2000 Jeep Cherokee starting car

Tiny
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  • 2000 JEEP CHEROKEE
  • 6 CYL
  • 4WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 130,000 MILES
My batery died the other day (I left a light on). I tried to jump the vehicle, but it wouldn't start. The engine would turn over, but only run for as long as I held down the gas pedal. What would cause this?
Saturday, May 16th, 2009 AT 8:10 AM

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Tiny
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If your battery was completely dead, you need to get it recharged. When the battery is disconnected or dead, the computer may require a relearn period of time to work correctly again.

Try recharging the battery fully and drive the vehicle (if it is safe to) for 8 or 10 miles. Let me know if this helps.

Joe
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Sunday, May 17th, 2009 AT 2:52 PM

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