Originally Posted by CleanJeep

Changed out the upper center dash which the compass is attached to. Re-installed and compass is stuck, check all wiring connections looks good anyone ever have this happen?

Originally Posted by ronjenx

If you mean recalibrate,....

Compass Calibration
The Automatic Compass Calibration feature eliminates
the need for the operator intervention under normal
conditions. If the CAL indicator is lit, the compass needs
to be calibrated. A good calibration requires a level
surface and an environment free of large metal objects
such as large buildings, bridges, underground cables,
railroad tracks, etc.

Automatic Compass Calibration
The self-calibrating feature of the compass eliminates the
need to calibrate the compass for normal conditions.
During a short initial period, the compass may appear
erratic and the CAL symbol will appear (blinking) on the
display. After the vehicle has completed at least one
complete circle under 5 mph (8 km/h) in an area free
from large metal objects, calibration will be complete
when the CAL symbol is extinguished.
After initial calibration, the compass will continue to
automatically update this calibration whenever the vehicle
is in motion.

Manual Compass Calibration
NOTE: Before attempting a manual compass calibration,
the engine must be running and the transmission
in the P (Park) position (if equipped).
Compass calibration can also be requested. To manually
calibrate the compass, you must first enter the variance
mode. Press the and hold the left button (located on the
instrument cluster) for approximately 10 seconds to enter
the variance mode, and release the button when the VAR
(Compass Variance) symbol appears. The current variance
value will also be displayed. Once in the variance
mode, it is necessary to release the button, and then press
and hold it again (approximately 10 seconds) until CAL is
displayed (solid not blinking). Manual compass calibration
has been initiated. Drive the vehicle slowly in one or
more circles under 5 mph (8 km/h) in an area free from
large metal objects until the CAL symbol is extinguished.
When the CAL symbol no longer is displayed, the
compass is calibrated and should display correct headings.
Verify proper calibration by checking North (N),
South (S), East (E), andWest (W). If the compass does not
appear accurate, repeat the calibration procedure in another
area.

Compass Variance (VAR)
Variance is the difference between magnetic North and
geographic North. For proper compass function, the
correct variance zone must be set.
Setting the Compass Variance
Refer to the variance map for the correct compass variance
zone. To check the variance zone, the ignition must
be on. Press and hold the left button (located on the
instrument cluster) for approximately 10 seconds to enter
the variance mode and release the button when the VAR
symbol appears. The current variance value will also be
displayed. To change the zone, press the left button once
to increment the zone. The default is Zone 8. After Zone
15, the values will wrap around to Zone 1. When the
correct zone is displayed (per the Compass Variance
Zone Map) for the zone that the vehicle is located in, wait
for about 5 seconds, then the trip computer will store the
variance value in memory and the compass will resume
normal operation.

NOTE: The US/Metric display will change from English
to Metric or Metric to English before the VAR
symbol appears, however, it will revert back to its
original setting after programming the compass functions.

Originally Posted by Nwapache

Did you experience any loss of time? Dead battery? Woke up in an unfamiliar place and not know how you got there? Do you feel sore sitting down?

Originally Posted by ZMagic97

I just made this my sig. If it's ok with you, I would like to keep it as so. I read this and spewed some PBR all over my monitor. Now it is sticky and delicious thanks to you.