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Fishy · Posted: Wed Jul 20, 2005 15:56 Post subject: Inclinomter & Compass

Well.. i've got my landcruiser prado - lovin it !

can anybody suggest how to calibrate the compass, and inclinomter digital displays ? In fact, can anybody explain what the heck the "mulit" display buttons do/show ?!

Many thanks
fishy
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Taffy · * Joined: 09 Oct 2005 Posts: 19 Location: Staffordshirei

Hi Fishy,

I have the info on recalibration in my owners manual.

Im not far out of Birmingham if you want a peek or I can copy pages and send?

Rob

Fishy · Posted: Tue Oct 11, 2005 9:15 Post subject:

Thanks Rob !

I actually ended up buying an owners manual, several weeks after i posted that.. and keep meaning to re-post with the info ...

thanks for the offer though - always good to know there's somebody in the area with a Prado...

Fishy
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Brian · Newbie Joined: 14 Nov 2005 Posts: 3 Location: Teesside

Greetings :my first time on the site!

Interested in your query about compass.
I've a Prado brought in from Singapore but somewhere along the line lost the owners instructions. Compass now stuck due to flat battery.
I did buy an Australian maual but it doesn't give any compass info.
Could you help with either the compass instructions or the detail of the owners manual you bought that contained the info?

Cheers! (and thanks in anticipation!)
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Taffy · * Joined: 09 Oct 2005 Posts: 19 Location: Staffordshirei

Hi Brian,

Im a bit of a Luddite so I cant scan the instructions for Compass recab, so here goes;

Stop vehicle on level ground.

Press both "arrow" buttons simultaneously.

Now push the "Up" arrow button. The compass should now begin to blink (flash!).

Within one minute of the "flashing" starting, drive the vehicle around in a 360 degree circle.

When you stop the compass should be calibrated.

There are various warnings about not doing this whilst in the middle lane of the M25! Very Happy

, but I guess thats obvious!!! Very Happy

let me know if it works!

cheers

Rob

Brian · Newbie Joined: 14 Nov 2005 Posts: 3 Location: Teesside

Many, many thanks Rob,
Razz

I'll try it in the next day or two; I'll let you know how I get on.

(if I haven't to use the M25 would a round-a-bout on the A19 do ??!!) Exclamation

Regards,
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Brian · Newbie Joined: 14 Nov 2005 Posts: 3 Location: Teesside

Rob,
I was thinking about the instructions !

Do I have to start with the vehicle facing a particular direction e.g. North ?

Regards
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andy · Posted: Tue Nov 15, 2005 22:32 Post subject:

Not sure if this is the same as what you have, but it may be some help.

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Taffy · * Joined: 09 Oct 2005 Posts: 19 Location: Staffordshirei

Hi Brian,

Do I have to start with the vehicle facing a particular direction e.g. North ?

Na, I guess its looking for the highest magnetism as you turn and then fixes that as North...if you know what I mean?

If all else fails Smiths are doing a good road atlas for £1.99!!!!! Very Happy

Good huntin,

Rob