What the heck is this???
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From: Under the flightpath of old ORD 22R
Compass guts, the display is in the cluster in the info center, etc.
Temp is in front, on the center radiator support by the front impact severity sensor.
Temp is in front, on the center radiator support by the front impact severity sensor.
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From: Alberta Beach
OK thanks. Makes sense. What does the little button on the back of it do?. It looks like a short contact. I am thinking a reset button?
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From: Orlando
Yes, I believe so. Forget if you have to hold it, or just push it once. SSCULLY would probably know.
Quick side question to SCULLY. What is the difference of resetting the compass through the reset button on the module and the other way of holding down the milage/reset stick in the dash cluster? Is one a complete reset and the other is calibration?
Quick side question to SCULLY. What is the difference of resetting the compass through the reset button on the module and the other way of holding down the milage/reset stick in the dash cluster? Is one a complete reset and the other is calibration?
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From: Gulfport, MS
COMPASS ZONE ADJUSTMENT
Without Message Center
1. NOTE: The compass zone setting is preset from the factory to Zone 8. Determine which magnetic zone you are in for your geographic location.
2. Locate the compass module at the base of the mirror.
3. Turn the ignition key to the ON position.
4. Press and hold the reset button on the LH top of the compass module until the current setting (1-15) area appears in the instrument cluster integrated display.
5. Press the reset button repeatedly to cycle through the zone settings until the correct setting for your geographic location is displayed.
6. Release pressure on the reset button to exit the zone setting mode. After approximately 5 seconds the display reports the direction and the zone is set.
COMPASS CALIBRATION
Without Message Center
1. NOTE: For optimum calibration, drive to an open, level location away from large metallic objects or structures. Switch off all non-essential electrical accessories (rear window defrost, heater A/C, map lamps, wipers, etc.) and make sure all doors are closed. Start the vehicle.
2. Locate the compass module at the base of the mirror.
3. NOTE: To exit the CAL mode before carrying out a compass adjustment, turn the ignition switch to the OFF position. Press and hold the reset button located on the LH top of the compass sensor module until ZONE is displayed in the instrument cluster integrated circuit display. Continue to hold the button down until CAL is displayed and release the button.
4. NOTE: If the CIRCLE SLOWLY display does not turn off after the vehicle is driven in a circle no more than 5 times , demagnetize the vehicle and repeat the procedure. Slowly drive the vehicle in a circle no more than 5 times at no more than 5 km/h (3 mph) until CAL turns off.
COMPASS ZONE ADJUSTMENT
With Message Center
1. NOTE: The compass zone setting is preset from the factory to Zone 8. Determine which magnetic zone you are in for your geographic location.
2. Locate the compass module at the base of the mirror.
3. Turn the ignition key to the ON position.
4. NOTE: To exit the compass zone adjustment before carrying out the compass zone adjustment procedure, press the INFO button on the message center switch. Press and hold the reset button on the LH top of the compass module until RESET FOR ZONE and the current setting (1-15) appears in the message center display.
5. Press the SETUP button on the message center switch repeatedly until the correct geographic location for your area is displayed in the message center.
6. Press the RESET button to exit the zone setting procedure and to lock your selected zone setting. The message center displays CALIBRATION COMPLETE.
COMPASS CALIBRATION
With Message Center
1. NOTE: For optimum calibration, drive to an open, level location away from large metallic objects or structures. Switch off all non-essential electrical accessories (rear window defrost, heater A/C, map lamps, wipers, etc.) and make sure all doors are closed. Start the vehicle.
2. Locate the compass module at the base of the mirror.
3. NOTE: To exit the calibration adjustment mode before carrying out a compass adjustment, press the INFO button. Press and hold the reset button on the LH top of the compass module until RESET FOR ZONE appears in the message center display.
4. NOTE: The message center display advances automatically to display the CIRCLE SLOWLY TO CALIBRATE message. Slowly drive the vehicle in a circle no more than 5 times at no more than 5 km/h (3 mph) until CIRCLE SLOWLY TO CAL changes to CALIBRATION COMPLETED in the message center.
Without Message Center
1. NOTE: The compass zone setting is preset from the factory to Zone 8. Determine which magnetic zone you are in for your geographic location.
2. Locate the compass module at the base of the mirror.
3. Turn the ignition key to the ON position.
4. Press and hold the reset button on the LH top of the compass module until the current setting (1-15) area appears in the instrument cluster integrated display.
5. Press the reset button repeatedly to cycle through the zone settings until the correct setting for your geographic location is displayed.
6. Release pressure on the reset button to exit the zone setting mode. After approximately 5 seconds the display reports the direction and the zone is set.
COMPASS CALIBRATION
Without Message Center
1. NOTE: For optimum calibration, drive to an open, level location away from large metallic objects or structures. Switch off all non-essential electrical accessories (rear window defrost, heater A/C, map lamps, wipers, etc.) and make sure all doors are closed. Start the vehicle.
2. Locate the compass module at the base of the mirror.
3. NOTE: To exit the CAL mode before carrying out a compass adjustment, turn the ignition switch to the OFF position. Press and hold the reset button located on the LH top of the compass sensor module until ZONE is displayed in the instrument cluster integrated circuit display. Continue to hold the button down until CAL is displayed and release the button.
4. NOTE: If the CIRCLE SLOWLY display does not turn off after the vehicle is driven in a circle no more than 5 times , demagnetize the vehicle and repeat the procedure. Slowly drive the vehicle in a circle no more than 5 times at no more than 5 km/h (3 mph) until CAL turns off.
COMPASS ZONE ADJUSTMENT
With Message Center
1. NOTE: The compass zone setting is preset from the factory to Zone 8. Determine which magnetic zone you are in for your geographic location.
2. Locate the compass module at the base of the mirror.
3. Turn the ignition key to the ON position.
4. NOTE: To exit the compass zone adjustment before carrying out the compass zone adjustment procedure, press the INFO button on the message center switch. Press and hold the reset button on the LH top of the compass module until RESET FOR ZONE and the current setting (1-15) appears in the message center display.
5. Press the SETUP button on the message center switch repeatedly until the correct geographic location for your area is displayed in the message center.
6. Press the RESET button to exit the zone setting procedure and to lock your selected zone setting. The message center displays CALIBRATION COMPLETE.
COMPASS CALIBRATION
With Message Center
1. NOTE: For optimum calibration, drive to an open, level location away from large metallic objects or structures. Switch off all non-essential electrical accessories (rear window defrost, heater A/C, map lamps, wipers, etc.) and make sure all doors are closed. Start the vehicle.
2. Locate the compass module at the base of the mirror.
3. NOTE: To exit the calibration adjustment mode before carrying out a compass adjustment, press the INFO button. Press and hold the reset button on the LH top of the compass module until RESET FOR ZONE appears in the message center display.
4. NOTE: The message center display advances automatically to display the CIRCLE SLOWLY TO CALIBRATE message. Slowly drive the vehicle in a circle no more than 5 times at no more than 5 km/h (3 mph) until CIRCLE SLOWLY TO CAL changes to CALIBRATION COMPLETED in the message center.