Overhead compass and thermometer problems

[Tom Hedeen]

Ever since our last cold snap, the thermometer in the upper console has been stuck on 2 degrees! The compass isn't very accurate, either. I have recalibrated the compass as outlined in the owners manual (push the button--drive in 3-360 degree circles) but nothing has changed. I figure that there's a sensor module somewhere that I could replace, but where might that be? It wouldn't be under the hood because the heat from the engine would affect it. Any ideas? I'd rather not take it to the dealer because it would cost $$$!
Help!

[cook]

Can't help you-had a simular problem.Temp gauge went up to 78 when I was in florida,now that I'm back home it won't seem to get above 50,went as low as 26 last week.Good luck.

[TomCatMi]

The sensor for the temp is below the hood latch, between the grill and radiator. You will see it when the hood is open.
I have no idea where the compass sending unit is.

[bigdogdad]

Hey Cook,

Mine seems to be stuck in the 70's for the past month also.[:I][)]

[IRPT]

Sorry Tom, I can help you but wanted to welcome you to the forum!

[quicksilverdon]

quote:Originally posted by TomCatMi

The sensor for the temp is below the hood latch, between the grill and radiator. You will see it when the hood is open.
I have no idea where the compass sending unit is.

Yup - temp sensor is a black knob, about size of a pencil eraser.

Compass???? [:I]

[grantwildbill]

have same problem with compass .recalibrated it still 45 degrees off. going to have them replace at next oil change. dealer recalibrated itand still off 45 degrees.

[comPuTer]

Guys,

I had the same problem a couple of months ago. Mine was also "stuck".

You can recalibrate the device yourself. It's in the manual, under "compass". You have to press and hold the selector button until for about 15 seconds until you get a "CAL" in the display. Once it has the calibration setting, you have to drive slowly (about 5MPH in 3 complete 360 degree circles.

Believe it or not, this will recalibrate the unit. I did this very early in the morning on my way to work. I live on the end of cul-de-sac, so I just had to pull out of my driveway and drive in circles.

I imagine if any of the neighbors happened to see me, they probably thought I lost it! But, who cares, it solved the problem. It's been fine since.

If after recalibrating your unit, it still gets "stuck", I would take it to the dealership.

Hope this helps!

[cook]

quote:Originally posted by bigdogdad

Hey Cook,

Mine seems to be stuck in the 70's for the past month also.[:I][)]

Bite me

[zzzhuh]

This morning I was sitting in my Cruiser, engine running, waiting to pull into the service bay at the Chrysler dealer, when I noticed the overhead thermometer going up fast: 89, 90, 92, 94...100, 104, 107,...125 I turned the engine off!

When I restarted it to pull in I showed the service rep, and he watched it go sky high.



-A new sensor is now being ordered.