Honda Accord: Compass Operation
Compass operation can be affected by driving near power lines or stations, across bridges, through tunnels, over railroad crossings, past large vehicles, or driving near large objects that can cause a magnetic disturbance. It can also be affected by accessories such as antennas and roof racks that are mounted by magnets.
When you turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position, the compass is self-calibrating, then the compass display is shown in the display.
Compass
EX-L and all V6 without navigation
system ...
Compass Calibration
The compass may need to be
manually calibrated after exposure to
a strong magnetic field. If the
compass seems to be continually
showing the wrong direction and is
not self-calibrating, or ...
See also:
Symptom Troubleshooting Index
When the vehicle has one of these symptoms, check for VSA diagnostic trouble
codes (DTCs) with the HDS. If there are
no DTCs, do the diagnostic procedure for the symptom, in the sequence listed,
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Playing the XM Radio (EX-L, Canadian EX, and all V6 models without
navigation system)
Playing the XM Radio (EX-L, Canadian EX, and all V6 models without navigation
system)
Your vehicle is capable of receiving
XM Radio anywhere in the United
States and Canada, except Hawaii,
...
Emissions Controls
The burning of gasoline in your
vehicle’s engine produces several byproducts.
Some of these are carbon
monoxide (CO), oxides of nitrogen
(NOx), and hydrocarbons (HC).
Gasoline evaporating fr ...