Everything was fine so far. And overnight, your jeep compass won't start more or has trouble starting. What is annoying is that you never really understand what is causing the problem. Since it's already too late for your appointment, find a time to identify the problem. We will see through this article what will be the most common situations and what to do for them identifier.problem-starting-jeep-compass

The battery of your jeep compass is discharged

It is without any doubt the most frequent problem, and certainly the most basic to troubleshoot. The lights of your jeep compass remained on all night, the light inside the vehicle, or simply the keys on the ignition, etc. Anything that can consume electricity while the engine block remains off may be the cause of the malfunction. But it also happens if the battery turns out to be very old, or why not alternator. To see if your jeep compass's battery is flat there is a super easy way. If the headlight lighting is lowis that it is a battery problem! However, assuming the headlights turn properly, it shows that the problem is elsewhere. To charge the battery, you probably know how to do it, and you should always remember to have cable inside your trunk. It is still conceivable that the thimbles of the battery be oxidized. In this case, you just need to open the hood and check if they are dirty. In this case you will be able to remove the oxidation using a dusting machine. In case it does not work, you will have to replace the battery.

Jeep compass starter is worn out

It happens less often than a dead battery, however it can still happen sometimes. To know what to do it is necessary to know what is the purpose of a starter on your jeep compass. There is a kind of engine within the engine. What sets it apart is that it is completely electric. Indeed, it is he who will start the engine, and the electricity useful for its operation comes from the battery. To fix it, sometimes you just have to hit a few small strokes on its surface so as to separate the coals and thus leave the electricity circulate.

The engine of your jeep compass is flooded

It is better that it is not that. At times it is still possible to start your jeep compass, but it also happens that the engine is irreversibly drowned. This happens especially when it is cold. In general, you will notice this when you try to start the engine and you can feel a sharp gasoline smell. Sometimes it will be enough to wait half an hour and the problem will be fixed. For petrol cars it is also possible to remove petrol in the spark plugs however this remains a technique not recommended for beginners mechanics.

Conclusion

If your jeep compass does not start, it may be due to electric problem and more rarely of a engine problem. You now have keys to distinguish the problem, and if it still does not go away, do not hesitate to go to a professional, They're here for that ! Have a good trip and be careful.