Killing Batteries
CashMcL
12-23-2006, 10:11 AM
I have a 1995 4cil manual Jeep Cherokee with a battery problem. The car initially wouldn't start with it's battery, and charging it with a battery charger (roller on 2 wheels, not sure what its actually called) didn't do the trick.
The Car *would* run with the battery disconnected using only the charger to start, then disconnecting...making me assume the alternator is good?
Replaced the battery and the car ran fine for 1-2 weeks, then was dead again this morning.
Possibly a bad lead from the alternator to battery? Just a guess...any opinions/fixes greatly appreciated.
Thanks,
Cash
The Car *would* run with the battery disconnected using only the charger to start, then disconnecting...making me assume the alternator is good?
Replaced the battery and the car ran fine for 1-2 weeks, then was dead again this morning.
Possibly a bad lead from the alternator to battery? Just a guess...any opinions/fixes greatly appreciated.
Thanks,
Cash
Saudade
12-23-2006, 10:54 AM
Check/clean your grounds. Check your battery cables themselves (peel back a bit of the insulation around the terminal).
Could still be be the alt. It takes a lot to charge the battery and power the fuel and ign circuits. The combined load may be too much.
Could still be be the alt. It takes a lot to charge the battery and power the fuel and ign circuits. The combined load may be too much.
AlohaBra
12-23-2006, 12:11 PM
Or something is draining it.
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