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Pinpoint Test C: The Compass Is Inaccurate

  1. C1 CHECK THE COMPASS ZONE SETTING AND CALIBRATION 
    • Yes  : GO to  C3.
    • No  : GO to  C2.
  2. C2 DEMAGNETIZE THE VEHICLE 
    • Yes  : GO to  C3.
    • No  : INSTALL a new compass sensor module. Set the zone. REFER to COMPASS ZONE ADJUSTMENT . TEST the system for normal operation.
  3. C3 CHECK COMPASS ACCURACY 
    • Position the vehicle and observe the compass display as follows:
      COMPASS DISPLAY CHART

      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  : Compass is OK.
    • No  : INSTALL a new compass sensor module. SET the zone. REFER to COMPASS ZONE ADJUSTMENT . TEST the system for normal operation.