Pinpoint Test B: The Compass Is Inaccurate

Electronic Compass

Pinpoint Test B: The Compass Is Inaccurate

NOTE: This pinpoint test is for vehicles without navigation. For vehicles with navigation, refer to Accessories and Optional Equipment.

Normal Operation

The compass display (located in the Front Display Interface Module (FDIM)) receives battery voltage from the Smart Junction Box (SJB) fuse 14 (10A). The compass module (integral to the interior rear view mirror) provides vehicle directional inputs to the Instrument Cluster (IC), which sends the compass information to the FDIM (Front Display Interface Module) over the Medium Speed Controller Area Network (MS-CAN). The FDIM (Front Display Interface Module) displays the compass direction according to the information that has been provided by the compass module to the IC (Instrument Cluster).

This pinpoint test is intended to diagnose the following:

- Compass zone setting

- Compass calibration

- Compass module

PINPOINT TEST B : THE COMPASS IS INACCURATE

NOTICE: Use the correct probe adapter(s) when making measurements. Failure to use the correct probe adapter(s) may damage the connector.

B1 CHECK THE COMPASS ACCURACY

- Set the zone. Refer to Compass Zone Adjustment .

- Calibrate the compass. Refer to Compass Calibration .

- Position the vehicle and observe the compass display as follows:

Direction Compass Display North N Northeast NE East E Southeast SE South S Southwest SW West W Northwest NW

Does the compass display as indicated?

Yes
The compass is OK. The concern may have been caused by an incorrect zone setting or the compass was out of calibration.

No
INSTALL a new compass module (integral to the interior rear view mirror). ADJUST the zone setting. REFER to Compass Zone Adjustment . CALIBRATE the compass. REFER to Compass Calibration . TEST the system for normal operation.