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Old Oct 26, 2020 | 02:29 PM
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We were away on a week-long trip, and this popped up on the last day. I fiddled around with the bluetooth settings and even did a "Master Reset". None of which worked, so we made the trip home without my phone connected to SYNC.

Then I found a couple of really good Youtube videos that showed how to fix this. It's actually quite simple, and you don't need a video to do it.

First, remove the panel cover for the interior fuse panel (right-side floor level on the passenger side). Then remove fuse #32 (it's the only little 10 amp fuse between a 20 amp and a 15 amp fuse). Count to 10 (or 5 if you're impatient), and re-insert the fuse.

Done! You can now get into the bluetooth settings, turn bluetooth on and off, and re-pair your phone.

This is the first (and only) time this has happened to me in the 5+ years that I've had the truck. The next time it happens to me, I will probably be senile, so you folks can remind me how to fix it!

 
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Glad you got it fixed!

My first suggestion for any issues like this are usually to disconnect the battery for 30 seconds, which would have the same effect. I suppose the fuse might be easier for some. Good information.
 
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Glad you got it fixed!

My first suggestion for any issues like this are usually to disconnect the battery for 30 seconds, which would have the same effect. I suppose the fuse might be easier for some. Good information.
I saw the battery disconnect option too, and opted for the fuse, as it only affects SYNC; and not other electronic things like the transmission programming or radio presets.
 
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