Strange un-eraseable code

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Jan 12, 2012 | 06:12 PM

XJdryva

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Year: 1993

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Strange un-eraseable code

Ambient/Batter voltage temperature low. WTF does that mean? I had a bad battery in there and replaced it but the code will not erase with a $200 auto zone scanner.

Jan 12, 2012 | 06:41 PM

tjwalker

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Model: Cherokee

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The sensor for that code is located UNDER the battery. It tells the charging system the temperature so slight adjustments can be made to counter for freezing cold.......

Start by verifying the connector there.....you may have jostled it when you replaced your battery.

Jan 12, 2012 | 07:02 PM

XJdryva

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Well that sucks. I think the old battery broke the box since it had to be yanked out and charged quite frequently. I'll look into it tomorrow

Jan 13, 2012 | 05:39 PM

XJdryva

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Originally Posted by tjwalker

Definately that sensor. the box had collapsed and it was pinned against the body with both wires cut and touching each other. I removed it from the box and put it off to the side. The wires are taped up and CEL is OFF!!! Thanks so much