i just finished putting in my OHC. we went for a drive and i noticed the compass is way out of whack and it takes forever to change direction. Did i miss something or is there something wrong. i followed the write up to a T. Im lost....literally.

 

you gotta recalibrate it.

 

how do i do that?

 

Fourth Step
Well you are done (lets hope). Put the key in the ignition and turn it and see if the console powers on and reads the temp properly (it will read 0 degrees if it isn't hooked up correctly).

Go find an abandoned parking lot and follow the following steps:

Press and hold the "MODE" button until you see "VAR" (takes around 5 seconds)

Release the "MODE" button. Push the "MODE" button until you have selected the zone you are currently in. (email me to find out your zone, I'll soon have a map up)

Release the "MODE" button and wait until the console is back at normal operation.

Press and hold the "MODE" button until you see "CAL" (takes around 9 seconds)

Release the "MODE" button.

Now the fun part. People will think you are crazy. Drive in a circle at around 3mph. Your console will be changing direction really fast. Continue to do this until the console is back at normal operations.

http://www.explorer4x4.com/overhead.htm

 

SWEET thanks man i was a little confused. the write up i printed didnt have this part.

 

does anbody know where to find the zones for these things. im not very good with the internet and i cant find anything.

 

I had this same problem. Someone here posted a map showing the regions, but it was a long time ago. Your local ford dealership should be able to recalibrate it also I think.

 

bob has posted that zone map numerous times.. its in the archives of R-F somewhere! lol

 

It was in the 1998 Ford Explorer's manual found here

http://www.genuineservice.com/genuin...ault?page=Home


It looks like you're in zone 3.

 

Sweet thanks for all the help!