Diagnostic Test

2023 Jeep Compass SportSECTION Diagnostic Test
  1. CHECK FOR AN ACTIVE DTC 
    1. With the scan tool, read DTV DTCs and record on the repair order.
    2. With the scan tool, erase DTCs.
    3. Turn the ignition on.
    4. Turn the DTV on.
    5. With the scan tool, read DTV DTCs.

      Did the DTC return?

      Yes 

      • Go To  2

      No 

      • Test complete. The condition or conditions that originally set this DTC are not present at this time. Using the appropriate SYSTEM WIRING DIAGRAMS as a guide, check all related splices and connectors for signs of water intrusion, corrosion, pushed out or bent terminals and correct pin tension.
      • Perform the TESTING FOR AN INTERMITTENT CONDITION procedure. Refer to TESTING FOR AN INTERMITTENT CONDITION .
  2. CHECK THE DTV CIRCUITS FOR A SHORT TO VOLTAGE IN THE HARNESS 
    1. Turn the ignition off.
    2. Disconnect the DTV harness connectors.
    3. Disconnect the Side Camera harness connector.
    4. Turn the ignition on.
    5. Check for voltage present on the Side Camera circuits.

      Is there any voltage present?

      Yes 

      • Repair the Side Camera circuit with the short to voltage.
      • Perform the BODY VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to BODY VERIFICATION TEST .

      No 

      • Go To  3
  3. CHECK THE SIDE CAMERA CIRCUITS FOR A SHORT TO GROUND IN THE HARNESS 
    1. Turn the ignition off.
    2. Disconnect the DTV harness C1 connector.
    3. Disconnect the Side Camera harness connector.
    4. Turn the ignition on.
    5. Check for continuity between ground and the Side Camera circuits at the DTV harness C1 connector.

      Is there continuity between ground and the Side Camera circuits?

      Yes 

      • Repair the Side Camera circuit with the short to ground.
      • Perform the BODY VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to BODY VERIFICATION TEST .

      No 

      • Go To  4
  4. CHECK THE SIDE CAMERA CIRCUITS FOR A SHORT TOGETHER 
    1. Disconnect the DTV harness connector.
    2. Check for continuity between the Side Camera circuits at the DTV C1 harness connector.

      Is there continuity between the Side Camera circuits?

      Yes 

      • Repair the Side Camera circuits that are shorted together.
      • Perform the BODY VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to BODY VERIFICATION TEST .

      No 

      • Go To  5
  5. CHECK THE SIDE CAMERA CIRCUITS FOR AN OPEN IN THE HARNESS 
    1. Turn the ignition off.
    2. Measure the resistance of the Camera circuits between the Side Camera harness connector and the DTV C1 harness connector.

      Is the resistance below 3.0 Ohms?

      Yes 

      • Replace the Side Camera in accordance with the service information.
      • Go To  6

      No 

      • Repair the Side Camera circuit with the open.
      • Perform the BODY VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to BODY VERIFICATION TEST .
  6. CHECK RELATED HARNESS CONNECTIONS 
    1. Disconnect all DTV harness connectors.
    2. Disconnect all related in-line harness connections (if equipped).
    3. Disconnect the related component harness connectors.
    4. Inspect harness connectors, component connectors, and all male and female terminals for the following conditions:
      • Proper connector installation.
      • Damaged connector locks.
      • Corrosion.
      • Other signs of water intrusion.
      • Weather seal damage (if equipped).
      • Bent terminals.
      • Overheating due to a poor connection (terminal may be discolored due to excessive current draw).
      • Terminals that have been pushed back into the connector cavity.
      • Perform a terminal drag test on each connector terminal to verify proper terminal tension.

      Repair any conditions that are found.

    5. Reconnect all DTV harness connectors. Be certain that all harness connectors are fully seated and the connector locks are fully engaged.
    6. Reconnect all in-line harness connectors (if equipped). Be certain that all connectors are fully seated and the connector locks are fully engaged.
    7. Reconnect all related component harness connectors. Be certain that all connectors are fully seated and the connector locks are fully engaged.
    8. With the scan tool, erase DTCs.
    9. Using the recorded Environmental Data, along with the When Monitored and Set Conditions above, operate the vehicle in the conditions that set the DTC.
    10. With the scan tool, read DTV DTCs.

      Did the DTC return?

      Yes 

      No 

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When to See a Mechanic

Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:

  • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
  • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
  • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
  • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
  • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.