Pinpoint Test C: The Compass Is Inaccurate

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C1 DEMAGNETIZE THE VEHICLE
- Demagnetize the vehicle. Refer to VEHICLE DEMAGNETIZING .
- Does the compass calibrate correctly?
- Yes : GO to C2.
- No : INSTALL a new compass sensor module. SET the zone. REFER to COMPASS ZONE ADJUSTMENT . CALIBRATE the compass. REFER to COMPASS CALIBRATION . TEST the system for normal operation.

C2 CHECK THE COMPASS ACCURACY

Position the vehicle and observe the compass display as follows:

COMPASS DISPLAY REFERENCE

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.
No : INSTALL a new compass sensor module. SET the zone. REFER to COMPASS ZONE ADJUSTMENT . CALIBRATE the compass. REFER to COMPASS CALIBRATION . TEST the system for normal operation.