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Compass/Mini-Trip Test 1A - Identifying Compass/Mini-Trip Problems

NOTE: Perform SYMPTOM ID TEST 1A  before proceeding. For connector terminal ID, see CONNECTOR IDENTIFICATION  and WIRING DIAGRAM. Perform TEST VER-1A  after each repair.
CAUTION: Always turn ignition switch to OFF position prior to disconnecting any module connector. Ensure all connectors are clean and tight.
  1. Using scan tool, select BODY SYSTEM, then COMPASS/MINI-TRIP. If scan tool displays BUS OPERATIONAL, go to next step. If scan tool displays NO RESPONSE, go to TEST 4A  under VEHICLE COMMUNICATIONS. If scan tool displays any other message, go to TEST 1A  under VEHICLE COMMUNICATIONS.
  2. Using scan tool, select AUTO SELF TEST. If any segments fail to light or scan tool displays FAILED, replace Compass/Mini-Trip Computer (CMTC) module. CMTC module is located behind overhead console. See Figure under COMPASS/MINI-TRIP TEST 6A  . If AUTO SELF TEST is okay, identify problem(s) listed in COMPASS/MINI-TRIP COMPUTER DIAGNOSTIC TEST DIRECTORY and perform indicated test(s).
COMPASS/MINI-TRIP COMPUTER DIAGNOSTIC TEST DIRECTORY

Complaint Perform
CMTC Displays SC COMPASS/MINI-TRIP TEST 2A 
CMTC Displays OC COMPASS/MINI-TRIP TEST 3A 
Distance To Empty Inoperative Or Wrong INSTRUMENT CLUSTER TEST 3A 
Incorrect Ambient Temperature Reading COMPASS/MINI-TRIP TEST 4A 
Average MPG Or Fuel Economy Inoperative Or Wrong COMPASS/MINI-TRIP TEST 5A 
Trip Odometer Inoperative Or Wrong COMPASS/MINI-TRIP TEST 5A 
Elapsed Time Inoperative Or Wrong (1)
CMTC Displays CCD (2)
CMTC Fails To Respond To Instrument Cluster Dimming (1)
Compass/Mini-Trip Button Problems COMPASS/MINI-TRIP TEST 6A 
(1) Replace Compass/Mini-Trip Computer (CMTC) module.
(2) Perform TEST 4A  under VEHICLE COMMUNICATIONS.