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2008 Jeep Compass CAR/TRUCK REPAIR PROCEDURES AND DIAGRAMS - WHAT Jeep REPAIR SHOPS DON'T WANT YOU TO KNOW
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- Brake Service
- Driveline, U-Joint & CV Axles Replacement
- Tire Pressure Monitoring System
- Starter & Alternator Replacement
- Cabin Air Filter Locations & Replacement
- Maintenance Lamp Reset
- Radiator & Hose Replacement
- Serpentine Belt Service
BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2008 Jeep Compass AUTOMOBILES
Hydraulic Brake Systems -> Adjustments -> Height Sensing Proportioning Valve -> Park Brake Cable Tensioner -> Stop Lamp Switch
Vehicle: 2008 Jeep Compass Sport 2.0 L4 GAS
Height Sensing Proportioning Valve
On these models the proportioning valve is not adjustable. Do not attempt to make adjustments.
Stop Lamp Switch
- Push and hold brake pedal in applied position.
- Push switch forward until fully seated against bracket.
- Release brake pedal.
- Lightly pull brake pedal rearward until master cylinder pushrod bottoms against master cylinder internal stop. This action will set switch plunger at proper stroke length.
Park Brake Cable Tensioner
Tensioner adjustment is only required when the tensioner, or a cable has been replaced or disconnected for service. To avoid fa...
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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2008 Jeep Compass AUTOMOBILES
DRIVESHAFT U-JOINT, Replace
Vehicle: 2008 Jeep Compass Sport 2.0 L4 GAS
Clamp only the narrow forged portion of the yoke in the vise. Failure to heed caution may result in damage.
- Remove axle shaft.
- Remove bearing cap retaining snap rings. Saturate the bearing caps with penetrating oil prior to removal.
- Place socket (receiver) with inside diameter larger than bearing cap against yoke and perimeter of bearing cap to be removed.
- Pla...
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TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM PROCEDURES FOR 2008 Jeep Compass AUTOMOBILES
Reset Procedures
Vehicle: 2008 Jeep Compass Sport 2.4 L4 GAS
The Low Tire Pressure indicator lamp will flash slowly and sound a single tone when tire pressure is low. If tire pressure drops lower, the indicator lamp will flash rapidly and the tone will be continuous. When the tire is inflated to the proper pressure the lamp and tone will ...
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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2008 Jeep Compass AUTOMOBILES
Starter, Replace
Vehicle: 2008 Jeep Compass Sport 2.4 L4 GAS
- Disconnect battery ground cable.
- Remove air cleaner box and air tube.
- Remove starter motor mounting bolts.
- Disconnect electrical connector at throttle body.
- Remove throttle body bolts and throttle body.
- Push starter under intake manifold.
- Tip starter nose toward cooling module.
- Pull ...
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CABIN AIR FILTER LOCATIONS & REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2008 Jeep Compass AUTOMOBILES
Cabin Air Filter Service -> Chrysler LLC -> 2007-09 Compass & Patriot
Vehicle: 2008 Jeep Compass Limited 2.4 L4 GAS
The cabin air filter should be replaced every 12,000 miles.
- Open the glove compartment.
- Push inward on the sides of the glove compartment bin to release the stops, then lower the glove compartment.
- Release the glove compartment hinge pins from the hinge retainers using a twisting motion, then remove the glove compartment, Fig. .
- Release the two tabs retaining the cabin air filter cover to the A/C-heater housing, then remove the cover, Fig. .
- Remove the cabin air filter element from the A/C-heater housing, Fig. .
- Install the cabin air filter el...
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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR 2008 Jeep Compass AUTOMOBILES
Chrysler LLC Trucks -> Check Engine Lamp -> Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep & Plymouth Except Ram 50
Vehicle: 2008 Jeep Compass Sport 2.4 L4 GAS
On models less OBD II, the Check Engine lamp should light for approximately 3 seconds after the ignition has been turned On as a bulb inspection. If improper or no signals are received by the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) from various sensors and monitored systems or if the PCM enters its Limp-In mode, the PCM will light the Check Engine lamp. On Chrysler, Dodge and Plymouth models, After diagnosing and servicing the vehicle, the PCM memory will be cleared after approximately 40 to 100 ignition key On-Off cycles or by using a suitable scan tool. ...
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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2008 Jeep Compass AUTOMOBILES
Radiator, Replace
Vehicle: 2008 Jeep Compass Limited 2.4 L4 GAS
- Drain engine coolant into suitable container.
- Remove radiator core support.
- Disconnect upper radiator hose from radiator.
- Remove wiring harness bracket.
- Disconnect radiator fan electrical connector.
- Remove radiator fan mounting screws.
- Detach radiator fan assembly from retaining clips.
- Remove ra...
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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2008 Jeep Compass AUTOMOBILES
Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 2008 Jeep Compass Sport 2.4 L4 GAS
- Rotate belt tensioner counterclockwise, using a suitable tool to relieve tension from ...
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COMPONENT LOCATION DIAGRAMS FOR 2008 Jeep Compass AUTOMOBILES
Component location diagrams for most 2008 Jeep Compass cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
Front Headliner Diagram for 2008 Jeep Compass Limited 2.4 L4 GAS Components on diagram: |
Left Front Engine Diagram for 2008 Jeep Compass Sport 2.4 L4 GAS Components on diagram: |
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WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR 2008 Jeep Compass AUTOMOBILES
OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most 2008 Jeep Compass cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.
2008 Jeep Compass Sport 2.0 L4 GAS Wiring Diagram Components on diagram: |
2008 Jeep Compass Limited 2.4 L4 GAS Wiring Diagram Components on diagram: |
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TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR 2008 Jeep Compass AUTOMOBILES
OEM TSB listings for most 2008 Jeep Compass cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.
Document: Flash: Full ESP Off Function Vehicle: 2008 Jeep Compass Limited 2.4 L4 GAS Auto Systems: |
Document: Poor Handling and/or Strut Leaking and/or Rides Rough Vehicle: 2008 Jeep Compass Limited 2.4 L4 GAS Symptoms: |
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COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR 2008 Jeep Compass AUTOMOBILES
BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most 2008 Jeep Compass cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1970+.
- Brake caliper mounting bolt torque
- Brake drum runout, machining, & discard specs
- Minimum brake lining thickness.
- Brake rotor runout, parallelism, machining, discard, & finish specs
A/C SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS: Air conditioning refrigerant capacity and type as well as lubricant capacity for most 2008 Jeep Compass cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1980+.
- Refrigerant capacity & type, compressor oil viscosity, total system oil capacity & compressor clutch gap
COOLING SYSTEM BLEED: Cooling system bleeder valve identification, bleeder type and bleed procedures for most domestic and imported cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1986+.
PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE: Preventive maintenance recommendations and required services for most domestic and imported cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1980+. Includes severe and routine service schedules
QUICK-LUBE and ILLUSTRATIONS: Fluid recommendations, capacities, drain plug torques, tire data, and severe service recommended preventive maintenance schedules. Information covers most 2008 Jeep Compass cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1980+. Engine and chassis service images.
- Automatic transmission/transaxles capacities, lubricant recommendations
- Differential/final drive capacities, lube recommendations, grades, & viscosities
- Final drive fill & drain plug torques
- Number of lubrication fittings & plugs
- Power steering, brake, & clutch fluid recommendations
- Manual transmission/transaxle capacities, lube recommendations, grades, & viscosities
- Number of lubrication fittings & plugs
- Power steering, brake, & clutch fluid recommendations
- Engine oil capacities, API grade recommendations, SAE viscosity recommendations, drain plug torque
- Severe service maintenance & interval recommendations
- Tire sizes, wheel nut/bolt torque, pressures & rim sizes
- Transfer case capacities, lube recommendations, grades, & viscosities
TUNE-UP & DRIVEABILITY SPECIFICATIONS: Most tune-up specifications for most 2008 Jeep Compass cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1980+
- Airflow sensor electrical specifications
- Tensioning specifications for systems with automatic tensioners
- Barometric pressure sensor specs
- Battery group number and cranking performance
- Crankshaft & camshaft position sensor resistance
- Engine compression pressures
- Coolant temperature sensor specs
- Computer advance.
- Diesel fuel temperature sensor resistance.
- Distributor advance specifications
- Ignition pickup coil resistance
- Exhaust gas recirculation temperature sensor resistance
- Engine fastener torque values
- Firing order diagrams
- Fuel system pressures
- Generator (alternator) specs
- Intake air temperature sensor specs
- Ignition coil specifications
- Fuel injector resistance
- Engine idle speeds
- Knock sensor resistance
- Manifold absolute pressure sensor specs
- Mixture control solenoid resistance
- Voltage regulator specs
- Spark plug applications & gaps
- Starter motor electrical specs.
- Tensioning specifications for systems without automatic tensioners
- Throttle body temperature sensor resistance
- Ignition timing in degrees at rpm
- Transmission oil temperature sensor resistance
- Throttle position sensor specs
- Vacuum sensor valve specs
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