VUE L4-2.2L VIN D (2002)
Compass: Customer Interest
Instruments - Rearview Mirror Compass Malfunctions
File in Section: 08 - Body and Accessories
Bulletin No.: 03-08-48-003
Issue Date: May, 2003
Subject:
Inside Rear View Mirror Compass Will Not Display All 8 Compass Directions (Re-calibrate Compass and Set Compass Variance for Local Zone)
Models Affected:
2002-2003 Saturn VUE Vehicles (RPO DF5 or DH3) and 2003 ION Sedans or Coupes (RPO DF5)
Attention: General Manager, Fixed Operations Manager, Technician
This bulletin is being revised to include additional information regarding compass variances. Please discard Bulletin 03-T-08 (Corporate Bulletin
Number 03-08-126-001, Section 08 - Body and Accessories).
Condition:
Some customers may comment that the compass reading on the inside rear view mirror will not display in all directions.
It sometimes will only display in one direction.
Cause:
The internal compass of the inside rear view mirror may have lost its calibration. This may occur due to the compass receiving other external magnetic
signals.
Correction:
Use the following procedure to re-calibrate the inside rear view mirror compass. Set compass variance for local zone and verify all mirror functions.
Service Procedure
Important:
Check to see if vehicle has any aftermarket electrical accessories. Some accessories have been known to cause interference with inside rear view
mirror functions.
1.
Start engine.
2.
Press and hold the "COMP" button down until the word "CAL" is displayed. If vehicle is equipped with OnStar(R), press and hold the "ON/OFF"
button until the word "CAL" is displayed.
