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Pinpoint Test An: The Compass Is Inaccurate

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  1. AN1 CHECK THE COMPASS ZONE SETTING AND CALIBRATION 
    1. YES  : Go to  AN2.
    2. NO  : INSTALL a new compass module. SET the zone. REFER to Compass Zone Adjustment .

      CALIBRATE the compass. REFER to Compass Calibration . TEST the system for normal operation.

  2. AN2 CHECK COMPASS ACCURACY 
    • 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? 
    1. YES  : The compass is OK. The concern may have been caused by a magnetized vehicle.
    2. NO  : INSTALL a new compass module. SET the zone. REFER to Compass Zone Adjustment .

      CALIBRATE the compass. REFER to Compass Calibration . TEST the system for normal operation.

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