How do you change the battery in a Jeep Grand Cherokee?
Put the negative cable on last and start the SUV to ensure the connections are working on your Jeep Grand Cherokee. After attaching the new battery cables, you’ll need to reset your clock and reprogram your radio presets, if you have these options on your Jeep.
Is there a problem with my Jeep Grand Cherokee?
I changed the battery in my 2004 Grand Cherokee and to keep the clock on time and other things from happening, I connected another battery to the battery leads when I removed the dying battery. Installation seemed to go perfectly, but when I drove the vehicle two problems, that were not present before, were manifested:
What causes a Jeep Grand Cherokee to go into limp mode?
3. Weak battery or bad battery connectors. Your Jeep Grand Cherokee’s transmission can go into limp mode if you are using a weak battery. You should check the battery and cables from both ends, battery and car. If the limp mode is caused by bad battery then you can upgrade the Transmission Control Module software at your dealer.
Why does my Jeep Grand Cherokee battery drain?
30 people found this helpful. I have had the same problem with my previous battery however this was on a 2002 grand cherokee. my alarm system was draining it for some apparent reason. There was a constant draw from it because of the poor charge maintained while running due to alternator problems.
Replacing the battery in your Grand Cherokee involves removing the terminals. When you reconnect the terminals, your radio presets are likely to be cleared out. In some Grand Cherokees, you may need to re-enter a security code to get your radio to work again.
How often should I Change my Jeep battery?
The video above shows you how to replace the battery in your 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee. We recommend changing the battery in Jeeps every 4 years.
What’s the best way to disconnect a car battery?
Clean any corrosion off of the battery and terminals with a can of spray-on battery cleaner. Disconnect the negative battery cable and then the positive cable with a combination wrench. Clean the battery posts and terminals with the post and terminal cleaning tool, so you have a good connection when you’re done.
What’s the best way to clean a car battery?
If you use the baking soda mixture instead of cleaner, mix 1 tablespoon of baking soda into 1 cup of water. Thoroughly rinse the battery with clean water to remove all of the solution. Wear gloves and safety goggles for protection from acid when working with a battery.
Replacing the battery in your Grand Cherokee involves removing the terminals. When you reconnect the terminals, your radio presets are likely to be cleared out. In some Grand Cherokees, you may need to re-enter a security code to get your radio to work again.
The video above shows you how to replace the battery in your 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee. We recommend changing the battery in Jeeps every 4 years.
Clean any corrosion off of the battery and terminals with a can of spray-on battery cleaner. Disconnect the negative battery cable and then the positive cable with a combination wrench. Clean the battery posts and terminals with the post and terminal cleaning tool, so you have a good connection when you’re done.
If you use the baking soda mixture instead of cleaner, mix 1 tablespoon of baking soda into 1 cup of water. Thoroughly rinse the battery with clean water to remove all of the solution. Wear gloves and safety goggles for protection from acid when working with a battery.