Where is the fuse box located in the Jeep Compass?

[GarrettAnn]

The fuse box of the Jeep Compass is located under the left side of the driver's seat. If any electrical equipment stops working during use, it may be due to a blown fuse and should be replaced promptly. When replacing, first turn off the ignition switch and open the fuse box cover, then replace the fuse. Fuse replacement method: To remove a fuse in the Jeep Compass, you do not need to pull it out directly by hand. Each fuse box is equipped with tweezers for removing fuses. Both ends of the tweezers can be used to remove large and small fuses. Use the extraction tool to remove the fuse and install a new one. Precautions for replacing fuses: Replace the fuse according to the rated current value indicated on the fuse box cover. If the new fuse blows immediately, it indicates that there may be a fault in the circuit system, and it should be repaired as soon as possible. In the absence of a spare fuse, a temporary replacement can be used in an emergency. If a fuse with the same current load cannot be found, a fuse with a lower rated current than the original can be used as a substitute.

[AlexFitz]

My Jeep Compass has been running for five years, and I'm quite familiar with the fuse box locations. There are two fuse boxes in the car: the one in the engine compartment is on the left near the windshield, and you can see the black square box with clips when you open the hood. The one in the cabin is below the steering wheel, and you need to pry open the left storage compartment first to see the plastic cover. I've replaced the cabin fuse myself using the small clip that comes with it. Here's a reminder: when checking, make sure the car is turned off and the key is removed, and replacements must use fuses with the same amperage. Last time, a friend replaced a 20-amp fuse with a 30-amp one, which ended up burning out the wiper motor—it's no joke.

[RoseAnn]

After years of working on cars, I'm very familiar with the location of the Jeep Compass fuse boxes. The engine compartment fuse box is located at the front left of the engine, usually next to the battery. Lift the black cover to reveal four rows of fuses. For the cabin fuse box, you'll need to crouch down and look at the lower left corner of the steering wheel. First remove the plastic storage compartment (use some finesse to release the clips on both sides), and you'll see three neatly arranged rows of fuses inside. I always remind car owners: use professional plastic tweezers to replace fuses - never use metal tweezers; turn off all power before removing or inserting fuses; it's best to take photos to record original positions as installing in wrong slots may cause other functions to fail.

[DelEliza]

When I first bought my Compass, I also looked for the fuse box. The one in the engine compartment is located at the lower left side of the windshield, and you can easily spot the square black box once you open the hood. The interior fuse box is behind the storage compartment on the lower left side of the steering wheel—just pull it outward with a bit of force to remove it. I’d advise ladies not to replace fuses themselves, as the position is quite deep and requires half-lying down to operate, making it easy to strain your back. Last time, the cigarette lighter fuse in my car blew, and a quick 10-minute visit to the auto repair shop fixed it—much more cost-effective than struggling for hours and breaking the storage compartment.

[Robin]

When doing modifications, it's often necessary to tap into the fuse box for power. The engine compartment fuse box in the Jeep Compass is the easiest to locate—just open the hood and look for the black plastic box in the upper left corner. The cabin fuse box is a bit trickier to find; you'll need to remove the storage compartment to the left of the steering wheel (insert your fingers into the gap and pull toward yourself). A detail I noticed when installing a dash cam myself: the fuse box position varies slightly by model year, shifting a few centimeters. The 2020 model sits about two finger-widths higher than older versions. Before tapping for power, I recommend using a multimeter to check the current direction—connecting to constant power can drain the battery, as I learned the hard way when my car wouldn't start the next day.

[OmarMarie]

Veteran Driver's Advice: No matter which generation of the Compass, the locations of the two fuse boxes remain largely unchanged. The one in the engine bay is hidden behind the coolant reservoir—just lift the rubber cover with the fuse symbol. The one in the cabin is located near the knee area, requiring the removal of the small storage compartment with the Jeep logo (turn counterclockwise and pull out). A reminder to everyone: clean the fuse box regularly. Once, I found my power windows weren’t working, and it turned out the fuse contact surface was covered in dust. Before you start, prepare a fuse puller and replacement fuses—don’t make the same mistake I did last time by using a toothpick, which got stuck inside and couldn’t be removed.