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New alternator, new battery, now the battery light came on

Discussion in 'Liberty' started by jonahb1987, Jul 10, 2019.

  1. Jul 10, 2019 at 6:22 AM
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    I recently had a breakdown. At first we thought it was the alternator, so I bought a new one. Had it installed at a mechanic and the same problem would happen. After being jumped, it would start but putter out in like 4 minutes. The mechanic went out of their way and bought a different alternator from a different vendor; installed it and the same problem happened. It would start after a jump then putter out moments later. They had already tested the battery and said that it was good so they may have gotten a bad reading or something bc when I took it to AutoZone they tested it and said it was completely bad. They continued to let me know that this is and Advanced Auto battery so I'd have to go there. We did, and they were closed. So we went to Wal-Mart and bought a battery. Got all they way back, put it in, and she cranked right up. Its about 9pm CT at this point. I get the car home, thinking all is well yada yada yada. Get in this morning to go to the gas station, and halfway home, my battery indicator light came on in the dash.

    Parasitic leak? other ideas? This has been a two week problem for me, having to get run around and find rides to and fro.

    Thanks,

    Jonah B.
     
    jonahb1987, Jul 10, 2019
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  2. Jul 10, 2019 at 6:37 AM
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    what model,year, engine.

    This appears a tough one-
    1) the alternator wiring was checked.
    2) charging circuit checked
    3)alternator output was checked.
    4) the system was scanned for codes. (if applicable)
    5) battery replaced with a known good battery.

    that was all done OR did I miss something?
     
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  3. Jul 10, 2019 at 6:41 AM
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    2010 Jeep Liberty Sport 2WD....yes, yes, yes, not yet, yes...I need the coder thingie...not real sure about the engine...i know how to turn a key and turn the air on....thats about it for my car knowledge....thanks for family to help me out
     
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  4. Jul 10, 2019 at 8:51 AM
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    Welcome @jonahb1987 ...confirm at Autozone/Advance that the alternator+battery check out to eliminate those variables. While your there get any codes scanned.
     
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  5. Jul 10, 2019 at 4:10 PM
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    I think you need another mechanic.
     
    Jim Beam, Jul 10, 2019
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  6. Jul 10, 2019 at 7:13 PM
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    I'm sorry.....My sense of humor.....:facepalm::rofl:.
     
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  7. Jul 11, 2019 at 12:40 PM
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    It seems as though i've tried all those things.....i just paid it off so of course it breaks
     
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  8. Jul 11, 2019 at 2:03 PM
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    Well we haven't given up on you yet so keep this thread going...
     
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  9. Jul 11, 2019 at 2:07 PM
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    bring us up to speed and let try to revolve this -

    Can you use a test light, a volt meter and read a wiring diagram?
     
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