1993 Jeep Cherokee Problem with alternator

1993 JEEP CHEROKEE
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WHEELMAN13
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Electrical problem
1993 Jeep Cherokee 6 cyl Front Wheel Drive 290345 miles

My jeep cherokee will not charge when i first start it but if you rev it up it will start charging perfectly untill the next time i shut it off, is that just the brushes getting bad or what ?
Mar 2, 2009 at 10:05 PM
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VLADGEISER
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This is perfectly normal on older alternators. If yours is original to the car or has seen an excessive amount of use it is just the brushes wearing out, you can rebuild the alternator if you can find the parts, though Jeep alternators are cheap enough it might be worth your while to just buy a new one or re-man.

Also, it is not critical to change it right away as when you rev the engine it kicks in so for normal driving this won't be a problem, just keep in mind when you start it that you need to rev it a little and you'll be fine for a while.
Mar 4, 2009 at 11:38 AM