Why is my defroster not working on my Jeep?
Open the rear flipper glass. You will see a black plastic shield around the edges of the defroster grid. The shield has locking tabs every couple of inches that will need to be released to reveal the wiring. Check to make sure the tabs are secured to the edge of the grid. There is a tab on each side.
What kind of problems does a Jeep Compass have?
The signs show up as a sporadic or total failure of power door locks, the fuel pump, windshield wipers and more. On average, these problems in Jeep Compass showed up at around 110,000 miles and cost up to $1,700 to repair. One Compass owner from New York remarked that their dashboard was populated with what they called Christmas lights.
What kind of transmission does a 2011 Jeep Compass have?
When they took the Compass in, they learned the TIPM failed again. The 2011 Jeep Compass models had complaints about the continuously variable (CVT) transmission used. The automatic transmissions that can seamlessly shift through a continuous range of effective gear ratios, were overheating.
Why does my Jeep Compass have no heat?
May 2, 2019 by Jason. One of the most common (and inconvenient) problems with the Jeep Compass is when it has no heat coming from the heater. Not having a functioning heater makes driving much less comfortable, and can be a sign of certain issues.
How does the thermostat on a Jeep Compass work?
The job of your Compass’s thermostat is to regulate the temperature of the engine. It does this by allowing water to enter the engine when it is getting hot, and by keeping coolant from entering while the vehicle warms up. Sometimes when a thermostat goes bad, it stays stuck open. This allows the coolant to continuously enter the engine.
What to do if your rear defroster doesn’t work?
You can test this with the defroster test lamp or an automotive circuit tester. Make sure the rear defroster switch and the ignition key are turned on. Disconnect both wires from either side of the defroster grid and touch one end of your tester to each wire. If the light comes on, you have power.
What should I do if my compass heater stops working?
If the heater has stopped working in your Compass, this process has failed in one way or another. A word of caution: If there is no coolant in your overflow, you can refill it by adding more to the overflow reservoir. There is almost never a situation where you would need to take the radiator cap off of the radiator to add coolant.
Why does my Jeep Grand Cherokee have no air flow?
The fresh air/recirculate blend air door seems to have broken up in the air duct causing it to suck up against the blower intake and stop all the air flow.
Why does the a / C quit blowing on my 1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee?
The A/C (and heater) quit blowing on my Dad’s 1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee a while back so I took a look at it. The fresh air/recirculate blend air door seems to have broken up in the air duct causing it to suck up against the blower intake and stop all the air flow.
What to do if your defroster is not working?
Check to make sure the tabs are secured to the edge of the grid. There is a tab on each side. Check and double check these first before performing a grid repair.