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Old 03-22-04, 11:16 AM
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I just installed a new rear view mirror that has the electronic compass. When I turn on the ignition, the display for the compass comes on, displaying 2 zeros for a few seconds, then is displays 2 dashes. I have followed the re-calibration instructions to try to get it to work but no matter how long I keep the mode button pressed in, the display never changes from the 2 dashes. I drove the car around for about 10 minutes. Still no change. I have held the mode button for 30 seconds or more to see if I can get it in to the mode to select the region or to get it into calibration mode. No luck. Does anyone have any ideas or suggestions?

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Old 03-22-04, 12:19 PM
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Originally posted by skier1
I just installed a new rear view mirror that has the electronic compass. When I turn on the ignition, the display for the compass comes on, displaying 2 zeros for a few seconds, then is displays 2 dashes. I have followed the re-calibration instructions to try to get it to work but no matter how long I keep the mode button pressed in, the display never changes from the 2 dashes. I drove the car around for about 10 minutes. Still no change. I have held the mode button for 30 seconds or more to see if I can get it in to the mode to select the region or to get it into calibration mode. No luck. Does anyone have any ideas or suggestions?

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The 2000 and before GS models weren't equiped with the compass, I beleive. Maybe that has something to do with it.
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Originally posted by chicagoblknazn
The 2000 and before GS models weren't equiped with the compass, I beleive. Maybe that has something to do with it.
no it shoudn't have anything to do with that, i have 98 gs4 and put on the mirror and it works. never really calibrate it myself though, so i don't know how to do that
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After looking at this doc posted here in the articles section:

https://www.clublexus.com/index.php/...view/92/1/115/

I could have a problem with this mirror. If anyone out there who works for Lexus has any ideas on how I can get this mirror warranteed, that would be great!

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