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Check the starter. Worn bushings can cause the starter to turn slowly. Also, if the alternator isn't functioning properly the battery will never have a full charge. You need to have the charging system tested to see if it's charging the battery. Note that batteries do not create electrical energy, they just store it. If the alternator isn't creating electrical energy the battery has nothing to store and the low charge will cause the starter to turn slowly. That should give you two places to look to solve your problem. Good luck.
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What causes a car battery to self discharge?
Either there is a dead cell in the battery or something is drawing power from the battery. Even a good battery will slowly discharge over time. Normally it will take months.
Why won't my Jeep jump start?
Your Jeep probably won't jump start because the battery is not strong enough to hold a charge anymore. You will need to replace the battery. +++ You will need to replace the battery if it won't hold a charge, but given a suitable source vehicle it should still be possible to jump start (NB 'jump' electrically, not tow-start) any car even with a fully flat battery.
Can you charge a dead car battery on a battery charger?
Yes, you can even charge it on the vehicle. Make sure you charge it slowly and either use an automatic shutoff charger or pay close attention the the charge. Do not overcharge. It is best to charge it slowly with a 10 amp or lower charger. Make sure the battery cables are clean and tight.
Why is the fan motor on 2002 jeep grand Cherokee running until the battery dies even though fan is not turning?
there is a shorted fan relay
Why won't my Mazda truck start?
Need a little more info. Is it trying (but failing) to turn over? What's it doing? has new battery and relay. just filled up the gas tank, it turns over and turns over, but wont fire. ends up wearing the battery down. even with a battery charger it wont fire.
Must use gas pedal to get 2000 jeep gc Laredo to start after it starts it kills at stoplight?
This has happened to both of my jeeps. it's actually not even a problem. the caps on the battery corrode and make it hard for the cables to obtain electricity from the battery. all you need to do is take some sandpaper and rub the battery caps down until that corrosion is off and your jeep will start fine.
1991 gmc van that will not start the battery is fine and the fuel pump turns on with the key and the battery but it just doesnt even engage the starter could the starter or ignition be out?
Most often it is the starter and not the ignition.
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why won't my acura tl start even though the battery isn't dead
Your 1996 jeep won't even turn over to start has a new starter?
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1986 Jeep Cherokee 2.8l won't start even pouring gas in carburetor?
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How do you replace the battery on a Jeep Liberty?
This make is designed with different stabilizer brackets. It may be the rubber with bolts going through it, if not it will be a bar over the center. Remove these and disconnect the black cable from the battery, then red. Good luck! For my 2004 Jeep Liberty, I first opened the fuse box under the hood in front of the battery, close to the front of the jeep. You can see the hinge to the fuse box facing you from the front, so pull the other side up toward you. You will see the small '50' fuse in slot 15. The slots are noted on the underside of the fuse box lid. You may need to gently pull it off with force using pliers, or rock it back and forth with your fingers until it loosens up. Hang onto the fuse, because you will need to replace it later. After you have removed the fuse, remove the black (-) cover from the battery. I used a 10mm socket wrench to unscrew the nut from the bolt holding the connector onto the battery. It should be safe to touch the plastic of the connector leading to the red. Remove the connector from the battery by turning slowly back and forth and lifting up. Repeat this with the red (+) side of the battery too. Make sure both lead wires for the + and - are out of the way. Use the same 10mm socket, potentially with an extender to unscrew the bolt that is behind the battery holding it down. After about 50 turns, it should be free. Pull the bolt and holder right out and store them for afterwards. Lift the battery out of the jeep, but be prepared, because it weighs a lot! If buying a new battery from a store, take the old battery with you. They should first test the battery for free to see if it can hold a charge, and even if they can't they may give you a discount for turning in a used battery. When inserting the battery, remove any handle that may be on it before installing. Put the battery in the same spot in under the hood and wiggle it to ensure it is seated well. Perform the same activities with the same tools in reverse order to what you did to remove the battery: put the battery holder behind the battery, turn the bolt about 50 times to secure the battery, place the red lead onto the + side of the battery and tighten the bolt that holds it on, put the black cable on the - side, replace the cap for the - side of the battery, replace the fuse, shut the fuse box tightly, and start the jeep up. You may need to let the jeep run several minutes to ensure the on-board computer has no problems with running the engine, and you will likely have to reset the time and radio stations on your jeep.
