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#20 of 85 sticky mirrors? by steve_ HOST Jun 08, 2007 (10:16 pm)
Anyone here using stick-on mirrors (or other solutions) to improve the vision out the back?   Jeep Compass Limited: Blind Spot Design (Long-Term Road Tests)   Replies to this message: farout (Jun 09, 2007 5:03 pm)
#21 of 85 Re: sticky mirrors? [steve_] by farout Jun 09, 2007 (5:03 pm)
Replying to: steve_ (Jun 08, 2007 10:16 pm) Steve: Personally the blind spot does not really bother my wife or me. We use more caution when backing up. The back window has not much to see with the rear seats up, but when down the view is much better.   Buy the way guess how much the little dark port window on the back side cost? We were weed eating and a rock hit the window. The window is $485. US dollars plus $60. to install it. DEALER ITEM ONLY !!!!! ouch. glad we had $100. deductable ins. Took 2 weeks to get it.   farout
#22 of 85 Some Advice...Blind Spots are Rough, and Stick With Mopar Parts by hortag Jun 11, 2007 (6:03 am)
So...yes the blind spots on the Jeep are a son of a gun. My 6 year old Daughter wanted to run up to the rear brake light and tap it, right when I was trying to pull out of my drive way. I saw her at the last second, but I still have "What if?" nightmares! That back up alert system should be standard on all SUV's but especially this one because of its huge blind spots.   That said, the only other problem I have with the Jeep, is the lack of an auxiliary input port on the in dash Navi/Radio. I tried this neat looking after market set up that gives you another 2 inch LCD mounted screen, and a control knob for managing your iPod. I had them run the line up through the center console, and into the iPod holder on the arm rest. It used an FM modulator hard wired so as to avoid any RF interference (or so it advertised). Now I have poor antenna reception, and only ok sound quality out of my iPod. A long story short, stick with Jeep recommended accessories and parts. The Mopar iPod direct connect goes directly into the unit itself the correct way and according to the install sheet, lets you control your iPod or some functions of the iPod via your finger controls. Ill report back once I get it installed. The cost is a little over $200 for the unit, or what I paid for the Best Buy special I purchased with the neat LCD screen. But now, because they mounted and drilled through some bevel plates, I will have to replace them as well. The shift silver bevel plate is like...$60 and the large center console bevel is around $150.
#23 of 85 loss of power on steep dirt roads by ranch Jul 17, 2007 (5:06 pm)
On 20% grades on dirt roads the Compass will loose all power , and not rev up. If you shift the automatic transmission into neutral and then back into lo gear the vehicle regaines its power. In a 1.6 mile drive this can happen as many as 5 times. Has anybody else experienced this problem. the dealership has no idea. Please respond if you can help.Thank you. Replies to this message: farout (Jul 17, 2007 5:41 pm) ranch (Jul 24, 2007 9:59 am) farout (Jul 25, 2007 12:21 pm) and 2 more... nukechaser (Jul 17, 2007 7:57 pm) chrispyhiker (Aug 25, 2008 12:35 pm) jeep1717 (Sep 03, 2008 12:15 pm)
#24 of 85 Re: loss of power on steep dirt roads [ranch] by farout Jul 17, 2007 (5:41 pm)
Replying to: ranch (Jul 17, 2007 5:06 pm) ranch: welcome to the Compass forum. We live on a steep dirt and gravel road. We are on atleast a 30 to 35% grade, and we have never had that happen....so far. We have 7.500 miles on our Compass and it is the 4x4. Maybe there is a fuel pump problem? How many miles have you on your Compass?    These Compass's have a good record so far, so maybe your dealer is not to sharp? Any other information would be helpful and might just jog someones idea bank.   farout Replies to this message: ranch (Jul 24, 2007 9:59 am) farout (Jul 25, 2007 12:21 pm) colloquor (Jul 27, 2007 4:51 am) and 1 more...
#25 of 85 Re: loss of power on steep dirt roads [ranch] by nukechaser Jul 17, 2007 (7:57 pm)
Replying to: ranch (Jul 17, 2007 5:06 pm) Howdy! I've got a little over 21k miles and never experienced a power loss on a steep climb >20 deg. (and I've been on several, some at elevations higher than 10k feet) If I had to guess it might be a transmission fluid level problem??? If low, maybe it runs out and by shifting from D to N and back allows the level to "re-prime" and then runs out again after a little bumping along. I think the trans is sealed (we owners can't easily check the level)It is just a guess, so take it with a grain of salt. By the way, the L gear is a pseudo-gear. All it really does it set the RPMs higher for any given speed (since this is a continuously variable trans, it really doesn't have set/defined gears). You can see this by shifting to L at any speed. If your RPMs were about 2500, at any given speed, it should jump to a little over 4000. It will do this at 25 MPH or 60 MPH. It is primarily to keep the engine in the power band while climbing (keeps it from possible lugging) or to provide engine braking on a downhill segment.   My only complaint, thus far, is an odd vibration from the engine in the 2200 to 2500 RPM range. You can feel it in the seat of your pants. It matters not if you're driving or sitting in park. When you raise the RPMs, either sitting in neutral or under gentle acceleration, it shakes from 2200 until about 2500 RPM. Under heavy acceleration it passes the revs up pretty quickly and you don't notice. I still plan on having the dealer check it out before warranty expiration. Performace is fine, just a little shake that I suppose might be a throttle position sensor or a computer tweak that might be needed. I am curious if anyone else has experienced this phenomena.   I hope you hold the dealer's feet to the fire on this. Loss of power can be a rather hazardous situation. Maybe a trip to the hills with a dealer rep onboard would convince them?   Keep us posted! Good luck!
#26 of 85 Re: loss of power on steep dirt roads [farout] by ranch Jul 24, 2007 (9:59 am)
Replying to: farout (Jul 17, 2007 5:41 pm) The compass has almost 5,000 miles, but has had the problem since it was brand new. The dealer is going to give me an on board scanner that will record the problem. Hopefully they will be able to figure it out. If they can't figure out the problem after that. They said that they would have the vehicle buy back process. Other than this problem the compass has been a very good vehicle. Thank you for your response. It's helpful to know that not every compass does this. Replies to this message: farout (Jul 25, 2007 12:21 pm) colloquor (Jul 27, 2007 4:51 am) farout (Jul 28, 2007 3:48 pm)
#27 of 85 Re: loss of power on steep dirt roads [ranch] by farout Jul 25, 2007 (12:21 pm)
Replying to: ranch (Jul 24, 2007 9:59 am) ranch: The 2.4 engine is no award winner, and the initial flooring response is more of what I would expect from a 1.8 l Caliber. This world engine needs refinement, in fuel mileage, and power. I would expect with the "PILOT" (on board scanner) this will find an answer to your problem.    The MOPAR magazine had a three page article on the World Engine and this engine is a seriously complicated engine. There are two thermostats and it goes more complecated from that. This is not an engine to do some work on yourself, except oil changes.     I would guess that unless Chrysler gets some more real world horse power and better fuel mileage, this won't be one of Chrysler's better ideas. I personally hope this engine lasts as good as our 1996 Dodge Neon 2.L engine with 195,000 miles and still runs good.   farout Replies to this message: colloquor (Jul 27, 2007 4:51 am) farout (Jul 28, 2007 3:48 pm)
#29 of 85 Re: loss of power on steep dirt roads [farout] by colloquor Jul 27, 2007 (4:51 am)
Replying to: farout (Jul 25, 2007 12:21 pm) What's interesting is the difference between the consortium "World Engine" 2.4L DOHC, and the Hyundai-specific 2.4L DOHC, which is different. I have a friend who owns a 2006 Hyundai Sonata with the 2.4L DOHC "Theta" engine, and it's smooth as silk at all rev ranges. It is my understanding that DCX made some changes to Hyundai's original 2.4L design in an effort to reduce production costs. However, I don't have a confirmation of this. Replies to this message: farout (Jul 28, 2007 3:48 pm)

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