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2001 Jeep Cherokee Starting

Tiny
CHEROKEE2001
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  • 2001 JEEP CHEROKEE
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I have recently replaced the battery. It is a bit sluggish when starting but every couple of weeks it will not crank at all. I wait a few minutes and it cranks. Is it the starter?
Thursday, August 6th, 2009 AT 8:10 AM

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Tiny
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Hello, I'd make sure the battery has a full charge, 12.6 is a generic spec. Make sure the battery connections are clean and tight on both ends. You could also do some testing at the starter relay, under the hood, power distribution center. Is the charging system working ok?

Possible battery drain?
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Thursday, August 6th, 2009 AT 9:11 AM
Tiny
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Thank you. I just replaced the battery a month ago. Maybe something is draining the battery. Is does not sound like a starter problem though? I will check the relay.
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Thursday, August 6th, 2009 AT 1:07 PM

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