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Hi all. I'm not sure if this forum is still viable, but I'll give it a try. I have a 2015 SE with Sync and MyFord, no touch, it has the 4.2 inch screen. Last week the Bluetooth stopped working, and it would not turn on. It would allow me to get to "Set On?" in the menu, and when I'd press "Okay", it would kick out and go back to the Radio mode. I couldn't get it to go any further into the menu. Occasionally the "Phone" button wouldn't even respond. My local Ford store checked it for me this past Thursday, did a master reset on it, and it allowed me to pair my phone, ONCE, but it's now back to doing the same thing. The service writer did tell me I'd probably need a new APIM, and it looks like I do. APIM's are pricey!! My two part question is this. I have seen, on eBay of course, used systems (some complete) with the bigger touch screen, all of the required electronics and control panels, as well as the dash panel and upper dash panel with the CD player in it, for reasonable money, about the same as the $600 quote to replace my APIM. Can I install (or have installed) the "better" system and it expect it to work, or will the VIN key in the car prevent things from working? Also, do I have to stick with the correct part number APIM, or will any similar function APIM work (mine is GE8Z-14D22- AA)? Thanks in advance!

Here's a link to supplement one which adds coverage for C-MAX vehicles: http://allstatetrucks.com/images/Recalls/R12M02%2011%20thru%2013%20Models%20with%20Sync%20and%20MyFord%20Touch%20S1.pdf

This today from OASIS: 1847-2015-2016 Multiple Vehicles- New SYNC Accessory Protocol Interface Module (APIM) System Reset General Service Bulletin (GSB) New SYNC System Reset Procedure for some 2015 and 2016 Ford and Lincoln vehicles equipped with SYNC that performs the same function within the APIM as the existing Power Reset procedure. See attached: G0000010.pdf