Thank you to “PlatinumOwner” on Explorer forums for his writeup help! (Still took me a long while to figure it all out, hopefully this video will save some people the pain I went through) You may have to update the firmware on the sync to complete the procedure. I had to download a patch from Ford to bring the sync up to a newer version which finally restored Navigation. New link on cheaper ODB Elm reader on Amazon. https://www.amazon.com/OHP-ELMconfig-Adapter-Compatible-Diagnostics/dp/B01F0GVBWY/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=ohp&qid=1571095888&s=automotive&sr=1-1
https://www.explorerforum.com/forums/index.php?threads/apim-replacement-location-part-no-how-to.463793/
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Hi Man, great video.
question… I bought an APIM module from eBay, but it seem that It needs to be reprogram it , because it shows a different VIN.
Do you know how to reprogram the APIM module?
Question well this help with the sound to work ?
Sync 2 Modules
This is just based on what I researched and may not be 100% accurate, but I think it is close.
Any of these will work in any car.
Model # on front – Number with 14F239
Example: DP5T-14F239-AR
First letter has to do with the year – Not sure how the letters work for sure,
But I believe It may be a year range of years for the model of car, but this does not matter.
Example: D = 2014-2015 Edge, 2015 F150, 2012-2015 Fusion or something like this.
The second letter is the model of the vehicle.
From what I researched I came up with this.
A = Flex / MKT / MKS
B = Explorer
C = F250 / F350
G = Taurus
J = Escape / C-Max / MKC
L = F150 / Expedition / Navigator
M = Focus
P = MKZ
R = Mustang
S = Fusion
T = Edge / MKX
This also does not matter if you are reprogramming the AIPM module with FORScan.
Because you are overwriting all the functions with the ones from your vehicle.
But if you are looking for a match, and you might not have to re-program it. Then this list may help.
Also:
You can swap Ford with Lincoln without worrying about the startup Splash Screen being correct if you program with FORScan. The code will be changed to the correct Brand.
If you are not reprogramming then buy one out of a Ford or Lincoln to match your car.
The startup Splash Screen files are in the APIM Module.
The Splash Screen is based on the Brand coded into the APIM
APIM 7D0-01-02 ?xxx xxxx xxxx 0 = Ford, 8 = Lincoln, C = Configurable (Don’t know about the configurable)
The other number on the back of the unit
Example: DA5T-14D212-RB
The first letter has to do with the year of manufacture
So If you have a B you can use a D (This is what I did)
B = 2012
C = 2013
D = 2014
E = 2015
F = 2016
Just curious… what the part number of the replacement? I have BM5T-14D212-JF. I can see your broken APIM has a similar part number. Do you know which one I could replace mine with? Or can I just throw in ANYONE? thanks in advance.
Thanks alot ,
this solve a problem i was hate the car because of it.
and alot of technicians and engineers wasn't able to solve.
Hey would you know the problem with mine I have sync two 2013 Lincoln MKX the air condition comes on by itself anytime I touch the bezel anywhere a little tap on the bezel or if I go over a bump the air condition comes on
Thank you for the upload. The APIM went out on my 2012 Ford Edge Limited. I bought a $100 Ford F250 APIM off of Ebay and installed it in under 1 hour. I did not need to reprogram the APIM for my SUV. I can now use the radio, adjust the climate, and connect to my phone. The only thing I lost was the navigation. There are extra controls that I have under the climate section that I can not use since my vehicle does not have a heated steering wheel or cooled seats. Overall, I didn't need to bother with a reprograming and was able to use a different APIM to save money. The cheapest APIM I could find for my Edge was ~$500 and instead was able to use one off a different style vehicle. I hope this helps someone else in the same situation!
You are fucking awesome man
Thank you so much
Is there any way to bypass the battery module
Do you have to download the info from your old APIM or download from Ford based on the VIN…?
Hey great video. Probably going to ask a question you’ve answered already.. here goes: Replaced the apim in my 14 Fusion Titanum and reprogrammed with Forescan using as built data. Problem: touch screen buttons don’t respond and I can’t get the heated seat icons back on the home page. Any suggestions would be appreciated. Also what numbers on the apim identify it so it can be crossed referenced to get the correct replacement. I’m wondering in my case if I purchased the wrong apim. Thanks for indulging my query. JJ
Thanks for letting me link my video. Bulls**t garbage MyFord Touch.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gLob6NGjhQk&
Excellent video! I just had the same issue happen and Ford told me it'd be an 1800$ fix! Luckily one of the collision shops in town has a bunch of these APIMs sitting around, but told me there was a high failure rate. He recommended that I just plug em in to the car, and see which one works, and then just pay for the one that does. Quick question — prior to all the reprogramming/FORSCAN business, if I were to connect up a new APIM, will the screen at least turn on, so I know that it works? I can take it home then and do all the reprogramming!
The same thing happened on my 2012 Focus. Sometimes it will crash with the gradient showing in the background and desktop.exe shutting down. This will be my first and last Ford product. If I had this issue in a F150 I know Ford Canada would bend over backwards to fix it.
Hi can you tell me if when replacing a backup camera on a 2012 ford Edge does the camera have to be programmed to the APIM or does it just plug into it? My backup camera was working fine till I had ford replace my APIM and now My camera don't work for some reason. They are now telling me My camera needs to be replaced and want to charge me a little over 700.00 dollars!! I'm hoping I can buy a camera and have my husband replace it if it don't need programming. Thank you
Has anyone one done this successfully lately? I can't seem to get on to the FORscan forum. It keeps telling me my password is wrong. When I do forgot password and drop the one in that they send me it still does't work. The board administrator page has been disabled also…
Mentioned a $90 APIM. Where did you find it for that price and was it pre-owned or new?
Okay this was just fun to watch. Yeah, I wanted to learn FORScan so I can re-program my APIM module, because, like you, I found that FORD SUCKS and wont honor the warranty on my 2 1/2 year old APIM module that the Ford dealer installed. Yep, it's inop….again. So I learned what I needed to but watched it 3x just to enjoy some laughter. I applaud a fellow goofball. Thanks!
Thanks for taking the time to explain
i'm very depressed. I bought a used 2015 ford escape..only had it for two years..i bought the electronic extended warranty but for some reason this issue that i'm having (need to replace my APIM) doesn't cover this. This will cost me $1000 to fix. I don't have that kind of money…I came across your video..and i'm hoping I will be able to fix my car without having to go to the dealership..my father is pretty good with computers and I may be able to get help..Any extra tips you may throw at me , I would appreciate it. thank you again for sharing!
I have a 2016 Ford Explorer Platinum and having the same issue. I've done everything on the web that is recommended. It's time to replace the APIM. Just having a hard time finding one. Anyway you could or someone could write up or make a video with set by step process ? Or provided links to videos from taking the faulty APIM out to down loading the software and then uploading it to the new APIM. Thanks in advance for all the help. I cant afford to go thru the dealer to fix this. I'm a disabled vet just trying to make things work.