2000 Chrysler Intrepid BaseFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

Compass Display

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To display the vehicle direction, the CMTC information from a sensor internal to the module. The CMTC is self-calibrating and requires only variance adjustments dependent upon location. The CMTC displays the label CAL whenever the CMTC is in the fast calibration mode. If all 3 of the following conditions listed occur, the vehicle must be demagnetized.

  • Compass portion of the display is blank.
  • Temperature portion of the display is OK.
  • The label CAL is illuminated.

If demagnetizing the vehicle is needed, see COMPASS DEMAGNETIZINGΒ  . After demagnetizing, calibrate the compass, see COMPASS CALIBRATIONΒ  under ON-VEHICLE SERVICE. To set the variance, see COMPASS VARIATION ADJUSTMENTΒ  under ON-VEHICLE SERVICE. If the compass portion of the display is still blank, replace the CMTC. See COMPUTER MINI-TRIP COMPUTERΒ  under REMOVAL & INSTALLATION.

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