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Well in the unfortunate event the upgrade file is corrupt or power is cut/flash drive pulled before the update completes. I actually had a corrupted first part of the upgrade and lost Sync voice control for awhile until I retried that part of the upgrade. So it is pretty resilient/redundant in the upgrade process, but just saying, the worst could happen...

Fair enough, I did it with full knowledge that it could screw things up.  However, I believe that even the worst screw up could be fixed by reverting back to SYNC 1.0.

I did it and it works fine.  I am not sure how the memory module could be affected.  It is hardware.

Screw it, I am going to install the update.  I cannot get a straight answer from Ford tech support.  If it wrecks my SYNC system, then I will get a clean install of 1.0 at the dealer.  

2016 CMax SEL btw...

Just bought a second C-Max, a 2016 SE.  My first one a 2013 SEL has 100K, my Honda CRV about 150K, so it was time for a new car. I'm going to hand down the old one to my teenage girls. I was looking at other hybrids but after test driving decided I wouldn't be happy with their acceleration or price.  I found the new 2016 SE for 17K, about 8K off the retail. No bells and whistles but it will do the trick.

 

Unfortunately, after getting it home I learned I need to upgrade Sync 3 to version 2.2 and upgrade the USB ports in order to use Apple CarPlay.  I found the Sync 3 upgrade on some other forums ... going to give it a try.  I'll probably have the dealer install the new USB ports.  Must be an upgrade from USB 2 to 3.  

 

Later ...

 

Well, the Sync upgrade worked great.  I'm Now on Sync 3 version 2.2.  I see that Android Auto is now available but Carplay still doesn't activate.  I must need the new USB port.  I'll reach out to the dealership early next week.

 

I've noticed that the 2016 C-Max now has an ECO button and mode.  I'll need to read up on that.

Where did you get the SYNC upgrade?  I am still waiting for over the air upgrade, and my Ford dealer claims that they don't have the upgrade.  Maybe I'll call Ford and try to find out.  

I have a similiar problem.  Pandora only functions intermittently.  

SYNC version 1.0

Build: 15139

Last checked for update 18 January 2017

BTW, when is Android auto going to be rolled out for my 2016 C-Max hybrid

Bumped again.  I understand that rollouts don't always go as planned.  Is there a new scheduled date for the rollout of Android auto for my 2016 C-Max.

 

The protocol is this: when you turn off the engine by pushing the button, be sure your foot is off the brake.

 

10 days later and no alarm issue.  Thanx reedmother

My experience:  I have bought the expensive ones and the cheap ones, they only last for about 2 seasons.  The reason is the bungies that they use to attach to the seat break.  So, but the cheap ones and get new ones every 2 years. 

 

The protocol is this: when you turn off the engine by pushing the button, be sure your foot is off the brake.

 

OK, I'll give it a try, and report back.

Bumping to see if anyone has heard any news regarding when Android auto will be released for 2016 SYNC 3 cars.  

I have done some sleuthing.  

1.  Fob battery.  It is good.  I can activate the locks, or deactivate the alarm from a substantial distance.

2.  Both fobs behave the same.

3.  The "no key detected" happens less when I pause before opening the door, and if I approach from the front of the car.  LESS!

4.  When it happens it doesn't matter if I lock the door with the touch pad on the handle or if I use the fob.

I can live with it, I just have to walk away from the car slowly.  When it is time for service, I will have them look at it.  

Brand New C Max Hybrid, 2016.  302a package, type 1 intelligent access key.  Occasionally when I get in the car, the door unlocks to let me in, but on the instrument panel I get the message "No key detected" however, the car still starts right up.  Additionally, sometimes when I lock the door, either by touching the sensor on the door handle or by using the key fob, about 1 minute later the horn starts beeping and the lights flash.  If I press unlock, and then lock again, the alarm ceases, and it doesn't happen again.  

What?  What am I doing wrong?  I have checked the doors to see they are closed.  This doesn't happen every time.  Any suggestions?

I received the car yesterday.  Very Nice.

Kona Blue is a great color, and it is very nice to be driving a new car.  I am enjoying the ride to work.  I'll enjoy the ride fishing even more.

Build date 05/11/2016.  Downloaded window sticker yesterday.  Dealer says second week of June.

I have just received my VIN.  Not much info available on the ETIS.  Also, how do I translate the build date.  It is this 30.11.0002.    

​No window sticker available yet.  

I wonder how bad they are?   I don't like the corning in this car very much.   My Scion xB was fun to throw into turns.  Not so much with the C-max

You just need to learn the "Scandinavian Flick"

Here is a different way to think about speed and the time it takes to get to work.  

First we all know that the faster you go the lower your miles per gallon.  Physics biatches!

For your 25 mile commute if you travel at 60 mph then it would take 25 minutes.

25 miles(1hour/60 miles)(60 minutes/1 hour)=25 minutes

Now, consider if you went 65 mph. Your commute would take 23 minutes.  A total of 2 minutes saved.  

OK, your in a hurry so you drive the 25 miles at 70 mph.  Now your commute time is 21 minutes.  You shaved 4 minutes off of your commute.

Realistically the best you can hope for is 4-5 minutes saved during your commute, but at what cost to your fuel economy.  If you want the best fuel economy, then slow down. I understand that driving slower can be difficult (hey I live in New Jersey and commute on the Parkway), but that is the sure fire way to get good fuel economy.   

The one thing I don't get is the fact that you have to plug in your phone to use this system.   Just seems like a pain to use.  I really like being able to keep my phone in my pocket and use it that way.  I think at some point these will work that way too. 

 

At least that is my understanding of how it works. 

My understanding is that Google and Apple want the phone to be out of your hands.  So force a plug-in.  It is also possible that Ford and other car makers don't want to give up control of the infotainment system, so by forcing a plug-in the retain some kind of control.  

Order for a 2016 Hybrid SEL, 302a package, place on Friday March 11.  The clock is running.  

*edited to add

Kona blue with black interior.