Pinpoint Test B: The Compass Is Inaccurate
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2011 Mercury Milan, 2011 Lincoln MKZ, and 2011 Ford Fusion. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
NOTE:
Use the correct probe adapter(s) when making measurements. Failure to use the correct probe adapter(s) may damage the connector.
NOTE:
Always set the zone and calibrate the compass before replacing an inaccurate compass.
- B1 CHECK THE COMPASS ACCURACY
- Position the vehicle and observe the compass display as follows:COMPASS DISPLAY REFERENCE TABLE
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 an incorrect zone setting, or the compass was out of calibration.
- No : INSTALL a new compass module. REFER to Auto-Dimming Interior Mirror in REAR VIEW MIRRORS -- FUSION, MILAN & MKZ article. SET the zone. REFER to COMPASS ZONE ADJUSTMENT in this service information. CALIBRATE the compass. REFER to COMPASS CALIBRATION in this service information. TEST the system for normal operation.
- Position the vehicle and observe the compass display as follows: