KNOWN FAULT · Jeep

Coolant leak and body control module on the Compass and Patriot

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Engine / equipment: Jeep Compass I and Patriot (petrol and diesel)
Period mentioned: 2007–2016
Symptoms: A cooling-system leak; odd electrical faults (lights staying on, stalks and locks not responding) that go away after disconnecting the battery.
Possible cause described: Between 2011 and 2015 Jeep contacted owners for preventive maintenance against the coolant leak. The electrical faults point to a poor earth on the body control module (BCM). On the VW-sourced 2.0 diesel, belt, tensioner and water pump are changed every 4 years or 96,000 km.
Check for the garage: Check whether the preventive action was done; watch the coolant level and the BCM earths.
Cost cited in the source: No verified estimate; ask the garage for a quote.A rough figure from the original database, not an up-to-date quote.

Sources from the original database

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How much does it cost to repair this fault?

No verified estimate; ask the garage for a quote.

A rough figure from the original database, not an up-to-date quote.

How is it checked?

Check whether the preventive action was done; watch the coolant level and the BCM earths.

What are the symptoms?

A cooling-system leak; odd electrical faults (lights staying on, stalks and locks not responding) that go away after disconnecting the battery.

Which cars and years does it affect?

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