Test A: The Compass Is Inaccurate / Inoperative

PINPOINT TEST A: THE COMPASS IS INACCURATE/INOPERATIVE

A1-A5:

A6-A9:

A9-A10:

Normal Operation
The compass receives battery voltage from the central junction box (CJB) through circuit 137 (YE/BK). Ground for the compass is provided by circuit 875 (BK/LB). The display is backlit only when the headlamp switch is in the PARK or in the HEADLAMPS ON positions.

The compass and ambient air temperature display can be turned off and on by pressing the SELECT switch in the overhead console. The vehicle heading is displayed as N, NE, E, SE, S, SW, W, or NW.

Possible Causes
- Fuse
- Circuit 137 (YE/BK) open or short to ground
- Circuit 875 (BK/LB) open
- Compass zone setting
- Compass calibration
- Vehicle magnetization
- Compass display