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Pinpoint Test B: The Compass Is Inoperative

  1. B1 CHECK CIRCUIT 640 (BK/LG) FOR BATTERY VOLTAGE 
    • Disconnect: Compass Sensor Module C909.
    • Key in ON position.
    • Measure the voltage between the compass sensor module C909 pin 2, circuit 640 (BK/LG), harness side and ground.
      Fig 1: Measuring Voltage Between Compass Sensor Module C909 Pin 2, Circuit 640 (BK/LG), Harness Side And Ground
      G03902623Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    • Is the voltage greater than 10 volts? 
    • Yes  : GO to  B2.
    • No  : REPAIR the circuit. TEST the system for normal operation.
  2. B2 CHECK CIRCUIT 57 (BK) FOR AN OPEN 
    • Key in OFF position.
    • Measure the resistance between the compass sensor module C909 pin 1, circuit 57 (BK), harness side and ground.
      Fig 2: Measuring Resistance Between Compass Sensor Module C909 Pin 1, Circuit 57 (BK), Harness Side And Ground
      G03902624Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    • Is the resistance less than 5 ohms? 
    • Yes  : GO to  B3.
    • No  : REPAIR the circuit. TEST the system for normal operation.
  3. B3 CHECK CIRCUIT 703 (WH/OG) FOR AN OPEN OR SHORT TO GROUND 
    • Disconnect: Instrument Cluster C220.
    • Measure the resistance between the compass sensor module C909 pin 3, circuit 703 (WH/OG), harness side and the instrument cluster C220 pin 31, circuit 703 (WH/OG), harness side; and between the compass sensor module C909 pin 3, circuit 703 (WH/OG), harness side and ground.
      Fig 3: Measuring Resistance Between Compass Sensor Module C909 Pin 3 And Instrument Cluster C220 Pin 31; And Between Compass Sensor Module C909 Pin 3 And Ground
      G03958258Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    • Is the resistance less than 5 ohms between the compass sensor module and the instrument cluster; and greater than 10,000 ohms between the compass sensor module and ground? 
    • Yes  : GO to  B4.
    • No  : REPAIR the circuit. TEST the system for normal operation.
  4. B4 CHECK CIRCUIT 702 (WH/BK) FOR AN OPEN OR SHORT TO GROUND 
    • Measure the resistance between the compass sensor module C909 pin 4, circuit 702 (WH/BK), harness side and the instrument cluster C220 pin 32, circuit 702 (WH/BK), harness side; and between the compass sensor module C909 pin 4, circuit 702 (WH/BK), harness side and ground.
      Fig 4: Measuring Resistance Between Compass Sensor Module C909 Pin 4 And Instrument Cluster C220 Pin 32; And Between Compass Sensor Module C909 Pin 4 And Ground
      G03958259Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    • Is the resistance less than 5 ohms? 
    • Yes  : INSTALL a new compass sensor module. SET the zone. refer to COMPASS ZONE ADJUSTMENT . TEST the system for normal operation.
    • No  : REPAIR the circuit. TEST the system for normal operation.