Frozen Mufflers for Jeeps
This bulletin applies to 2015-2020 Jeep Renegade and 2017-2018 Compass vehicles. The customer might describe a crank/no-start condition in freezing temperatures. This condition might be caused by condensation freezing in the muffler assembly. Check to see if there is a weep hole on the end of the muffler. If no weep hole is found, use a 3mm (1/8-inch) drill to drill a hole no deeper than 1 inch into the bottom corner of the muffler.
About the Author
Information courtesy of Mitchell 1
Information for Technical Service Bulletins comes from ProDemand, Mitchell 1's auto repair information software for domestic and import vehicles. Headquartered in San Diego, Mitchell 1 has provided quality repair information solutions to the automotive industry since 1918.
Mike MavrigianMike Mavrigian
Motor Age Editor
Mike Mavrigian has written thousands of automotive technical magazine articles involving a variety of specialties, from engine building to wheel alignment, and has authored more than a dozen books that crisscross the automotive spectrum. Mike operates Birchwood Automotive, an Ohio shop that builds custom engines and performs vintage vehicle restorations. The shop also features a professional photo studio to document projects and to create images for articles and books.
