Pinpoint Test Ag: The Compass Is Inaccurate (Without Sync®)

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2014 Lincoln MKX and 2014 Ford Edge. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

AG1 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 AG2.

AG2 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 . TEST the system for normal operation.
    SET the zone. REFER to COMPASS ZONE ADJUSTMENT . CALIBRATE the compass. REFER to COMPASS CALIBRATION . CLEAR the DTCs. REPEAT the self-test.