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1996 Jeep Grand Cherokee Repair Question


Topics covered: Alternator, Battery, Engine.
Mileage: 238,396 miles.

Asked on December 20, 2011

Why does my check gagues light come on and car loses power

The check gagues light will come on after a few miles of driv ing and car will lose pow er I had th
alternator checked and it passed bought a new battery still does the same thing
Avatar Asked by trenman500

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Replied on December 20, 2011

You will have to go get a scan done to read the set fault code, post the code here for further assistance.

Tiny Answered by mhpautos (expert)
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Replied on December 20, 2011

check for self check codes 1st
Without starting engine, turn ignition on, off, on, off and on within 5 seconds. Record 2-digit Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) as displayed by flashing MIL.
For example, DTC 41 will be displayed by 4 flashes, short pause, and then one flash. A short pause will exist between first and second digits on DTC. If more than one DTC is stored, after first DTC is displayed, there will be a longer pause and then another stored DTC will be displayed.

Tiny Answered by BMRFIXIT (expert)
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