You could easily be describing a dirty connection on one of the main
battery cables.

Mike
86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's

frankiejr@aol.com wrote:
>
> after 6 days of rain, my 97 tj se won't start. there's a fast clicking,
> so i thought it might be the battery. i put a vom on it and it read
> 12v, but i threw a 10a 5 hr charge on it anyway. the inside lights got
> brighter, but it still won't turn, just clicking. i tried until it
> stopped clicking, waited a few minutes, and same thing. i checked the
> codes and got 12, 55. that's nice because i took the battery out to
> charge it (12=battery recently removed). no other codes, so the
> computer is not helping (iguess i should have checked it before
> disconnecting the battery. there's not much to this 2.5l engine. the
> battery was replaced about a year ago by my mechanic (some no name
> battery that's supposed to last for 55 months). I don't have much time
> to spend working on this jeep, if the battery is a good shot, i'll
> replace it. any thoughts?? thanks

 

You could easily be describing a dirty connection on one of the main
battery cables.

Mike
86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's

frankiejr@aol.com wrote:
>
> after 6 days of rain, my 97 tj se won't start. there's a fast clicking,
> so i thought it might be the battery. i put a vom on it and it read
> 12v, but i threw a 10a 5 hr charge on it anyway. the inside lights got
> brighter, but it still won't turn, just clicking. i tried until it
> stopped clicking, waited a few minutes, and same thing. i checked the
> codes and got 12, 55. that's nice because i took the battery out to
> charge it (12=battery recently removed). no other codes, so the
> computer is not helping (iguess i should have checked it before
> disconnecting the battery. there's not much to this 2.5l engine. the
> battery was replaced about a year ago by my mechanic (some no name
> battery that's supposed to last for 55 months). I don't have much time
> to spend working on this jeep, if the battery is a good shot, i'll
> replace it. any thoughts?? thanks

 

You could easily be describing a dirty connection on one of the main
battery cables.

Mike
86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's

frankiejr@aol.com wrote:
>
> after 6 days of rain, my 97 tj se won't start. there's a fast clicking,
> so i thought it might be the battery. i put a vom on it and it read
> 12v, but i threw a 10a 5 hr charge on it anyway. the inside lights got
> brighter, but it still won't turn, just clicking. i tried until it
> stopped clicking, waited a few minutes, and same thing. i checked the
> codes and got 12, 55. that's nice because i took the battery out to
> charge it (12=battery recently removed). no other codes, so the
> computer is not helping (iguess i should have checked it before
> disconnecting the battery. there's not much to this 2.5l engine. the
> battery was replaced about a year ago by my mechanic (some no name
> battery that's supposed to last for 55 months). I don't have much time
> to spend working on this jeep, if the battery is a good shot, i'll
> replace it. any thoughts?? thanks

 

Technically you're battery is closed to being discharged (0Volts doesn't
mean dishcharged)....I thinkit's something along the lines of 11.8 volts
for a fully discharged battery.

Of course, clean the terminal posts first and be sure it's getting a
good connection. Rust and oxide will create a voltage drop and won't
allow the battery to charge(but probably just float).

frankiejr@aol.com wrote:
> after 6 days of rain, my 97 tj se won't start. there's a fast clicking,
> so i thought it might be the battery. i put a vom on it and it read
> 12v, but i threw a 10a 5 hr charge on it anyway. the inside lights got
> brighter, but it still won't turn, just clicking. i tried until it
> stopped clicking, waited a few minutes, and same thing. i checked the
> codes and got 12, 55. that's nice because i took the battery out to
> charge it (12=battery recently removed). no other codes, so the
> computer is not helping (iguess i should have checked it before
> disconnecting the battery. there's not much to this 2.5l engine. the
> battery was replaced about a year ago by my mechanic (some no name
> battery that's supposed to last for 55 months). I don't have much time
> to spend working on this jeep, if the battery is a good shot, i'll
> replace it. any thoughts?? thanks
>

 

Technically you're battery is closed to being discharged (0Volts doesn't
mean dishcharged)....I thinkit's something along the lines of 11.8 volts
for a fully discharged battery.

Of course, clean the terminal posts first and be sure it's getting a
good connection. Rust and oxide will create a voltage drop and won't
allow the battery to charge(but probably just float).

frankiejr@aol.com wrote:
> after 6 days of rain, my 97 tj se won't start. there's a fast clicking,
> so i thought it might be the battery. i put a vom on it and it read
> 12v, but i threw a 10a 5 hr charge on it anyway. the inside lights got
> brighter, but it still won't turn, just clicking. i tried until it
> stopped clicking, waited a few minutes, and same thing. i checked the
> codes and got 12, 55. that's nice because i took the battery out to
> charge it (12=battery recently removed). no other codes, so the
> computer is not helping (iguess i should have checked it before
> disconnecting the battery. there's not much to this 2.5l engine. the
> battery was replaced about a year ago by my mechanic (some no name
> battery that's supposed to last for 55 months). I don't have much time
> to spend working on this jeep, if the battery is a good shot, i'll
> replace it. any thoughts?? thanks
>

 

Technically you're battery is closed to being discharged (0Volts doesn't
mean dishcharged)....I thinkit's something along the lines of 11.8 volts
for a fully discharged battery.

Of course, clean the terminal posts first and be sure it's getting a
good connection. Rust and oxide will create a voltage drop and won't
allow the battery to charge(but probably just float).

frankiejr@aol.com wrote:
> after 6 days of rain, my 97 tj se won't start. there's a fast clicking,
> so i thought it might be the battery. i put a vom on it and it read
> 12v, but i threw a 10a 5 hr charge on it anyway. the inside lights got
> brighter, but it still won't turn, just clicking. i tried until it
> stopped clicking, waited a few minutes, and same thing. i checked the
> codes and got 12, 55. that's nice because i took the battery out to
> charge it (12=battery recently removed). no other codes, so the
> computer is not helping (iguess i should have checked it before
> disconnecting the battery. there's not much to this 2.5l engine. the
> battery was replaced about a year ago by my mechanic (some no name
> battery that's supposed to last for 55 months). I don't have much time
> to spend working on this jeep, if the battery is a good shot, i'll
> replace it. any thoughts?? thanks
>

 

First pull and clean the battery terminals. Check the positive cable to
the starter and the negative cable to ground for being clean and tight.
If in doubt, pull them, clean, and tighten.

Your symptoms sound like a battery on its last legs if the charger makes
your lights brighter. Unless you find a *really* bad cable, plan on
getting it running long enough to go get a good name brand battery.
Ignore the warranty as 4 years is a long time even for a premium
battery. Charge or jump it, and head for a battery dealer.

If you can't turn the headlights on for 10 minutes and still read 12
volts, the battery is going.

Steve Brady proclaimed:
> Technically you're battery is closed to being discharged (0Volts doesn't
> mean dishcharged)....I thinkit's something along the lines of 11.8 volts
> for a fully discharged battery.
>
> Of course, clean the terminal posts first and be sure it's getting a
> good connection. Rust and oxide will create a voltage drop and won't
> allow the battery to charge(but probably just float).
>
> frankiejr@aol.com wrote:
>
>> after 6 days of rain, my 97 tj se won't start. there's a fast clicking,
>> so i thought it might be the battery. i put a vom on it and it read
>> 12v, but i threw a 10a 5 hr charge on it anyway. the inside lights got
>> brighter, but it still won't turn, just clicking. i tried until it
>> stopped clicking, waited a few minutes, and same thing. i checked the
>> codes and got 12, 55. that's nice because i took the battery out to
>> charge it (12=battery recently removed). no other codes, so the
>> computer is not helping (iguess i should have checked it before
>> disconnecting the battery. there's not much to this 2.5l engine. the
>> battery was replaced about a year ago by my mechanic (some no name
>> battery that's supposed to last for 55 months). I don't have much time
>> to spend working on this jeep, if the battery is a good shot, i'll
>> replace it. any thoughts?? thanks
>>

 

First pull and clean the battery terminals. Check the positive cable to
the starter and the negative cable to ground for being clean and tight.
If in doubt, pull them, clean, and tighten.

Your symptoms sound like a battery on its last legs if the charger makes
your lights brighter. Unless you find a *really* bad cable, plan on
getting it running long enough to go get a good name brand battery.
Ignore the warranty as 4 years is a long time even for a premium
battery. Charge or jump it, and head for a battery dealer.

If you can't turn the headlights on for 10 minutes and still read 12
volts, the battery is going.

Steve Brady proclaimed:
> Technically you're battery is closed to being discharged (0Volts doesn't
> mean dishcharged)....I thinkit's something along the lines of 11.8 volts
> for a fully discharged battery.
>
> Of course, clean the terminal posts first and be sure it's getting a
> good connection. Rust and oxide will create a voltage drop and won't
> allow the battery to charge(but probably just float).
>
> frankiejr@aol.com wrote:
>
>> after 6 days of rain, my 97 tj se won't start. there's a fast clicking,
>> so i thought it might be the battery. i put a vom on it and it read
>> 12v, but i threw a 10a 5 hr charge on it anyway. the inside lights got
>> brighter, but it still won't turn, just clicking. i tried until it
>> stopped clicking, waited a few minutes, and same thing. i checked the
>> codes and got 12, 55. that's nice because i took the battery out to
>> charge it (12=battery recently removed). no other codes, so the
>> computer is not helping (iguess i should have checked it before
>> disconnecting the battery. there's not much to this 2.5l engine. the
>> battery was replaced about a year ago by my mechanic (some no name
>> battery that's supposed to last for 55 months). I don't have much time
>> to spend working on this jeep, if the battery is a good shot, i'll
>> replace it. any thoughts?? thanks
>>

 

First pull and clean the battery terminals. Check the positive cable to
the starter and the negative cable to ground for being clean and tight.
If in doubt, pull them, clean, and tighten.

Your symptoms sound like a battery on its last legs if the charger makes
your lights brighter. Unless you find a *really* bad cable, plan on
getting it running long enough to go get a good name brand battery.
Ignore the warranty as 4 years is a long time even for a premium
battery. Charge or jump it, and head for a battery dealer.

If you can't turn the headlights on for 10 minutes and still read 12
volts, the battery is going.

Steve Brady proclaimed:
> Technically you're battery is closed to being discharged (0Volts doesn't
> mean dishcharged)....I thinkit's something along the lines of 11.8 volts
> for a fully discharged battery.
>
> Of course, clean the terminal posts first and be sure it's getting a
> good connection. Rust and oxide will create a voltage drop and won't
> allow the battery to charge(but probably just float).
>
> frankiejr@aol.com wrote:
>
>> after 6 days of rain, my 97 tj se won't start. there's a fast clicking,
>> so i thought it might be the battery. i put a vom on it and it read
>> 12v, but i threw a 10a 5 hr charge on it anyway. the inside lights got
>> brighter, but it still won't turn, just clicking. i tried until it
>> stopped clicking, waited a few minutes, and same thing. i checked the
>> codes and got 12, 55. that's nice because i took the battery out to
>> charge it (12=battery recently removed). no other codes, so the
>> computer is not helping (iguess i should have checked it before
>> disconnecting the battery. there's not much to this 2.5l engine. the
>> battery was replaced about a year ago by my mechanic (some no name
>> battery that's supposed to last for 55 months). I don't have much time
>> to spend working on this jeep, if the battery is a good shot, i'll
>> replace it. any thoughts?? thanks
>>

 

On 15 Oct 2005 15:52:58 -0700 in
<1129416778.915322.28900@g14g2000cwa.googlegroups. com>,
frankiejr@aol.com graced the world with this thought:



>. any thoughts?? thanks

sell it.