2002 Explorer XLS Compass and Trip Odometer

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Jul 12, 2001 | 12:27 AM

knuckles

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2002 Explorer XLS Compass and Trip Odometer

Aug 9, 2001 | 10:43 PM

BrianV

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2002 Explorer XLS Compass and Trip Odometer

My 2002 Explorer came with only a trip odometer and overall mileage indicator. Does anyone know if I can activate the compass and temperature feature?

The L.E.D. readout shows it is capable of displaying a lot of information when you initially turn the ignition switch on so I am hoping the compass and temperature hardware is installed but just not activated.

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Brian V

Jan 23, 2004 | 04:05 PM

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Hi BrianV,

I just bought a 2004 XLS Sport and wondered the same thing. Did you ever come up with a solution?

Seems as there are many XLS' out there someone woulve fgured it out

Jan 24, 2004 | 09:17 AM

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I don't know if this makes any difference but the temperature sensor on my 00 explorer and my wifes 00 cougar are in the antenna. I guess there is some sort of thermocouple in the antenna for temp. As far as the compass I believe that they operate on a physics principal caled the hall effect. something about magnetically attracted molecules deflecting a piece of metal and giving direction.

So to get the temp it may be just a matter of the antenna. the compas may be a bit dificult to find.

Jan 25, 2004 | 08:05 AM

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The compass sensor is in the rear view mirror.

Jan 25, 2004 | 08:48 PM

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How about the temperature sensor I've heard it's in the grille... easy enough to add the thermocouple sensor!! And to activate the display? Any ideas?