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Old Apr 12, 2012 | 08:34 PM
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Ok just want to know a few peoples thoughts...went to go start my jeep it was dead absolutley nothing....put the booster pack on it it fired right up.....take the booster pack of it stays running does this clearly sound like a junk battery? Because if the alternator was bad and the battery it would just shut off correct? I know jeeps have wiring issues but just would like.peoples thoughts thanx guys in adavance
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Old Apr 12, 2012 | 08:38 PM
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Also the vehicle runs mostly off the alternator once it is running correct? And it is possible for the battery to not get a charge if it is no good? I've been noticing the jeep being a bit funky the past couple days so the battery could have finally junked.out
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Old Apr 12, 2012 | 08:44 PM
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Sounds like battery. Go down to a parts store and have it load tested before you start tearing anything else apart.
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Old Apr 12, 2012 | 08:46 PM
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Originally Posted by blue_on_blackXJ
Sounds like battery. Go down to a parts store and have it load tested before you start tearing anything else apart.
Yup... Can have the alt tested too..
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Old Apr 12, 2012 | 08:51 PM
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Ok I figured ill have it tested tomorrow do you guys think I should look for anything else or just start with the simple and go from there
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Old Apr 12, 2012 | 09:01 PM
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Originally Posted by typicalsundayxj
Ok I figured ill have it tested tomorrow do you guys think I should look for anything else or just start with the simple and go from there
Grounds would be the other thought.. But don't even stress it. Let the machine do the work for you..
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Old Apr 12, 2012 | 11:04 PM
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Clean the battery cables and terminals!

When you jumped it your connections were on the cables, not the actual battery posts.
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Old Apr 13, 2012 | 05:36 AM
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Ok good thoughts guys ill def. Make that happen thanx for the help!
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