Compass Problems

Discussion in 'Modifications And Maintenance' started by Iroc-Z, Nov 30, 2008.

  1. Iroc-Z
    Offline

    Iroc-Z Well-Known Member

    Messages:
    2,293
    Likes Received:
    1
    Trophy Points:
    223
    Location:
    New Germany, MN
    Any one have any problems with there rear view mirror compass? Mine seems to think I am always heading west, or north west, or south west. But never east.
     
  2. ortho004
    Offline

    ortho004 Well-Known Member

    Messages:
    199
    Likes Received:
    1
    Trophy Points:
    103
    Location:
    Duluth
    I don't have one in my Subaru, but on a Ford my parents had there was a procedure to calibrate it. I think it involved driving around in circles, you might be able to look up something like that. Good luck.
     
  3. 02blubru
    Offline

    02blubru Well-Known Member

    Messages:
    7,544
    Likes Received:
    23
    Trophy Points:
    173
    Gender:
    Male
    Location:
    Norwood Young America
    press and hold the button that turns it on and off until it says cal, then drive in circles slowly (not to tight of a circle) until you see it say all directions. n ne e se s sw w nw
     
  4. Iroc-Z
    Offline

    Iroc-Z Well-Known Member

    Messages:
    2,293
    Likes Received:
    1
    Trophy Points:
    223
    Location:
    New Germany, MN
    Thanks Bill
     
  5. hella_sti
    Offline

    hella_sti Well-Known Member

    Messages:
    1,208
    Likes Received:
    15
    Trophy Points:
    223
    do you ever drive east?:biggrin:
     
  6. ShortytheFirefighter
    Offline

    ShortytheFirefighter Pokemans. I has none.

    Messages:
    5,526
    Likes Received:
    1,571
    Trophy Points:
    398
    Location:
    My 6 cylinder makes 1250 lb/ft of torque.
    It may need to have the correct zone put in as well. There should be a listing in your owners manual or in the compass mirror instructions to make sure you're in the right area.
     
  7. Threshld1
    Offline

    Threshld1 Well-Known Member

    Messages:
    1,531
    Likes Received:
    93
    Trophy Points:
    233
    Location:
    SLP
  8. spoolem
    Offline

    spoolem Well-Known Member

    Messages:
    128
    Likes Received:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    101
    Gender:
    Male
    Location:
    Bloomington
    On my 03 WRX the automatic dimming option on my rear view mirror doesn't work anymore! It started to slowly fade and now it got to the point to where it doesn't dim at all! WHY?
     
  9. ShortytheFirefighter
    Offline

    ShortytheFirefighter Pokemans. I has none.

    Messages:
    5,526
    Likes Received:
    1,571
    Trophy Points:
    398
    Location:
    My 6 cylinder makes 1250 lb/ft of torque.
    They do that after a while. The liquid crystal stops working, time for a new mirror.