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Question posted by tippettgordon on February 26th, 2015

I Have A 2008 Jeep Compass Sport 2.4l I Went Out To Start It But It Would;nt.i T

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Answer #1: Posted by TechSupport101 on February 26th, 2015 6:19 AM

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Hi. This can be caused by a bad ECU/PCM. Do try resetting it by unpluging the battery for 2 hours to 2 days :( or try the pedal reset - Also, this may be caused by a bad battery or loose battery cables.

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Owner Manual - Page 1

SECTION 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 INTRODUCTION TABLE OF CONTENTS PAGE ...3 1 ...9 2 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL STARTING AND OPERATING ...69 3 ...155 4 ...223 5 ...295 6 ...309 7 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES ...363 8 ...371 9 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ...

Owner Manual - Page 9

THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE CONTENTS Ⅵ A Word About Your Keys ...12 ▫ Ignition Key Removal ...12 ▫ Locking Doors With The Key ...14 ▫ Key-In-Ignition ...

Owner Manual - Page 10

10 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE ▫ To Lock The Doors And Liftgate ...21 ▫ Using The Panic Alarm ...21 ▫ To Turn Off "Flash Lights With Lock" ...22 &#...

Owner Manual - Page 11

THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 11 ▫ Driver And Front Passenger Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) - Airbag ...46 ▫ Event Data Recorder (EDR) ...55 ▫ Child Restraint ...57 Ⅵ ...

Owner Manual - Page 12

.... Automatic Transaxle - Vehicle Key These numbers can be used to order duplicate keys from your dealer for your vehicle locks. 12 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE A WORD ABOUT YOUR KEYS The dealer that sold you your new vehicle has the key code numbers for these numbers and keep them...

Owner Manual - Page 13

...to thieves. Always remove key from the ignition and lock all doors when leaving the vehicle unattended. The engine can be started and stopped but the key cannot be seriously or fatally injured. Leaving children in the ignition. A child could be removed ... in PARK, the key may become trapped temporarily in a vehicle. WARNING! THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 13 inoperable.

Owner Manual - Page 14

...the key forward. NOTE: With the driver's door open, and the key in the ignition switch and start the engine. To Release the Steering Wheel Lock Insert the key in the ignition, both the power ... to unlock the door, turn the key rearward, to disengage it . 14 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Locking Doors With The Key You can insert the key with a passive steering wheel lock....

Owner Manual - Page 15

...for three (3) seconds for a bulb check. The system will turn on after -market remote starting systems. Use of these systems may result in the electronics. Either of these conditions will result ... an invalid key to prevent unauthorized vehicle operation. The system does not need to start and operate the vehicle. If the Vehicle Security Alarm Indicator Light turns on the ...

Owner Manual - Page 16

...the vehicle unattended. Keep the PIN in a secure location. All of keys may be used when starting the vehicle. CAUTION! Duplication of the keys provided with you to the vehicle electronics. A blank...authorized dealer or by using the Customer Key Programming procedure. 16 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE • Exxon/Mobil Speed Pass,™ additional Sentry Keys, or any other...

Owner Manual - Page 17

... the indicator light will prevent the lost , see your dealer to have all remaining keys erased from starting your dealer for at the time of service to be reprogrammed. After 10 seconds, a single chime ...ignition switch to the "ON" position for details. THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 17 Customer Key Programming If you can program new sentry keys to the system by performing...

Owner Manual - Page 18

18 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE General Information The Sentry Key system complies with FCC rules part 15 and with the horn for 30 seconds and the lights for ...

Owner Manual - Page 19

... alarm from distances a maximum of 66 feet (20 meters) using the manual door lock plunger. THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 19 To Disarm the System 1. Security System Manual Override The system will not arm if you to activate the... one that particular vehicle. A valid key will disarm the system, an invalid key will disarm the system. Starting the vehicle with metal objects.

Owner Manual - Page 20

... system can also be programmed to indicate that this manual. The time for this manual for details. On non EVIC - 20 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE To Unlock the Doors and Liftgate Press and release the UNLOCK button on the key fob once to unlock only the driver's door...

Owner Manual - Page 21

... the panic alarm feature ON or OFF, press and hold the PANIC button on the transmitter for 4 to reactivate this manual. THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 21 NOTE: Pressing the LOCK button on the keyfob while you turn off and the interior lights will turn on.

Owner Manual - Page 22

22 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE To Turn Off "Flash Lights With Lock" NOTE: The Flash Lights With Lock feature can be turned on the key fob, while you ...

Owner Manual - Page 23

THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 23 Use the Following procedure to program additional key fobs if the vehicle is an ... single chime will remain in program mode up to be done so within 6 seconds. 7. Turn the ignition to the ON position ( Do not start the engine ). 5. Place the key into the ignition. 4. The chime is not equipped with Sentry Key: 1. After 60 seconds, all doors...

Owner Manual - Page 173

...the message temporarily, press and release the Trip Odometer button on the EVIC: • Compass/Temperature/Audio • Average Fuel Economy Turn the ignition switch to the OFF/LOCK position.... 10 seconds. 3. If necessary repeat this message will continue to display each time you start the engine). 2. UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 173 Unless reset, this procedure. To turn the...

Owner Manual - Page 180

... 360 degree circles under 5 mph (8 km/h) in calibration mode. During programming, the Zone value will place the Compass in an area free from Zone 15 to manually calibrate the compass. To Manually Calibrate the Compass: start the engine and leave the transmission in the calibration mode and that the vehicle can now be driven...

Owner Manual - Page 285

...04 Sq. Refer to local laws for your given drivetrain. Engine/Transmission Frontal Area Max. m) 2.4L Auto/Man with Trailer Tow Prep Pack32 Sq. Ft. (3.0 Sq. Note 1 - m) age.... Tongue Wt. (See Note 1) 150 lbs (68 kg) 225 lbs (102 kg) 2.4L Auto/Man 22 Sq. STARTING AND OPERATING 285 Trailer Towing Weights (Maximum Trailer Weight Ratings) The following chart provides the maximum trailer...

Owner Manual - Page 399

... Lights-On ReminderFog Lights - IF EQUIPPED Engine Oil Change Indicator SystemEVIC Functions Compass/Temperature/AudioAverage Fuel EconomyDistance To Empty (DTE)Elapsed TimeTire Pressure Monitor (TPM)...WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER VEHICLE MODIFICATIONS/ALTERATIONS THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE A WORD ABOUT YOUR KEYS Ignition Key RemovalLocking Doors With The...