Come along as I have a look at this 2014 Jeep Compass that was towed in with a flashing throttle light, engine light and a customer complaint that it won't move! I found several codes P2101, P2110, P2112, and a P2118. Hmmm could this really be a no parts required fix?
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98 thoughts on “Jeep compass: flashing throttle light no go”
  1. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Troy Miller says:

    👍

  2. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Alan Rodriguez says:

    The evap system us a very sensitive system. Keeping the system clean in the positive crankcase ventilation is preventive maintenance.
    Nice cleaner.

  3. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars jfv65 says:

    i just don't like these ETM's. i had one on a Volvo that used 2 sliding potentiometers to convey throttle position. 2 forcredundancy i guess.
    During normal cruise the throttle uses the same range of opening all the time.
    Those potentiometer tracks had worn away in some places to the point that there was no proper throttle control any longer. the engine would start to vibrate and jerk as the throttle blade would vary position. very annoying. And kinda dangerous IMO
    i discovered a Chinesium kit to modify that ETM to where those pot meters were eliminated and replaced by magnetic control. Fixid it!
    Why the heck did Magneti-Marelli not make it that way from the get-go is beyond me.

  4. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Alan Rodriguez says:

    A customer at the auto store stated he had the same issues. Sometimes it would throw the same codes.
    Thanks for your Channel he knows what to say when he takes it in for any repairs.

  5. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Michel Swerissen says:

    What a rolling pile of junk.

  6. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars BobFob says:

    Funky Throttle Body sounds like that's a case for Bootsy Collins man

  7. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars sagi fern says:

    isn't there a recommendation not to move electronic throttle blades by hand… like it might ruin the electrical circuit position tuning or something like that ?

  8. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars John Denchuk says:

    How come you are so smart and I'm so dum ?????

  9. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Louis Granado says:

    I always enjoy your contact card your repairs jobs very informative keep on rocking

  10. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Michael McCurley says:

    These new vehicles are getting idiotically over complicated with whiz bang electronics.
    I've never owned a vehicle that did not have a throttle controlled by a cable, with stiff dual return springs and my next one is going to have a points type ignition, even if I have to pay a premium to own an old one.
    I am a serious believer in the KISS rule…

  11. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Alan Mathies says:

    I'm guessing too that the heat from the engine might play a role in expansion where the throttle sticks less after things warm up. Nice job going right to the problem and trying not to fire off the parts cannon.

  12. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Kevin G says:

    After cleaning did the throttle plate stop sticking ? … …Whats the relearn procedure ?

  13. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Kelsy Cunningham says:

    The throttle body needs replacing. The nylon gears inside the housing have worn and the throttle plate dithers. The issue isn't electronic, it's mechanical.

  14. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars jennifur zoe says:

    What I wanna know is just how much are those seashells that Suzy sells by the seashore are?

  15. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars sagi fern says:

    first time is see a car that shows the codes on the instrument cluster

  16. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars irgski says:

    that Mrs. O’s baking pan?

  17. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Daddy says:

    Your "forced idle" code was the PCM cutting spark on random cylinders to "force" the idle speed down as it was too high in neutral. When you put it in drive idle speed dropped to within limits. The 0% throttle test is usually at key on/engine off before start up. I had a throttle cable bind up on an "old school" gm 3800 V6 many years ago. Not fun turning a corner in heavy traffic and had to key off to avoid a crash…… unless you are on a motorcycle, the throttle cable only opens the throttle, it does NOT close the throttle! ( motorcycle has 2 cables, 1 to open and 1 to close)

  18. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Aku2Dimensional says:

    Guess the Compass was pointing south to South Main Auto.

    Also, adding some more thoughts to the Bluetooth throttle, I think that it would probably lose communication 99% of the time. I walk ten feet away from my stereo on BT with my phone in my pocket and get a bad signal, not to mention that my 10 year old laptop rarely ever connects to the same Azultooth. What's even funnier is that I walked 3 miles away from a Chinesium portable speaker and the signal never quit even once.

    To be honest though, I think there was some truth to Toyota's throttle cables going WOT from corrosion. My Toyota is 22 years old currently and had the throttle cable recalled, since then the assembly has gotten a touch of corrosion from the salty winters and I can see where a poor quality assembly could fail. I don't believe every model was affected the same way, maybe your suggestion of user error i.e. the floor mats was part of the blame.

  19. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Jamey Barisoff says:

    Never push open by hand an electronic throttle body to clean it. I learned that the hard way. Destroyed it and got a replacement which fixed the throttle light on a Jeep Commander Hemi 5.7.

  20. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Keven says:

    Car diagnostics would be so much easier instead of codes the car just makes an Eric O poopy face.

  21. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Brent Dabels says:

    To be commended. I feel most shops would have replaced the throttle body, more money in the back pocket. Usually scheduled tune-ups would include a throttle body clean or induction cleaning. Great video! Shows that not all repairs need a parts store. I hope the new generation of techs are watching and learning

  22. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Jason Campbell says:

    Eric Sir. Even if it does eventually come back . Good bless you for not running a parts cannon scam shop !!!

  23. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars The Car Crazy Guy says:

    Chrysler is garbage? Wait, what? 😂

  24. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars VashthStampeede says:

    I liked the accelerometer/decellerometer turn and bank indicator hanging from the mirror. Push one out was classic.

  25. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars dwayne0t says:

    The cleaner you remember might have been 1,1,1 trichloroethane

    That stuff smelled great as it dissolved your lungs (⁠θ⁠‿⁠θ⁠)

  26. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars VashthStampeede says:

    Great video Eric. Loved the cable comments and loved the cleaning rag comment even more.

  27. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars penny pincher says:

    Sounds like commifornia laws got to N.Y. . If it works can't use it.

  28. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars randy bash says:

    I had 2016 compass my throttle did the same thing @236k miles. Then like 2wks later my gas pedal it became a big mess ugh

  29. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Tony Thompson says:

    Daddy always told me you have to be double jointed knocked kneed an half crazy to be a machanic do you believe him I do

  30. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars David Ellenbaum says:

    berkable 2 plus 2 love that stuff . honda oe chemical throttle cleaner great stuff

  31. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars David McClain says:

    Even though it was trying to "push one out", it looks like you cleaned out the restriction so that it doesn't have to push so hard! Great video as usual.

  32. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Fzghbkhv Gfhhgv says:

    Did u need to do a throttle body relearn ?

  33. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Thomas Brock says:

    I feel like you should at least clean it and give it a shot before replacing it. The throttle body that is, I suppose I shoulda said that part first otherwise you could be like," clean what"?…. And good job Mr. O that is exactly what you are doing right now!!!

  34. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Vancity23 says:

    Aewsome customer must ne very happy !

  35. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Jeff Jankiewicz says:

    Always a learning experience here, I epically fail with the newer computer cars. I miss the days of my youth, no computers, just a points distributor, carburetor etc, no computer crap. Those I can fix. Obd1 I have luck with. OBD2 not so much. Threw a bunch of cash at a P0172 rich code and I think the TCM shorted and blew the eatx 20 amp fuse in a 2002 Neon SE. Now my daily is dead. F me.😬 My diag skills suck, and the parts cannon emptied my wallet.

  36. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars NOTACAB says:

    I BET YOU CHECK ALL YOUR WOMAN LIKE THAT LOL

  37. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars David Ellenbaum says:

    had rona all i smell is cigarette smoke

  38. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Rafael Marin says:

    👍

  39. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Kevin Berg says:

    I’m still early in the video, but the feeling of misfiring when sitting in idle in park after you had the throttle limp mode is because the ECM is limiting the engine speed down to 1500rpm by shutting off injectors. When the throttle hits limp mode, it will shut the power to the throttle motor off and the throttle will sit at about 10-15% open. When you were pushing the throttle and it revved up to like 2500rpm from 1500rpm, the only thing that was changing on the engine was re-enabling all the fuel injectors (and maybe changing ignition timing). The throttle body didn’t move at all, because the power to it was shut off. It would feel like it smoothed out when you shifted into gear because the additional load of the transmission being in gear was enough for it to be able to re-enable the injector(s) it was turning off and still stay within the rpm range that it was happy with.

  40. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars chad harmon says:

    i don’t always fiddle with things but when i do i do it in the style of charlie daniels lol

  41. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars InsideOfMyOwnMind says:

    Whoever wrote their service data just got fired.

  42. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars peter in New York says:

    I'm glad they're still a few honest mechanic's out there

  43. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Gary Archer says:

    Dr. O another great video as usual. Wish you would have demonstrated more in depth on how you were manipulating the throttle body motors by just attaching jumpers to the battery.

  44. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Robin Sattahip says:

    We've learned a couple of things, don't buy a Chrysler product should rate near the top. Cars were better when a rod and a cotter pin controlled the throttle. Oh yeah. and don't live in New York (smile).

  45. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Alison Rahn says:

    imagine if airplanes only relied on electronics and didn't have the manual cables if something failed

  46. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars tomtom says:

    Hard to drive around like a tough Harley guy when Alexa is telling you where to turn. just perfect.

  47. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Jack says:

    Nice work

  48. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars John LaCroix says:

    TY,,,,,,WOW 1st class incredible very interesting super kool ,1st class great info.,, AAAAAAAAAAA++++++++++++ again great video I liked it a lot ,keep up the great work

  49. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Jonathan Deitch says:

    There is something to the old school physical wire connected to throttle setup.

  50. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Joe Renevitz says:

    There is a reason Eric drives a Toyota.

  51. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Jason Gunn says:

    Got my Black Hoodie SMA, love it. I have this issue with my Escalade EXT, they say it needs to be rewired to the computer. I think I'm going to try that GUNK first. $600.00 dollar repair.

  52. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars danh nguyễn says:

    That'll be the day when all of the new tech you can throw at one of these things can out smart some genuine crud. This customer must be one of your loyal followers and didn't go the parts cannon route first. You got lucky there and the been there done that experience helps too! Good vid. Besides the humor one reason I watch is I'm fairly decent with older carbureted engines and a fair amount of their issues. But what they're putting out these days and the service data that they publish for it (1) you need a computer science and scan tool degree and (2) don't forget the subscriptions you pay extra for.

  53. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Richard Smith says:

    Can you believe they added Peugeot to this Fiat, Chrysler and Jeep mess?

  54. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Richard Smith says:

    Do you live in Mayberry?

  55. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars ToughAncientSpark says:

    What did the EVAP code have anything to do with it?

  56. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars RHEIDTECH says:

    Like an idiot i asked in a different video the brand bow you liked… lol.

  57. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Justin Santo says:

    Sons of bitches….Compasses!!!

  58. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Tom The Plummer says:

    My Rona Sherona

  59. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Perry Reasch says:

    GREAT JOB ERIC

  60. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Tom The Plummer says:

    When ya gotta fix the the buzz off lock out 🤫🏁😏🔧🙏🏻🖖🖕🏻💄🥴😴

  61. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Tom The Plummer says:

    If it’s yellow, let it mellow. If it’s brown flush it down. Any other color call a doctor, not a proctor. No hands on shoulders 😮 get a lady doctor. That flunked out basket 🏀 ham handler. 😢

  62. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars uenragedbro says:

    That's a fiat, not a jeep. Poor guy.

  63. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Z Ack says:

    Electroddle thronic control

  64. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Juliana Rodriguez says:

    Your the man eric

  65. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Darrell Hylton says:

    know how to get around all that BS auto makers bring back the cable LOL & ya blutooth throttle my throttle won't work because the pedal wont pair with the throttle body LMAO

  66. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Tom The Plummer says:

    Song 🔧💪👍🏻🏴‍☠️🏁 Shake down street🖖👌🏻👣 Dead Head, must New in town

  67. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Tom The Plummer says:

    Hot wrench 🔧. Play Bill Withers, Lovlely Day for your Bride every morning ❤

  68. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars jz says:

    You're one of the few shops who takes a vehicle for a test drive. I tried to get my local guys to drive my truck, but they just pulled it on the rack, And they told me they weren't going to test drive it.

  69. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars LadyAnuB says:

    A hotmail e-mail account? Do they still work?

  70. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars patrick cowan says:

    First rule of fight club is.
    Don't buy a jeep patriot.

  71. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Gnome Star says:

    how many email did you get asking for advice, you doxxed yourself.

  72. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars whitenight369 says:

    Brake rotor backplate bent maybe?

  73. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Tom The Plummer says:

    Jeep thing I can’t understand 🤷‍♂️🤫🏴‍☠️🏁😏👍🏻😎🇺🇸💪👋🖖🙏🏻💀🤮☠️

  74. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars patrick cowan says:

    Chevy's throttle body is notorious, board connections corrode or break,

  75. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars DAN MORAN says:

    It's an unwise man who criticizes the product that puts food on his table.

  76. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Amy Anderson says:

    Just curious would doing the Sea Foam treatment prevented this problem?

  77. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Chris Huelsman says:

    The best thing about this Jeep is it came into the shop with a full tank of gas.

  78. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Chris Mahoney says:

    Awesome as always, but you're pretty brave driving that fast with wheel bearing noise that thing is making. 😂

  79. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Matt R says:

    How did you bring up codes on that Jeep and what other tricks do you know?

  80. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Boggy says:

    Been wondering about this now that I have a modern throttle by wire car. My last car had a cable throttle and I could feel in the pedal when the throttle plate was getting stuck & that it was time to clean the throttle body.

  81. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Hoser Man says:

    Sounds like it’s ready to die.

  82. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars William T. Musil says:

    Hiya Eric

  83. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Larry Fry says:

    The scary part is that I'm starting to understand what you're doing….and WHY!

  84. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Surfer Dude says:

    Where does all that coking come from? Is that the result of exhaust gas recirculation?
    PS. Putting the throttle cable back is no guarantee of it never getting stuck. I've seen enough stuck throttle cables to know that.

  85. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Steve G says:

    Chryslers are complete garbage, so it shall be said, so it shall be written.

  86. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars P3cNavyBrat says:

    Nice, code scanner in the dash

  87. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars 1976 Datsun says:

    Those chemicals will absorb in to and through your skin and make your liver work harder. Really a bad idea to let it soak in to your hands like that. It's not too late to change.

  88. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars DouglasH says:

    Hi Eric and the Lovely Mrs.O., Zep used to make a fantastic carburetor cleaner, maybe they still do I don't know, the only time I came across it was at work. We got it thru a ZEP distributor. ZEP sells cleaning products thru The Depot but no carb cleaner. I thought the ZEP stuff smells like and works as good as Berkbile 2+2. It will also make your brain run out your ears, but it really works well. that,s all for now, bye bye!

  89. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars John Lenoir says:

    Cool video and didn't know you can take one of them apart and clean it very interesting thank you

  90. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Myles602 says:

    Eric, you should get together with Matt Fanslow and make video on how to use your 3156 or other bulb's for testing instead of Ohm's.

  91. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Bill Vonkreuzhof says:

    No pocket ? Fix that please

  92. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Mike Chiodetti says:

    Clean TB and "ship it!"

  93. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Dave Calasso says:

    Hey Eric. How's it going? I noticed in a few of your videos, that you've been plugging the Astro tools from Amazon. I started to follow your lead with regards to that,and have, unfortunately, come to find out that their tools are really pricey, compared to other vendors on Amazon, and the quality of said tools are extremely poor. I have purchased a digital tire inflator, which arrived touched up on the handle with a sharpie marker, did not seal on valve stems well at all,and is now broken. The $70 wirelessly charging flashlight, that you also use, turned out to be complete garbage as well, and among a variety of hand tools, service kits, etc. All junk. I have had greater value and success from Walmart's line of Hyper Tough tools. Do you have any similar feedback on their products?

  94. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Bob Carry says:

    Yes you can spend the time to find out exactly what the problem is. Or you can fix it and be 90% sure it is fixed and save the customer money to maybe get the breaks fixed, I like your way.

  95. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Adan Carrillo says:

    Was having a similar problem with my 2003 Chevy S10 with the lil 2.2 liter engine. Cleaned the throttle body and WaLa it's been running good ever since. Thanks for the help.

  96. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars stebert woody says:

    Very unprofessional, here in the trailer shop we always use the proper glad hand adapters to air up the trailer brake pots. You got alot to learn

  97. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Justin Tureson says:

    Ivan would be proud

  98. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars It's Not THAT Complicated says:

    Generic comment for the algorithm

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