Pinpoint Test Ar: The Compass Is Inaccurate (Without Navigation)

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AR1 CHECK THE AUTO-DIMMING MIRROR POSITION
- Check to make sure the auto-dimming mirror is correctly positioned (not upside down).
- Is the auto-dimming mirror correctly positioned?
- Yes : GO to AR2.
- No : REPOSITION the auto-dimming mirror with the electrical connector on the lower portion of the mirror. TEST the system for normal operation.

AR2 CHECK THE 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?

Yes : The compass is operating correctly at this time.
No : GO to AR3.

AR3 CHECK THE COMPASS ZONE SETTING AND CALIBRATION
- Set the zone. Refer to COMPASS ZONE ADJUSTMENT .
- Calibrate the compass. Refer to COMPASS CALIBRATION .
- Does the compass calibrate correctly?
- Yes : The compass is OK. The concern may have been cause by an incorrect zone setting or calibration concern.
- No : INSTALL a new auto-dimming interior mirror. REFER to REAR VIEW MIRRORS . REPEAT the self-test. CLEAR the DTCs.
  SET the zone. REFER to COMPASS ZONE ADJUSTMENT . CALIBRATE the compass. REFER to COMPASS CALIBRATION . TEST the system for normal operation.