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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!

Hi Everyone, I recently pruchased a certified, preowned 2013 C-MAX hybrid SEL and have a problem. I'm the kind of guy who loves tech stuff, pushing buttons, and getting setting just right. So, the other day (day 3 of ownership), I'm sitting in my car (it's off), in our parking garage, and getting everything setup just right, when all of a sudden I get a message to the effect of battery power saver mode off. The MFT screen gets a progress car on it, and within a minute or 2, the screen turns off. My only option is to turn the car on if I want to contoniue using the screen. I did some research online, but everything I found kept directing me to people who have a a traditional (non-hybrid) cars, or an electric car. ...so I'm a little lost. -I read a lot of comments about disconnecting the battery and resetting it. ...sounds a bit dangerous for my liking. I spoke to someone at my dealership (she was the receptionist in the service center, but assured me she knew what she was talking about.) ...after a few minute of jargon she goes off into a crazy rant about how hybrids are computers, and computers will rule all humans one day (I wish I was joking). -Anyway, a customer who was getting some maitainance done overheard my conversation, and said the symptoms my car was having sounded a bit off. I understand that after a certain amount of time, the battery saver feature would be helpful so I don't drain my battery. However, I dont get that I can't sit in my car and listen to the radio for even a matter of a few minutes with the car off. One of my favourite pastimes is going to the drive-in movie theater. Their directions are to turn the car off, and switch it to accessory mode. -Am I to believe, that with all the tech my car has, I cant accomplish this simple task? Does anyone have any experience with this problem? Thanks for any feedback!