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For 1990-2009 cars only

Step

Action

Value(s)

Yes

No

1

Did you perform the Instrument Cluster Diagnostic System Check?

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Go to Step 2

Go to Diagnostic System Check - Instrument Cluster

2

Verify the compass is inaccurate or CAL is displayed.

Does the system operate normally?

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Go to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections

Go to Step 3

3

Initiate the self-calibration function or set the variance.

Refer to Electronic Compass Operation .

Does the compass display remain inoperative or inaccurate?

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Go to Step 4

System OK

4

Test the compass data signal circuit for a short to ground. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you find and correct the condition?

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Go to Step 10

Go to Step 5

5

Test the compass data signal circuit for a short to voltage, a high resistance, or an open. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you find and correct the condition?

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Go to Step 10

Go to Step 6

6

Test the compass clock signal circuit for a short to voltage, a high resistance, or an open. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you find and correct the condition?

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Go to Step 10

Go to Step 7

7

Test the compass clock signal circuit for a short to voltage, a high resistance, or an open. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you find and correct the condition?

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Go to Step 10

Go to Step 8

8

Test the rear defogger control circuit for a high resistance or an open. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you find and correct the condition?

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Go to Step 10

Go to Step 9

9

Replace the electronic compass module. Refer to Electronic Compass Module Replacement

Is the repair complete?

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Go to Step 10

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10

Operate the system in order to verify the repair.

Did you correct the condition?

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System OK

Go to Step 3