Need advice on 97 TJ?
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Re: Need advice on 97 TJ?
Thanks for the reply and information. Now it make sense to me. This morning I
check the charger and it said it is completely charge. I remove the charger and
the Jeep start up right away. Took it for a spin and it drives just fine. I
guess if the alternator is bad, in a few days, the Jeep would be dead again. Am I
getting this right? Thanks.
"David C. Moller" wrote:
> Hmmmm if they checked the 'recharging system', I would think they
> would have checked the alternator, too. Maybe someone else here has a
> second opinion on this particular problem? Believe me, I've been known
> to be wrong hehehehe.
> Not sure on the dealer... there are good ones and bad ones.
> And ya, basically the battery is used to start the vehicle, then the
> alternator takes over. If the alternator isn't functioning properly,
> the vehicle starts drawing current from the battery while running, and
> eventually the battery will go dead. Once you have a dead battery and
> a malfunctioning alternator, the vehicle won't keep running no matter
> how many times you get it jump started.
>
> Dave
>
> On Tue, 03 Feb 2004 03:20:53 GMT, Lynn <lynn@hotmail.com> wrote:
>
> >Thanks for the reply. I was thinking the same thing when the battery went
> >the first time. However, when I brought it to wal-mart to buy the new
> >battery, they gave me a check on the recharging system and told me it is
> >good. I thought that meant my alternator is good. Will the dealer do a
> >better job to determine if I have a good alternator or good? Also, does that
> >mean when the battery and/or alternator is shot, the jeep will not keep
> >running even I am able to start the jeep? Thanks.
> >
> >"David C. Moller" wrote:
> >
> >> On Tue, 03 Feb 2004 00:52:08 GMT, Lynn <lynn@hotmail.com> wrote:
> >>
> >> >Hi folks. I have a 97 Sahara AT with 70K miles. I don't drive it that
> >> >often, once a month. I put in a new battery last year but I need to
> >> >recharge it every month. Last month, the battery went dead completely
> >> >(won't take recharge) and I replace another one. I drove the Jeep 3
> >> >weeks ago and it was dead again. I figure the battery was drain for not
> >> >driving it too often but this time it seems different. I can't get the
> >> >Jeep to stay on, once I jump start it and if I let go the gas, it will
> >> >die. When I press on the gas, instead of the normal gas noise (roaring
> >> >sound), I hear high pitch sound as I press on the gas (the sound go
> >> >higher as I press deeper on the gas pedal). I am letting the charger to
> >> >charge the battery over night to see what happen. If that doesn't work,
> >> >I plan to tow it to the dealer but like some advice before I do that.
> >> >Here are my questions:
> >> >1. How long battery normally last if I don't drive the Jeep?
> >> >2. Why won't the Jeep stay on when I let go the gas?
> >> >3. Does it mean the alternator or the battery is bad and that is why the
> >> >Jeep won't stay on?
> >> >Thanks in advance.
> >> >
> >>
> >> Well, for #2, I'd say the alternator is shot, which would also explain
> >> why the battery is always in need of a charge, and eventually ends up
> >> completely trashed. That should also fix #1.
> >>
> >> Dave
> >> http://mysite.verizon.net/res0p2es/david/index.htm
check the charger and it said it is completely charge. I remove the charger and
the Jeep start up right away. Took it for a spin and it drives just fine. I
guess if the alternator is bad, in a few days, the Jeep would be dead again. Am I
getting this right? Thanks.
"David C. Moller" wrote:
> Hmmmm if they checked the 'recharging system', I would think they
> would have checked the alternator, too. Maybe someone else here has a
> second opinion on this particular problem? Believe me, I've been known
> to be wrong hehehehe.
> Not sure on the dealer... there are good ones and bad ones.
> And ya, basically the battery is used to start the vehicle, then the
> alternator takes over. If the alternator isn't functioning properly,
> the vehicle starts drawing current from the battery while running, and
> eventually the battery will go dead. Once you have a dead battery and
> a malfunctioning alternator, the vehicle won't keep running no matter
> how many times you get it jump started.
>
> Dave
>
> On Tue, 03 Feb 2004 03:20:53 GMT, Lynn <lynn@hotmail.com> wrote:
>
> >Thanks for the reply. I was thinking the same thing when the battery went
> >the first time. However, when I brought it to wal-mart to buy the new
> >battery, they gave me a check on the recharging system and told me it is
> >good. I thought that meant my alternator is good. Will the dealer do a
> >better job to determine if I have a good alternator or good? Also, does that
> >mean when the battery and/or alternator is shot, the jeep will not keep
> >running even I am able to start the jeep? Thanks.
> >
> >"David C. Moller" wrote:
> >
> >> On Tue, 03 Feb 2004 00:52:08 GMT, Lynn <lynn@hotmail.com> wrote:
> >>
> >> >Hi folks. I have a 97 Sahara AT with 70K miles. I don't drive it that
> >> >often, once a month. I put in a new battery last year but I need to
> >> >recharge it every month. Last month, the battery went dead completely
> >> >(won't take recharge) and I replace another one. I drove the Jeep 3
> >> >weeks ago and it was dead again. I figure the battery was drain for not
> >> >driving it too often but this time it seems different. I can't get the
> >> >Jeep to stay on, once I jump start it and if I let go the gas, it will
> >> >die. When I press on the gas, instead of the normal gas noise (roaring
> >> >sound), I hear high pitch sound as I press on the gas (the sound go
> >> >higher as I press deeper on the gas pedal). I am letting the charger to
> >> >charge the battery over night to see what happen. If that doesn't work,
> >> >I plan to tow it to the dealer but like some advice before I do that.
> >> >Here are my questions:
> >> >1. How long battery normally last if I don't drive the Jeep?
> >> >2. Why won't the Jeep stay on when I let go the gas?
> >> >3. Does it mean the alternator or the battery is bad and that is why the
> >> >Jeep won't stay on?
> >> >Thanks in advance.
> >> >
> >>
> >> Well, for #2, I'd say the alternator is shot, which would also explain
> >> why the battery is always in need of a charge, and eventually ends up
> >> completely trashed. That should also fix #1.
> >>
> >> Dave
> >> http://mysite.verizon.net/res0p2es/david/index.htm
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Re: Need advice on 97 TJ?
Thanks for the reply and information. Now it make sense to me. This morning I
check the charger and it said it is completely charge. I remove the charger and
the Jeep start up right away. Took it for a spin and it drives just fine. I
guess if the alternator is bad, in a few days, the Jeep would be dead again. Am I
getting this right? Thanks.
"David C. Moller" wrote:
> Hmmmm if they checked the 'recharging system', I would think they
> would have checked the alternator, too. Maybe someone else here has a
> second opinion on this particular problem? Believe me, I've been known
> to be wrong hehehehe.
> Not sure on the dealer... there are good ones and bad ones.
> And ya, basically the battery is used to start the vehicle, then the
> alternator takes over. If the alternator isn't functioning properly,
> the vehicle starts drawing current from the battery while running, and
> eventually the battery will go dead. Once you have a dead battery and
> a malfunctioning alternator, the vehicle won't keep running no matter
> how many times you get it jump started.
>
> Dave
>
> On Tue, 03 Feb 2004 03:20:53 GMT, Lynn <lynn@hotmail.com> wrote:
>
> >Thanks for the reply. I was thinking the same thing when the battery went
> >the first time. However, when I brought it to wal-mart to buy the new
> >battery, they gave me a check on the recharging system and told me it is
> >good. I thought that meant my alternator is good. Will the dealer do a
> >better job to determine if I have a good alternator or good? Also, does that
> >mean when the battery and/or alternator is shot, the jeep will not keep
> >running even I am able to start the jeep? Thanks.
> >
> >"David C. Moller" wrote:
> >
> >> On Tue, 03 Feb 2004 00:52:08 GMT, Lynn <lynn@hotmail.com> wrote:
> >>
> >> >Hi folks. I have a 97 Sahara AT with 70K miles. I don't drive it that
> >> >often, once a month. I put in a new battery last year but I need to
> >> >recharge it every month. Last month, the battery went dead completely
> >> >(won't take recharge) and I replace another one. I drove the Jeep 3
> >> >weeks ago and it was dead again. I figure the battery was drain for not
> >> >driving it too often but this time it seems different. I can't get the
> >> >Jeep to stay on, once I jump start it and if I let go the gas, it will
> >> >die. When I press on the gas, instead of the normal gas noise (roaring
> >> >sound), I hear high pitch sound as I press on the gas (the sound go
> >> >higher as I press deeper on the gas pedal). I am letting the charger to
> >> >charge the battery over night to see what happen. If that doesn't work,
> >> >I plan to tow it to the dealer but like some advice before I do that.
> >> >Here are my questions:
> >> >1. How long battery normally last if I don't drive the Jeep?
> >> >2. Why won't the Jeep stay on when I let go the gas?
> >> >3. Does it mean the alternator or the battery is bad and that is why the
> >> >Jeep won't stay on?
> >> >Thanks in advance.
> >> >
> >>
> >> Well, for #2, I'd say the alternator is shot, which would also explain
> >> why the battery is always in need of a charge, and eventually ends up
> >> completely trashed. That should also fix #1.
> >>
> >> Dave
> >> http://mysite.verizon.net/res0p2es/david/index.htm
check the charger and it said it is completely charge. I remove the charger and
the Jeep start up right away. Took it for a spin and it drives just fine. I
guess if the alternator is bad, in a few days, the Jeep would be dead again. Am I
getting this right? Thanks.
"David C. Moller" wrote:
> Hmmmm if they checked the 'recharging system', I would think they
> would have checked the alternator, too. Maybe someone else here has a
> second opinion on this particular problem? Believe me, I've been known
> to be wrong hehehehe.
> Not sure on the dealer... there are good ones and bad ones.
> And ya, basically the battery is used to start the vehicle, then the
> alternator takes over. If the alternator isn't functioning properly,
> the vehicle starts drawing current from the battery while running, and
> eventually the battery will go dead. Once you have a dead battery and
> a malfunctioning alternator, the vehicle won't keep running no matter
> how many times you get it jump started.
>
> Dave
>
> On Tue, 03 Feb 2004 03:20:53 GMT, Lynn <lynn@hotmail.com> wrote:
>
> >Thanks for the reply. I was thinking the same thing when the battery went
> >the first time. However, when I brought it to wal-mart to buy the new
> >battery, they gave me a check on the recharging system and told me it is
> >good. I thought that meant my alternator is good. Will the dealer do a
> >better job to determine if I have a good alternator or good? Also, does that
> >mean when the battery and/or alternator is shot, the jeep will not keep
> >running even I am able to start the jeep? Thanks.
> >
> >"David C. Moller" wrote:
> >
> >> On Tue, 03 Feb 2004 00:52:08 GMT, Lynn <lynn@hotmail.com> wrote:
> >>
> >> >Hi folks. I have a 97 Sahara AT with 70K miles. I don't drive it that
> >> >often, once a month. I put in a new battery last year but I need to
> >> >recharge it every month. Last month, the battery went dead completely
> >> >(won't take recharge) and I replace another one. I drove the Jeep 3
> >> >weeks ago and it was dead again. I figure the battery was drain for not
> >> >driving it too often but this time it seems different. I can't get the
> >> >Jeep to stay on, once I jump start it and if I let go the gas, it will
> >> >die. When I press on the gas, instead of the normal gas noise (roaring
> >> >sound), I hear high pitch sound as I press on the gas (the sound go
> >> >higher as I press deeper on the gas pedal). I am letting the charger to
> >> >charge the battery over night to see what happen. If that doesn't work,
> >> >I plan to tow it to the dealer but like some advice before I do that.
> >> >Here are my questions:
> >> >1. How long battery normally last if I don't drive the Jeep?
> >> >2. Why won't the Jeep stay on when I let go the gas?
> >> >3. Does it mean the alternator or the battery is bad and that is why the
> >> >Jeep won't stay on?
> >> >Thanks in advance.
> >> >
> >>
> >> Well, for #2, I'd say the alternator is shot, which would also explain
> >> why the battery is always in need of a charge, and eventually ends up
> >> completely trashed. That should also fix #1.
> >>
> >> Dave
> >> http://mysite.verizon.net/res0p2es/david/index.htm
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Re: Need advice on 97 TJ?
Thanks for the reply and information. Now it make sense to me. This morning I
check the charger and it said it is completely charge. I remove the charger and
the Jeep start up right away. Took it for a spin and it drives just fine. I
guess if the alternator is bad, in a few days, the Jeep would be dead again. Am I
getting this right? Thanks.
"David C. Moller" wrote:
> Hmmmm if they checked the 'recharging system', I would think they
> would have checked the alternator, too. Maybe someone else here has a
> second opinion on this particular problem? Believe me, I've been known
> to be wrong hehehehe.
> Not sure on the dealer... there are good ones and bad ones.
> And ya, basically the battery is used to start the vehicle, then the
> alternator takes over. If the alternator isn't functioning properly,
> the vehicle starts drawing current from the battery while running, and
> eventually the battery will go dead. Once you have a dead battery and
> a malfunctioning alternator, the vehicle won't keep running no matter
> how many times you get it jump started.
>
> Dave
>
> On Tue, 03 Feb 2004 03:20:53 GMT, Lynn <lynn@hotmail.com> wrote:
>
> >Thanks for the reply. I was thinking the same thing when the battery went
> >the first time. However, when I brought it to wal-mart to buy the new
> >battery, they gave me a check on the recharging system and told me it is
> >good. I thought that meant my alternator is good. Will the dealer do a
> >better job to determine if I have a good alternator or good? Also, does that
> >mean when the battery and/or alternator is shot, the jeep will not keep
> >running even I am able to start the jeep? Thanks.
> >
> >"David C. Moller" wrote:
> >
> >> On Tue, 03 Feb 2004 00:52:08 GMT, Lynn <lynn@hotmail.com> wrote:
> >>
> >> >Hi folks. I have a 97 Sahara AT with 70K miles. I don't drive it that
> >> >often, once a month. I put in a new battery last year but I need to
> >> >recharge it every month. Last month, the battery went dead completely
> >> >(won't take recharge) and I replace another one. I drove the Jeep 3
> >> >weeks ago and it was dead again. I figure the battery was drain for not
> >> >driving it too often but this time it seems different. I can't get the
> >> >Jeep to stay on, once I jump start it and if I let go the gas, it will
> >> >die. When I press on the gas, instead of the normal gas noise (roaring
> >> >sound), I hear high pitch sound as I press on the gas (the sound go
> >> >higher as I press deeper on the gas pedal). I am letting the charger to
> >> >charge the battery over night to see what happen. If that doesn't work,
> >> >I plan to tow it to the dealer but like some advice before I do that.
> >> >Here are my questions:
> >> >1. How long battery normally last if I don't drive the Jeep?
> >> >2. Why won't the Jeep stay on when I let go the gas?
> >> >3. Does it mean the alternator or the battery is bad and that is why the
> >> >Jeep won't stay on?
> >> >Thanks in advance.
> >> >
> >>
> >> Well, for #2, I'd say the alternator is shot, which would also explain
> >> why the battery is always in need of a charge, and eventually ends up
> >> completely trashed. That should also fix #1.
> >>
> >> Dave
> >> http://mysite.verizon.net/res0p2es/david/index.htm
check the charger and it said it is completely charge. I remove the charger and
the Jeep start up right away. Took it for a spin and it drives just fine. I
guess if the alternator is bad, in a few days, the Jeep would be dead again. Am I
getting this right? Thanks.
"David C. Moller" wrote:
> Hmmmm if they checked the 'recharging system', I would think they
> would have checked the alternator, too. Maybe someone else here has a
> second opinion on this particular problem? Believe me, I've been known
> to be wrong hehehehe.
> Not sure on the dealer... there are good ones and bad ones.
> And ya, basically the battery is used to start the vehicle, then the
> alternator takes over. If the alternator isn't functioning properly,
> the vehicle starts drawing current from the battery while running, and
> eventually the battery will go dead. Once you have a dead battery and
> a malfunctioning alternator, the vehicle won't keep running no matter
> how many times you get it jump started.
>
> Dave
>
> On Tue, 03 Feb 2004 03:20:53 GMT, Lynn <lynn@hotmail.com> wrote:
>
> >Thanks for the reply. I was thinking the same thing when the battery went
> >the first time. However, when I brought it to wal-mart to buy the new
> >battery, they gave me a check on the recharging system and told me it is
> >good. I thought that meant my alternator is good. Will the dealer do a
> >better job to determine if I have a good alternator or good? Also, does that
> >mean when the battery and/or alternator is shot, the jeep will not keep
> >running even I am able to start the jeep? Thanks.
> >
> >"David C. Moller" wrote:
> >
> >> On Tue, 03 Feb 2004 00:52:08 GMT, Lynn <lynn@hotmail.com> wrote:
> >>
> >> >Hi folks. I have a 97 Sahara AT with 70K miles. I don't drive it that
> >> >often, once a month. I put in a new battery last year but I need to
> >> >recharge it every month. Last month, the battery went dead completely
> >> >(won't take recharge) and I replace another one. I drove the Jeep 3
> >> >weeks ago and it was dead again. I figure the battery was drain for not
> >> >driving it too often but this time it seems different. I can't get the
> >> >Jeep to stay on, once I jump start it and if I let go the gas, it will
> >> >die. When I press on the gas, instead of the normal gas noise (roaring
> >> >sound), I hear high pitch sound as I press on the gas (the sound go
> >> >higher as I press deeper on the gas pedal). I am letting the charger to
> >> >charge the battery over night to see what happen. If that doesn't work,
> >> >I plan to tow it to the dealer but like some advice before I do that.
> >> >Here are my questions:
> >> >1. How long battery normally last if I don't drive the Jeep?
> >> >2. Why won't the Jeep stay on when I let go the gas?
> >> >3. Does it mean the alternator or the battery is bad and that is why the
> >> >Jeep won't stay on?
> >> >Thanks in advance.
> >> >
> >>
> >> Well, for #2, I'd say the alternator is shot, which would also explain
> >> why the battery is always in need of a charge, and eventually ends up
> >> completely trashed. That should also fix #1.
> >>
> >> Dave
> >> http://mysite.verizon.net/res0p2es/david/index.htm
#14
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Re: Need advice on 97 TJ?
You may want to buy a trickle charger and keep on when the tj is not in use.
It will keep the battery fresh and will extend it's life.
--
HarryS
JAFGBR
"Lynn" <lynn@hotmail.com> wrote in message
news:4020283F.2F66263B@hotmail.com...
> Thanks for the reply and information. Now it make sense to me. This
morning I
> check the charger and it said it is completely charge. I remove the
charger and
> the Jeep start up right away. Took it for a spin and it drives just fine.
I
> guess if the alternator is bad, in a few days, the Jeep would be dead
again. Am I
> getting this right? Thanks.
>
> "David C. Moller" wrote:
>
> > Hmmmm if they checked the 'recharging system', I would think they
> > would have checked the alternator, too. Maybe someone else here has a
> > second opinion on this particular problem? Believe me, I've been known
> > to be wrong hehehehe.
> > Not sure on the dealer... there are good ones and bad ones.
> > And ya, basically the battery is used to start the vehicle, then the
> > alternator takes over. If the alternator isn't functioning properly,
> > the vehicle starts drawing current from the battery while running, and
> > eventually the battery will go dead. Once you have a dead battery and
> > a malfunctioning alternator, the vehicle won't keep running no matter
> > how many times you get it jump started.
> >
> > Dave
> >
> > On Tue, 03 Feb 2004 03:20:53 GMT, Lynn <lynn@hotmail.com> wrote:
> >
> > >Thanks for the reply. I was thinking the same thing when the battery
went
> > >the first time. However, when I brought it to wal-mart to buy the new
> > >battery, they gave me a check on the recharging system and told me it
is
> > >good. I thought that meant my alternator is good. Will the dealer do
a
> > >better job to determine if I have a good alternator or good? Also,
does that
> > >mean when the battery and/or alternator is shot, the jeep will not keep
> > >running even I am able to start the jeep? Thanks.
> > >
> > >"David C. Moller" wrote:
> > >
> > >> On Tue, 03 Feb 2004 00:52:08 GMT, Lynn <lynn@hotmail.com> wrote:
> > >>
> > >> >Hi folks. I have a 97 Sahara AT with 70K miles. I don't drive it
that
> > >> >often, once a month. I put in a new battery last year but I need to
> > >> >recharge it every month. Last month, the battery went dead
completely
> > >> >(won't take recharge) and I replace another one. I drove the Jeep 3
> > >> >weeks ago and it was dead again. I figure the battery was drain for
not
> > >> >driving it too often but this time it seems different. I can't get
the
> > >> >Jeep to stay on, once I jump start it and if I let go the gas, it
will
> > >> >die. When I press on the gas, instead of the normal gas noise
(roaring
> > >> >sound), I hear high pitch sound as I press on the gas (the sound go
> > >> >higher as I press deeper on the gas pedal). I am letting the
charger to
> > >> >charge the battery over night to see what happen. If that doesn't
work,
> > >> >I plan to tow it to the dealer but like some advice before I do
that.
> > >> >Here are my questions:
> > >> >1. How long battery normally last if I don't drive the Jeep?
> > >> >2. Why won't the Jeep stay on when I let go the gas?
> > >> >3. Does it mean the alternator or the battery is bad and that is why
the
> > >> >Jeep won't stay on?
> > >> >Thanks in advance.
> > >> >
> > >>
> > >> Well, for #2, I'd say the alternator is shot, which would also
explain
> > >> why the battery is always in need of a charge, and eventually ends up
> > >> completely trashed. That should also fix #1.
> > >>
> > >> Dave
> > >> http://mysite.verizon.net/res0p2es/david/index.htm
>
It will keep the battery fresh and will extend it's life.
--
HarryS
JAFGBR
"Lynn" <lynn@hotmail.com> wrote in message
news:4020283F.2F66263B@hotmail.com...
> Thanks for the reply and information. Now it make sense to me. This
morning I
> check the charger and it said it is completely charge. I remove the
charger and
> the Jeep start up right away. Took it for a spin and it drives just fine.
I
> guess if the alternator is bad, in a few days, the Jeep would be dead
again. Am I
> getting this right? Thanks.
>
> "David C. Moller" wrote:
>
> > Hmmmm if they checked the 'recharging system', I would think they
> > would have checked the alternator, too. Maybe someone else here has a
> > second opinion on this particular problem? Believe me, I've been known
> > to be wrong hehehehe.
> > Not sure on the dealer... there are good ones and bad ones.
> > And ya, basically the battery is used to start the vehicle, then the
> > alternator takes over. If the alternator isn't functioning properly,
> > the vehicle starts drawing current from the battery while running, and
> > eventually the battery will go dead. Once you have a dead battery and
> > a malfunctioning alternator, the vehicle won't keep running no matter
> > how many times you get it jump started.
> >
> > Dave
> >
> > On Tue, 03 Feb 2004 03:20:53 GMT, Lynn <lynn@hotmail.com> wrote:
> >
> > >Thanks for the reply. I was thinking the same thing when the battery
went
> > >the first time. However, when I brought it to wal-mart to buy the new
> > >battery, they gave me a check on the recharging system and told me it
is
> > >good. I thought that meant my alternator is good. Will the dealer do
a
> > >better job to determine if I have a good alternator or good? Also,
does that
> > >mean when the battery and/or alternator is shot, the jeep will not keep
> > >running even I am able to start the jeep? Thanks.
> > >
> > >"David C. Moller" wrote:
> > >
> > >> On Tue, 03 Feb 2004 00:52:08 GMT, Lynn <lynn@hotmail.com> wrote:
> > >>
> > >> >Hi folks. I have a 97 Sahara AT with 70K miles. I don't drive it
that
> > >> >often, once a month. I put in a new battery last year but I need to
> > >> >recharge it every month. Last month, the battery went dead
completely
> > >> >(won't take recharge) and I replace another one. I drove the Jeep 3
> > >> >weeks ago and it was dead again. I figure the battery was drain for
not
> > >> >driving it too often but this time it seems different. I can't get
the
> > >> >Jeep to stay on, once I jump start it and if I let go the gas, it
will
> > >> >die. When I press on the gas, instead of the normal gas noise
(roaring
> > >> >sound), I hear high pitch sound as I press on the gas (the sound go
> > >> >higher as I press deeper on the gas pedal). I am letting the
charger to
> > >> >charge the battery over night to see what happen. If that doesn't
work,
> > >> >I plan to tow it to the dealer but like some advice before I do
that.
> > >> >Here are my questions:
> > >> >1. How long battery normally last if I don't drive the Jeep?
> > >> >2. Why won't the Jeep stay on when I let go the gas?
> > >> >3. Does it mean the alternator or the battery is bad and that is why
the
> > >> >Jeep won't stay on?
> > >> >Thanks in advance.
> > >> >
> > >>
> > >> Well, for #2, I'd say the alternator is shot, which would also
explain
> > >> why the battery is always in need of a charge, and eventually ends up
> > >> completely trashed. That should also fix #1.
> > >>
> > >> Dave
> > >> http://mysite.verizon.net/res0p2es/david/index.htm
>
#15
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Posts: n/a
Re: Need advice on 97 TJ?
You may want to buy a trickle charger and keep on when the tj is not in use.
It will keep the battery fresh and will extend it's life.
--
HarryS
JAFGBR
"Lynn" <lynn@hotmail.com> wrote in message
news:4020283F.2F66263B@hotmail.com...
> Thanks for the reply and information. Now it make sense to me. This
morning I
> check the charger and it said it is completely charge. I remove the
charger and
> the Jeep start up right away. Took it for a spin and it drives just fine.
I
> guess if the alternator is bad, in a few days, the Jeep would be dead
again. Am I
> getting this right? Thanks.
>
> "David C. Moller" wrote:
>
> > Hmmmm if they checked the 'recharging system', I would think they
> > would have checked the alternator, too. Maybe someone else here has a
> > second opinion on this particular problem? Believe me, I've been known
> > to be wrong hehehehe.
> > Not sure on the dealer... there are good ones and bad ones.
> > And ya, basically the battery is used to start the vehicle, then the
> > alternator takes over. If the alternator isn't functioning properly,
> > the vehicle starts drawing current from the battery while running, and
> > eventually the battery will go dead. Once you have a dead battery and
> > a malfunctioning alternator, the vehicle won't keep running no matter
> > how many times you get it jump started.
> >
> > Dave
> >
> > On Tue, 03 Feb 2004 03:20:53 GMT, Lynn <lynn@hotmail.com> wrote:
> >
> > >Thanks for the reply. I was thinking the same thing when the battery
went
> > >the first time. However, when I brought it to wal-mart to buy the new
> > >battery, they gave me a check on the recharging system and told me it
is
> > >good. I thought that meant my alternator is good. Will the dealer do
a
> > >better job to determine if I have a good alternator or good? Also,
does that
> > >mean when the battery and/or alternator is shot, the jeep will not keep
> > >running even I am able to start the jeep? Thanks.
> > >
> > >"David C. Moller" wrote:
> > >
> > >> On Tue, 03 Feb 2004 00:52:08 GMT, Lynn <lynn@hotmail.com> wrote:
> > >>
> > >> >Hi folks. I have a 97 Sahara AT with 70K miles. I don't drive it
that
> > >> >often, once a month. I put in a new battery last year but I need to
> > >> >recharge it every month. Last month, the battery went dead
completely
> > >> >(won't take recharge) and I replace another one. I drove the Jeep 3
> > >> >weeks ago and it was dead again. I figure the battery was drain for
not
> > >> >driving it too often but this time it seems different. I can't get
the
> > >> >Jeep to stay on, once I jump start it and if I let go the gas, it
will
> > >> >die. When I press on the gas, instead of the normal gas noise
(roaring
> > >> >sound), I hear high pitch sound as I press on the gas (the sound go
> > >> >higher as I press deeper on the gas pedal). I am letting the
charger to
> > >> >charge the battery over night to see what happen. If that doesn't
work,
> > >> >I plan to tow it to the dealer but like some advice before I do
that.
> > >> >Here are my questions:
> > >> >1. How long battery normally last if I don't drive the Jeep?
> > >> >2. Why won't the Jeep stay on when I let go the gas?
> > >> >3. Does it mean the alternator or the battery is bad and that is why
the
> > >> >Jeep won't stay on?
> > >> >Thanks in advance.
> > >> >
> > >>
> > >> Well, for #2, I'd say the alternator is shot, which would also
explain
> > >> why the battery is always in need of a charge, and eventually ends up
> > >> completely trashed. That should also fix #1.
> > >>
> > >> Dave
> > >> http://mysite.verizon.net/res0p2es/david/index.htm
>
It will keep the battery fresh and will extend it's life.
--
HarryS
JAFGBR
"Lynn" <lynn@hotmail.com> wrote in message
news:4020283F.2F66263B@hotmail.com...
> Thanks for the reply and information. Now it make sense to me. This
morning I
> check the charger and it said it is completely charge. I remove the
charger and
> the Jeep start up right away. Took it for a spin and it drives just fine.
I
> guess if the alternator is bad, in a few days, the Jeep would be dead
again. Am I
> getting this right? Thanks.
>
> "David C. Moller" wrote:
>
> > Hmmmm if they checked the 'recharging system', I would think they
> > would have checked the alternator, too. Maybe someone else here has a
> > second opinion on this particular problem? Believe me, I've been known
> > to be wrong hehehehe.
> > Not sure on the dealer... there are good ones and bad ones.
> > And ya, basically the battery is used to start the vehicle, then the
> > alternator takes over. If the alternator isn't functioning properly,
> > the vehicle starts drawing current from the battery while running, and
> > eventually the battery will go dead. Once you have a dead battery and
> > a malfunctioning alternator, the vehicle won't keep running no matter
> > how many times you get it jump started.
> >
> > Dave
> >
> > On Tue, 03 Feb 2004 03:20:53 GMT, Lynn <lynn@hotmail.com> wrote:
> >
> > >Thanks for the reply. I was thinking the same thing when the battery
went
> > >the first time. However, when I brought it to wal-mart to buy the new
> > >battery, they gave me a check on the recharging system and told me it
is
> > >good. I thought that meant my alternator is good. Will the dealer do
a
> > >better job to determine if I have a good alternator or good? Also,
does that
> > >mean when the battery and/or alternator is shot, the jeep will not keep
> > >running even I am able to start the jeep? Thanks.
> > >
> > >"David C. Moller" wrote:
> > >
> > >> On Tue, 03 Feb 2004 00:52:08 GMT, Lynn <lynn@hotmail.com> wrote:
> > >>
> > >> >Hi folks. I have a 97 Sahara AT with 70K miles. I don't drive it
that
> > >> >often, once a month. I put in a new battery last year but I need to
> > >> >recharge it every month. Last month, the battery went dead
completely
> > >> >(won't take recharge) and I replace another one. I drove the Jeep 3
> > >> >weeks ago and it was dead again. I figure the battery was drain for
not
> > >> >driving it too often but this time it seems different. I can't get
the
> > >> >Jeep to stay on, once I jump start it and if I let go the gas, it
will
> > >> >die. When I press on the gas, instead of the normal gas noise
(roaring
> > >> >sound), I hear high pitch sound as I press on the gas (the sound go
> > >> >higher as I press deeper on the gas pedal). I am letting the
charger to
> > >> >charge the battery over night to see what happen. If that doesn't
work,
> > >> >I plan to tow it to the dealer but like some advice before I do
that.
> > >> >Here are my questions:
> > >> >1. How long battery normally last if I don't drive the Jeep?
> > >> >2. Why won't the Jeep stay on when I let go the gas?
> > >> >3. Does it mean the alternator or the battery is bad and that is why
the
> > >> >Jeep won't stay on?
> > >> >Thanks in advance.
> > >> >
> > >>
> > >> Well, for #2, I'd say the alternator is shot, which would also
explain
> > >> why the battery is always in need of a charge, and eventually ends up
> > >> completely trashed. That should also fix #1.
> > >>
> > >> Dave
> > >> http://mysite.verizon.net/res0p2es/david/index.htm
>
#16
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Posts: n/a
Re: Need advice on 97 TJ?
You may want to buy a trickle charger and keep on when the tj is not in use.
It will keep the battery fresh and will extend it's life.
--
HarryS
JAFGBR
"Lynn" <lynn@hotmail.com> wrote in message
news:4020283F.2F66263B@hotmail.com...
> Thanks for the reply and information. Now it make sense to me. This
morning I
> check the charger and it said it is completely charge. I remove the
charger and
> the Jeep start up right away. Took it for a spin and it drives just fine.
I
> guess if the alternator is bad, in a few days, the Jeep would be dead
again. Am I
> getting this right? Thanks.
>
> "David C. Moller" wrote:
>
> > Hmmmm if they checked the 'recharging system', I would think they
> > would have checked the alternator, too. Maybe someone else here has a
> > second opinion on this particular problem? Believe me, I've been known
> > to be wrong hehehehe.
> > Not sure on the dealer... there are good ones and bad ones.
> > And ya, basically the battery is used to start the vehicle, then the
> > alternator takes over. If the alternator isn't functioning properly,
> > the vehicle starts drawing current from the battery while running, and
> > eventually the battery will go dead. Once you have a dead battery and
> > a malfunctioning alternator, the vehicle won't keep running no matter
> > how many times you get it jump started.
> >
> > Dave
> >
> > On Tue, 03 Feb 2004 03:20:53 GMT, Lynn <lynn@hotmail.com> wrote:
> >
> > >Thanks for the reply. I was thinking the same thing when the battery
went
> > >the first time. However, when I brought it to wal-mart to buy the new
> > >battery, they gave me a check on the recharging system and told me it
is
> > >good. I thought that meant my alternator is good. Will the dealer do
a
> > >better job to determine if I have a good alternator or good? Also,
does that
> > >mean when the battery and/or alternator is shot, the jeep will not keep
> > >running even I am able to start the jeep? Thanks.
> > >
> > >"David C. Moller" wrote:
> > >
> > >> On Tue, 03 Feb 2004 00:52:08 GMT, Lynn <lynn@hotmail.com> wrote:
> > >>
> > >> >Hi folks. I have a 97 Sahara AT with 70K miles. I don't drive it
that
> > >> >often, once a month. I put in a new battery last year but I need to
> > >> >recharge it every month. Last month, the battery went dead
completely
> > >> >(won't take recharge) and I replace another one. I drove the Jeep 3
> > >> >weeks ago and it was dead again. I figure the battery was drain for
not
> > >> >driving it too often but this time it seems different. I can't get
the
> > >> >Jeep to stay on, once I jump start it and if I let go the gas, it
will
> > >> >die. When I press on the gas, instead of the normal gas noise
(roaring
> > >> >sound), I hear high pitch sound as I press on the gas (the sound go
> > >> >higher as I press deeper on the gas pedal). I am letting the
charger to
> > >> >charge the battery over night to see what happen. If that doesn't
work,
> > >> >I plan to tow it to the dealer but like some advice before I do
that.
> > >> >Here are my questions:
> > >> >1. How long battery normally last if I don't drive the Jeep?
> > >> >2. Why won't the Jeep stay on when I let go the gas?
> > >> >3. Does it mean the alternator or the battery is bad and that is why
the
> > >> >Jeep won't stay on?
> > >> >Thanks in advance.
> > >> >
> > >>
> > >> Well, for #2, I'd say the alternator is shot, which would also
explain
> > >> why the battery is always in need of a charge, and eventually ends up
> > >> completely trashed. That should also fix #1.
> > >>
> > >> Dave
> > >> http://mysite.verizon.net/res0p2es/david/index.htm
>
It will keep the battery fresh and will extend it's life.
--
HarryS
JAFGBR
"Lynn" <lynn@hotmail.com> wrote in message
news:4020283F.2F66263B@hotmail.com...
> Thanks for the reply and information. Now it make sense to me. This
morning I
> check the charger and it said it is completely charge. I remove the
charger and
> the Jeep start up right away. Took it for a spin and it drives just fine.
I
> guess if the alternator is bad, in a few days, the Jeep would be dead
again. Am I
> getting this right? Thanks.
>
> "David C. Moller" wrote:
>
> > Hmmmm if they checked the 'recharging system', I would think they
> > would have checked the alternator, too. Maybe someone else here has a
> > second opinion on this particular problem? Believe me, I've been known
> > to be wrong hehehehe.
> > Not sure on the dealer... there are good ones and bad ones.
> > And ya, basically the battery is used to start the vehicle, then the
> > alternator takes over. If the alternator isn't functioning properly,
> > the vehicle starts drawing current from the battery while running, and
> > eventually the battery will go dead. Once you have a dead battery and
> > a malfunctioning alternator, the vehicle won't keep running no matter
> > how many times you get it jump started.
> >
> > Dave
> >
> > On Tue, 03 Feb 2004 03:20:53 GMT, Lynn <lynn@hotmail.com> wrote:
> >
> > >Thanks for the reply. I was thinking the same thing when the battery
went
> > >the first time. However, when I brought it to wal-mart to buy the new
> > >battery, they gave me a check on the recharging system and told me it
is
> > >good. I thought that meant my alternator is good. Will the dealer do
a
> > >better job to determine if I have a good alternator or good? Also,
does that
> > >mean when the battery and/or alternator is shot, the jeep will not keep
> > >running even I am able to start the jeep? Thanks.
> > >
> > >"David C. Moller" wrote:
> > >
> > >> On Tue, 03 Feb 2004 00:52:08 GMT, Lynn <lynn@hotmail.com> wrote:
> > >>
> > >> >Hi folks. I have a 97 Sahara AT with 70K miles. I don't drive it
that
> > >> >often, once a month. I put in a new battery last year but I need to
> > >> >recharge it every month. Last month, the battery went dead
completely
> > >> >(won't take recharge) and I replace another one. I drove the Jeep 3
> > >> >weeks ago and it was dead again. I figure the battery was drain for
not
> > >> >driving it too often but this time it seems different. I can't get
the
> > >> >Jeep to stay on, once I jump start it and if I let go the gas, it
will
> > >> >die. When I press on the gas, instead of the normal gas noise
(roaring
> > >> >sound), I hear high pitch sound as I press on the gas (the sound go
> > >> >higher as I press deeper on the gas pedal). I am letting the
charger to
> > >> >charge the battery over night to see what happen. If that doesn't
work,
> > >> >I plan to tow it to the dealer but like some advice before I do
that.
> > >> >Here are my questions:
> > >> >1. How long battery normally last if I don't drive the Jeep?
> > >> >2. Why won't the Jeep stay on when I let go the gas?
> > >> >3. Does it mean the alternator or the battery is bad and that is why
the
> > >> >Jeep won't stay on?
> > >> >Thanks in advance.
> > >> >
> > >>
> > >> Well, for #2, I'd say the alternator is shot, which would also
explain
> > >> why the battery is always in need of a charge, and eventually ends up
> > >> completely trashed. That should also fix #1.
> > >>
> > >> Dave
> > >> http://mysite.verizon.net/res0p2es/david/index.htm
>
#17
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Re: Need advice on 97 TJ?
Hi Lynn,
That short could be anywhere, from a bad diode as you suspect, in
the alternator, or in your un switched areas of your electronics, to
what I'm betting is an internal short in the battery itself.
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
Lynn wrote:
>
> Thanks for the reply and information. Now it make sense to me. This morning I
> check the charger and it said it is completely charge. I remove the charger and
> the Jeep start up right away. Took it for a spin and it drives just fine. I
> guess if the alternator is bad, in a few days, the Jeep would be dead again. Am I
> getting this right? Thanks.
That short could be anywhere, from a bad diode as you suspect, in
the alternator, or in your un switched areas of your electronics, to
what I'm betting is an internal short in the battery itself.
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
Lynn wrote:
>
> Thanks for the reply and information. Now it make sense to me. This morning I
> check the charger and it said it is completely charge. I remove the charger and
> the Jeep start up right away. Took it for a spin and it drives just fine. I
> guess if the alternator is bad, in a few days, the Jeep would be dead again. Am I
> getting this right? Thanks.
#18
Guest
Posts: n/a
Re: Need advice on 97 TJ?
Hi Lynn,
That short could be anywhere, from a bad diode as you suspect, in
the alternator, or in your un switched areas of your electronics, to
what I'm betting is an internal short in the battery itself.
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
Lynn wrote:
>
> Thanks for the reply and information. Now it make sense to me. This morning I
> check the charger and it said it is completely charge. I remove the charger and
> the Jeep start up right away. Took it for a spin and it drives just fine. I
> guess if the alternator is bad, in a few days, the Jeep would be dead again. Am I
> getting this right? Thanks.
That short could be anywhere, from a bad diode as you suspect, in
the alternator, or in your un switched areas of your electronics, to
what I'm betting is an internal short in the battery itself.
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
Lynn wrote:
>
> Thanks for the reply and information. Now it make sense to me. This morning I
> check the charger and it said it is completely charge. I remove the charger and
> the Jeep start up right away. Took it for a spin and it drives just fine. I
> guess if the alternator is bad, in a few days, the Jeep would be dead again. Am I
> getting this right? Thanks.
#19
Guest
Posts: n/a
Re: Need advice on 97 TJ?
Hi Lynn,
That short could be anywhere, from a bad diode as you suspect, in
the alternator, or in your un switched areas of your electronics, to
what I'm betting is an internal short in the battery itself.
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
Lynn wrote:
>
> Thanks for the reply and information. Now it make sense to me. This morning I
> check the charger and it said it is completely charge. I remove the charger and
> the Jeep start up right away. Took it for a spin and it drives just fine. I
> guess if the alternator is bad, in a few days, the Jeep would be dead again. Am I
> getting this right? Thanks.
That short could be anywhere, from a bad diode as you suspect, in
the alternator, or in your un switched areas of your electronics, to
what I'm betting is an internal short in the battery itself.
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
Lynn wrote:
>
> Thanks for the reply and information. Now it make sense to me. This morning I
> check the charger and it said it is completely charge. I remove the charger and
> the Jeep start up right away. Took it for a spin and it drives just fine. I
> guess if the alternator is bad, in a few days, the Jeep would be dead again. Am I
> getting this right? Thanks.