car won't start

2007 JEEP COMPASS
67,000 MILES • 4WD
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NISRINE
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I have a jeep compass 2007. Since I bought it the engine light keeps going on and off I never had any problems always changed the oil on time.
This past month the car does not start when i turn the key it makes a repetitive click sound and a burned tire kind of smell. I changed the battery thinking that was the reason but I still can't start the car right away. I wait for a while and try to turn it on and then it works.
Please please help me because I can’t afford to take it to the mechanic.

Jan 20, 2011 at 2:12 AM
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RASMATAZ
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Have the computer scanned for code/s-you have a problem within the engine management system that caused the CEL to turn on-This is your starting point of diagnosis,finding out what's going on.

Go to Autozone or Advance Auto and get scanned free
Jan 20, 2011 at 2:40 AM
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NISRINE
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Thank you rasmataz for your quick reply I will take the car to the nearest autozone and ask for the scan you told me about
Jan 20, 2011 at 2:48 AM
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