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Old Jan 12, 2019 | 10:41 AM
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Sync issues

all handsfree controls work, however the unit will not pick up a bluetooth signal or even attempt to connect

this is a 2013 f250 superduty XL
 
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Old Jan 12, 2019 | 11:38 AM
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Have you checked the Ford Owner's website and see if they have any solutions on connectivity for bluetooth? Have you checked to see if you have the latest version of Sync on your truck?
 
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Old Jan 12, 2019 | 05:39 PM
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Have you checked the Ford Owner's website and see if they have any solutions on connectivity for bluetooth? Have you checked to see if you have the latest version of Sync on your truck?
yes i have gone through fords steps, the issue with mine seems that the phone button will not prompt the sync service whatsoever.
 
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Old Jan 12, 2019 | 05:46 PM
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I think you have to go through the radio to connect your phone before the phone button will do anything. Have you connected the phone via the radio connection/bluetooth?
 
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I have tried that, just shows connection issue, see dealer. Trying to avoid that.
 
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Old Jan 12, 2019 | 05:52 PM
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Have you done a master reset? You can also select alternate pin on the sync if the phone isn't compatible. Being that this is a XL, you have confirmed it actually does have sync?
 
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Old Jan 12, 2019 | 05:57 PM
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Well it does have the usb port which says sync on the dash.

using an iphone 8s

bluetooth wont show up on phone or prompt on truck. Wondering as you stated earlier to check version of sync, how would i do that?
 
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Old Jan 12, 2019 | 06:41 PM
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Did the factory reset, and pulled fuses. Still nothing.
Wont prompt on phone or truck.

has sync based on the usb port which says sync
 
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Old Jan 12, 2019 | 07:38 PM
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So are you trying to hook up an iPhone or Samsung? Does it show that the sync is an option when searching for blue tooth devices on your phone?
 
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Old Jan 12, 2019 | 09:36 PM
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Using an iphone, and no sync option
 
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Using an iphone,

sync isnt an option that pops up
 
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Old Jan 13, 2019 | 09:46 AM
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You probably checked this but have to ask. Is the phone connected to another Bluetooth device when you’re trying to connect to Sync? Has the phone ever connected to Sync or is this the 1st time? All other Sync features work? Like if you push the button on the steering wheel and say ‘Radio’, that works? / the only issue is connecting the phone? You’ve tried stuff in all 4 quadrants and gone into settings? The phone does connect to other Bluetooth devices? You see other Bluetooth devices in the list on the phone? Have you tried someone else’s phone?
 
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Old Jan 13, 2019 | 10:39 AM
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Do you have Sync3 or the standard sync radio? Are you getting the add a new Bluetooth device option from Sync? I have Clarion Sync1 radio and the same thing happened to me, I had the add a new Bluetooth device scree but when I pressed the button nothing happened. A master reset corrected my problem.
 
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