Pull and release the EPB button to activate the electric parking brake. JavaScript is disabled. I remembered before I parked to the side of the road I was backing up into another patch of ice and it was making a grinding braking noise, I went to the back of the vehicle and noticed the ice was cracked, so I concluded that the grinding noise were the wheels braking the ice and the brakes pulsating where because the tires were trying to grip the ice and the tires were sliding. I had to maneuver out of the way real quick so their door wouldn't be part of my grill.nearly hitting a parked car, and when I stopped and looked at him for an explanation he was like oooppps sorry. I bought a brand new battery, same brand, same everything. Try disconnecting the negative battery terminal for 45 minutes and reconnect. If your Jeep Compass still won't start after trying these solutions, there may be a problem with the ignition switch. And if so would you mind sharing what fixed your problem. Feb 9, 2022 (Edited) From what I can recall when it happened to my Jeep on the driveway and had to be dragged onto the flat bed recovery truck it goes something like this. Home Troubleshooting Jeep Compass wont start causes and how to fix it. The contact owns a 2018 Jeep Compass. If you keep your foot off the brake and press the start button twice, it will put the ignition in run without cranking the motor. Sounded like the starter motor; thought maybe the battery was flat No; after about an hour, I tried releasing the automatic hillstart e-brake activation and finally, the car started. After startup when all dash lights initially come on, the ABS, TCS, and 1-2 other related lights stay on 1-2 seconds longer than the rest. If you only use your Jeep Compass occasionally, the battery may last for six or seven years. If it is not working properly, the engine will not start. I have been through a lot of car washes in my life and have NEVER shut off the engine while going through any car wash.. 217 miles. The fuel filter is responsible for filtering out dirt and other contaminants from the fuel before it enters the engine. Wear or contamination of the pump can be the reason for this. That's when i noticed a warning on the cluster saying "Service Electronic Braking System". Tried an Autozone OBDII tool, but unable to read ABS module. The ignition switch is responsible for starting the engine. That should have set a code, we will be interested in what you read. And Ill get this message: Key Not Detected. Picked up 4 weeks later and had it for two days and it happened again while in traffic. This is the third time that this has happened. Keep the key in the on position until the engine starts. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EYROankQohw. It doesn't stay on, nor does it throw any codes. The battery tested weak, so I returned it to Batteries+ for a replacement. Then, start the engine of the other vehicle and let it run for a few minutes. Keffer Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram (8214 E independence blvd, charlotte, nc 28227, (704) 532-1050) was contacted to schedule a diagnostic test. I have worked in automotive repair for over 35 years and I know the story they tell me is not the problem, It is the ECM. The radio appeared to be dead - black-screen-of-death, but it caused the battery to die. You can now use the electronic brake as an old fashioned emergency brake if you need to without fear of locking the brakes completely up and crashing. Had it towed again. What else did you experience? Was running late to work, so i didn't try to pull codes. To fix this problem, you will need to replace the Alternator. Alternators rarely break down. A forum community dedicated to Jeep Renegade owners and enthusiasts. My "auto-start" no longer works. I will be posting the full brake service videos in the next two videos, so stay tuned for those. Now the push start doesn't start the jeep at all and my remote start also fails to work - I had to borrow a car to get to work. That may cause a service warning and no start (foot must be on brake pedal to start). "CarComplaints.com" , "Autobeef", "What's Wrong With YOUR Car?" It's not us. coolant?) The OBDII connector is usually located under the dashboard. The Jeep Renegade (BU) is a subcompact crossover SUV from the Jeep division of Fiat Chrysler Automobiles. If none of these solutions work, you may need to take your car to a mechanic. Never looked to see if either one was replaced. After new battery, still the same. I tried again, still nothing. If a new car battery has been installed, the battery may not have yet reached its full capacity. They keep sending Jeep recovery out all the time, absolutely ridiculous. In the event of a defect, the latter can directly initiate the repair. The Renegade comes with an electonic parking brake as standard equipment, as does the new Cherokee. Cleaning is not possible, you can only change the filter. If a spark plug has failed, it must be replaced in the workshop. Once the engine has started, release the gas pedal and remove the key from the ignition. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. There is a flash for the final drive control module regarding erroneous dtc's causing the "service 4wd" message, that may be all the problem is with that. In rare cases, a blown fuse could also be the culprit in the breakdown of your Compass. VerticalScope Inc., 111 Peter Street, Suite 600, Toronto, Ontario, M5V 2H1, Canada. Less complexity to changing brake shoes/pads. Auto/Diesel Repair Degree. Front vehicle photos 1986-2018 Autodata, Inc. dba Chrome Data. Thanks for the advice! I was in motion twice at 50mph when it just engaged the parking break and shut down entirely. The Jeep Compass has been met with mixed reviews. Dont worry, you can still start your vehicle the battery is only used to send the signal for locking/unlocking. Master Technician. Perhaps also ask for software updates for the cars modules, I had those done on my 2018 combined with the battery replacements and no issues for the last year or so. We have around 1500 miles on it I think and it's the 1.4T / Manual. The complaints are organized into groups with data published by vehicle, vehicle component, and specific problem. Failure Date: 05/01/2021. This seems to fix general sensor issues. When parked the read more. Its a relatively common upgrade. The contact owns a 2018 Jeep Compass. VerticalScope Inc., 111 Peter Street, Suite 600, Toronto, Ontario, M5V 2H1, Canada. Was driving it down the HWY and all these alerts started going off. I saw that there was a recall on the electrical for the 2018 Jeep Compass, I printed out the info and will take to the dealerthis is so frustratingnow I know why I always bought Toyota's, Ugh!! A forum community dedicated to all jeep owners and enthusiasts. If you are interested in advertising a for-profit service, contact us. The ignition switch is responsible for starting the engine. Bad tcm. The damage caused by the rodent bite can be repaired in the workshop. No issues with startup and no warning this morning. The most common causes that hinders normal starting operation of your Compass are dead key fob battery, dead 12v battery, corrosion on battery terminals, bad alternator, clogged fuel filter, broken starter, blown fuse, empty gas tank, immobilizer error or any fault in the electrical system. My Renegade (manual) wouldn't start today. This is a feature, not a bug. Do not depress the brake pedal. Enjoying my Renegade Longitude 1.4 turbo. Since Jeep Compass is equipped with on-board diagnostics (OBD), a fault diagnosis can provide initial indications of where the malfunction is located. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. 3,298 satisfied customers. Thats happening with my car too, did you find out anything? Anybody else seeing this? Salesman (one whom I can trust) says that for the 2015 model year, new safety features have been added. This data is from the NHTSA the US gov't agency tasked with vehicle safety. lights stay on even longer, probably another 1-2 seconds. No thats just the boot cycle. I am ASE Certified Mechanic, This (Jeep) has not run long enough to have the problems described here except the engine not starting and the parking brake locking up twice within the first month, which made the towing damaging to the tires. However, you can still start the car by using the key. I would guess that the risks of electronics failures is probably less than the potential risks of the mechanical brake. Don't want to do anything on my own, the dealers sometimes give you trouble for touching anything. Twice my life has been put in danger. Rodent damage can be another reason why your Jeep Compass wont start. The Fora platform includes forum software by XenForo. The failure mileage was approximately 35,000. If the voltage is low, it may mean that the starter is not working properly. Has anyone else found a way to tighten it or is there a connector out there that would work better? Links must be helpful to the general public & to a specific resource (like a forum thread), or they will be deleted when we review your link suggestion. Jeep UK does not want to fix it at all. If your Compass alternator fails, it will not be able to produce electricity and the battery will not be able to charge. There also been reports of the ABS control module doing this kind of thing, but the Jeep started OK. Jan 15, 2012 (Edited) If it makes you feel better the service electrical brakes comes on and off in my vehicle all.the time. If your Compass engine wont crank or cranks very slowly, then the most likely culprit is weak or dead 12v battery. If your Jeep Compass has been sitting for a while, the battery may not have enough power to start the engine. After cleaning, reconnect the terminals. I wonder if releasing the parking brake wiggles a wire to the brake switch (on brake pedal), which causes it to reconnect. After cleaning, reconnect the terminals. There is nothing to worry about. Car just will not start. We use cookies to analyze & improve your experience, & to personalize content and ads. The manufacturer was made aware of the failures. A test can be done to measure the voltage between the battery poles, check the acid level and assess the condition of the starter battery. Any idea what this could be? The ones autozone and most part stores use to read customer codes usually don't. The average life of a starter motor is about 100,000 to 150,000 miles, and the life will be shortened if the engine is started more frequently. Just got a 2017 Jeep Renegade Limited. Start stop function would not work and car would stop. You can do this by using a battery terminal cleaner. A flashing light is a warning, a steady light for longer is status. Fortunately, all of these problems can be fixed easily. You can have a defective fuel pump replaced in your workshop. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. So do you guys think this is dangerous or harmful to the car to drive, at least to the dealership or does it look like a faulty connection? Screenshot_2015-08-27-12-24-49_1440703544068.jpg. The 2015 Jeep Cherokee has 12 problems reported for engine won't turn over, won't start. I have a 2018 Jeep Compass sport and my stock radio went out (backup camera barely turned on, microphone sounded awful, Bluetooth was sketchy) so I ran it to the place who did my girlfriends whole wrangler set up subs,speakers,radio all of it and we loved it, they installed my new radio unit and I couldnt let it sit for less than a day without it dying now I can let it sit for maybe 30 mins until I gotta jump it again, it says service electric breaking, service power steering, check engine. If you guys know or this has happened . The spark plugs themselves are often not affected by a defect. a little late but thanks a ton for the replies havent had an issue yet so i guess all is well. Though rare, electrical problems have been reported with the Jeep Compass. In principle, this can affect all vehicle systems such as the fuel supply, the oil supply or the power supply. The starter is responsible for starting the engine. Come join the discussion about performance, trail riding, parts, classifieds, modifications, troubleshooting, maintenance, and more! It is really frustrating to have bought a brand new car and have these kinds of issues with it only two years later. We use cookies to analyze & improve your experience, & to personalize content and ads. I checked the dash lights this morning. They did go off and stayed off though. So how do you find out what problems are occurring? DON'T WASTE YOUR TIME: Jeep Compass is a reliable road companion, but its a machine with hundreds of interconnected parts, and like any other machine it sometimes fail to deliver normal operation. Then the brake fluid low light comes on randomly while driving or stopped. I am ASE Certified Mechanic, This (Jeep) has not run long enough to have the problems described here except the engine not starting and . 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