Pinpoint Test An: The Compass Is Inaccurate

AN1 CHECK THE COMPASS ZONE SETTING AND CALIBRATION
- Demagnetize the vehicle. Refer to Vehicle Demagnetizing .
- Does the compass calibrate correctly?
1. YES : Go to AN2.
2. NO : INSTALL a new compass module. SET the zone. REFER to Compass Zone Adjustment .
  CALIBRATE the compass. REFER to Compass Calibration . TEST the system for normal operation.

AN2 CHECK 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 OK. The concern may have been caused by a magnetized vehicle.
NO : INSTALL a new compass module. SET the zone. REFER to Compass Zone Adjustment .
CALIBRATE the compass. REFER to Compass Calibration . TEST the system for normal operation.