Re: Dead battery (don't laugh)
 

If that's the case, would it be worth it to pull the pos. cable and let it
reset?

PER:
http://www.rubiconownersforum.com/ph...ast+learn+mode

n.


"mic canic" <dbrider@cac.net> wrote in message
news:42800BC4.4963F581@cac.net...
> the engine and the pcm needs to relearn how to idle
>
> Nathan Otis wrote:
>
>> Well, I left the lights on this evening and I come out to a dead battery.
>> Turn the key and all I get is "click". I poulled out the cables and got a
>> jump to get it started (drove around for about 10-15 minutes) but it
>> won't
>> stay running without goosing the gas. I ask you not to laugh because this
>> is
>> my first dead battery and I don't know if these symptoms mean I need a
>> new
>> one or if I get it started and drive a little longer, will this battery
>> come
>> back to life?
>>
>> n.
>
>

Re: Dead battery (don't laugh)
 

If that's the case, would it be worth it to pull the pos. cable and let it
reset?

PER:
http://www.rubiconownersforum.com/ph...ast+learn+mode

n.


"mic canic" <dbrider@cac.net> wrote in message
news:42800BC4.4963F581@cac.net...
> the engine and the pcm needs to relearn how to idle
>
> Nathan Otis wrote:
>
>> Well, I left the lights on this evening and I come out to a dead battery.
>> Turn the key and all I get is "click". I poulled out the cables and got a
>> jump to get it started (drove around for about 10-15 minutes) but it
>> won't
>> stay running without goosing the gas. I ask you not to laugh because this
>> is
>> my first dead battery and I don't know if these symptoms mean I need a
>> new
>> one or if I get it started and drive a little longer, will this battery
>> come
>> back to life?
>>
>> n.
>
>

Re: Dead battery (don't laugh)
 

If that's the case, would it be worth it to pull the pos. cable and let it
reset?

PER:
http://www.rubiconownersforum.com/ph...ast+learn+mode

n.


"mic canic" <dbrider@cac.net> wrote in message
news:42800BC4.4963F581@cac.net...
> the engine and the pcm needs to relearn how to idle
>
> Nathan Otis wrote:
>
>> Well, I left the lights on this evening and I come out to a dead battery.
>> Turn the key and all I get is "click". I poulled out the cables and got a
>> jump to get it started (drove around for about 10-15 minutes) but it
>> won't
>> stay running without goosing the gas. I ask you not to laugh because this
>> is
>> my first dead battery and I don't know if these symptoms mean I need a
>> new
>> one or if I get it started and drive a little longer, will this battery
>> come
>> back to life?
>>
>> n.
>
>

Re: Dead battery (don't laugh)
 

Nathan Otis proclaimed:

> Thanks, Bill. I hope you're right... I'll drive to work tomorrow (30
> minutes+) and if it doesn't start after work, I've got the cables with me so
> I can get somewhere and buy a new battery. Maybe an Optima...
>
You might want to call your local Sears auto store and see if they
would check your current battery for charge capability. They carry
the Optima as well as the DieHard. A 4WheelParts store if in your
area might also be willing to check your battery.

If the battery is very old and has been completely discharged,
sometimes you can shock charge it...which won't happen in a
vehicle, but usually the newer battery constructions rarely
recover for long after a full discharge unless rather new or
designed for deep cycling.

Re: Dead battery (don't laugh)
 

Nathan Otis proclaimed:

> Thanks, Bill. I hope you're right... I'll drive to work tomorrow (30
> minutes+) and if it doesn't start after work, I've got the cables with me so
> I can get somewhere and buy a new battery. Maybe an Optima...
>
You might want to call your local Sears auto store and see if they
would check your current battery for charge capability. They carry
the Optima as well as the DieHard. A 4WheelParts store if in your
area might also be willing to check your battery.

If the battery is very old and has been completely discharged,
sometimes you can shock charge it...which won't happen in a
vehicle, but usually the newer battery constructions rarely
recover for long after a full discharge unless rather new or
designed for deep cycling.

Re: Dead battery (don't laugh)
 

Nathan Otis proclaimed:

> Thanks, Bill. I hope you're right... I'll drive to work tomorrow (30
> minutes+) and if it doesn't start after work, I've got the cables with me so
> I can get somewhere and buy a new battery. Maybe an Optima...
>
You might want to call your local Sears auto store and see if they
would check your current battery for charge capability. They carry
the Optima as well as the DieHard. A 4WheelParts store if in your
area might also be willing to check your battery.

If the battery is very old and has been completely discharged,
sometimes you can shock charge it...which won't happen in a
vehicle, but usually the newer battery constructions rarely
recover for long after a full discharge unless rather new or
designed for deep cycling.

Re: Dead battery (don't laugh)
 

Nathan Otis proclaimed:

> Thanks, Bill. I hope you're right... I'll drive to work tomorrow (30
> minutes+) and if it doesn't start after work, I've got the cables with me so
> I can get somewhere and buy a new battery. Maybe an Optima...
>
You might want to call your local Sears auto store and see if they
would check your current battery for charge capability. They carry
the Optima as well as the DieHard. A 4WheelParts store if in your
area might also be willing to check your battery.

If the battery is very old and has been completely discharged,
sometimes you can shock charge it...which won't happen in a
vehicle, but usually the newer battery constructions rarely
recover for long after a full discharge unless rather new or
designed for deep cycling.

Re: Dead battery (don't laugh)
 

Last night I pulled the positive cable and reset the PCM. Drove around a
little and it seemed ok (didn't die when I stopped). Started right up this
AM, drove to work fine (doorless, I might add). Started up after work and
came home fine. Seems all is well. Thanks all for the help.
n.

"Nathan Otis" <na@SPAM.smeat.net> wrote in message
news:gOUfe.942$PP2.3314@news.uswest.net...
> If that's the case, would it be worth it to pull the pos. cable and let it
> reset?
>
> PER:
> http://www.rubiconownersforum.com/ph...ast+learn+mode
>
> n.
>
>
> "mic canic" <dbrider@cac.net> wrote in message
> news:42800BC4.4963F581@cac.net...
>> the engine and the pcm needs to relearn how to idle
>>
>> Nathan Otis wrote:
>>
>>> Well, I left the lights on this evening and I come out to a dead
>>> battery.
>>> Turn the key and all I get is "click". I poulled out the cables and got
>>> a
>>> jump to get it started (drove around for about 10-15 minutes) but it
>>> won't
>>> stay running without goosing the gas. I ask you not to laugh because
>>> this is
>>> my first dead battery and I don't know if these symptoms mean I need a
>>> new
>>> one or if I get it started and drive a little longer, will this battery
>>> come
>>> back to life?
>>>
>>> n.
>>
>>
>
>
>

Re: Dead battery (don't laugh)
 

Last night I pulled the positive cable and reset the PCM. Drove around a
little and it seemed ok (didn't die when I stopped). Started right up this
AM, drove to work fine (doorless, I might add). Started up after work and
came home fine. Seems all is well. Thanks all for the help.
n.

"Nathan Otis" <na@SPAM.smeat.net> wrote in message
news:gOUfe.942$PP2.3314@news.uswest.net...
> If that's the case, would it be worth it to pull the pos. cable and let it
> reset?
>
> PER:
> http://www.rubiconownersforum.com/ph...ast+learn+mode
>
> n.
>
>
> "mic canic" <dbrider@cac.net> wrote in message
> news:42800BC4.4963F581@cac.net...
>> the engine and the pcm needs to relearn how to idle
>>
>> Nathan Otis wrote:
>>
>>> Well, I left the lights on this evening and I come out to a dead
>>> battery.
>>> Turn the key and all I get is "click". I poulled out the cables and got
>>> a
>>> jump to get it started (drove around for about 10-15 minutes) but it
>>> won't
>>> stay running without goosing the gas. I ask you not to laugh because
>>> this is
>>> my first dead battery and I don't know if these symptoms mean I need a
>>> new
>>> one or if I get it started and drive a little longer, will this battery
>>> come
>>> back to life?
>>>
>>> n.
>>
>>
>
>
>

Re: Dead battery (don't laugh)
 

Last night I pulled the positive cable and reset the PCM. Drove around a
little and it seemed ok (didn't die when I stopped). Started right up this
AM, drove to work fine (doorless, I might add). Started up after work and
came home fine. Seems all is well. Thanks all for the help.
n.

"Nathan Otis" <na@SPAM.smeat.net> wrote in message
news:gOUfe.942$PP2.3314@news.uswest.net...
> If that's the case, would it be worth it to pull the pos. cable and let it
> reset?
>
> PER:
> http://www.rubiconownersforum.com/ph...ast+learn+mode
>
> n.
>
>
> "mic canic" <dbrider@cac.net> wrote in message
> news:42800BC4.4963F581@cac.net...
>> the engine and the pcm needs to relearn how to idle
>>
>> Nathan Otis wrote:
>>
>>> Well, I left the lights on this evening and I come out to a dead
>>> battery.
>>> Turn the key and all I get is "click". I poulled out the cables and got
>>> a
>>> jump to get it started (drove around for about 10-15 minutes) but it
>>> won't
>>> stay running without goosing the gas. I ask you not to laugh because
>>> this is
>>> my first dead battery and I don't know if these symptoms mean I need a
>>> new
>>> one or if I get it started and drive a little longer, will this battery
>>> come
>>> back to life?
>>>
>>> n.
>>
>>
>
>
>