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Symptom Chart

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Symptom Chart

Condition Possible Sources Action
  • The compass is inoperative
  • Fuse
  • Wiring, terminals or connectors
  • Interior rear view mirror
  • The compass is inaccurate
  • Incorrect compass zone setting
  • Compass calibration
  • Interior rear view mirror
  • The display is locked in one position - all segments on
  • Interior rear view mirror
  • INSTALL a new interior rear view mirror. REFER to REAR VIEW MIRRORS article. TEST the system for normal operation.
  • The display is locked in one position - display of "C" or "CAL"
  • Compass has lost calibration
  • Interior rear view mirror
  • CYCLE the ignition and DRIVE slowly in circles until the "C" or "CAL" disappears and the compass returns to a normal display. If this does not occur within 5 complete circles, INSTALL a new interior rear view mirror. REFER to REAR VIEW MIRRORS article. TEST the system for normal operation.