I got eleven years out of the battery that came with my Wrangler. I did
clean the terminals a couple of times, and once or twice I drained it all
the way by leaving the lights on. You hardly ever have to replace them in
the summer, though.

Earle

"Mike Romain" <romainm@sympatico.ca> wrote in message
news:445BAFBB.9255BDD0@sympatico.ca...
> Have you check the brake light fuse? As others have mentioned, the
> switches are cheap. An hour labor is a bit much for putting it in....
>
> Have you cleaned the battery connections in 6 years or checked the fluid
> level in the battery? They do need a good clean now and then. That can
> extend the battery life by several years.
>
> Brake price isn't too bad if it's pads, rotors and labor.
>
> I would disconnect the battery to reset the check engine light and clean
> the connections while it was disconnected, then I would make sure the
> gas cap was on tight and see what happens when I hooked the battery back
> up.
>
> There are places that will read the codes for free for you.
>
> But yes, you are right about what can wait.
>
> Mike
> 86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
> 88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
> Canadian Off Road Trips Photos: Non members can still view!
> Jan/06 http://www.imagestation.com/album/pi...?id=2115147590
> (More Off Road album links at bottom of the view page)
>
>
> Mike wrote:
> >
> > In addition to the 75,000 mile service, I also need:
> >
> > 1) I have no brake lights. I need a new brake light switch. That costs
> > $108.
> >
> > 2) My jeep still has the original battery. It is 6 years old. The car
> > cranks slow. It costs $140 to replace it for parts and labor.
> >
> > 3) My front brakes are down to the metal. It costs $230 to replace them
> >
> > 4) My check engine light is on. Cost $93 to check
> >
> > Is #1 and #3 most urgent? Can #2 and #4 wait later?
> >
> > Thanks
> > mike
> > Jeep Sport Cherokee 2000

 

I got eleven years out of the battery that came with my Wrangler. I did
clean the terminals a couple of times, and once or twice I drained it all
the way by leaving the lights on. You hardly ever have to replace them in
the summer, though.

Earle

"Mike Romain" <romainm@sympatico.ca> wrote in message
news:445BAFBB.9255BDD0@sympatico.ca...
> Have you check the brake light fuse? As others have mentioned, the
> switches are cheap. An hour labor is a bit much for putting it in....
>
> Have you cleaned the battery connections in 6 years or checked the fluid
> level in the battery? They do need a good clean now and then. That can
> extend the battery life by several years.
>
> Brake price isn't too bad if it's pads, rotors and labor.
>
> I would disconnect the battery to reset the check engine light and clean
> the connections while it was disconnected, then I would make sure the
> gas cap was on tight and see what happens when I hooked the battery back
> up.
>
> There are places that will read the codes for free for you.
>
> But yes, you are right about what can wait.
>
> Mike
> 86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
> 88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
> Canadian Off Road Trips Photos: Non members can still view!
> Jan/06 http://www.imagestation.com/album/pi...?id=2115147590
> (More Off Road album links at bottom of the view page)
>
>
> Mike wrote:
> >
> > In addition to the 75,000 mile service, I also need:
> >
> > 1) I have no brake lights. I need a new brake light switch. That costs
> > $108.
> >
> > 2) My jeep still has the original battery. It is 6 years old. The car
> > cranks slow. It costs $140 to replace it for parts and labor.
> >
> > 3) My front brakes are down to the metal. It costs $230 to replace them
> >
> > 4) My check engine light is on. Cost $93 to check
> >
> > Is #1 and #3 most urgent? Can #2 and #4 wait later?
> >
> > Thanks
> > mike
> > Jeep Sport Cherokee 2000

 

I got eleven years out of the battery that came with my Wrangler. I did
clean the terminals a couple of times, and once or twice I drained it all
the way by leaving the lights on. You hardly ever have to replace them in
the summer, though.

Earle

"Mike Romain" <romainm@sympatico.ca> wrote in message
news:445BAFBB.9255BDD0@sympatico.ca...
> Have you check the brake light fuse? As others have mentioned, the
> switches are cheap. An hour labor is a bit much for putting it in....
>
> Have you cleaned the battery connections in 6 years or checked the fluid
> level in the battery? They do need a good clean now and then. That can
> extend the battery life by several years.
>
> Brake price isn't too bad if it's pads, rotors and labor.
>
> I would disconnect the battery to reset the check engine light and clean
> the connections while it was disconnected, then I would make sure the
> gas cap was on tight and see what happens when I hooked the battery back
> up.
>
> There are places that will read the codes for free for you.
>
> But yes, you are right about what can wait.
>
> Mike
> 86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
> 88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
> Canadian Off Road Trips Photos: Non members can still view!
> Jan/06 http://www.imagestation.com/album/pi...?id=2115147590
> (More Off Road album links at bottom of the view page)
>
>
> Mike wrote:
> >
> > In addition to the 75,000 mile service, I also need:
> >
> > 1) I have no brake lights. I need a new brake light switch. That costs
> > $108.
> >
> > 2) My jeep still has the original battery. It is 6 years old. The car
> > cranks slow. It costs $140 to replace it for parts and labor.
> >
> > 3) My front brakes are down to the metal. It costs $230 to replace them
> >
> > 4) My check engine light is on. Cost $93 to check
> >
> > Is #1 and #3 most urgent? Can #2 and #4 wait later?
> >
> > Thanks
> > mike
> > Jeep Sport Cherokee 2000

 

Mike proclaimed:

> In addition to the 75,000 mile service, I also need:
>
> 1) I have no brake lights. I need a new brake light switch. That costs
> $108.

In some states, it can cost a ticket. Is easy to fix, but first test to
make sure that it is just the brake light switch. You can jumper across
it to test. As likely to be a corroded ground or socket.
>
> 2) My jeep still has the original battery. It is 6 years old. The car
> cranks slow. It costs $140 to replace it for parts and labor.

Sears Diehard SUV batteries are under a hundred dollars, installed.
Optima Red batteries are just at a hundred dollars installed. A $140
battery isn't a battery, it is a ripofff.

>
> 3) My front brakes are down to the metal. It costs $230 to replace them
>
> 4) My check engine light is on. Cost $93 to check

Make sure your gas cap is tight.
>
> Is #1 and #3 most urgent? Can #2 and #4 wait later?

? does this poor vehicle get regular maintenance?

 

Mike proclaimed:

> In addition to the 75,000 mile service, I also need:
>
> 1) I have no brake lights. I need a new brake light switch. That costs
> $108.

In some states, it can cost a ticket. Is easy to fix, but first test to
make sure that it is just the brake light switch. You can jumper across
it to test. As likely to be a corroded ground or socket.
>
> 2) My jeep still has the original battery. It is 6 years old. The car
> cranks slow. It costs $140 to replace it for parts and labor.

Sears Diehard SUV batteries are under a hundred dollars, installed.
Optima Red batteries are just at a hundred dollars installed. A $140
battery isn't a battery, it is a ripofff.

>
> 3) My front brakes are down to the metal. It costs $230 to replace them
>
> 4) My check engine light is on. Cost $93 to check

Make sure your gas cap is tight.
>
> Is #1 and #3 most urgent? Can #2 and #4 wait later?

? does this poor vehicle get regular maintenance?

 

Mike proclaimed:

> In addition to the 75,000 mile service, I also need:
>
> 1) I have no brake lights. I need a new brake light switch. That costs
> $108.

In some states, it can cost a ticket. Is easy to fix, but first test to
make sure that it is just the brake light switch. You can jumper across
it to test. As likely to be a corroded ground or socket.
>
> 2) My jeep still has the original battery. It is 6 years old. The car
> cranks slow. It costs $140 to replace it for parts and labor.

Sears Diehard SUV batteries are under a hundred dollars, installed.
Optima Red batteries are just at a hundred dollars installed. A $140
battery isn't a battery, it is a ripofff.

>
> 3) My front brakes are down to the metal. It costs $230 to replace them
>
> 4) My check engine light is on. Cost $93 to check

Make sure your gas cap is tight.
>
> Is #1 and #3 most urgent? Can #2 and #4 wait later?

? does this poor vehicle get regular maintenance?

 

all, thanks.

I park on a bump and then turn-on-off-on-off. the engine service light
was off.

no code reading on my odometer.

And when you clean the battery, what kind of cleaning materials?

Thanks
Mike
Northern VA

 

all, thanks.

I park on a bump and then turn-on-off-on-off. the engine service light
was off.

no code reading on my odometer.

And when you clean the battery, what kind of cleaning materials?

Thanks
Mike
Northern VA

 

all, thanks.

I park on a bump and then turn-on-off-on-off. the engine service light
was off.

no code reading on my odometer.

And when you clean the battery, what kind of cleaning materials?

Thanks
Mike
Northern VA

 

Terminals: Battery wire brush, scraper, steel wool, or sandpaper

Battery Itself: Baking soda in water

Engine Codes:
http://minimopar.knizefamily.net/fault/index.html


"Mike" <yard22192@yahoo.com> wrote in message
news:1147049299.633958.89560@j33g2000cwa.googlegro ups.com...
> all, thanks.
>
> I park on a bump and then turn-on-off-on-off. the engine service light
> was off.
>
> no code reading on my odometer.
>
> And when you clean the battery, what kind of cleaning materials?
>
> Thanks
> Mike
> Northern VA
>