so i have a 1988 jeep cherokee and i was putting the starter in, and i didnt disconect the battery ( i know stupid but we all do it) and i arced it on the axle. now my power gauge in the jeep goes crazy, the car only holds a charge sometimes, and the lights look like they are about to die every day. it measured 9.67 volts from the battery when it is on, but i got the batter and the alternator tested and they are fine. i even swapped them both out and i still have the same problem, any ideas? i am going mad trying for find the problem.

 

take a rag, soak it in gasoline. remove gas cap and put rag it. light it on fire, drive the Jeep away and drive a new one under the gas cap.

 

I would start checking all your fuses, In the PDC and the drivers side fuse panel. I would also check the fusible links. Follow the wire you arced and see if there are any burnt spots, if there is its pry a good think to replace the wire. Make sure all your grounds are good also.

 

i checked the fuse box and nothing is blown, i only have one next to the clutch pedal inside the cab cause it is the non H.O. system...the dealer said it is probobly one of those ****ty inline fuses, which i cant seem to find!

 

Hes pry talking about a fusible link, they are the smaller pieces of wire on the bigger cables. They are shrink wrapped (black) and say "fusible link" on the shrink wrap... I forgot about the RENIX jeeps not having the fuse box under the hood. I should know that since I have one! lol Im used to my girlfriends 96 since mines not legal yet. Check all the wires going to the PDC and starter relay first, and go from there..

 

is it possible that i busted one of the relays? is there any way to check cause they are really expensive? i have 4 right next to the coil under the hood?