What to do when your Jeep battery goes out?
Woot Woot! OK, the quick and dirty was is as follows; disconnect negative cable, connect a test light (12v bulb type) to the negative battery post and then to the negative cable. If connected right, the test light should light up, then start pulling fuses to see when the light goes out, bamo, short found.
Why does the battery drain on a Jeep ZJ?
The drain in our ZJ was due to a defective Body Control Module. The module is fed by the 50 amp fuse but the drain actually came from the tan wires to both doors. Both door modules are tied to the Body Control Module and replacement of the module solved the battery drain.
Why did my 2010 Jeep Liberty Battery die?
Have 2010 Jeep Liberty. Battery died, was charged 2014. Battery died again, replaced 2015. Only 12,000 miles on jeep. In this cold in Michigan, if not driven for a day or 2 it dies. Multifunction light came on a few days before it died however the manual said that means that gas cap is not on right or bad gas.
Can a car battery go dead after a few days?
When I returned home, the battery was dead. I have never had that experience on any car ever I drove. This Instructable applies to my car, but with all of the modern electronics running in the background on today’s automobiles, your car may have this problem, too.
What to do if your JAG battery goes flat?
Folowing the battery going flat after the car had been standing a few days, I replaced my battery (not at a Jag dealer). This worked for a few weeks but the problem has started again. My local garage says the battery is OK and the alternator OK. So what is it?
Is the Jaguar XF prone to battery issues?
The XF does seem prone to battery issues judging by the number of comments across the forum. I’ve one, and I’m progressing the slow pace of getting it resolved by Jaguar – dealer couldn’t seem less interested, but I’ll keep persevering… You expect, and it’s not unreasonable an expectation, that modern cars should be reliable.
Woot Woot! OK, the quick and dirty was is as follows; disconnect negative cable, connect a test light (12v bulb type) to the negative battery post and then to the negative cable. If connected right, the test light should light up, then start pulling fuses to see when the light goes out, bamo, short found.
When did the battery go bad on my Jaguar?
Consulted my independent in Preston who found out that there was a ‘Service Action’on the battery which Stratstone Manchester failed to attend to when the car waspurchased last November. I have had other problems over the past 8 months whichis another story.
How many batteries in a 1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee?
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.
How can I tell if my Jeep Cherokee battery is draining?
If connected right, the test light should light up, then start pulling fuses to see when the light goes out, bamo, short found. Here is a much more in dept video of parasitic draws;
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 happens when you disconnect the battery on a Grand Cherokee?
By disconnecting the battery, you are essentially giving the computer a form of amnesia, whereby the computer forgets any stored codes. However, if you have not corrected the problem that caused the code in the first place, the code will return soon and the “check engine” light will come back on.
Why does my Jeep Cherokee battery drain overnight?
Battery dead. Took it to an Auto repair guy and he had a quick look and said ‘something’ is draining my battery overnight. Did not have time to investigate then. Now, tonight I saw that when I switch it off, wipers,windows,indicators and elec window lights all still work??? WTH???
What to do if your Jeep Grand Cherokee wont start?
There are certain emissions-related codes that may require a Chrysler/Jeep dealership to inspect and clear. Disconnect the scan tool from the DTC port when done. If you do not have a quality scan tool, refer to Step 3. Disconnect the negative battery cable and leave it disconnected overnight.
How do you reset a Grand Cherokee computer?
Disconnect the scan tool from the DTC port when done. If you do not have a quality scan tool, refer to Step 3. Disconnect the negative battery cable and leave it disconnected overnight. Reconnect the negative battery cable in the morning and all but any hard codes will be cleared.
Why does my car battery keep dying when I start it?
This takes a lot of power to accomplish, and it puts a lot of strain on your car battery. If you keep starting and stopping the vehicle before the alternator gets a chance to fully charge the battery, then you will always end up with a weak battery, which makes it harder to crank the engine the next time you start the car.
Why does my RV battery keep dying at low charge?
But when a battery stays at a low charge (below 12.5 volts) for a long time, the crystals get too large to break down and the battery is busted–who knew? Charge your battery fully and frequently, and never let it drain below 50%. Your RV battery is 64% water.
Why does the battery on my RV keep dying?
If you’re constantly asking why does my RV battery keep dying?, check out these tips to find your answer (and some relief). When a battery dies, sometimes the culprit’s clear. Other times, it’s an exhausting mystery. Some repeat charge-draining offenders are: Fridges, and many more.
Why does my cell phone battery keep dying?
Well perhaps you have a parasitic draw. A parasitic draw is a short in the system which can drain your battery over time without you knowing why. In this video I’ll show you how to find the problem and then we’ll talk about how to fix it. This video brought to you by Pull-A-Part.