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Old Aug 12, 2010 | 10:12 PM
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Default 2008 3500 Cargo DIC Compass Calibration
Just purchased a Roadtrek van camper on a 2008 Chevy 3500 chassis with a 6.0L. The DIC compass has been calibrated several times (across the continent) and done according to the user manual. Despite my best efforts, clockwise or anti-clockwise circles, I end up with the compass showing West despite the fact that I am pointed Northwest, North or Northeast.
Has anyone experienced this problem? How was it cured? Is there a bulletin on this? Am I wasting my time trying to fix it? Should I cut my losses and go for a replacement rear mirror with a compass?

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Old Aug 12, 2010 | 11:21 PM
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Welcome to the forum
have you tried having the dealer look at it? maybe a re-flash of the software is needed..just a thought
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Thanks in2pro, I'm on the road, so checking in with a dealer is down the road.
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Hello just read your old post and I have same problem. Did you ever find a solution?
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did you try the solution in your owner's manual?
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Yes I did. [QUOTEyea=mountainmanjoe;490697]@rmk
did you try the solution in your owner's manual?[/QUOTE]
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And you have the zone set correctly?
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magnetic fields are affected by electronics, strong magnetic fields, and large bodies of metal. Is your van modified, or do you have aftermarket accessories?
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And you have the zone set correctly?
I have tried this before
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