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Pinpoint Test AY: The Compass Display Is Inaccurate

  1. AY1 CHECK THE COMPASS ACCURACY 
    • Position the vehicle and observe the compass display:
      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? 

    1. Yes  : The compass is operating correctly at this time. The concern could have been caused by external magnetic interference. INFORM the customer of the compass operation.

      REFER to: MESSAGE CENTER - SYSTEM OPERATION AND COMPONENT DESCRIPTION .

    2. No  : GO to AY2 
  2. AY2 CHECK FOR STUCK COMPASS DISPLAY 
    • Verify whether the compass display changes direction with the vehicle.

    Does the compass display change direction? 

    1. Yes  : GO to PINPOINT TEST AX 
    2. No  : GO to AY3 
  3. AY3 CHECK THE COMPASS ZONE SETTING AND CALIBRATION 
    • Calibrate the compass and set the zone. Refer to the Owner's Literature.

    Does the compass calibrate correctly? 

    1. Yes  : The compass is OK. The concern may have been cause by an incorrect zone setting or calibration concern.
    2. No  : INSTALL a new compass module.

      REFER to: COMPASS MODULE .

      SET the zone and CALIBRATE the compass. REFER to the Owner's Literature.