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'96 XJ Sport

Discussion in 'General Jeep Discussion' started by CLR2DRP, Sep 16, 2019.

  1. Sep 16, 2019 at 4:26 PM
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    CLR2DRP

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    I just replaced the battery and as I backed into a parking spot I noticed my gen light on. Does anyone have any idea as to what it could be? Thanks.
     
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  2. Sep 16, 2019 at 5:00 PM
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    Jim Beam

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    So why did you replace the battery? as the alternator does not seem to be charging
     
    Jim Beam, Sep 16, 2019
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  3. Sep 16, 2019 at 6:15 PM
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    CLR2DRP

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    I was on my way home and I lost all my gauges and my radio volume....I stopped at O'Reilly's and shut off the motor. When I tried to start it, nothing. They put a battery tester on it and it had reported a bad cell.....it was two years old, and because it wouldn't start the couldn't check the alt.
     
    CLR2DRP, Sep 16, 2019
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  4. Sep 16, 2019 at 7:31 PM
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    Auto parts stores like Advance Auto / Autozone can test the alternator in or off the vehicle. Belt tight?
     
    aggrex, Sep 16, 2019
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  5. Sep 17, 2019 at 3:49 AM
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    Awrench

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    'because it wouldn't start the couldn't check the alt."

    And after installing the new battery why could they not test the charging system?

    Anyway post back if you need a step step testing, All you will need is a DVOM aka multimeter.
     
    Awrench, Sep 17, 2019
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