How to activate compass?

[Bamsi]

Does anyone knows how to turn on/activate the compass in the console. Mine always points North not matter what.

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[Meanderthal]

That is what a compass does, always points north.

 

[Benanza]

This thread may be helpful... https://www.broncosportforum.com/forum/threads/on-board-compass-stuck-on-n.3106/

 

[Bamsi]

That is what a compass does, always points north.

Meanderthal always paint North, that is true, but will not signal North when is going south

 

[Bamsi]

That is what a compass does, always points north.

Meanderthal always paint North, that is true, but will not signal North when is going south!

 

[Meanderthal]

Meanderthal always paint North, that is true, but will not signal North when is going south!

Sorry, I just couldn’t resist.

 

[V8 Yankee]

Does anyone knows how to turn on/activate the compass in the console. Mine always points North not matter what.

Hello, are you referring to the arrow looking icon on the upper right corner of your center display. If so that is not a compass, it is the icon for Ford Pass Connect, "vehicle location sharing" for Sync 3. Take a look at the Owners Manual, pg. 354. All Sync 3 icons are listed.

 

[Bamsi]

Hello, are you referring to the arrow looking icon on the upper right corner of your center display. If so that is not a compass, it is the icon for Ford Pass Connect, "vehicle location sharing" for Sync 3. Take a look at the Owners Manual, pg. 354. All Sync 3 icons are listed.

Thanks Yankee

 

[Bamsi]

But it looks exactly like a compass... not just an arrow

 

[Glamdring70]

Are you talking about this compass? I don't have it either. Either the Nav system replaces it, or Badlands trims don't have it, not sure which. Maybe that's why yours doesn't?

Even though I have the Nav, I wish the "Home" screen had this graphical compass instead of the nearly useless mini-map!

 

[Bamsi]

Are you talking about this compass? I don't have it either. Either the Nav system replaces it, or Badlands trims don't have it, not sure which. Maybe that's why yours doesn't?

Even though I have the Nav, I wish the "Home" screen had this graphical compass instead of the nearly useless mini-map!

That one. Does not work at all

 

[Glamdring70]

That one. Does not work at all

I take it if we both have a Badlands and you don't have the built in Nav and that is the difference why I don't have a compass there at all. Sorry, don't know much about that screen itself as a result.

If yours isn't working and you want to try to fix it I would
-Make sure you have all the latest Sync updates. You can go into the settings about Sync and see what versions you have. Update if needed.
-Reset the headunit by holding on and <<. I know on the Gentech mirrors, after a reset you need to drive in a circle a few times to calibrate; maybe this system is similar?
-If all else fails, stop by the dealer sometime and have your sales guy or a tech peek at it. Maybe it is a quick setting adjustment or you need to schedule warranty on some module.

 

[Bamsi]

I take it if we both have a Badlands and you don't have the built in Nav and that is the difference why I don't have a compass there at all. Sorry, don't know much about that screen itself as a result.

If yours isn't working and you want to try to fix it I would
-Make sure you have all the latest Sync updates. You can go into the settings about Sync and see what versions you have. Update if needed.
-Reset the headunit by holding on and <<. I know on the Gentech mirrors, after a reset you need to drive in a circle a few times to calibrate; maybe this system is similar?
-If all else fails, stop by the dealer sometime and have your sales guy or a tech peek at it. Maybe it is a quick setting adjustment or you need to schedule warranty on some module.

Thanks

 

[Mark S.]

Meanderthal always paint North, that is true, but will not signal North when is going south!

Negative. Neanderthal always pulls legs, that is true.

 

[Major Kong]

Negative. Neanderthal always pulls legs, that is true.

I understand he has quite the collection

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