# 2003 Honda Accord Sdn - Magnetic Field Disrupting Compass **URL:** \ **Category:** General Discussion\ **Created:** [October 25, 2019, 6:57am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-honda-accord-sdn-magnetic-field-disrupting-compass/151476 "2019-10-25T06:57:11Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 13\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![LondiPalmisano](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/e95f7d/32.png) [@LondiPalmisano](https://community.cartalk.com/u/LondiPalmisano)\ **Post date:** [October 25, 2019, 6:57am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-honda-accord-sdn-magnetic-field-disrupting-compass/151476/1 "2019-10-25T06:57:11Z")
Up until recently I owned a 1994 Chevy Lumina Euro and my cheap little suction cup compass worked really well stuck to the windshield of this car. But now I have a 2003 Honda Accord EX, V6 and the same compass will not work INSIDE my car. The Honda has a stereo system and a CD player, the Lumina just had a Boze radio and cassette player. Do I need to find a scientist to get an answer to this question? Love your show! ---
**Author:** ![Mustangman](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/mustangman/32/44130_2.png) [@Mustangman](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Mustangman)\ **Post date:** [October 25, 2019, 1:22pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-honda-accord-sdn-magnetic-field-disrupting-compass/151476/2 "2019-10-25T13:22:06Z")
> [@LondiPalmisano](#): > > Do I need to find a scientist to get an answer to this question No. The Honda is creating a magnetic field inside the car that is affecting your compass. It doesn’t matter what kind of radio you have. There are a bunch of things that can create those fields. And how long have you had this compass?? I haven’t seen one of those in the parts store for ages! ---
**Author:** ![VOLVO-V70](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/v/8e8cbc/32.png) [@VOLVO-V70](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VOLVO-V70)\ **Post date:** [October 25, 2019, 2:25pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-honda-accord-sdn-magnetic-field-disrupting-compass/151476/3 "2019-10-25T14:25:29Z")
> [@LondiPalmisano](#): > > Love your show! Londi, the show has been reruns for years and very few stations are even broadcasting the reruns now. Also Tom passed away , RIP . Amazon has a selection of vehicle compass so you might be able to find one there that will work or maybe the one you have might need a different location . ---
**Author:** ![Purebred](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/purebred/32/46796_2.png) [@Purebred](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Purebred)\ **Post date:** [October 25, 2019, 3:17pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-honda-accord-sdn-magnetic-field-disrupting-compass/151476/4 "2019-10-25T15:17:21Z")
I still love the show, even in reruns. ---
**Author:** ![lion9car](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/59ef9b/32.png) [@lion9car](https://community.cartalk.com/u/lion9car)\ **Post date:** [October 25, 2019, 8:02pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-honda-accord-sdn-magnetic-field-disrupting-compass/151476/5 "2019-10-25T20:02:14Z")
> [@LondiPalmisano](#): > > Do I need to find a scientist to get an answer to this question? You didn’t ask a question. If you’re wondering if this is unexpected, the answer is no. You’re inside a large metal object full of electronic devices and wiring, so anything can happen. As already mentioned, you can try other compasses in other locations, but you might end up just having to rely on your phone or your navigation system if you have one. ---
**Author:** ![Nevada\_545](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/nevada_545/32/41232_2.png) [@Nevada\_545](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Nevada_545)\ **Post date:** [October 25, 2019, 8:13pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-honda-accord-sdn-magnetic-field-disrupting-compass/151476/6 "2019-10-25T20:13:23Z")
The magnets in the dash speakers/tweeters will interfere with the compass operation. I wonder if it was acceptable to enjoy the show re-runs 10 years ago? ---
**Author:** ![George\_San\_Jose1](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/e5b9ba/32.png) [@George\_San\_Jose1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/George_San_Jose1)\ **Post date:** [October 26, 2019, 2:58am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-honda-accord-sdn-magnetic-field-disrupting-compass/151476/7 "2019-10-26T02:58:54Z")
You’ve re-discovered what the famous scientist Oersted discovered in 1820, current flowing in a wire produces a magnetic field. In modern times there’s a product called _mu metal_ that would reduce magnetic field emitted from the car’s wiring. You could give that a try. > **[MAGNETIC COMPASS SHIELD | Aircraft Spruce](https://www.aircraftspruce.com/catalog/inpages/magneticcompassshield.php)** > > MAGNETIC COMPASS SHIELD Use this .005” x 5” x 12” metal strip to shield the precision PAI-700 compass from magnetic interference in the instrument panel. Another idea is to buy a new compass, but one designed for light aircraft. It probably already has some magnetic shielding. Air Craft Spruce is one vendor. ---
**Author:** ![LondiPalmisano](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/e95f7d/32.png) [@LondiPalmisano](https://community.cartalk.com/u/LondiPalmisano)\ **Post date:** [October 26, 2019, 4:40am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-honda-accord-sdn-magnetic-field-disrupting-compass/151476/8 "2019-10-26T04:40:14Z")
I seem to be getting flack for saying “I love the show” as if I think it’s still airing. Should have been succinct and said “I used to love the show.” To George, as you suggested I’ll Google my metal. Sure, I can buy a new compass for my car…and I just wanted to understand why it wouldn’t work. Makes total sense to me. So, thank all of you for your responses. It was interesting. Londi ---
**Author:** ![LondiPalmisano](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/e95f7d/32.png) [@LondiPalmisano](https://community.cartalk.com/u/LondiPalmisano)\ **Post date:** [October 26, 2019, 4:42am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-honda-accord-sdn-magnetic-field-disrupting-compass/151476/9 "2019-10-26T04:42:04Z")
Typo… Not my metal…mu metal. ---
**Author:** ![Nevada\_545](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/nevada_545/32/41232_2.png) [@Nevada\_545](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Nevada_545)\ **Post date:** [October 26, 2019, 5:10am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-honda-accord-sdn-magnetic-field-disrupting-compass/151476/10 "2019-10-26T05:10:26Z")
> [@LondiPalmisano](#): > > I seem to be getting flack for saying “I love the show” That guy confronts everyone that enjoys the radio show, he might be employed by CarTalk to chase people away. ---
**Author:** ![Purebred](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/purebred/32/46796_2.png) [@Purebred](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Purebred)\ **Post date:** [October 26, 2019, 12:23pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-honda-accord-sdn-magnetic-field-disrupting-compass/151476/11 "2019-10-26T12:23:40Z")
I still listen to the show, and I still love it. ---
**Author:** ![George\_San\_Jose1](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/e5b9ba/32.png) [@George\_San\_Jose1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/George_San_Jose1)\ **Post date:** [October 26, 2019, 11:57pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-honda-accord-sdn-magnetic-field-disrupting-compass/151476/12 "2019-10-26T23:57:52Z")
> [@LondiPalmisano](#): > > as if I think it’s still airing. The show is still airing on some radio stations here and there, but most of us continue to listen via the Best of Car Talk podcast. Click [cartalk.com](http://cartalk.com) above left, then click “our show”, then “podcast”. I believe the “best of” show continues to be aired on satellite radio service also. btw, the current podcast “Best Of” shows are not total “re-runs”. There is usually some new, never aired content. First Ray continues to add some short interludes himself; and the producers will edit-in never aired calls from the show’s vault. ---
**Author:** ![bing](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/bing/32/4619_2.png) [@bing](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bing)\ **Post date:** [October 27, 2019, 1:19am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-honda-accord-sdn-magnetic-field-disrupting-compass/151476/13 "2019-10-27T01:19:34Z")
Gee I thought you were talking about my show but I don’t have a show. Are you sure your new car doesn’t have a built in compass? Most cars do now. You might have to look a little bit since they aren’t always obvious. I got totally lost the other day with road construction and no detour signs and the compass was helpful for the ten mile loop to make it back to square one so I feel your pain.