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Mar 05, 2025 - 12:39 PM
Hello there, Nellie!
It sounds like your electronic throttle control (ETC) might be acting up. The gas pedal in your 2010 Jeep Compass is electronic, meaning no physical cable—just sensors and an actuator controlling the throttle body. If the pedal won’t go down and the engine is revving high, the system could be in limp mode due to a throttle body issue, a sensor malfunction, or even a bad pedal assembly.
Since the check engine light came on after adding injector cleaner, it's worth scanning for codes - could be throttle position sensor (TPS), accelerator pedal position sensor (APP), or something fuel-related. Try disconnecting the battery for about 10 minutes to reset the system. If that doesn’t help, check for any loose or corroded throttle body wiring.
Consider having a professional mechanic diagnose the issue with a scan tool to identify any specific error codes. Worst case, you may need a new throttle body or pedal sensor.
Once you've identified which part needs to be replaced, click this link to be directed to our website where your vehicle information has already been entered. Simply enter the part's name into the search field to get started.
Hope this helps you get back on the road!
It sounds like your electronic throttle control (ETC) might be acting up. The gas pedal in your 2010 Jeep Compass is electronic, meaning no physical cable—just sensors and an actuator controlling the throttle body. If the pedal won’t go down and the engine is revving high, the system could be in limp mode due to a throttle body issue, a sensor malfunction, or even a bad pedal assembly.
Since the check engine light came on after adding injector cleaner, it's worth scanning for codes - could be throttle position sensor (TPS), accelerator pedal position sensor (APP), or something fuel-related. Try disconnecting the battery for about 10 minutes to reset the system. If that doesn’t help, check for any loose or corroded throttle body wiring.
Consider having a professional mechanic diagnose the issue with a scan tool to identify any specific error codes. Worst case, you may need a new throttle body or pedal sensor.
Once you've identified which part needs to be replaced, click this link to be directed to our website where your vehicle information has already been entered. Simply enter the part's name into the search field to get started.
Hope this helps you get back on the road!
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