Throttle body / computer?

Tiny
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I’ve had this vehicle in the shop for about two months. It’s been moved twice and I’m getting the run around because I’m a woman. All I’m trying to do is help my mom and get her car to working order. I’ve been verbally abused and ignored by shops. Anyway, I’m finally told today the issue is the throttle body / the computer, they must be related to each other. I don’t know about these parts, and I’m scared of the cost. I don’t know if I’ll be able to pay to get it back. What do I do? What should this computer/throttle body replacement cost? Any thoughts would be greatly appreciated. Thank you.
Thursday, April 20th, 2023 AT 6:07 PM

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Tiny
KEN L
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The chances of both items being bad is remote. Can you tell me what the problem is and any codes that were gathered? This guide can help:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/checking-a-service-engine-soon-or-check-engine-light-on-or-flashing

I am sorry you are having a hard time getting your car fixed, I will help you.
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Friday, April 21st, 2023 AT 4:11 PM
Tiny
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Thanks Ken. While I don’t have the specific codes, here’s what we’ve gathered:
The original code indicated something was faulty with the Accelerator pedal position sensor. Upon attempting to install the pedal assembly, further check indicated possibly the throttle body assembly. Then even further testing showed faults in the Body control module.

There is an underlying concern presenting itself as a pedal assembly, however there is something going on with the computer.

This is for a 2011 Compass, so if it is the "computer" (which I’m not entirely sure what that means, is it the "mainframe"? Sounds expensive?), How much would that cost roughly with used part/s and labor? Why would this part go awry? I haven’t heard of this. The car has 106k miles. Could it possibly be caused in part by rodents nesting in the engine cabin? This was an issue earlier last year. Again, thank you so much for your help! Your expertise is very much appreciated!
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Saturday, April 22nd, 2023 AT 2:13 PM
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Yes, it can be a rodent problem which is common but to me it sounds like the TIPM has gone out which is a big problem with these cars. It is easy to replace because it-self learns. here is the location of the part and how to replace it in the diagrams below but a CAN scan would be helpful to confirm the failure. You can get a CAN scanner (Controller Area Network) which will work on most cars from Amazon.

Here is a video to show you how:

https://youtu.be/u-4syLc-ifQ

and

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/can-scan-controller-area-network-easy

It takes about .5 hours to replace and the shop rate please the parts price which rebuilt you can find for about $400.00 and new for about $800.00.

https://www.google.com/search?q=2014+jeep+compass+tipm&rlz=1C1ONGR_enUS1050US1050&sxsrf=APwXEdd3b66b9f_PAJo00VuhtfcfFdsRZg%3A1682359888783&ei=UMZGZMC_L9TZwbkPwOWDwAk&ved=0ahUKEwjAp7j8jsP-AhXUbDABHcDyAJgQ4dUDCBA&uact=5&oq=2014+jeep+compass+tipm&gs_lcp=Cgxnd3Mtd2l6LXNlcnAQAzIFCAAQgAQyBQgAEIAEMggIABCKBRCGAzIICAAQigUQhgMyCAgAEIoFEIYDMggIABCKBRCGAzoKCAAQRxDWBBCwAzoKCAAQigUQsAMQQzoNCAAQ5AIQ1gQQsAMYAToPCC4QigUQyAMQsAMQQxgCOgUILhCABDoQCC4QgAQQ3AQQ3gQQ4AQYAzoKCAAQgAQQFBCHAjoHCAAQgAQQCkoECEEYAFDWBVjRDGDNGmgBcAF4AIABngGIAeoFkgEDMC41mAEAoAEByAETwAEB2gEGCAEQARgJ2gEGCAIQARgI2gEGCAMQARgU&sclient=gws-wiz-serp

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Monday, April 24th, 2023 AT 11:13 AM

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