Please help
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From: Michigan
Year: 1997
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 6 cylinder
This morning I started my jeep and the check gauges light came on my battery gauge was at 9, i drove it to work seemed to be fine. On my way home from work samethang, except my radio went out then my turn signals then when I came to a complete stop it stalled tried turning it over and nothing just click click. Any ideas?
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From: In the middle of Minnesota!
Year: 1999
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
Clean battery terminals and battery posts until shiny
Ensure serpentine belt is tight enough, as it powers the alternator
LOAD TEST the battery. It is the only accurate way of determining battery condition
TEST the charging system; output should be around 14 volts, give or take a bit with a healthy charging system and a good battery
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Ensure serpentine belt is tight enough, as it powers the alternator
LOAD TEST the battery. It is the only accurate way of determining battery condition
TEST the charging system; output should be around 14 volts, give or take a bit with a healthy charging system and a good battery
Post the year/engine in all threads
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Joined: Jun 2009
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From: West Texas
Year: 1991
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0 L
Hey,
sounds to me like alternator is draining battery.
did you disconnect battery terminals (both), wait 30 or so seconds, reconnect and try starting again? if no start then alt has drained battery totally.
(my post earlier on dead batt revealed bad cables)
however, if lights and accessories are dying while driving then alt is draining battery and cant sustain charge to power system.
that's what it seems like to me,,,,,,
hope it helps? best of luck sir!
cpnwrench
sounds to me like alternator is draining battery.
did you disconnect battery terminals (both), wait 30 or so seconds, reconnect and try starting again? if no start then alt has drained battery totally.
(my post earlier on dead batt revealed bad cables)
however, if lights and accessories are dying while driving then alt is draining battery and cant sustain charge to power system.
that's what it seems like to me,,,,,,
hope it helps? best of luck sir!
cpnwrench


