When did my Jeep Cherokee battery go off?
Took car back to dealership on Sunday 10/14/18 and was told to call service the next day because they had no loaners. Today 10/21/18 vehicle turned off while driving out of parking space. Car restarted but do not trust driving this vehicle with my family inside.
Why did my check engine light come on after I replaced my battery?
An illuminated Check Engine Light can be caused by several different components. First, make sure the replacement battery is the right type for your vehicle. Then check that the vehicle is properly connected to the battery. You should also make sure that the battery terminals are clean, though with the battery being new, this shouldn’t be an issue.
Can a new battery cause an engine to stall?
Step 2 – Sometime a high idle condition can occur after a new battery has been installed, this is the opposite of the engine stalling but share the same malfunction, the computer is unable to control idle speed. Simply drive the vehicle for a short time for the idle to subside to normal operation.
How can you tell when a car battery needs to be replaced?
Testing the battery capacity with a battery tester. Another sign is when you operate your power windows after the engine is turned off, the windows move much slower than when the engine is running. Sometimes you also may notice that the lights dim when the engine is idling, but become brighter again when the engine is revved.
Took car back to dealership on Sunday 10/14/18 and was told to call service the next day because they had no loaners. Today 10/21/18 vehicle turned off while driving out of parking space. Car restarted but do not trust driving this vehicle with my family inside.
Why does my car not start after I replace the battery?
Evaluating Your Car’s Key Systems for Possible Failure. There are many other possible problems that could lead to the fact that, after you’ve replaced the battery, the car won’t start. One or more of several key systems might not run properly, or there could be a serious malfunction with the electrical system.
Can you replace a car battery at a dealership?
Never ever ever buy a battery at a dealership, what a ripoff, $280?! Same problem. was time to replace battery, have 2013 Chev Silverado, only 56 000 km, however upon replacing battery, vehicle will not start. Purchased battery at GM Dealership, cannot boost, any suggestions please, thank you.
What happens when you change the battery in a car?
Changing your car battery may cause your immobilizer to lose synchronization with the car. When you disconnect your old battery from the car, you wipe out your car’s settings unless you keep the voltage in the car going. You want to keep a back current flowing to your car to retain its computer settings.
Why does my Toyota battery keep going dead?
But one thing: any car battery that is drained until it is dead is damaged. Recharging only restores part of the battery. Do this a few times and the battery is useless. The dealer has to find the parasitic drain, it could be anywhere in the car. I had a similar problem, turned out to be the dome light was not always going off.
What to do if your Jeep battery drains?
Check all your wires for corrosion or proper connection to battery and alternator. Have battery and alternator tested. (Yes, in some cases new batteries could have premature failure to cells) Also check for accessories that may still be drawing power after the ignition key is removed. Glove box light, interior lights, stereo, amp, etc…
How long can a car battery last without draining?
Any car can handle 2 weeks without draining the battery. Can you tell us exactly what corporate said? But one thing: any car battery that is drained until it is dead is damaged. Recharging only restores part of the battery. Do this a few times and the battery is useless. The dealer has to find the parasitic drain, it could be anywhere in the car.
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 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???
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.
What kind of battery does a Jeep Grand Cherokee have?
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.
How can I tell if my Jeep battery is draining?
Remove the negative cable of your battery, connect the tester to the negative side of the battery and to the negative cable of vehicle. The light will come on if there is a drain somewhere. If there is, remove fuses 1 at a time. Every time you remove a fuse, check the light.
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.
Why does my car battery discharge after charging?
It’s possible you have problems with the battery itself (see the “state of charge” table below). Charge the battery and repeat the test. If you get the same readings (and problems) after charging the battery, you may want to take the battery to a shop for a battery load test. This is one of the best ways to confirm battery condition.
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.
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.
Why did my Jeep battery die in 2014?
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. Never did it say it pertained to battery.
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.
Why does my 2017 Jeep Cherokee not start?
My 2017 Jeep wouldn’t start on September 22,23 2018 while parked in driveway. It made a sound like the battery was dead and didn’t have enough juice to start. After attempting to start multiple times and trying to turn off radio and headlight.
What are the problems with the Jeep Cherokee?
After jump, the engine clunked and run but flashing all interior light and several warnings such as ,electronic stability control,service 4wd,power brake on dashboard. When I tried to pull out a car from garage and shifted the gear to the rear,”the service transmission restart in park with vehicle at zero speed ‘ displayed and engine stopped again.
Why is my Jeep Cherokee not driving normal?
Then when putting Jeep into gear the transmission will shift hard and you can feel the car jerk and hear a clunking sound. Once you stop and turn the car off and back on a couple of times the error messages will go away and Jeep will drive normally. Two days ago Jeep had been driving normal.
What’s the battery life on a 2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee?
Mine is a 2015 that was purchased new back in April of 2015. I’m still running the original battery. It’s still showing a voltmeter reading of around 14.7 Volts on the dash display. It still cranks over nice and strong. Everything operates just like it did the day I drove it home from the dealer. Mileage is low at slightly over 12,500 miles.
What to do if your Jeep Grand Cherokee battery drains?
Have battery and alternator tested. (Yes, in some cases new batteries could have premature failure to cells) Also check for accessories that may still be drawing power after the ignition key is removed. Glove box light, interior lights, stereo, amp, etc… 51 people found this helpful. check the conditon of the wiring connections to your starter.
When did I Buy my Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited?
I have a 2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited with just over 238,000. Bought this car with just over 35,000 in 2003. It’s been a great reliable car and always got me from point a to b without a problem. This is the first problem I have really had with my jeep. The battery would drain if it sat for more than a couple of days.