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Compass is off.

Discussion in 'International Forum' started by 2013Maxx, Apr 29, 2021.

  1. Apr 29, 2021 #1
    2013Maxx

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    Does anyone know how to calibrate the compass in a 2013 ProStar?
     
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  3. Apr 29, 2021 #2
    tscottme

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    Somewhere out West, in my mind.
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    Is it possible you have a speaker, or other magnet-containing item near the compass?

    Is the compass error consistent no matter which way you are facing? For example, it seems to be about 30 deg in error? Or, it the compass pretty accurate when facing certain directions?
     
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  4. Apr 29, 2021 #3
    Ridgeline

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    The dealer will tell you how to calibrate it, I think there has to be facing specific directions and do something with one of the controls.
     
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  5. Apr 30, 2021 #4
    Heavyd

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    This is from the owners manual.
    Compass 1.png Compass 2.png Compass 3.png Compass 4.png Compass 5.png
     
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  7. Apr 30, 2021 #5
    ChuckMartel

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    Unless it’s been updated the Operators Manual is wrong, there’s an Iknow showing the correct method. I’ll get some pics.
     
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  8. Apr 30, 2021 #6
    2013Maxx

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    Thanks fellas!! I’ll try it out this weekend
     
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  9. May 1, 2021 #7
    prostartom

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    Try driving around in circles in an open lot, that's how you used to calibrate them. I know it sounds crazy.
     
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  10. May 1, 2021 #8
    QUALITYTRUCK

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    You may be crazy, but not because of this answer! LOL. That is how you calibrate with cars, might be the same with trucks.
     
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  11. May 3, 2021 #9
    2013Maxx

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    Yup, that did the trick. I followed the directions then drove in a circle lol
     
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