Rear View Mirror Compass stuck

Derek123 · 12-19-2003, 01:16 AM

I own a 2002 WRX, I have been noticing lately that the compass is always showing NW N or NE I can go towards the south all day and it never changes. I was just wondering if anyone has experienced this and if there is a way to "recalibrate" it or anything?

Thanks,
Derek

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philodox · 12-19-2003, 02:28 AM

Check your manual. There is a process where you hold down the right button (I think) and drive around in circles in an empty parking lot like 2 or 3 times. Funny, I know. It allows the compass to recalibrate to magnetic north. My description is probably not 100% accurate, but it is in your manual.

T-WREXX · 12-19-2003, 11:56 AM

haha, I remember reading that also. It should also mention something about which geographic "zone" you live in, you can select that also.

Derek123 · 12-19-2003, 12:22 PM

Thanks for the help guys, I will check in the manual for this. As for driving in circles.... shoot, I feel like I do that everyday, so that will be nothing new!!

kdmd2b · 12-19-2003, 12:35 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by philodox
Check your manual. There is a process where you hold down the right button (I think) and drive around in circles in an empty parking lot like 2 or 3 times. Funny, I know. It allows the compass to recalibrate to magnetic north. My description is probably not 100% accurate, but it is in your manual.

Yep that's what you have to do. It really surprised my passengers when I started driving around in circles without any warning.

Sparks · 12-20-2003, 08:07 AM

Look in your manual for what zone you're in. Hold the right button until the zone menu apears.

After setting the zone, hold the left button until the display says "CAL" then slowly drive around in tight circles until CAL goes away.

kenchan · 12-21-2003, 12:47 AM

i had to do about 10 circles before the CAL light went off.

people were lookin at me like

while i was
going in circles in the parking lot.

It was embarrassing, but got the job done.

AzSandSlinger · 12-21-2003, 09:36 PM

I had the same experience... except I COULDN'T calibrate it.. it didn't work.. Subaru had to replace it... just to let you know in case the calibrate thing don't work..
-SHane

Derek123 · 12-22-2003, 12:43 PM

Thanks guys, I did the "merry-go-round" rutine and it seems to have worked. I had to go around about 4 times before it was done. Thanks again for the help, you guys all rock! As I am pretty new to "WRX'ing" I am sure I will have more questions to post soon.

I would like to start off slow with a few minor mods, as of now my car is completely stock, was thinking of a K&N air filter to replace the paper one in there now, Do you think it is worth the $45, or should I just wait and put that $45 towards a "cold air intake" system I have been reading about, on that note any recommendations on any particular cold air intake systems over others??

Thanks guys

kenchan · 12-22-2003, 05:51 PM

save your money and get a set of eibach's proline drop springs.
then set of wheels/tires.

AzSandSlinger · 12-22-2003, 06:17 PM

Do some research on the cold-air intake (CAI) systems.. I hear some different things on those and replacement ("drop-in")filters... so much so that I just keep mine stock... there have been some serious people out there that have done some pretty extensive tests (air flow, oiling, particulates, etc...) with the same result: a K&N or other aftermarket filters are marginal at best for flow performance... I remember in one test the stock subaru filter actually filtered better then the aftermarkets... just my 2 cents man...
-Shane

Derek123 · 12-22-2003, 06:21 PM

Thanks for the input, I was thinking the same thing for just the drop ins, thinking they could not make that big of a difference. I was just looking at the Injen CAI, seems to be popular. What other companies are making quality CAIs? I think I will start a new thread, seeing how this is getting off original subject. Thanks again for all your help.

12-19-2003, 01:16 AM	#1
Derek123 Scooby Newbie Member#: 50143 Join Date: Dec 2003 Chapter/Region: NWIC Location: Spokane, WA. Vehicle: 2002 Stage2 Silver WRX Sedan	Rear View Mirror Compass stuck I own a 2002 WRX, I have been noticing lately that the compass is always showing NW N or NE I can go towards the south all day and it never changes. I was just wondering if anyone has experienced this and if there is a way to "recalibrate" it or anything? Thanks, Derek * Registered users of the site do not see these ads.

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12-19-2003, 02:28 AM	#2
philodox Scooby Newbie Member#: 40522 Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Los Angeles, CA Vehicle: 2004 WRX Wagon Silver	Check your manual. There is a process where you hold down the right button (I think) and drive around in circles in an empty parking lot like 2 or 3 times. Funny, I know. It allows the compass to recalibrate to magnetic north. My description is probably not 100% accurate, but it is in your manual.

12-19-2003, 11:56 AM	#3
T-WREXX Scooby Specialist Member#: 40835 Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Allen, TX Vehicle: 2002 Impreza WRX For Sale Silver	haha, I remember reading that also. It should also mention something about which geographic "zone" you live in, you can select that also.

12-19-2003, 12:22 PM	#4
Derek123 Scooby Newbie Member#: 50143 Join Date: Dec 2003 Chapter/Region: NWIC Location: Spokane, WA. Vehicle: 2002 Stage2 Silver WRX Sedan	Thanks for the help guys, I will check in the manual for this. As for driving in circles.... shoot, I feel like I do that everyday, so that will be nothing new!!

12-20-2003, 08:07 AM	#6
Sparks Scooby Specialist Member#: 16495 Join Date: Mar 2002 Chapter/Region: South East Location: Jacksonville Vehicle: 2013 BRZ Sterling Silver Metallic	Look in your manual for what zone you're in. Hold the right button until the zone menu apears. After setting the zone, hold the left button until the display says "CAL" then slowly drive around in tight circles until CAL goes away.

12-21-2003, 12:47 AM	#7
kenchan Scooby Guru Member#: 15106 Join Date: Feb 2002	i had to do about 10 circles before the CAL light went off. people were lookin at me like while i was going in circles in the parking lot. It was embarrassing, but got the job done.

12-21-2003, 09:36 PM	#8
AzSandSlinger Scooby Specialist Member#: 32684 Join Date: Feb 2003 Chapter/Region: SWIC Location: Maricopa, AZ	I had the same experience... except I COULDN'T calibrate it.. it didn't work.. Subaru had to replace it... just to let you know in case the calibrate thing don't work.. -SHane

12-22-2003, 12:43 PM	#9
Derek123 Scooby Newbie Member#: 50143 Join Date: Dec 2003 Chapter/Region: NWIC Location: Spokane, WA. Vehicle: 2002 Stage2 Silver WRX Sedan	Thanks guys, I did the "merry-go-round" rutine and it seems to have worked. I had to go around about 4 times before it was done. Thanks again for the help, you guys all rock! As I am pretty new to "WRX'ing" I am sure I will have more questions to post soon. I would like to start off slow with a few minor mods, as of now my car is completely stock, was thinking of a K&N air filter to replace the paper one in there now, Do you think it is worth the $45, or should I just wait and put that $45 towards a "cold air intake" system I have been reading about, on that note any recommendations on any particular cold air intake systems over others?? Thanks guys

12-22-2003, 05:51 PM	#10
kenchan Scooby Guru Member#: 15106 Join Date: Feb 2002	save your money and get a set of eibach's proline drop springs. then set of wheels/tires.

12-22-2003, 06:17 PM	#11
AzSandSlinger Scooby Specialist Member#: 32684 Join Date: Feb 2003 Chapter/Region: SWIC Location: Maricopa, AZ	Do some research on the cold-air intake (CAI) systems.. I hear some different things on those and replacement ("drop-in")filters... so much so that I just keep mine stock... there have been some serious people out there that have done some pretty extensive tests (air flow, oiling, particulates, etc...) with the same result: a K&N or other aftermarket filters are marginal at best for flow performance... I remember in one test the stock subaru filter actually filtered better then the aftermarkets... just my 2 cents man... -Shane

12-22-2003, 06:21 PM	#12
Derek123 Scooby Newbie Member#: 50143 Join Date: Dec 2003 Chapter/Region: NWIC Location: Spokane, WA. Vehicle: 2002 Stage2 Silver WRX Sedan	Thanks for the input, I was thinking the same thing for just the drop ins, thinking they could not make that big of a difference. I was just looking at the Injen CAI, seems to be popular. What other companies are making quality CAIs? I think I will start a new thread, seeing how this is getting off original subject. Thanks again for all your help.