Why do my car battery keep dying?
What Causes a Car Battery to Keep Dying? Some of the most common reasons for a car battery to die repeatedly include loose or corroded battery connections, persistent electrical drains, charging problems, constantly demanding more power than the alternator can provide, and even extreme weather.
When does a Jeep Grand Cherokee battery drain?
Jeep Grand Cherokee Questions – Battery drains when jeep is not started for a few days and have to rec… – CarGurus If I do not drive my Jeep every day the battery drains and has to be recharged.
What should parasitic drain be on Jeep Grand Cherokee?
Before we get into this month’s Diagnostic Dilemma, let’s review some points from my March, 2016 column about diagnosing battery drains. As a general rule, a “parasitic drain” of less than 30 milliamps (mA) is normal for most vehicles 15 years old and newer.
What kind of battery does a Jeep Laredo have?
I have a 1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo that I bought for my daughter to use. The battery was brand new when I got the Jeep, but soon after purchasing it I would find if it sat a few days without driving it the battery would be completely dead. I searched online, asked my mechanic friends and didn’t hear of anything that made sense to me.
Why does my 1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee drain by itself?
A 1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee has gone through 3 batteries in the last 3 months. While they have all been replaced by warranties, it’d be nice to get the problem solved permanently. I’ve tested the alternator, and it’s not defective. I’m suspecting it might be a short somewhere in the system.
Jeep Grand Cherokee Questions – Battery drains when jeep is not started for a few days and have to rec… – CarGurus If I do not drive my Jeep every day the battery drains and has to be recharged.
Before we get into this month’s Diagnostic Dilemma, let’s review some points from my March, 2016 column about diagnosing battery drains. As a general rule, a “parasitic drain” of less than 30 milliamps (mA) is normal for most vehicles 15 years old and newer.
I have a 1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo that I bought for my daughter to use. The battery was brand new when I got the Jeep, but soon after purchasing it I would find if it sat a few days without driving it the battery would be completely dead. I searched online, asked my mechanic friends and didn’t hear of anything that made sense to me.
A 1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee has gone through 3 batteries in the last 3 months. While they have all been replaced by warranties, it’d be nice to get the problem solved permanently. I’ve tested the alternator, and it’s not defective. I’m suspecting it might be a short somewhere in the system.