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Symptom Chart

NOTE: Always check ZONE and calibration (CAL) adjustments before replacing the compass sensor module; refer to General Procedures.
SYMPTOM CHART

Condition Possible Sources Action
The compass is inaccurate
  • ZONE setting.
  • Compass calibration.
  • Vehicle magnetism.
  • Compass sensor module.
Go To PINPOINT TEST A .
No communication with the message center - F-Series Superduty
  • Fuse.
  • Circuitry.
  • Message center.
Go To PINPOINT TEST B .
No communication with the message center - Excursion
  • Fuse.
  • Circuitry.
  • Message center.
Go To PINPOINT TEST C .
Not all segments of display illuminate
  • Message center.
INSTALL a new message center. If Excursion, REFER to MESSAGE CENTER - EXCURSION . If F-Superduty, REFER to MESSAGE CENTER - F-SUPER DUTY . TEST the system for normal operation.
The distance to empty (DTE)/average fuel economy is inoperative/incorrect - F-Series Superduty
  • Circuitry.
  • Fuel level sensor and pump.
  • Message center.
  • Vehicle speed signal.
  • Powertrain control module (PCM).
Go To PINPOINT TEST D .
The distance to empty (DTE)/average fuel economy is inoperative/incorrect - Excursion
  • Circuitry.
  • Fuel level sensor and pump.
  • Message center.
  • Vehicle speed signal.
  • Powertrain control module (PCM).
Go To PINPOINT TEST E .
The message center display is blank
  • Fuse.
  • Circuitry.
  • Message center.
  • Message center all off option.
With ignition ON, depress the mode button. If still no display, for F-Super Duty, Go To PINPOINT TEST B ; for Excursion, Go To PINPOINT TEST C .
The outside air temperature is inaccurate/inoperative
  • Outside temperature sensor.
  • Circuitry.
  • Message center.
Go To PINPOINT TEST F .