1yeliab_sufur1
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Ok so I asked slate if they would have it apparently it’s be a requirement since 1996
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Good news 🤙Ok so I asked slate if they would have it apparently it’s be a requirement since 1996
1yeliab_sufur1
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Wait if it has obd-II doesn’t that mean we can tune it? interesting 🧐 I mean idk how to tune a ev but I know how (in theory) to tune a classic v8
AZFox
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I recently bought an OBD2 reader for $20 on Amazon. At that price everyone should have one. Well, everyone with a car that has OBD2 anyway.
Doesn't seem very durable, but does the job.
My reasoning for not expecting OBD2 in the Slate is because I think 1) it would cost extra to include it and 2) OBD2 support isn't necessary.
Edit: typo
Doesn't seem very durable, but does the job.
My reasoning for not expecting OBD2 in the Slate is because I think 1) it would cost extra to include it and 2) OBD2 support isn't necessary.
Edit: typo
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1yeliab_sufur1
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Hmmm interesting 🧐 no follow up like last time from slate so I guess it will have oneHmm... 🤔 My understanding is that OBD2 is not required for EVs and Tesla vehicles don't have OBD2 ports.
GreatLakes
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Brian,
Sorry to confuse you. SYNC is the infotainment system that Ford uses. It was a Microsoft product, I first encountered it in a 2014 Focus. The 1,2 etc is the version number.
I should probably go read the Wikipedia article on it. Maybe Microsoft transferred it to Ford? I think the latest version is SYNC 4, not sure. My brother's 2019 Ranger has SYNC 3.
I used the Focus's SYNC 1 for about eight years. It managed the audio system. AM/FM/CD/USB stick. It supported voice input, but I never used that. You could use voice commands to adjust the fan & temperature - I just used the buttons & knobs. Oh, and hands free phone operation. As usual with Microsoft, it had software bugs.
The SYNC 1 system in my 2016 F150 has a small color screen for the backup camera. It adds Sirius XM satellite radio. Nothing fancy.
CarPlay is the Apple iPhone system that connects to some car infotainment systems. Basically it puts the phone's screen onto the car screen. You can then use the car touchscreen to control stuff, or use Siri for voice commands. It is very popular on some forums I frequent, seems like a majority of people swear they will never buy a car without CarPlay. I don't have much experience with it, since I've never had a vehicle that supports it.
Hope that helps!