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Electrical Compass Unit Input Test

  1. Disconnect the 7P connector (A) from the electrical compass (B).
    Fig 1: Identifying Electrical Compass 7P Connector Terminals
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  2. Inspect the connector and socket terminals to be sure they are all making good contact.
    • If the terminals are bent, loose or corroded, repair them as necessary, and recheck the system.
    • If the terminals look OK, Go to step 3.
  3. Reconnect the connector, and do the following input tests:
    • If any test indicates a problem, find and correct the cause, then recheck the system.
    • If all the input tests prove OK, the electrical compass unit must be faulty; replace it (see REARVIEW MIRROR REPLACEMENT
    TEST CONDITION REFERENCE CHART

    Cavity Wire Test Condition Test: Desired result Possible cause if desired result is not obtained
    2 BLK In all ignition switch positions Measure the voltage to ground: There should be less than 0.5 V.
    • Poor ground (G401)
    • An open or high resistance in the wire
    1 YEL/GRN Ignition switch ON (II) Measure the voltage to ground: There should be battery voltage.
    • Blown No. 20 (7.5 A) fuse in the under-dash fuse/relay box
    • An open or high resistance in the wire