Montero Sport XLS 4WD V6-3.5L SOHC (2002)
STEP 5. Check the harness wires between inside rear view mirror (with compass and temperature display) E59 and body ground.
NOTE: After inspecting intermediate connectors C-01, inspect the wire. If intermediate connectors C-01 is damaged, repair the wire. If intermediate
connectors C-01 is damaged, repair or replace it. Refer to Harness connector inspection.
Q: Is the harness wires between inside rear view mirror (with compass and temperature display) connector E-69 and body ground in good
condition?
YES: Replace the inside rear view mirror (with compass and temperature display). Then go to Step 6.
NO: Repair them. Then go to Step 6.
STEP 6. Check the symptoms
Q: Does the outside temperature meter and electronic compass display values normally?
YES: There is no action to be taken.
NO: This diagnosis is complete. (If no malfunctions are not found in all steps, an intermittent malfunction is suspected. Refer to How to Use
Troubleshooting/Inspection Service Points - How to Cope with Intermittent Malfunction.)
Inspection Procedure 2
The Advance Direction Is Deviated
Outside Temperature Meter Electronic Compass Circuit
CIRCUIT OPERATION
The vehicle direction is displayed by the output of the geomagnetic sensor built into the outside temperature meter and electronic compass.
TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION (COMMENT)
The vehicle magnetism tends to be disturbed particularly at such places as tunnel, railway crossing, area along railway, elevated road, urban area
crowded with high-storied buildings, area above subway, etc. If disturbed, the driving direction marker will fluctuate.
TROUBLESHOOTING HINTS
The calibration of the compass or compass variance failed.
DIAGNOSIS
The calibration of the compass or compass variance.
Inspection Procedure 3
The Compass Cannot Be Calibrated
Outside Temperature Meter Electronic Compass Circuit
CIRCUIT OPERATION
TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION (COMMENT)
The inside rear view mirror (with compass and temperature display) may be defective.
TROUBLESHOOTING HINTS
Malfunction of the inside rear view mirror (with compass and temperature display).
