Canada - Instruments - Compass Displays Incorrect Heading

Bulletin
T-TCI-3573

Issue Date
July 19, 2011

Market
Canada

Title
COMPASS DISPLAYS INCORRECT HEADING AFTER CALIBRATION

Service Category
Vehicle Interior

Section
Mirror (int)

Market
Canada






Applicability


INTRODUCTION

Some 2011 model year Avalon and Tundra vehicles equipped with a combination rear view mirror/monitor/compass may stop indicating the correct compass heading direction even after calibration. An updated mirror assembly is now available.

Production Change Information












This TSB applies to vehicles produced BEFORE the Production Change Effective VINs shown.






Warranty Information






Parts Information

Repair Procedure

1. Remove the inner rear view mirror.

Refer to the Technical Information System (TIS), applicable model and model year Repair Manual:
- 2011 Avalon / Tundra:
Vehicle Interior - Mirror (Int) - "Mirror: Inner Rear View Mirror: Removal"

2. Install the updated mirror.

Refer to TIS, applicable model and model year Repair Manual:
- 2011 Avalon / Tundra:
Vehicle Interior - Mirror (Int) - "Mirror: Inner Rear View Mirror: Installation"

3. Calibrate the compass in the rear view mirror.

Refer to TIS, applicable model and model year Repair Manual:
- 2011 Avalon / Tundra:
Vehicle Interior - Mirror (Int) - "Mirror: Inner Rear View Mirror: Calibration"

4. Verify correct operation of the compass and all other rear view mirror accessories.

NOTE:
Issue of this Technical Service Bulletin is to ensure that proper repair information is available. IT DOES NOT CONSTITUTE AN AUTHORIZATION FOR REPAIR. Normal provisions of the formal warranty policy, as applicable, will apply.