Town & Country Van 2WD V6-201 3.3L VIN R MFI (1996)
Compass: Service and Repair
The compass/mini-trip module is self-calibrated and requires no adjustment. The word CAL will be displayed to indicate that the compass is in the fast
calibrating mode. CAL will turn off after the vehicle has gone in three complete circles without stopping, in an area free of magnetic disturbance.
If the module displays the temperature while the compass is blank or shows a false reading, the vehicle must be demagnetized. See the proper procedure.
If the compass still goes blank after the vehicle is demagnetized, the compass/mini-trip module must be replaced.
Setting the Variance
Variance is the difference between magnetic north and geographic north. To determine the variance for the area you are in, refer to the zone map
provided on the next page. The number shown for your area is the variance number for your area.
1. Set the compass/mini-trip console (CMTC) to compass/temperature mode.
2. Press and hold down the reset button for 5 seconds.
NOTE: If the buttons are held for 10 seconds instead of 5, the CMTC will set the variance to 8 and enter the fast calibration mode.
3. The VAR light will come on and the last variance setting will be displayed.
4. Press the STEP button to set the zone number.
5. Press the US/M button and resume normal operation.
NOTE: Do not attach any magnetic device such as a magnetic OB antenna to the vehicle. This can cause the compass to give false readings.
