Compass Mini-Trip Computer: Description

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Chrysler Pacifica. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

The Compass Mini-Trip Computer (CMTC) is a module located in the overhead console. On CS vehicle's the CMTC module display screen is located in the instrument cluster.

The Compass Mini-Trip Computer module contains a central processing unit and interfaces with other electronic modules in the vehicle over the Programmable Communications Interface PCI data bus circuit.

The CMTC module uses its internal programming and all of its data inputs to calculate the requested data. This data includes the Tire Pressure Monitoring, Compass information, Universal Transmitter, Average Fuel Economy (AFE), Distance To Empty (DTE) and Distance To Service (DTS).

The compass mini-trip computer module cannot be repaired, and is available for service only as a unit. This unit includes the plastic module. If the CMTC module is faulty or damaged, the complete module must be replaced.