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From: phoenix az
Year: 1989
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0l 6 cylinder
My voltage gauge normally reads 14 volts with the car running but tonight it was reading like 9 volts and then like 12
is my alternator going out or what it ran find and drove fine I even drove it around locally and ran a few arens and it started just fine like 4 times
Help need to get to work at 630 in the morning tomorrow and can't be getting stuck on the side of the road
is my alternator going out or what it ran find and drove fine I even drove it around locally and ran a few arens and it started just fine like 4 times
Help need to get to work at 630 in the morning tomorrow and can't be getting stuck on the side of the road
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From: Northfield MN
Year: 1995
Model: Grand Cherokee
Engine: 5.2 v8
That's definatly a symptom of a bad alt, when mine went it did something similar.
Check your belt tension then take it off (alternator) and bring it in to an advance auto or somewhere to have it tested.
Don't forget to check/clean all your cables and connections as well, a loose cable can do this same symptom.
Check your belt tension then take it off (alternator) and bring it in to an advance auto or somewhere to have it tested.
Don't forget to check/clean all your cables and connections as well, a loose cable can do this same symptom.
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From: phoenix az
Year: 1989
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0l 6 cylinder
For some reason the main post on my starter relay keesp getting loose even tho it's new I think that could of been my main problem
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From: new york
Year: 1998 classic
Model: Cherokee
Engine: straight 6
My audio systems at 1800 watts of power 2 amps capacitor 2 battery's and my volts dip terribly and I've been pulled over for my head lights dimming
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From: Landers, CA
Year: Several
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
Why all the noise?
Do you really think people admire you for acting like an idiot?
They aren't - they are really thinking "there goes a retarded 6 year old."
Do you really think people admire you for acting like an idiot?
They aren't - they are really thinking "there goes a retarded 6 year old."
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From: Prescott, Az
Year: 1990
Model: Cherokee (XJ)
Engine: 4.0
I just got hearing aids because I didn't protect my hearing at a younger age. You know, shooting guns without ear protection, rock concerts, air tool usage, working on heavy equipment, and having loud cars.
OTOH, I don't like hearing or "feeling" other people's music in traffic. Find it an invasion of my privacy and space.
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From: Riviera, Texas
Year: 1998 Sport
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
DAMN!
I must be getting old too. I'm right the with cruiser54 and rrich. Even though I do have a great stereo system in my XJ. That came with it when I bought it. The only time it get turn up loud is when my son drives it. Damn old age. LOL Time to take a nap...
I must be getting old too. I'm right the with cruiser54 and rrich. Even though I do have a great stereo system in my XJ. That came with it when I bought it. The only time it get turn up loud is when my son drives it. Damn old age. LOL Time to take a nap...
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From: Oroville, CA
Year: 1995
Model: Grand Cherokee
Engine: 4.0 with all of the noise and clatter
I can drive by using a cane on the pedals. That is a sign of age. A cane at 44 is a result of dumb mistakes in my youth, but damn it was fun at the time.
I do agree with the old guys lol I'm 24 and I used to have 2 12s in my car and could make anything rattle with it on full blast. But now it just seems excessive and people actually don't want to hear what you are listening to. Or maybe he is just trying to cover all the rattles and noises coming from his jeep lol
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From: Landers, CA
Year: Several
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
The best use I've found for WD-40 is spray their speakers with it.
And - the loud noise is really helpful in desert and forest areas - it helps you acquire your target.
Ever notice that when they have all the elaborate noise makers the rest of the vehicle is junk and falling apart?
And - the loud noise is really helpful in desert and forest areas - it helps you acquire your target.
Ever notice that when they have all the elaborate noise makers the rest of the vehicle is junk and falling apart?
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From: Riviera, Texas
Year: 1998 Sport
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
The best use I've found for WD-40 is spray their speakers with it.
And - the loud noise is really helpful in desert and forest areas - it helps you acquire your target.
Ever notice that when they have all the elaborate noise makers the rest of the vehicle is junk and falling apart?
And - the loud noise is really helpful in desert and forest areas - it helps you acquire your target.
Ever notice that when they have all the elaborate noise makers the rest of the vehicle is junk and falling apart?


