Battery Cable Replacement 2.4L Compass Patriot Avenger

[@johnnorcross6256]

Just a question. Is that one cable attached to the starter? If so, would it not be a bit easier to remove the starter bolts and that way you can adjust the starter to access the bolt that is hidden? I have a 2008 Patriot and that is what I have learned on mine...not sure if that is the same for this vehicle.

[@scottgravely5484]

Agreed. 2007 jeep compass, I took off my starter and took it off that way. seems way easier than taking off the intake manifold.

[@Tcogdrummer]

Indeed, I have a 2014 jeep patriot, and I have the Haynes manual. It even says to remove the starter bolts to access those nuts on the solenoid.

[@adamryason5509]

Thanks for showing the difficulties you ran into, helps put these kinds of jobs into perspective for people who do this with little to no experience.

[@heartlessvibes5465]

Found the problem and fixed the no charging problem👌

[@scottgravely5484]

I removed the starter to get to that hard bolt, I checked out this video earlier but thought it might be helpful to some to let you know that taking off the starter seems to be easier than taking off the intake manifold.

[@dad-whodoes]

The started just went out on this Compass and I learned that the starter is more easily removed than I originally thought. Now I have to reshot the whole video and do it right this time! Thank you for the insight Mr Gravely.

[@nimitz1739]

Thanks for the info I’m gonna have to do this tomorrow. Definitely don’t want to take out the manifold if I don’t have to.

[@richsmith9063]

Thanks for your insight & for posting this video ! I hope I never have to replace these cables on my 2014 Avenger.

[@kloudermilk7576]

What is the part number for that cable

[@maverickdallas1004]

It seems like the Auto Zone guy failed to connect the alternator 'hot' wire to the positive battery terminal.

[@whocaresmedia]

What year is your truck and what years the battery cables compatible with? I have a 2014 patriot

[@rael5469]

There was nothing wrong with the temporary repair. It is good enough to get you out of Dodge. Get you home....etc. But a repair like that should be considered temporary until you can restore the vehicle to factory specs. Although I did notice bare metal on your temp cable repair. Splicing is fine but you should insulate the repair before reconnecting to the battery. Electrical tape or whatever.

[@mariefriscia8243]

I have the same issue with my 2014 Jeep Patriot if I move wires it starts and sometimes the fuse box wire gets hot . Would you know why it gets hot?

[@dad-whodoes]

IDK other than there is a high amount of current going through that wire. I'm not sure if that is normal.

[@rael5469]

A wire like that might be getting hot in this case because the connections might be a bit corroded. Sometimes cleaning connections with a wire brush or similar, restores the circuit. In my work, sometimes just disconnecting and reconnecting a connector is enough to clean "micro-corrosion" from pins and sockets and everything works again. Just a thought. (For those who might be reading this a year later......like me.)

[@jreed5235]

Jut replaced the alternator started the jeep and battery light is still on. So I guess this sounds like the battery connection.

[@Moymoy-25]

I think they made it that way so you can comeback at dealership

[@nimitz1739]

All newer model vehicles are starting to be that way. All most everything has sensors to were you can’t do it at home.

[@marinewildguytaylor8427]

Part #?

[@dad-whodoes]

I think it's in the video description

[@shrtbus44]

question, I have no drain on the bettery this is the third battery and the alternator is charging while the car is running but the battery just like the last 2 goes dead in 12 hours\

[@dad-whodoes]

So I'm a DIY mechanic with only enough knowledge to be dangerous. That said, it sounds like the charge from your alternator is not getting to the battery, but the battery is being drained. If not the alternator (did you have it bench tested at Autozone?) then my first thought would be the battery cable, and my second thought would be the battery regulator.

[@shrtbus44]

@@dad-whodoesThanks, I did have it bench tested and everything comes back working correct. Ill swap the battery cable and go from there, thanks.

[@naiomylopez6607]

It’s your battery cables

[@charlydarkflo]

@@dad-whodoes hi I have a problem with my 2014 patriot 2.4 l, battery is good, alternator, is given 14.7 v and starter sound fine but won't start sometimes and just make a one click sound

[@dad-whodoes]

@@charlydarkflo I recall this happened to our 2.4L as well. Does your car start when you give the battery a boost (jump start)? If so, look for corrosion on the terminals or cable. If not, look at you alternator, which may be working intermittantly.

[@rael5469]

Oh my God......to splice a battery cable using a bare metal splice.....it could start welding if the positive cable grounds out. I mean....arcing and burning like you never seen before.

[@rael5469]

When you say you are going to remove the negative cable first and then remove the positive cable......DO IT in that order. Don't fiddle with the negative cable and then move over to the positive cable without removing the negative cable. If you leave the negative cable attached and then start wrenching on the positive cable....and ground out your wrench......you'll find your wrench WELDED to the body of the car where it touched. Ask me how I know this?

[@nimitz1739]

Dang.

[@rael5469]

4:56 Oh my God....again.....the negative and positive cables are laying loose and flopping back onto their battery posts. This is a recipe for disaster. If necessary tie that negative cable back away from it's battery post.....for crying out loud.

[@dad-whodoes]

You're right. I'm sorry. I'll be sure to bring this up with Father O'Malley at my next confession.

[@rael5469]

@@dad-whodoes The only reason I say anything because I almost burned my own car down when I was 19. Love the video otherwise.

[@aviewer5661]

Next you need to replace your radiator hose what the fuck is that a bend in the boot?

[@HristovRumen]

I don't believe this was the cause of your charging problem.