# \#compass **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/tag/compass/2532.md [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) --- ## [2016 Jeep compass check engine light and electronic throttle control light on](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-jeep-compass-check-engine-light-and-electronic-throttle-control-light-on/193382)
**Author:** [@Kpking42\_187265](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Kpking42_187265)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [October 15, 2023, 9:21pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-jeep-compass-check-engine-light-and-electronic-throttle-control-light-on/193382 "2023-10-15T21:21:06Z")
I have a 2016 Jeep compass with 122,000 miles on it. About a month ago I used my remote start one morning and it revved up really high and sat there for a little and RPMs started fluctuating really bad and my check engin… --- ## [Need help! Jeep Compass Anti Theft engages during radio installation](https://community.cartalk.com/t/need-help-jeep-compass-anti-theft-engages-during-radio-installation/191718)
**Author:** [@Shawnron11](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Shawnron11)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 15, 2023, 10:53pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/need-help-jeep-compass-anti-theft-engages-during-radio-installation/191718 "2023-07-15T22:53:51Z")
2010 Jeep Compass 4x4. No radio in when I bought the car(may be the reason why?). Bought an original used radio, when I plugged it in the radio did not seem to power on. And it almost immediately tripped the Anti-theft, … --- ## [Car jolting during deceleration](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-jolting-during-deceleration/190057)
**Author:** [@bart3000](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bart3000)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [April 15, 2023, 12:00am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-jolting-during-deceleration/190057 "2023-04-15T00:00:27Z")
My 2015 Jeep Compass (6 speed automatic transmission) is “Bucking” or “Jerking” when coming to a stop. It happens at the same exact spot everytime, ~1250 RPM, and shoots up to ~1500 RPM, then goes down again to ~1250 RPM… --- ## [Jeep Compass 2019 (check engine light)](https://community.cartalk.com/t/jeep-compass-2019-check-engine-light/187661)
**Author:** [@Kpettigrew\_183078](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Kpettigrew_183078)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 29, 2022, 11:39pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/jeep-compass-2019-check-engine-light/187661 "2022-11-29T23:39:32Z")
Check engine light is on dashboard. I coded it and it came back as a P103B (generic). Any help on what it could be? Alternator is new, battery is new, wires to starter are new and fuses are fine too. --- ## [Maintenance and repairs](https://community.cartalk.com/t/maintenance-and-repairs/187540)
**Author:** [@Kpettigrew\_183078](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Kpettigrew_183078)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [November 22, 2022, 11:38pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/maintenance-and-repairs/187540 "2022-11-22T23:38:37Z")
My jeep takes a little brief moment to turn over and start up. It’ll crank for a second and then rev up. I got my battery tested and they told me it was bad. So I purchased a new one and got a jump to start it up. I got … --- ## [Is it safe using RainX in my Jeep?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-it-safe-using-rainx-in-my-jeep/187470)
**Author:** [@coolmariodude](https://community.cartalk.com/u/coolmariodude)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [November 19, 2022, 2:27pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-it-safe-using-rainx-in-my-jeep/187470 "2022-11-19T14:27:27Z")
Hey guys, I’m just wondering but do you think that it’s safe to use to RainX windshield washer fluid in my Jeep? I heard stuff about that washer fluid doing things like Clogs the nozzles, pump or even coats the sensors o… --- ## [Car battery keeps draining?!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-battery-keeps-draining/187080)
**Author:** [@lex13paterson](https://community.cartalk.com/u/lex13paterson)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [October 26, 2022, 10:22am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-battery-keeps-draining/187080 "2022-10-26T10:22:22Z")
Hey guys. I recently bought a 2019 Jeep Compass last month and was having issues with it. I took it to the shop and they replaced the battery last Tuesday (10/11) so the battery is completely new. Over the past week the … --- ## [2014 Jeep Compass hesitates before rollback](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-jeep-compass-hesitates-before-rollback/182452)
**Author:** [@phil0267](https://community.cartalk.com/u/phil0267)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [February 22, 2022, 5:41pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-jeep-compass-hesitates-before-rollback/182452 "2022-02-22T17:41:24Z")
I have a Jeep Compass 2014 2.0 cylinder with Standard transmission. When starting out after stopped at a light the car does roll back but only after four or five seconds has passed. What causes this hesitation? Whatever… --- ## [2014 Jeep Compass rough idle, misfire code](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-jeep-compass-rough-idle-misfire-code/181257)
**Author:** [@mikea32](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mikea32)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 12, 2021, 10:17pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-jeep-compass-rough-idle-misfire-code/181257 "2021-12-12T22:17:09Z")
rough idle check engine light on scan code indicates number 4 cylinder misfire --- ## [2012 Jeep Compass - Headlight & Blinker Not Working](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-jeep-compass-headlight-blinker-not-working/178842)
**Author:** [@harmonyepperly\_176793](https://community.cartalk.com/u/harmonyepperly_176793)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [August 21, 2021, 12:53am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-jeep-compass-headlight-blinker-not-working/178842 "2021-08-21T00:53:00Z")
In my 2012 Jeep Compass, the right headlight and blinker are not working. We changed the bulb, but it made no difference. The blinker will turn on but is very, very dim. I believe it may have a short of some kind? A few … --- ## [2014 Jeep Compass shuts off and CEL comes on](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-jeep-compass-shuts-off-and-cel-comes-on/173586)
**Author:** [@myrz](https://community.cartalk.com/u/myrz)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [December 27, 2020, 4:09pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-jeep-compass-shuts-off-and-cel-comes-on/173586 "2020-12-27T16:09:15Z")
Shutting off and engine light on, I have changed the battery and dry gas still not working. It normally shuts off after I have the car on but just park or stop for a while. Then I drive it again that’s when it stops. I h… --- ## [2017 Jeep Compass downshifting problem](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-jeep-compass-downshifting-problem/172611)
**Author:** [@baylor33](https://community.cartalk.com/u/baylor33)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [November 24, 2020, 2:02am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-jeep-compass-downshifting-problem/172611 "2020-11-24T02:02:29Z")
i have the same downshifting /noise problem on my car… --- ## [Jeep Compass trunk not opening](https://community.cartalk.com/t/jeep-compass-trunk-not-opening/168427)
**Author:** [@theliberatore88\_169786](https://community.cartalk.com/u/theliberatore88_169786)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 8, 2020, 7:45pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/jeep-compass-trunk-not-opening/168427 "2020-08-08T19:45:40Z")
Having issues opening my trunk. I checked the power lock, and it is getting power, but appears to be jammed and won’t fully actuate. There is a second electric line, what does that actually do for the electric lock? Is… --- ## [My car won't start after my husband changed out the radio pls help!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/my-car-wont-start-after-my-husband-changed-out-the-radio-pls-help/73919)
**Author:** [@rubyslipprz](https://community.cartalk.com/u/rubyslipprz)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [June 13, 2020, 11:37pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/my-car-wont-start-after-my-husband-changed-out-the-radio-pls-help/73919 "2020-06-13T23:37:23Z")
I have a 2007 Jeep Compass. My husband changed out the radio today and then the car wouldn't start. It will turn over and over and over, but will not start. Any advice is appreciated! --- ## [Squeaking 2011 Jeep Compass](https://community.cartalk.com/t/squeaking-2011-jeep-compass/162841)
**Author:** [@KarenRedding](https://community.cartalk.com/u/KarenRedding)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 14, 2020, 6:58pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/squeaking-2011-jeep-compass/162841 "2020-04-14T18:58:07Z")
I close the rear trunk door on my 2011 Jeep Compass. You hear a squeak. When driving on uneven roads you hear the squeak. When backing up into driveway you hear a strange noise as if the gear not working --- ## [AC compressor clutch?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ac-compressor-clutch/158822)
**Author:** [@macfisto](https://community.cartalk.com/u/macfisto)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [February 20, 2020, 1:02pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ac-compressor-clutch/158822 "2020-02-20T13:02:20Z")
2007 Jeep Compass: The shop manual says that my AC compressor pulley does not have a clutch - instead the variable displacement thingamajig provides zero compression when not needed. A couple of online parts sources (R… --- ## [2007 Compass - Heat Only During Acceleration](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-compass-heat-only-during-acceleration/158454)
**Author:** [@icer22x\_162045](https://community.cartalk.com/u/icer22x_162045)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [February 13, 2020, 6:53pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-compass-heat-only-during-acceleration/158454 "2020-02-13T18:53:06Z")
Recent Repairs: New heater core New radiator cap Complete coolant flush New thermostat housing and thermostats New coolant temp sensor In the past few days, at idle and the coolant temp where it should be, my heat has… --- ## [P0304 - Cylinder 4 Misfire (random)](https://community.cartalk.com/t/p0304-cylinder-4-misfire-random/157909)
**Author:** [@icer22x\_162045](https://community.cartalk.com/u/icer22x_162045)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [February 5, 2020, 5:40am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/p0304-cylinder-4-misfire-random/157909 "2020-02-05T05:40:47Z")
2007 Jeep Compass, 2.4L 4 Cylinder, 140K miles At idle, I randomly get a P0304. Sometimes a month will pass before I get it again. I have swapped the plug, coil, and injector with another cylinder. Still throwing a misf… --- ## [Jeep Compass limp mode, rough idle, lightening bolt](https://community.cartalk.com/t/jeep-compass-limp-mode-rough-idle-lightening-bolt/104094)
**Author:** [@ryneishere](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ryneishere)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [January 7, 2020, 5:07am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/jeep-compass-limp-mode-rough-idle-lightening-bolt/104094 "2020-01-07T05:07:03Z")
2010 Jeep Compass....on start up idles up to a little over 1500 rpm and is very rough, occasionally it dies. Has no power. Will not get above 25 mph. I have reset ecu by taking the negative battery terminal off. I tried … --- ## [2018 Jeep Compass - which route gives better mileage?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-jeep-compass-which-route-gives-better-mileage/143845)
**Author:** [@Bill57](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Bill57)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [July 8, 2019, 6:54pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-jeep-compass-which-route-gives-better-mileage/143845 "2019-07-08T18:54:08Z")
I volunteer at our county’s wildlife conservation center three times a week. I can take the expressway (at 65 to 70 mph) or I can take surface streets with the attendant starts and stops. Either way is virtually equal … --- ## [2010 Jeep Compass - ticking sound](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-jeep-compass-ticking-sound/143790)
**Author:** [@LisaDeJarnette](https://community.cartalk.com/u/LisaDeJarnette)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 6, 2019, 8:18pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-jeep-compass-ticking-sound/143790 "2019-07-06T20:18:36Z")
My 2010 Jeep Compass has started a sort of ticking sound that is loud like if you muffler was lose and rattling .But this noise is coming from the engine. I’m new to Crestview Florida and I’m having trouble finding an in… --- ## [2011 Jeep Compass Limp Mode+misfire+flashing ETC light+traction light+check engine](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-jeep-compass-limp-mode-misfire-flashing-etc-light-traction-light-check-engine/99952)
**Author:** [@gerald.mekosh](https://community.cartalk.com/u/gerald.mekosh)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [June 16, 2019, 1:44am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-jeep-compass-limp-mode-misfire-flashing-etc-light-traction-light-check-engine/99952 "2019-06-16T01:44:04Z")
Looking for help on a problem that has gone from intermittent to permanent. The latest limp home mode (LHM) came with engine running rough, sounding like a mild misfire/sputtering. Parts replaced include crankshaft sen… --- ## [Jeep compass / rattling noise / dead](https://community.cartalk.com/t/jeep-compass-rattling-noise-dead/83848)
**Author:** [@dhannon84](https://community.cartalk.com/u/dhannon84)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [May 25, 2019, 5:34am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/jeep-compass-rattling-noise-dead/83848 "2019-05-25T05:34:52Z")
i have an 07 jeep compass (only 52k miles). it was making a loud rattling noise (i liken the sound to the noise a penny or pebble makes when its sucked up a vacuum). i pulled off for gas last night and it just wouldn't… --- ## [2007 Jeep Compass dies after filling up the gas](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-jeep-compass-dies-after-filling-up-the-gas/138247)
**Author:** [@DarcieRegan](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DarcieRegan)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [April 10, 2019, 2:28pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-jeep-compass-dies-after-filling-up-the-gas/138247 "2019-04-10T14:28:52Z")
2007 jeep compass. Every time I fill my gas tank up after words I go and have to stop. It will dye. It’s the only time it does it. It’s fine until fill up agian and it dyes after agien filled up. --- ## [2013 Jeep Compass warning lights stayed on after power loss](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-jeep-compass-warning-lights-stayed-on-after-power-loss/130539)
**Author:** [@Nomgqibelo](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Nomgqibelo)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 10, 2018, 1:36pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-jeep-compass-warning-lights-stayed-on-after-power-loss/130539 "2018-12-10T13:36:06Z")
Lost power while driving and dashboard lights for engine and electric stayed on. --- ## [2011 Jeep Compass shuts off on the highway at high speed](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-jeep-compass-shuts-off-on-the-highway-at-high-speed/126824)
**Author:** [@BetsyLachapelle](https://community.cartalk.com/u/BetsyLachapelle)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 16, 2018, 3:21am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-jeep-compass-shuts-off-on-the-highway-at-high-speed/126824 "2018-10-16T03:21:10Z")
the engine shuts off on the highway at high speed --- ## [Battery Light after 250 miles driven today](https://community.cartalk.com/t/battery-light-after-250-miles-driven-today/124247)
**Author:** [@Eternity](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Eternity)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [September 7, 2018, 4:41am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/battery-light-after-250-miles-driven-today/124247 "2018-09-07T04:41:09Z")
Ok, I changed my spark plugs the other day and the car has been fine (although it’s onky my second time doing it, I am not all that confident that I did it right…) - she definitely sounded a lot better when I was done. W… --- ## [2008 Jeep Compass bucks and hesitates](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-jeep-compass-bucks-and-hesitates/123172)
**Author:** [@BrianaBodick](https://community.cartalk.com/u/BrianaBodick)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 31, 2018, 3:02am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-jeep-compass-bucks-and-hesitates/123172 "2018-08-31T03:02:22Z")
when I step on the gas the car bucks and hesitates before going --- ## [2009 Jeep Compass engine turns but will not start](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-jeep-compass-engine-turns-but-will-not-start/123869)
**Author:** [@AndroidM](https://community.cartalk.com/u/AndroidM)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [August 29, 2018, 2:56am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-jeep-compass-engine-turns-but-will-not-start/123869 "2018-08-29T02:56:48Z")
My upper radiator hose sprung a leak and coolant was spraying. Jeep was overheating so I pulled over and turned off engine. Replaced coolant and tried to restart engine but it wouldnt start. That was Monday last week. … --- ## [2007 Jeep Compass brake light](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-jeep-compass-brake-light/122427)
**Author:** [@bobvanhouten](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bobvanhouten)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 8, 2018, 12:03pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-jeep-compass-brake-light/122427 "2018-08-08T12:03:17Z")
red brake lite comes on intermitantly sstays on unplugged park brake switch,still on, brake fluid level full, no other lites on comes on and off could just be sittin no bumps wiggled harness nothing changed could the cl… [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/tag/compass/2532.md?match_all_tags=true&page=1&tags%5B%5D=compass)