For 1990-2009 cars only
Diagnostic Instructions
| • | Perform the Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle prior to using this diagnostic procedure. |
| • | Review Strategy Based Diagnosis for an overview of the diagnostic approach. |
| • | Diagnostic Procedure Instructions provides an overview of each diagnostic category. |
DTC Descriptor
DTC B0935: Compass Sensor Circuit OpenCircuit Description
The internal fault detection of the compass is handled by the instrument panel cluster (IPC).
Conditions for Running the DTC
The IPC monitors the analog input value at power up.
Conditions for Setting the DTC
The IPC does not detect the compass sensor. This may be due to an open circuit.
Action Taken When the DTC Sets
The DTC will be set and stored in non-volatile memory.
Conditions for Clearing the DTC
| • | The DTC becomes history when the driver information center (DIC) no longer detects a failure. |
| • | The history DTC clears after 100 fault-free ignition cycles. |
| • | The DIC receives the clear code command from the scan tool. |
Reference Information
Schematic Reference
Connector End View Reference
Displays and Gages Connector End Views
Electrical Information Reference
Scan Tool Reference
Circuit/System Testing
Ignition ON, verify with a scan tool that the DTC is a history DTC.
| ⇒ | If not a history DTC, test or replace the IPC. |
Repair Instructions
Perform the Diagnostic Repair Verification after completing the diagnostic procedure.
Control Module References for IPC replacement, setup, and programming
