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Pinpoint Test Ag: The Compass Is Inoperative (With 4.2" Message Center And 4.2" FCDIM))

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NOTE: Use the correct probe adapter(s) when making measurements. Failure to use the correct probe adapter(s) may damage the connector.
  1. AG1 CHECK THE COMPASS ZONE AND CALIBRATION SETTINGS THROUGH THE MESSAGE CENTER 
    • Ignition ON.
    • Enter the vehicle settings in the message center and verify whether the compass zone and calibration setting menu is present.

    Is the compass zone and calibration setting menu present? 

    • Yes  : DIAGNOSE the compass display in the 4.2" FCDIM  . Refer to the appropriate article for the procedure.
    • No  : GO to AG2  .
  2. AG2 RETRIEVE THE RECORD DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTCS) FROM THE GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM MODULE (GPSM) SELF-TEST 
    • Carry out the GPSM  self-test.

    Are any DTCs recorded? 

    • Yes  : Refer to the appropriate article for the procedure.
    • No  : GO to AG3  .
  3. AG3 RETRIEVE THE RECORD DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTCS) FROM THE BODY CONTROL MODULE (BCM) SELF-TEST 
    • Carry out the BCM  self-test.

    Are any DTCs recorded? 

  4. AG4 RETRIEVE THE RECORD DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTCS) FROM THE INSTRUMENT PANEL CLUSTER (IPC) SELF-TEST 
    • Carry out the IPC  self-test.

    Are any DTCs recorded? 

    • Yes  : REFER to DTC CHART: IPC .
    • No  : INSTALL a new GPSM  . Refer to the appropriate article for the procedure.