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Message Systems: Other Chrysler Pacifica CS

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STANDARD PROCEDURE

Note. If the compass functions, but accuracy is suspect, it may be necessary to perform a variation adjustment. This procedure allows the compass unit to accommodate variations in the earth's magnetic field strength, based on geographic location. Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE - COMPASS VARIATION ADJUSTMENT .

Note. If the compass reading displays dashes, and only "CAL" appears in the display, demagnetizing may be necessary to remove excessive residual magnetic fields from the vehicle. Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE - COMPASS DEMAGNETIZING .

STANDARD PROCEDURE - COMPASS DEMAGNETIZING

A degaussing tool (Special Tool 6029) is used to demagnetize, or degauss, the overhead console forward mounting screw and the roof panel above the overhead console. Equivalent units must be rated as continuous duty for 110/115 volts and 60 Hz. They must also have a field strength of over 350 gauss at 7 millimeters (0.25 inch) beyond the tip of the probe.

To demagnetize the roof panel and the overhead console forward mounting screw, proceed as follows

Scheme 23

Scheme 23: STANDARD PROCEDURE - COMPASS DEMAGNETIZING
Scheme 23: STANDARD PROCEDURE - COMPASS DEMAGNETIZING

Scheme 24

Scheme 24
Scheme 24
  1. Be certain that the ignition switch is in the Off position, before you begin the demagnetizing procedure.
  2. Connect the degaussing tool. (Scheme 23)to an electrical outlet, while keeping the tool at least 61 centimeters (2 feet) away from the compass unit.
  3. Slowly approach the head of the overhead console forward mounting screw with the degaussing tool connected.
  4. Contact the head of the screw with the plastic coated tip of the degaussing tool for about two seconds.
  5. With the degaussing tool still energized, slowly back it away from the screw. When the tip of the tool is at least 61 centimeters (2 feet) from the screw head, disconnect the tool.
  6. Place a piece of paper approximately 22 by 28 centimeters (8.5 by 11 inches), oriented on the vehicle lengthwise from front to rear, on the center line of the roof at the windshield header. (Scheme 24) The purpose of the paper is to protect the roof panel from scratches, and to define the area to be demagnetized.
  7. Connect the degaussing tool to an electrical outlet, while keeping the tool at least 61 centimeters (2 feet) away from the compass unit.
  8. Slowly approach the center line of the roof panel at the windshield header, with the degaussing tool connected.
  9. Contact the roof panel with the plastic coated tip of the degaussing tool. Be sure that the template is in place to avoid scratching the roof panel. Using a slow, back-and-forth sweeping motion, and allowing 13 millimeters (0.50 inch) between passes, move the tool at least 11 centimeters (4 inches) to each side of the roof center line, and 28 centimeters (11 inches) back from the windshield header.
  10. With the degaussing tool still energized, slowly back it away from the roof panel. When the tip of the tool is at least 61 centimeters (2 feet) from the roof panel, disconnect the tool.
  11. Calibrate the compass and adjust the compass variance. Refer to «STANDARD PROCEDURE - COMPASS VARIATION ADJUSTMENT»(ref-245436-S24414201602006110200000) for detailed instructions.

STANDARD PROCEDURE - SETTING TRANSMITTER CODES

  1. Turn off the engine.
  2. Erase the codes by pressing the two outside buttons labeled with one (.) and three (.) dots. Release the buttons when the display confirms the operation (about 20 seconds).
  3. Choose one of the three buttons to train. Place the hand-held transmitter within one inch of the universal transmitter and push the buttons on both transmitters.
  4. Release both buttons. Your universal transmitter is now "trained". To train the other buttons, repeat step 3 and step 4 . Be sure to keep your hand-held transmitter in case you need to retrain the universal transmitter.

Note. For more detailed instructions refer to the owners manual procedure in the vehicles glove box.

STANDARD PROCEDURE - ERASING TRANSMITTER CODES

To erase the universal transmitter codes, simply hold down the two outside buttons labeled with one (.) and three (.) dots until the display confirms the operation.

Note. Individual channels cannot be erased. Erasing the transmitter codes will erase ALL programmed codes.

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