How To Master Reset SYNC 3

How To Master Reset SYNC 3

If your unit is doing something that isn't correct, you can try and do a master reset on the unit, this will fix most issues:


Go to the Settings and you should see Reset to Factory Defaults/Factory Data Reset, press this option. 

(If you do not see this press Help first)  


You will want to be in an open area where the GPS has a good line of sight to the sky.

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