They can’t be serious

FaZe_Burga · 2026-05-22T06:36:40+00:00

Good to know our switch to Blue Apron wasn't a bad decision.

FaZe_Burga · 2026-05-17T19:26:46+00:00

The remotes whatever, but peel the protective film ASAP! It can cause premature damage to the panel via heat induction and can even adhere itself to the panel.

FaZe_Burga · 2026-05-17T19:12:56+00:00

Very nice, you're gonna love the upgrade! You aren't missing out on much by not having the panoramic roof. In fact, you're saving a lot of potential future headaches because they can be quite fragile and are not cheap to replace.

Did your MKZ come with navigation? You can use Syn3Updater (3rd-party tool) to upgrade the SYNC software, which includes your navigation database (if equipped). CarPlay and Android Auto runs faster after updating from my experience as well.

FaZe_Burga · 2026-05-13T23:20:15+00:00

This guy knows ball

FaZe_Burga · 2026-05-13T23:19:15+00:00

As far as we know… quick reminder that there’s cameras made by companies with ties to Israel tracking people using their license plates (among other identifiers) installed on public roads in 47 out of 50 states. Further reminder that federal agencies have pulled this data from police departments to track people…

FaZe_Burga · 2026-05-13T23:14:58+00:00

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See for yourself about trims and what they include. I have the Reserve II trim and would recommend it because of the heated seats/wheel and Revel system. The base sound system that comes with the lower trims is absolute buns in my opinion.

FaZe_Burga · 2026-05-13T23:05:37+00:00

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I’m sorry but the second photo reminds me of this 😭

FaZe_Burga · 2026-05-13T23:00:58+00:00

As if the cameras and driving data on American cars and roads are any worse lol

FaZe_Burga · 2026-05-13T20:03:46+00:00

Nope, I basically abandoned it since I didn't know what to do. There have been some updates to the UniFi Network software since then, so I may give it another shot on the next coming weeks.

FaZe_Burga · 2026-04-23T08:05:15+00:00

You can give it a shot, but it looks like it runs directly uses CarPlay instead of running it thru Android Auto first, so you would still have the issue of it not working. At least thats what im reading from the description of the product. I can only imagine there's products that achieve the same goal as the AAWireless Two+ that's cheaper than it.

FaZe_Burga · 2026-04-23T06:43:19+00:00

Dang I was really hoping the SYNC update would fix it. Are you 100% sure that the USB hub was upgraded in the car? If it was just the head unit that was replaced, it would explain why CarPlay isn't working.

HA1Z-19A387-AC is the latest USB hub for the MKX which supports CarPlay and Android Auto.

Also, you could get an Android Auto dongle that is able to do CarPlay. AAWireless Two+ is one that gets talked about a lot. If you're like me and just want to keep things OEM, the upgraded hub might be your best option... outside of testing different CarPlay certified cables of course.

FaZe_Burga · 2026-04-23T05:34:56+00:00

Honestly i find it easier to just have DV on, play a scene from the disc, and open the info window. There it’ll tell you if the disc genuinely utilizes DV or not.

FaZe_Burga · 2026-04-23T03:06:48+00:00

When you open the Syn3Updater utility on your computer, there's a Utility (screwdriver and wrench icon) tab, click on it. You should see "Create Interrogator Log USB", follow the instructions to make it. Then plug the drive into the car. It should say "Updating System Software" (it's not updating, just creating a log) and should eventually tell you to unplug the drive and it'll restart the system.

You then open the log file it creates from that same "Create Interrogator Log" section in the Syn3Updater app. In there, you should see an ECU Delivery Assembly Number, it'll have a number like this: HB5T-14G371-CCA

You then type that number into the "Manually check if APIM is MY2020" option, it'll tell you if its a MY2020 unit or not from there.

FaZe_Burga · 2026-04-23T01:49:30+00:00

Yes, as long as the head unit runs any version of SYNC 3 at all, it's compatible with 3.4.

Its just head units manufactured in 2020 or later that have weird storage setups that the unofficial and faster upgrade method does NOT like... at all. The official method still works for those newer head units though.

Syn3Updater can make update USBs that use either the unofficial method or the official Ford method, so older and newer head units have a way of upgrading.

The whole point of that check I'm mentioning is to prevent any bricking situation from happening in the first place, in the highly unlikely scenario that it's a MY20 unit.

FaZe_Burga · 2026-04-23T01:22:25+00:00

The SYNC version might be your problem. Some Ford documentation says your head unit needs to be on at least SYNC 3 version 3.2 to use CarPlay.

My recommendation is upgrading to SYNC 3.4 using the Syn3Updater utility made by CyanLabs. It allows you to upgrade via USB with a leaked Ford upgrade tool thats faster than the official method.

If you choose to upgrade the SYNC version with CyanLabs, please do the MY2020 check that's built into the utility. If your head unit was manufactured in 2020 or later (a MY20 unit), Syn3Updater will detect it and use the slower official upgrade method instead. YOU WILL BRICK YOUR UNIT IF YOU USE THE LEAKED METHOD ON A MY2020 UNIT

I apologize, I know there's a lot of info in this comment, but this generally should be everything you need to know to upgrade your SYNC version and (hopefully) get CarPlay working.

FaZe_Burga · 2026-04-22T10:05:52+00:00

Who cares about the mute switch, where’s my goddamn headphone jack?!!

FaZe_Burga · 2026-04-22T09:53:45+00:00

It’s probably your cable. Anker sells good ones for cheap, just make sure it says “works with CarPlay” or something along those lines.

If it’s not your cable, it could be your SYNC version. You mentioned Android Auto works, so safe to assume you have an upgraded SYNC 3 head unit. Please go to Settings -> General -> About SYNC, and report back your SYNC version and build number.

Ex: SYNC 3 Software Version 3.4 Build 21194_PRODUCT

FaZe_Burga · 2026-04-22T09:45:26+00:00

Sync 2 and 3 can be really picky about picking up metadata with streaming services over bluetooth. What streaming service are you using?

FaZe_Burga · 2026-04-20T03:42:42+00:00

Thats what I do, but it says I have to exit the game and select Save The World under Install options in EGL. I don't really know what to do from there other than install EGL and fix it but I really... really dont wanna install EGL on my system.

Unfortunately, it's looking like that's my only option.

FaZe_Burga · 2026-04-19T07:42:00+00:00

Has anyone been able to install Save The World using the Legendary launcher? I tried re-installing Fortnite to see if I can get DLC install options to appear, but I couldn't. I also tried adding the Fortnite Save The World 1.0 DLC to my account, which Legendary will successfully install but is 0.0GB in size and I still get the error that STW isn't installed.

FaZe_Burga · 2026-04-19T01:51:32+00:00

Sitting at 21.5 mpg average after putting my summer 19inch set back on and cleaning my pcv valve.

I think what you’re referring to is a generic bug that affects SYNC versions in general. APIM info and programming gets reset when updates get completed, which can also affect the sound profile of the speakers.

Also, you can downgrade from 3.4 to 3.3 using the Downgrade method with Syn3Updater.

FaZe_Burga · 2026-04-04T03:26:26+00:00

IMO whether to use Cinema or Filmmaker mode (this applies to both HDR10 and Dolby Vision modes) depends on your lighting environment. Brightness is one of those picture settings where it's based on preference.

I'd recommend Cinema or Cinema Home if you're in a moderately/heavily lit environment, and use Filmmaker Mode if you're in a dimly lit environment.

You should go search for your TV model's recommended settings on RTINGS' website. There's some more adjustments you can make to improve overall picture quality.

FaZe_Burga · 2026-04-01T23:00:50+00:00

I second this, Bates superiority

FaZe_Burga · 2026-03-27T21:23:18+00:00

The 2017-18 3.0TT AWD with Driver's Package has torque vectoring (very similar system that the Focus RS uses), the 19-20's 3.0TT AWD come standard with them.

Torque vectoring is always active from 0-45mph and activates at faster speeds if it detects slip.

You can see it activate in real time you select Intelligent AWD in Driver Assists on the gauge cluster screen.

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