B0931

DTC B0931

Diagnostic Instructions

* Perform the Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle prior to using this diagnostic procedure.
* Review Strategy Based Diagnosis Strategy Based Diagnosis for an overview of the diagnostic approach.
* Diagnostic Procedure Instructions Diagnostic Procedure Instructions provides an overview of each diagnostic category.

DTC Descriptor
DTC B0931
- Compass Sensor Circuit

Circuit Description

The internal fault detection of the compass is handled by the instrument panel cluster (IPC).

Conditions for Running the DTC

The IPC monitors the analog input value at power up.

Conditions for Setting the DTC

The IPC does not detect the compass sensor. This may be due to a faulty sensor.

Action Taken When the DTC Sets

The DTC will be set and stored in non-volatile memory.

Conditions for Clearing the DTC

* The DTC becomes history when the driver information center (DIC) no longer detects a failure.
* The history DTC clears after 100 fault-free ignition cycles.

Reference Information
Schematic Reference

Instrument Cluster Schematics Instrument Cluster Schematics
Connector End View Reference

Component Connector End Views
Description and Operation

Driver Information Center (DIC) Description and Operation Description and Operation
Electrical Information Reference

* Circuit Testing Circuit Testing
* Connector Repairs Connector Repairs
* Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections
* Wiring Repairs Wiring Repairs

Scan Tool Reference

Control Module References Control Module References for scan tool information

Circuit/System Verification

Ignition ON, verify with a scan tool that the DTC is a history DTC.

If not a history DTC, test or replace the IPC

Repair Instructions

Perform the Diagnostic Repair Verification Verification Tests after completing the diagnostic procedure.

Control Module References Control Module References for IPC replacement, setup, and programming