2000 jeep cherokee only starts when jumped.

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Nov 29, 2014 | 09:14 AM

wade3612

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Year: 2000

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2000 jeep cherokee only starts when jumped.

my jeep only starts when jumped, but it runs fine once its going. it was completely dead so i had it jumped the other day then drove it for about 45 minutes, got home turned it off and it started right back up, then i went out the next morning and wouldnt start, no clicking no interior lights on, nothing. the battery is less than a year old

Nov 29, 2014 | 10:10 AM

rgr4475

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Year: 2004 WJ, 1998 XJ

Model: Grand Cherokee(WJ)

Engine: 4.7 HO

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Originally Posted by wade3612

I would start by having the battery tested then check that all of your posts, cables and grounds are clean and tight.

Just curious, what brand of battery?

Nov 29, 2014 | 10:14 AM

Dumajones

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Year: 2000 sport

Model: Cherokee (XJ)

Engine: New 4.0l from s&j engines

Kinda sounds like a Parasitic draw killing the bat overnight... also do what rgr4475 said.. here is how to find a parasitic draw

Nov 29, 2014 | 10:53 AM

tjwalker

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Yup, a parasitic draw is for sure a suspect.

But I always start with the battery itself. Even if it's only a year old. I've seen many a newer battery fail. It happens more than you would think.

Any parts store can perform a "load test" on your battery for no charge. Load testing is the only accurate way of determining the condition of the battery. Voltage testing in and by itself is not conclusive.

Last edited by tjwalker; Nov 29, 2014 at 06:01 PM.