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1995 Jeep Grand Cherokee Repair Question


Topics covered: Alternator, Engine.
Mileage: 185,000 miles.

Asked on July 27, 2012

Ehy does my alternator charge sometimes but not all

My alternator charges sometimes but dies out slowly or doesn't work at all. If I spray wd40 it it it seems to work for a bit but doesn't say working
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Replied on July 27, 2012

I have a volt meter hooked up at all times as the engine temp increases the voltage goes down until I spray wd40 and start it back up

Tiny Response from dhracer6061
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Replied on July 27, 2012

what is the voltage readings exactly??

Roy

Tiny Answered by ASEMaster6371 (expert)
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Replied on July 27, 2012

The highest is 14.3 and it gradually goes down until it won't run

Tiny Response from dhracer6061
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Replied on July 27, 2012

you most likelt have a failed alternator. remove it and take it to a parts store and have them test it

roy

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