Pinpoint Test AF: The Compass Is Inoperative (Without Sync®)
NOTE:
Use the correct probe adapter(s) when making measurements. Failure to use the correct probe adapter(s) may damage the connector.
- AF1 CHECK THE AUTO-DIMMING INTERIOR MIRROR VOLTAGE SUPPLY
- Ignition OFF.
- Disconnect: Auto-Dimming Interior Mirror C911.
- Ignition ON.
- Measure the voltage between the auto-dimming interior mirror C911-1, circuit CBP32 (GN/VT), harness side and ground.
- Is the voltage greater than 10 volts?
- Yes: GO to AF2 .
- No: VERIFY the BCM fuse 32 (15A). If OK, REPAIR circuit CBP32 (GN/VT) for an open. TEST the system for normal operation. If not OK, REFER to the appropriate SYSTEM WIRING DIAGRAMS article to identify the possible causes of the circuit short.
- AF2 CHECK THE COMPASS MODULE GROUND CIRCUIT FOR AN OPEN
- Measure the voltage between the auto-dimming interior mirror C911-1, circuit CBP32 (GN/VT), harness side and auto-dimming interior mirror C911-4, circuit GD133 (BK), harness side and ground.
- Is the resistance less than 5 ohms?
- Yes: GO to AF3 .
- No: REPAIR circuit GD133 (BK) for an open. CLEAR the DTCs. REPEAT the self-test.
- AF3 CHECK THE COMPASS COMMUNICATION BUS FOR A SHORT TO VOLTAGE
- Ignition OFF.
- Disconnect: BCM C2280B.
- Ignition ON.
- Measure the voltage between the auto-dimming interior mirror C911-2, circuit VDN01 (BU/WH), harness side and ground.
- Is any voltage present?
- Yes: REPAIR circuit VDN01 (BU/WH) for a short to voltage. CLEAR the DTCs. REPEAT the self-test.
- No: GO to AF4 .
- AF4 CHECK THE COMPASS COMMUNICATION BUS FOR AN OPEN AND SHORT TO GROUND
- Disconnect: BCM C2280B.
- Measure the resistance between the BCM C2280B-52, circuit VDN01 (BU/WH), harness side and the auto-dimming interior mirror C911-2, circuit VDN01 (BU/WH), harness side; and between the BCM C2280B-52, circuit VDN01 (BU/WH), and ground.
- Is the resistance less than 5 ohms between the BCM and the auto-dimming interior mirror, and greater than 10,000 ohms between the BCM and ground?
- Yes: INSTALL a new auto-dimming interior mirror. REFER to REAR VIEW MIRRORS . SET the zone. REFER to COMPASS ZONE ADJUSTMENT . CALIBRATE the compass. REFER to COMPASS CALIBRATION . CLEAR the DTCs. REPEAT the self-test. If the compass is still inoperative, GO to AF5 .
- No: REPAIR circuit VDN01 (BU/WH) for an open or short to ground. CLEAR the DTCs. REPEAT the self-test.
- AF5 CHECK FOR CORRECT BCM OPERATION
- Disconnect all the BCM connectors.
- Check for:
- corrosion
- damaged pins
- pushed-out pins
- Connect all the BCM connectors and make sure they seat correctly.
- Operate the system and verify the concern is still present.
- Is the concern still present?
- Yes: INSTALL a new BCM . REFER to MULTIFUNCTION ELECTRONIC MODULES . TEST the system for normal operation.
- No: The system is operating correctly at this time. The concern may have been caused by a loose or corroded connector.