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Old Mar 2, 2014 | 03:46 AM
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hi all i need some help with my cherokee 4.0 auto, from what i have read online its quit a commen problem but over here in the uk i think most people are quite think when it come to cherokees anyway i put a new battery in mine it ran fine for two days and now the battery will not charge from the alternator, now from what i have read online it could be a number of things and i dont want to spend out on a new alternator if that is not the problem,
is there any quick tests i can do to test it all?

can anyone help me out please
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Old Mar 2, 2014 | 06:14 AM
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Yes we can help you.

Thanks for your post.

We’re here to help but you must understand that all Jeeps are not the same.
In order for us to give you more accurate advice and help, we must know the following, along with detailed information as to the symptoms/problems etc:

Year
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Engine
Transmission
Transfer case


From a teacher -- short and to the point

In the world of hi-tech gadgetry, I've noticed that more and more people who send text messages and emails have long forgotten the art of capital letters.

For those of you who fall into this category, please take note of the following statement:

"Capitalization is the difference between helping your Uncle Jack off a horse and helping your uncle jack off a horse."

Is everybody clear on that?
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Old Mar 2, 2014 | 06:24 AM
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I understand that all jeeps are not the same mine is a 1998, XJ, 4.0 auto as for the trans and transfer case i really cant say i have no idea

p.s. Sorry about the capitals i type on my phone and its abit of a pain its supposed to fix all grammar mistakes
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Old Mar 2, 2014 | 06:33 AM
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A simple hand held voltmeter would be needed.
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Old Mar 2, 2014 | 06:35 AM
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I have a complicated one and i don't know what setting to put it on to test properly i have never needed to use one before
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Old Mar 2, 2014 | 06:42 AM
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DC scale.

Touch red lead to positive post on battery and black lead to negative post.

Take reading.

Start Jeep. Repeat the procedure. Take reading.

Report back.
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Old Mar 2, 2014 | 06:54 AM
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Any idea what setting?

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Old Mar 2, 2014 | 07:03 AM
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Best I can tell from grainy photo:
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Old Mar 2, 2014 | 07:06 AM
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Thank you i will try as soon as i can find someone to jump start the engine
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Old Mar 2, 2014 | 09:54 AM
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Cruizer... nicely done.

Remind me to buy you a beer someday.

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Old Mar 2, 2014 | 12:05 PM
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Originally Posted by rangermonroe
Cruizer... nicely done.

Remind me to buy you a beer someday.

Can you tell I got photo editing program lately???

I love playing with the new program.

Last edited by cruiser54; Mar 2, 2014 at 12:11 PM. Reason: saving face
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Old Mar 2, 2014 | 12:08 PM
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Originally Posted by cruiser54

I love playing with it.
Excuse sir, im glad you're helping ppl but please don't talk about your personal business in a family setting. Thank you
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Old Mar 2, 2014 | 12:11 PM
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Originally Posted by sycoglitch
Excuse sir, im glad you're helping ppl but please don't talk about your personal business in a family setting. Thank you
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Old Mar 2, 2014 | 12:13 PM
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Paybacks, guys. Paybacks....................
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Old Mar 2, 2014 | 12:16 PM
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Originally Posted by cruiser54
Paybacks, guys. Paybacks....................
Hehehh.
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