Need advice on 97 TJ?
02-05-2004, 02:39 AM
#41
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Re: Need advice on 97 TJ?
Sorry for the confusion. When the Jeep is not running (key not in the ignition), the meter
read 11V when I hook it up to the battery + & - pole. When I start the Jeep, engine running,
the reading is now at 13V. Is that normal? Once again, sorry for the misunderstanding.
"L.W.(ßill) ------ III" wrote:
> You told us "It seems the battery is reading at 11V and when the
> jeep is running". If the alternator was connected and charging "13V"
> then it would have read that at the battery too.
> God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
> mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
>
> Lynn wrote:
> >
> > Thanks for all the advice and suggestion. I check the battery and alternator with a
> > meter. It seems the battery is reading at 11V and when the jeep is running, the
> > alternator is giving a reading of 13V. I guess the alternator is working fine. I took
> > the Jeep on the highway for 45 minutes and I will leave the jeep sitting in the garage
> > for the next 4 days. I will check the battery next week, hopefully it is just not
> > charge and drive enough. I will look into getting the battery buddy for the Jeep.
> > Once again, thanks for all the help.
read 11V when I hook it up to the battery + & - pole. When I start the Jeep, engine running,
the reading is now at 13V. Is that normal? Once again, sorry for the misunderstanding.
"L.W.(ßill) ------ III" wrote:
> You told us "It seems the battery is reading at 11V and when the
> jeep is running". If the alternator was connected and charging "13V"
> then it would have read that at the battery too.
> God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
> mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
>
> Lynn wrote:
> >
> > Thanks for all the advice and suggestion. I check the battery and alternator with a
> > meter. It seems the battery is reading at 11V and when the jeep is running, the
> > alternator is giving a reading of 13V. I guess the alternator is working fine. I took
> > the Jeep on the highway for 45 minutes and I will leave the jeep sitting in the garage
> > for the next 4 days. I will check the battery next week, hopefully it is just not
> > charge and drive enough. I will look into getting the battery buddy for the Jeep.
> > Once again, thanks for all the help.
02-05-2004, 02:39 AM
#42
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Re: Need advice on 97 TJ?
Sorry for the confusion. When the Jeep is not running (key not in the ignition), the meter
read 11V when I hook it up to the battery + & - pole. When I start the Jeep, engine running,
the reading is now at 13V. Is that normal? Once again, sorry for the misunderstanding.
"L.W.(ßill) ------ III" wrote:
> You told us "It seems the battery is reading at 11V and when the
> jeep is running". If the alternator was connected and charging "13V"
> then it would have read that at the battery too.
> God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
> mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
>
> Lynn wrote:
> >
> > Thanks for all the advice and suggestion. I check the battery and alternator with a
> > meter. It seems the battery is reading at 11V and when the jeep is running, the
> > alternator is giving a reading of 13V. I guess the alternator is working fine. I took
> > the Jeep on the highway for 45 minutes and I will leave the jeep sitting in the garage
> > for the next 4 days. I will check the battery next week, hopefully it is just not
> > charge and drive enough. I will look into getting the battery buddy for the Jeep.
> > Once again, thanks for all the help.
read 11V when I hook it up to the battery + & - pole. When I start the Jeep, engine running,
the reading is now at 13V. Is that normal? Once again, sorry for the misunderstanding.
"L.W.(ßill) ------ III" wrote:
> You told us "It seems the battery is reading at 11V and when the
> jeep is running". If the alternator was connected and charging "13V"
> then it would have read that at the battery too.
> God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
> mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
>
> Lynn wrote:
> >
> > Thanks for all the advice and suggestion. I check the battery and alternator with a
> > meter. It seems the battery is reading at 11V and when the jeep is running, the
> > alternator is giving a reading of 13V. I guess the alternator is working fine. I took
> > the Jeep on the highway for 45 minutes and I will leave the jeep sitting in the garage
> > for the next 4 days. I will check the battery next week, hopefully it is just not
> > charge and drive enough. I will look into getting the battery buddy for the Jeep.
> > Once again, thanks for all the help.
02-05-2004, 02:39 AM
#43
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Re: Need advice on 97 TJ?
Sorry for the confusion. When the Jeep is not running (key not in the ignition), the meter
read 11V when I hook it up to the battery + & - pole. When I start the Jeep, engine running,
the reading is now at 13V. Is that normal? Once again, sorry for the misunderstanding.
"L.W.(ßill) ------ III" wrote:
> You told us "It seems the battery is reading at 11V and when the
> jeep is running". If the alternator was connected and charging "13V"
> then it would have read that at the battery too.
> God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
> mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
>
> Lynn wrote:
> >
> > Thanks for all the advice and suggestion. I check the battery and alternator with a
> > meter. It seems the battery is reading at 11V and when the jeep is running, the
> > alternator is giving a reading of 13V. I guess the alternator is working fine. I took
> > the Jeep on the highway for 45 minutes and I will leave the jeep sitting in the garage
> > for the next 4 days. I will check the battery next week, hopefully it is just not
> > charge and drive enough. I will look into getting the battery buddy for the Jeep.
> > Once again, thanks for all the help.
read 11V when I hook it up to the battery + & - pole. When I start the Jeep, engine running,
the reading is now at 13V. Is that normal? Once again, sorry for the misunderstanding.
"L.W.(ßill) ------ III" wrote:
> You told us "It seems the battery is reading at 11V and when the
> jeep is running". If the alternator was connected and charging "13V"
> then it would have read that at the battery too.
> God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
> mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
>
> Lynn wrote:
> >
> > Thanks for all the advice and suggestion. I check the battery and alternator with a
> > meter. It seems the battery is reading at 11V and when the jeep is running, the
> > alternator is giving a reading of 13V. I guess the alternator is working fine. I took
> > the Jeep on the highway for 45 minutes and I will leave the jeep sitting in the garage
> > for the next 4 days. I will check the battery next week, hopefully it is just not
> > charge and drive enough. I will look into getting the battery buddy for the Jeep.
> > Once again, thanks for all the help.
02-05-2004, 03:10 AM
#44
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Re: Need advice on 97 TJ?
Hi Lynn,
No, even a fairly discharged battery will still read 12 volts. And
the alternator should read at least 14 volts especially if it detect a
low battery. Take the battery to any parts store and they should be able
to give it load test, that I can tell from here will fail.
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
Lynn wrote:
>
> Sorry for the confusion. When the Jeep is not running (key not in the ignition), the meter
> read 11V when I hook it up to the battery + & - pole. When I start the Jeep, engine running,
> the reading is now at 13V. Is that normal? Once again, sorry for the misunderstanding.
No, even a fairly discharged battery will still read 12 volts. And
the alternator should read at least 14 volts especially if it detect a
low battery. Take the battery to any parts store and they should be able
to give it load test, that I can tell from here will fail.
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
Lynn wrote:
>
> Sorry for the confusion. When the Jeep is not running (key not in the ignition), the meter
> read 11V when I hook it up to the battery + & - pole. When I start the Jeep, engine running,
> the reading is now at 13V. Is that normal? Once again, sorry for the misunderstanding.
02-05-2004, 03:10 AM
#45
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Re: Need advice on 97 TJ?
Hi Lynn,
No, even a fairly discharged battery will still read 12 volts. And
the alternator should read at least 14 volts especially if it detect a
low battery. Take the battery to any parts store and they should be able
to give it load test, that I can tell from here will fail.
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
Lynn wrote:
>
> Sorry for the confusion. When the Jeep is not running (key not in the ignition), the meter
> read 11V when I hook it up to the battery + & - pole. When I start the Jeep, engine running,
> the reading is now at 13V. Is that normal? Once again, sorry for the misunderstanding.
No, even a fairly discharged battery will still read 12 volts. And
the alternator should read at least 14 volts especially if it detect a
low battery. Take the battery to any parts store and they should be able
to give it load test, that I can tell from here will fail.
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
Lynn wrote:
>
> Sorry for the confusion. When the Jeep is not running (key not in the ignition), the meter
> read 11V when I hook it up to the battery + & - pole. When I start the Jeep, engine running,
> the reading is now at 13V. Is that normal? Once again, sorry for the misunderstanding.
02-05-2004, 03:10 AM
#46
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Re: Need advice on 97 TJ?
Hi Lynn,
No, even a fairly discharged battery will still read 12 volts. And
the alternator should read at least 14 volts especially if it detect a
low battery. Take the battery to any parts store and they should be able
to give it load test, that I can tell from here will fail.
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
Lynn wrote:
>
> Sorry for the confusion. When the Jeep is not running (key not in the ignition), the meter
> read 11V when I hook it up to the battery + & - pole. When I start the Jeep, engine running,
> the reading is now at 13V. Is that normal? Once again, sorry for the misunderstanding.
No, even a fairly discharged battery will still read 12 volts. And
the alternator should read at least 14 volts especially if it detect a
low battery. Take the battery to any parts store and they should be able
to give it load test, that I can tell from here will fail.
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
Lynn wrote:
>
> Sorry for the confusion. When the Jeep is not running (key not in the ignition), the meter
> read 11V when I hook it up to the battery + & - pole. When I start the Jeep, engine running,
> the reading is now at 13V. Is that normal? Once again, sorry for the misunderstanding.
02-06-2004, 11:27 PM
#47
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Re: Need advice on 97 TJ?
Hello, L.W. Once again, thanks for the advice. I have a 2 year replacement warranty on the
battery. I will take your suggestion and checkout the battery. As long as the alternator is good,
I am happy. Thanks again.
"L.W.(ßill) ------ III" wrote:
> Hi Lynn,
> No, even a fairly discharged battery will still read 12 volts. And
> the alternator should read at least 14 volts especially if it detect a
> low battery. Take the battery to any parts store and they should be able
> to give it load test, that I can tell from here will fail.
> God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
> mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
>
> Lynn wrote:
> >
> > Sorry for the confusion. When the Jeep is not running (key not in the ignition), the meter
> > read 11V when I hook it up to the battery + & - pole. When I start the Jeep, engine running,
> > the reading is now at 13V. Is that normal? Once again, sorry for the misunderstanding.
battery. I will take your suggestion and checkout the battery. As long as the alternator is good,
I am happy. Thanks again.
"L.W.(ßill) ------ III" wrote:
> Hi Lynn,
> No, even a fairly discharged battery will still read 12 volts. And
> the alternator should read at least 14 volts especially if it detect a
> low battery. Take the battery to any parts store and they should be able
> to give it load test, that I can tell from here will fail.
> God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
> mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
>
> Lynn wrote:
> >
> > Sorry for the confusion. When the Jeep is not running (key not in the ignition), the meter
> > read 11V when I hook it up to the battery + & - pole. When I start the Jeep, engine running,
> > the reading is now at 13V. Is that normal? Once again, sorry for the misunderstanding.
02-06-2004, 11:27 PM
#48
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Re: Need advice on 97 TJ?
Hello, L.W. Once again, thanks for the advice. I have a 2 year replacement warranty on the
battery. I will take your suggestion and checkout the battery. As long as the alternator is good,
I am happy. Thanks again.
"L.W.(ßill) ------ III" wrote:
> Hi Lynn,
> No, even a fairly discharged battery will still read 12 volts. And
> the alternator should read at least 14 volts especially if it detect a
> low battery. Take the battery to any parts store and they should be able
> to give it load test, that I can tell from here will fail.
> God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
> mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
>
> Lynn wrote:
> >
> > Sorry for the confusion. When the Jeep is not running (key not in the ignition), the meter
> > read 11V when I hook it up to the battery + & - pole. When I start the Jeep, engine running,
> > the reading is now at 13V. Is that normal? Once again, sorry for the misunderstanding.
battery. I will take your suggestion and checkout the battery. As long as the alternator is good,
I am happy. Thanks again.
"L.W.(ßill) ------ III" wrote:
> Hi Lynn,
> No, even a fairly discharged battery will still read 12 volts. And
> the alternator should read at least 14 volts especially if it detect a
> low battery. Take the battery to any parts store and they should be able
> to give it load test, that I can tell from here will fail.
> God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
> mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
>
> Lynn wrote:
> >
> > Sorry for the confusion. When the Jeep is not running (key not in the ignition), the meter
> > read 11V when I hook it up to the battery + & - pole. When I start the Jeep, engine running,
> > the reading is now at 13V. Is that normal? Once again, sorry for the misunderstanding.
02-06-2004, 11:27 PM
#49
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Re: Need advice on 97 TJ?
Hello, L.W. Once again, thanks for the advice. I have a 2 year replacement warranty on the
battery. I will take your suggestion and checkout the battery. As long as the alternator is good,
I am happy. Thanks again.
"L.W.(ßill) ------ III" wrote:
> Hi Lynn,
> No, even a fairly discharged battery will still read 12 volts. And
> the alternator should read at least 14 volts especially if it detect a
> low battery. Take the battery to any parts store and they should be able
> to give it load test, that I can tell from here will fail.
> God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
> mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
>
> Lynn wrote:
> >
> > Sorry for the confusion. When the Jeep is not running (key not in the ignition), the meter
> > read 11V when I hook it up to the battery + & - pole. When I start the Jeep, engine running,
> > the reading is now at 13V. Is that normal? Once again, sorry for the misunderstanding.
battery. I will take your suggestion and checkout the battery. As long as the alternator is good,
I am happy. Thanks again.
"L.W.(ßill) ------ III" wrote:
> Hi Lynn,
> No, even a fairly discharged battery will still read 12 volts. And
> the alternator should read at least 14 volts especially if it detect a
> low battery. Take the battery to any parts store and they should be able
> to give it load test, that I can tell from here will fail.
> God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
> mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
>
> Lynn wrote:
> >
> > Sorry for the confusion. When the Jeep is not running (key not in the ignition), the meter
> > read 11V when I hook it up to the battery + & - pole. When I start the Jeep, engine running,
> > the reading is now at 13V. Is that normal? Once again, sorry for the misunderstanding.
02-07-2004, 09:37 AM
#50
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Re: Need advice on 97 TJ?
If there's a load on the battery even when not running (say a short), would
the battery read lower?
Car batteries are considered DEAD at 11.8 volts or something like that.
excuse me, they are considered to have 0% charge.
If there's a short in the system, maybe disconnect the red lead and put your
multimeter in series (black lead on the red wire and the red wire on the +
battery post)...be sure to set the tester for current (amperage), set it to
a high scale so you odn't blow your meter.
If there's a short draining your battery, you would see current flowing (+
or -; not sure if I got your leads in the right order). don't forget there
will be a small amount of flow for your computer/radio or anything else that
would hold a memory!
sb
"Lynn" <lynn@hotmail.com> wrote in message
news:40246942.E062097E@hotmail.com...
> Hello, L.W. Once again, thanks for the advice. I have a 2 year
replacement warranty on the
> battery. I will take your suggestion and checkout the battery. As long
as the alternator is good,
> I am happy. Thanks again.
>
> "L.W.(ßill) ------ III" wrote:
>
> > Hi Lynn,
> > No, even a fairly discharged battery will still read 12 volts. And
> > the alternator should read at least 14 volts especially if it detect a
> > low battery. Take the battery to any parts store and they should be able
> > to give it load test, that I can tell from here will fail.
> > God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
> > mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
> >
> > Lynn wrote:
> > >
> > > Sorry for the confusion. When the Jeep is not running (key not in the
ignition), the meter
> > > read 11V when I hook it up to the battery + & - pole. When I start
the Jeep, engine running,
> > > the reading is now at 13V. Is that normal? Once again, sorry for the
misunderstanding.
>
the battery read lower?
Car batteries are considered DEAD at 11.8 volts or something like that.
excuse me, they are considered to have 0% charge.
If there's a short in the system, maybe disconnect the red lead and put your
multimeter in series (black lead on the red wire and the red wire on the +
battery post)...be sure to set the tester for current (amperage), set it to
a high scale so you odn't blow your meter.
If there's a short draining your battery, you would see current flowing (+
or -; not sure if I got your leads in the right order). don't forget there
will be a small amount of flow for your computer/radio or anything else that
would hold a memory!
sb
"Lynn" <lynn@hotmail.com> wrote in message
news:40246942.E062097E@hotmail.com...
> Hello, L.W. Once again, thanks for the advice. I have a 2 year
replacement warranty on the
> battery. I will take your suggestion and checkout the battery. As long
as the alternator is good,
> I am happy. Thanks again.
>
> "L.W.(ßill) ------ III" wrote:
>
> > Hi Lynn,
> > No, even a fairly discharged battery will still read 12 volts. And
> > the alternator should read at least 14 volts especially if it detect a
> > low battery. Take the battery to any parts store and they should be able
> > to give it load test, that I can tell from here will fail.
> > God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
> > mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
> >
> > Lynn wrote:
> > >
> > > Sorry for the confusion. When the Jeep is not running (key not in the
ignition), the meter
> > > read 11V when I hook it up to the battery + & - pole. When I start
the Jeep, engine running,
> > > the reading is now at 13V. Is that normal? Once again, sorry for the
misunderstanding.
>