I have a 2001 Jeep Wrangler. Suddenly the check gauges light came on. Thinking it was in need of an oil change, I had that done and the light still came on. I noticed that the battery life indicator is a little lower than normal. When I put the lights, radio or heater on, the battery indicator drops and the lights dim. It starts up with no problems and it seems as though the battery will charge back up a little after restarting it. Do I need a new battery or is the alternator going?
2007-01-05 22:44:40 · 6 answers · asked by zimmiesgrl 5 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Car Makes ➔ Jeep
its your alternator i ran into the same problem with my jeep. i went through some mud and it messed it all up. i got the check engine light, the gauge was lower all that stuff. i still had an extended warranty so i took it in and they checked it and replaced the alternator and now its all good. also your battery will still charge up but not as good with the broken alternator the gauge doesnt neccassarily tell you how charged your battery is it tells you how much your alternator is putting out. so if you have an extended warranty id go and have jeep replace it cuz the alternator they use is very good and expensive if you want to put in the same one or you can go to kragen or autozone or where ever and get a cheaper one that will work.
2007-01-07 06:43:22 · answer #1 · answered by jeepaholic 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Obviously the current draw is in excess of the battery's capacity, I would Install a higher amp battery. False readings from your gauges can be corrected by resetting the computer this is easily done by disconnecting the battery and reconnecting the battery.
You did not mention what type of climate you are using the vehicle, cold weather will most definetly affect the batteries output
2007-01-06 22:27:56 · answer #2 · answered by trendz 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
overlook the 0.5-azz fix that is going to in undemanding terms come decrease back to chunk you interior the azz. there's a three center attainable use it exceptionally in the experience that your are making use of it interior the desolate tract. There are radiators attainable with a staggered fin development that furnish extra suitable cooling to in undemanding terms a right this moment layout. so some distance as a unmarried or twin center cooling extra helpful that a three center,greater airflow is one reason yet additionally constrained coolant pass is yet another. If the coolant is going via the radiator too speedy it won't have time to sit down back precise. i could nevertheless elect the three center radiator and use a restrictor interior the inlet if pass is only too speedy in particular to benefit the extra desirable coolant potential.
2016-12-16 03:25:34 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
i own a repair shop,and you can take it by any auto zone or advance,and have then check it,,it may just be a weak battery in it,,if its over 4 years old id replace it,,because the life span of most battery's is just around four years,,some five,,but they start getting weak,and also have them do a check on the alternator,it maybe getting weak on it,,good luck with it,i hope this help,s.
2007-01-06 03:56:26 · answer #4 · answered by dodge man 7 · 1⤊ 2⤋
Go to Auto Zone and they will check to see what you need, pull the codes for free, and turn off the light. What more could you ask for?
Glad to help you, Good Luck!!!
2007-01-06 00:22:09 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
it's the alternator.
eventually it will not start so easily, trust me.
and i love horse sex! oh, calm down! just joking
little girl... don't get upset! sorry to offend your
delicate sensibilities!
2007-01-06 21:01:08 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋