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Old Jul 4, 2005 | 01:59 AM
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just installed compass and temp. gauge in 04 X 5.4 V-8 and it plugs right in but wont work got it new from ford and they said they dont knw why it wont work can any one help me.
 
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Old Jul 5, 2005 | 12:21 AM
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Well, you're probably not gonna like this much, but you're probably gonna want to buy an EVTM (Electrical/Vacuum Troubleshooting Manual) from Ford and a test light or multimeter. The problem might be something as simple as no power into the plug, or maybe since your X didn't originally come with the compass and thermometer, it might not have the necessary sensors. Just about every Ford built with A/C since the early '70s has had an ambient temperature sensor (although that doesn't guarantee that signal works for the temp display on the overhead), but I have no idea where the compass sensor might be.

I'm sorry for not offering a solution, but hopefully I've pointed you in the right direction to find the problem.

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Old Jul 5, 2005 | 02:18 AM
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thanx for the info im going to see if there is power to the wires thanx
 
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just installed compass and temp. gauge in 04 X 5.4 V-8 and it plugs right in but wont work got it new from ford and they said they dont knw why it wont work can any one help me.
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Old Aug 4, 2005 | 09:23 PM
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i know in the 02 owners manual there is a procedure that involves driving slowly in circles to "orient" the compass should it need calibrating. maybe yours needs calibrating?
 
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