Enabling B&O BeoSonic on Ford Puma 2020

[Carlo0201]

Hi everyone,

I’m looking for some guidance regarding the B&O Sound System on my 2020 Ford Puma.

Currently, I have the standard B&O settings (Treble, Mid, Bass), but I’ve seen newer models (or updated ones) featuring the BeoSonic interface (the one with the "Bright, Energetic, Relaxed, Warm" touch controller).

I would like to know if it's possible to enable BeoSonic on a 2020 build. Specifically:

Firmware: Is this feature unlockable simply by updating the firmware/calibration files of the APIM and ACM modules?

As-Built: Are there specific lines that need to be modified once the firmware is updated?

Hardware: Or is this tied to a specific hardware revision of the modules that wasn't present in the early 2020 production?

If anyone has successfully performed this upgrade or has the correct calibration versions/As-Built codes, I would greatly appreciate your help!

Thanks in advance!

[apollogary]

have a look through this

viewtopic.php?f=16&t=29568

I changed APIM 7D0-08-02 XXXX XX*X XXXX and DSP 783-01-01 XX1X XX

Everything works as it should. I did try APIM 7D0-01-01 XXX8 XXXX XX as suggested, but all this does is stop the right hand steering wheel controls scrolling through radio stations, so left it as it was

[Carlo0201]

have a look through this

viewtopic.php?f=16&t=29568

I changed APIM 7D0-08-02 XXXX XX*X XXXX and DSP 783-01-01 XX1X XX

Everything works as it should. I did try APIM 7D0-01-01 XXX8 XXXX XX as suggested, but all this does is stop the right hand steering wheel controls scrolling through radio stations, so left it as it was

I had actually already tried those specific changes before posting, but unfortunately, they didn't work for me:
• DSP 783-01-01: xx1x xx
• APIM 7D0-01-01: xxx8 xxxx xx
• APIM 7D0-08-02: xxxx xx5x xxxx (I tried using "9" for BeoSonic)
Despite these changes, the BeoSonic interface still doesn't show up in the audio settings.
Are there any other As-Built lines I should look into? Also, would it be helpful if I posted my current module versions (Part Numbers, Strategy, and Calibration) for both the APIM and the ACM/DSP?
I'd prefer to avoid updating the firmware (VBF flashing) if possible, as it’s an operation I've never performed and I'm a bit concerned about the risks of bricking the modules.
Any further advice or "less risky" tests I could try? Thanks again for your help!

[apollogary]

Our 71 plate Fiesta already had it. I searched for a DSP with the same coding. They range from stupidly expensive to very cheap. I think I got it for under £40

I’ll check what the build number is and let you know.
Whether you’ll have to change APIM, I’m not sure

[apollogary]

This is the DSP module. Ending in AC. It cost me £33

This one is even cheaper

https://www.ebay.co.uk/sch/i.html?_nkw= ... 40&_sop=15

And, if you need it, this is the APIM I got. Ending in GNC. These seem to go for more money. I paid £91
This ones a bit cheaper

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/358132625068 ... R6Lw8-ybZw

[Carlo0201]

This is the DSP module. Ending in AC. It cost me £33

This one is even cheaper

https://www.ebay.co.uk/sch/i.html?_nkw= ... 40&_sop=15

And, if you need it, this is the APIM I got. Ending in GNC. These seem to go for more money. I paid £91
This ones a bit cheaper

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/358132625068 ... R6Lw8-ybZw

To help compare, I’ve retrieved my original As-Built/Factory data from Ford and extracted the current module versions for my Puma 2020. Here is what
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/ ... sp=sharing

Do these versions look like they could support BeoSonic via a firmware update, or is the hardware (especially the ACM/DSP) fundamentally different from the newer ones you’ve seen?

[apollogary]

Sorry. No idea I'm afraid

[Carlo0201]

Quick update on my progress. I’ve managed to get the BeoSonic menu to finally appear on my SYNC 3.4 screen by tweaking the As-Built lines again.

However, I’ve hit a new roadblock: the interface is fully functional (the "circle" moves and I can select different modes like Bright, Relaxed, etc.), but there is absolutely no change in the actual sound output.
Current status:

APIM: Menu is visible and interactive.

DSP/ACM: No audible response to BeoSonic adjustments
I suspect this confirms that my DSP/ACM firmware (Strategy: H1BT-14C589-AK / JX7T-14C302-CR) is too old to "read" the BeoSonic data packets sent by the APIM.

[apollogary]

Yes, I could get it all working on my old Focus DSP, but as you say, absolutely no change in sound.