08 Jeep Compass ABS, ESPBAS,Traction control lights on. Whats the problem

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Asked by patisstumped Mar 26, 2018 at 04:53 PM about the 2008 Jeep Compass Limited

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

ABS, ESP BAS, Traction control lights on, what's wrong?

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Could be a couple of things. 1st. I had this problem and took it to the dealership. After they ran the codes, I was told that brake light sensor needed to be replaced. It was malfunctioning and caused the Jeep to think that I was pressing the brake and gas at the same time, which if you do that, those lights will come on. 2nd. One of the ABS sensors are going out.

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It could be wheel bearings or breaks!!! The car is designed to throw these lights when it knows it’s too worn to be driven!!! It’s not always the wheel speed sensors!!!

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Had the exact same issue: Abs, ESP BAS, and Traction Control light all came on. Eventually, when not fixed it goes into Limp Mode which is not a great time one bit. Wound up being rear wheel hub assembly and ABS Sensor needed to be replaced. Once that was resolved the car drove fine. So to answer your question, I'd start with the rear hubs and ABS sensors

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Would that make my 4wheel drive come on as well and lose speed on flat roads then it will kick in like 3 minutes then it will go very slow like its crawling

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I got a 2009 compass what would cause these light to come on

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GuruX9Z4N min jeep compass did that also, it was the throttle body that needed replacing. Cost $500.

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Mines came on and my 4x4 was blinking , and my front wheels started to lock up after 4 mechanics Telling me the didn’t know what it was turns out my wheel bearings was what was causing the problem

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I HAVE A 2008 JEEP COMPASS AND MY ESP LIGHT, ABS LIGHT, AND MY BREAKS LIGHTS CAME ON AT THE SAME TIME. C2200 ( 1 ) Active Anti-lock Brake Module Internal

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I have 2009 Jeep Liberty Sport 4x4 and now my dash light will come on and wiper for about 4 seconds then go, any help would be greatfull

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When all of these lights come on in my car, the speed slows right down almost to a stop and then two back wheels grind hard....shaking the car. Any suggestions?

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dash light will come on and wiper for about 4 seconds then go, any help would be grateful. I had a similar problem, after spending a lot of money they found a loose ground wire on the engine block.

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in 2017 I had these lights on except the 4x4 light, main agent replaced the ABS ECU and the ABS valve/motor unit, was Ok until last week, now all 4 lights are on and Jeep are not getting another 1376 euros off me for another dose. I'm looking for another solution because what they replaced I feel sure was working fine and the real problem was elsewhare. My car doesn't go into limp home mode, drives normally.

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More than likely it's a wheel speed sensor.. mine broke when changing the wheel bearings these are the light that came on

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