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Sep 27, 2011 | 09:49 PM

pelexj90

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From: RI

Year: 96

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 4.0 baby

ugh not starting

just got a brand new battery a month ago and i went to go towork this morning and it didnt turn over sounded very weak any ideas? hope its nothing major

Sep 27, 2011 | 09:55 PM

Slick761

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From: Nor-Cal

Year: 1990

Model: Cherokee

Engine: The venerable 4.0

Got a multimeter?

Sep 27, 2011 | 09:56 PM

Fsher21

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From: MI 48642

Year: 1996

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 4.0

dead battery. Did it start with a jump? Could also be a bad alt, but if it is a one time thing I would assume battery. Autozone and other larger auto parts places will test your alt, battery, and starter for free, if you can get the xj or the parts there.

Sep 27, 2011 | 10:07 PM

Slick761

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From: Nor-Cal

Year: 1990

Model: Cherokee

Engine: The venerable 4.0

If you have a multimeter ill explain how to test for draw and find where its coming from.

Sep 28, 2011 | 05:31 AM

tjwalker

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From: In the middle of Minnesota!

Year: 1999

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Engine: 4.0

1. Always start with cleaning battery cables and battery posts until SHINY.

2. Ensure charging system is charging your battery. With healthy charging system and battery, you should see around 13.5 to 14.0 volts on a meter or on your dash gauge (which is not always accurate....)

3. If above checks out, have your battery LOAD TESTED. It is the only accurate way of testing a battery. Any parts store will do this for free.