[@Masafuso07]

I can't find the Navipatch link, anyone can help? :( Where to download it

[@terryvolk7554]

this sounds so easy, but I'm almost deaf. can you type the instructions so I can follow them in print? I tried upgrading 2 years ago so I have the "insert the maps card" in the upper right corner and the compass has moved but no navi. I don't know what I'm missing. Maybe the sync navi software?

[@NaviUpgrade]

I'll work on this tonight and put it in the "Guides" section of my site 🙂

[@rickharwell9154]

I have same problem as many, insert card, and not reading it and the reply’s are I have same problem . Is there a solution to fix this

[@moedrums1855]

I have a 2013 Lincoln MKZ.

[@bobknutson4040]

Unfortunately I continue to receive a message stating that I need the installation file in my root program. Ideas? Thank you.

[@hrendon1]

How are you able to run the (ACM) Audio control module on the bench without a battery load shed signal??? I'm installing a ACM with Sync 2 like your in the video from a 2014 flex to a 97 f150. The unit keeps giving a "SYSTEM OFF TO SAVE BATT" message upon powering it. How in the heck did you bypass it on your bench unit?

[@NaviUpgrade]

CAN based system - pretty much a whole BCM to run everything. Ignition is wired as a simple flip switch

[@silentlover771]

Hi any idea from where i can buy the obd for forscan?? I bought before but it works for few days only and showing error not compatible...

[@NaviUpgrade]

Which one did you get?

[@xg6207]

My 2016 explorer never unlocked the navigation system and mi apim # 0009 still not working

[@ahmedal2333]

Hi Bro. when I enabled the Navigation , I did not go to APIM module configuration (As built ) to change the digit. I just went to APIM module configuration > Navigation System > then enabled it. I found this way is much eisier than changing the digits.

[@NaviUpgrade]

You can for sure do it that way and it's honestly easier... the thing is all the profiles I have for FORScan are for vehicles with Sync 3 so I wouldn't have the right menu in there 😅

[@johnsharkey2699]

Dose this work on uk cars

[@TWKNews]

I got the digit changed in FORSCAN. I did the update and PNG. It says insert NAV SD card at the top. I did that however nothing is happening when I insert the card? I have a 2013 ford fusion titanium 2.0L. Do I need to install a NAV antenna? Or why would this not work?

[@justinlamb3822]

Same any solution yet?

[@grasshoper3770]

Can i do it from an android

[@bowe1978]

I don't expect anyone to answer all questions or even most, but if many of the people that followed your instructions find it does not work the least you can do is answer "some" questions if you want us to subscribe!

[@NaviUpgrade]

I don't really deal with Sync 2 so I don't know what to tell the folks who it didn't work for other than upgrade to Sync 3. Could be any number of issues from APIM failure, Map Card issues or a plethora of other issues. This is the method to do it, if it doesn't work - not much I can say or do to help you out, sorry.

[@bowe1978]

@@NaviUpgrade but the video is all about Sync 2!

[@bowe1978]

@@NaviUpgrade Ok, Here is what I found I was doing wrong, the .png file, I was not going back into the system and "then" tapping it! though you had it in the video, it was not clear ( atleast not to me) what screen you were on and how to get there! I went back to the car found that screen and it did in fact as you said asked for the SD card. I'm waiting for mine from Amazon and will give it a go when it arrives. Sorry for the misunderstanding but it would benefit some of us to see every screen, how you got there and clearly show what is going on. Again, Thank you!

[@johnbarabin4157]

My car is a 2015 Ford Edge Titanium and I updated to 3.10, I enabled Navigation with Forscan and changed the wallpaper. I have tried The A14 and the A-13 map SD cards, purchased from Amazon, but they didn't work, I still get insert map card. What else can I do? I also performed a master reset, several times.

[@johnbarabin4157]

Success! After installing the Sync My Ride update, navigation is now enabled.

[@user-tm1mw7ol9x]

would you use pretty much the same process if i was doing it with a Sync 3

[@NaviUpgrade]

No, sync 3 needs a different module since modules only have enough storage on them for their version. Non nav has 8gb and nav (non-eu) has 32gb, Euro nav has 64gb