How does one recalibrate the Rearview Mirror Compass?

Hank · 08-24-2002, 01:29 AM

I moved a good distance from any Subaru dealership in the northern sticks of Louisiana. My compass is stuck on SE at the moment. Before I moved, I threw away the Subaru magazine that included a small tech article on how to recalibrate the compass. I think it mentioned if I move far enough north, that the zone might need to be changed. I know if I push the left button for 3 seconds, the calibrate word comes up, but I don't know what to do after that. I believe the next step might have been to drive slowly in a complete circle, but I didn't read any further. Well, I've since moved and thrown that away. I searched, but didn't find a single thread on the compass. I did find a few showing how it worked, but not how to recalibrate it.

Any help would be greatly appreciated,

Hank
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Karl · 08-24-2002, 10:03 AM

I can't answer your question, but I believe the answer is in your owner's manual. Did oyu throw that out too?

Snoop · 08-24-2002, 10:48 AM

Push and hold the left button until you see the CAL led. Then slowly drive around in a continual circle until the CAL goes away (it takes approximately 3 revolutions). And wallah, you're calibrated!

Hank · 08-24-2002, 06:12 PM

My fiancee had taken her keys with the master WRX key, so I could not get into the glove box. I locked it before she took the keys. So, that's why I couldn't get to my manual. I didn't feel that I needed to explain a few wasted paragraphs for such an easy procedure.

Thanks for the information, but it turns out a wire has torn loose in the mirror itself. The compass is still stuck on SE, even after I changed the zone to 7. I tried to calibrate, but noticed the loose wire soon afterwards. It's actually inside the back of the mirror, but I didn't want to destroy the mirror trying to get to it. I'll let warranty take care of it.

Thanks for the criticism, Oh and the help too!

08-24-2002, 01:29 AM	#1
Hank Scooby Newbie Member#: 14824 Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Natchitoches, LA Vehicle: 2004 Cobra Black	How does one recalibrate the Rearview Mirror Compass? I moved a good distance from any Subaru dealership in the northern sticks of Louisiana. My compass is stuck on SE at the moment. Before I moved, I threw away the Subaru magazine that included a small tech article on how to recalibrate the compass. I think it mentioned if I move far enough north, that the zone might need to be changed. I know if I push the left button for 3 seconds, the calibrate word comes up, but I don't know what to do after that. I believe the next step might have been to drive slowly in a complete circle, but I didn't read any further. Well, I've since moved and thrown that away. I searched, but didn't find a single thread on the compass. I did find a few showing how it worked, but not how to recalibrate it. Any help would be greatly appreciated, Hank http://rufridr.com/wrx.htm * Registered users of the site do not see these ads.

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08-24-2002, 10:03 AM	#2
Karl Scooby Specialist Member#: 13110 Join Date: Dec 2001 Chapter/Region: NESIC Location: Rhode Island	I can't answer your question, but I believe the answer is in your owner's manual. Did oyu throw that out too?

08-24-2002, 10:48 AM	#3
Snoop Scooby Newbie Member#: 20626 Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Minnesota Vehicle: 2002 WRX Wagon Silver	Push and hold the left button until you see the CAL led. Then slowly drive around in a continual circle until the CAL goes away (it takes approximately 3 revolutions). And wallah, you're calibrated!

08-24-2002, 06:12 PM	#4
Hank Scooby Newbie Member#: 14824 Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Natchitoches, LA Vehicle: 2004 Cobra Black	My fiancee had taken her keys with the master WRX key, so I could not get into the glove box. I locked it before she took the keys. So, that's why I couldn't get to my manual. I didn't feel that I needed to explain a few wasted paragraphs for such an easy procedure. Thanks for the information, but it turns out a wire has torn loose in the mirror itself. The compass is still stuck on SE, even after I changed the zone to 7. I tried to calibrate, but noticed the loose wire soon afterwards. It's actually inside the back of the mirror, but I didn't want to destroy the mirror trying to get to it. I'll let warranty take care of it. Thanks for the criticism, Oh and the help too!