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May 25, 2021 | 08:42 PM

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h20camper

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From: Lost in the Ozone....

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Originally Posted by winglesss

A SYNC 3 vehicle that was shipped from the factory w/o a NAV module and has been upgraded afterwards cannot have the maps updated using that system.

That system shows the vehicle to not have NAV. The Ford database will not be updated to permit a reworked vehicle to get map updates.

Correct but CyanLabs is your savior there. Free and super easy to use. Getting ready to upgrade to the NA2020 maps.

May 26, 2021 | 06:38 AM

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Mlarv

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I will ask this again. Will you need to drill a hole and install an external antenna or is it already there?

May 26, 2021 | 06:51 AM

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I will ask this again. Will you need to drill a hole and install an external antenna or is it already there?

I didn't have to add anything. Just swapped the APIM. I do have Sirius that includes the roof fin if that would make any difference at all. I think the trucks may have GPS as the radio has a clock sync to GPS function.

May 26, 2021 | 07:42 AM

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winglesss

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Originally Posted by winglesss

This reply shows the module swap on my 2021 XL to add NAV.

It was a part swap w/o any programming required.

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Originally Posted by Mlarv

I have been away from cell coverage several times and am glad I had a GPS nav unit installed in my truck. With that said I use CarPlay more then the installed Nav.

If you install the module won't you need the antenna to make it capture the signals?

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Originally Posted by Mlarv

I will ask this again. Will you need to drill a hole and install an external antenna or is it already there?

On my 2021 XL, w/ the SYNC 3, w/o NAV and w/o Sirius, it was just swap the rear APIM module, removing and replacing the radio.

Everything worked once reassembled.

May 26, 2021 | 07:13 PM

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GABAR

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Any and all navigation apps and OEM navigation systems will sometimes lead one down a bad road or give bad directions hence the reason one should always have a different back up or two.

Including the OEM navigation and using my iPhone, I have eight different navigation apps at my disposal and a couple of them can be used offline and without a cell signal just like the OEM navigation.

May 26, 2021 | 07:48 PM

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h20camper

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From: Lost in the Ozone....

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I have eight different navigation apps at my disposal......

Wow. I only have two.

May 27, 2021 | 06:35 PM

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Originally Posted by h20camper

Wow. I only have two.

I’ve had Apple maps and Google maps act and lock up at the same time…….very frustrating.

One of my favorite navigation apps is Magic Earth.

Take a look at it and download it to your phone.

It’s totally free and I think you’ll like it.