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1997 Jeep Cherokee Clicking Noise Draining Battery

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MELINSD
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I have a 1989 Cherokee that is having the same problems with battery drain when the key is off. I have removed the fuses one by one and my voltmeter still reads full voltage. (I used my voltmeter in place of a test light.)

Would someone be able to explain the above quoted recommendation to me please? I don't know what it is referring to by the "alternator batt. Feed and the connector".

I apologize for my ignorance and thank you for your assistance.

Thank you!
Melissa
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MANIACALRAMBLINGS
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  • 1992 JEEP CHEROKEE
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Electrical problem
1992 Jeep Cherokee 6 cyl Four Wheel Drive Automatic 167000 miles

Something is draining my battery and it's dead if I don't drive it every day. I can't find an obvious cause. I have in the past used a tester with a light and started pulling fuses until the light went out then I knew I had found the cause. What I can't remember is where to put the tester. If I remember correctly it's on the negative side. Is that correct?

Or is there an easier way for me to find the source of my drain?

Thanks
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Tuesday, May 23rd, 2017 AT 11:55 AM (Merged)
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RASMATAZ
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Battery drain test-see below:


https://www.2carpros.com/forum/automotive_pictures/12900_pd_6.jpg

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Tuesday, May 23rd, 2017 AT 11:55 AM (Merged)
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SHAWN211984
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Electrical problem
2001 Jeep Cherokee V8 Four Wheel Drive Automatic 115000 miles

My 2001 Jeep gGrand Cherokee Limited has been sucking the battery dead whne it is turned off. I have pulled all the fuses one by one while checking the volt draw with my voltmeter from the negative post to negative cable and saw no fluctuation in the volts. The voltmeter is pulling 11-12.5 volts with nothing running. Any advice to assist me find the problem would be much appreciated.
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Tuesday, May 23rd, 2017 AT 11:55 AM (Merged)
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When you tested this, did you wait for at least 15 minutes before disconnecting the battery? Did you make sure the key was off, and all accessories were off? Finally, did you disconnect the underhood service light?

Here is a list of checks that you can go through. Let me know if it helps.

https://www.2carpros.com/first_things/why_is_my_car_battery_dead_over_night.htm
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Tuesday, May 23rd, 2017 AT 11:55 AM (Merged)
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SHAWN211984
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Thank you for your reply. I dont think I waited the 15mins before I started my testing as I didn't know about the delay. Other than that all of the accessories were off and I did disconect the underhood light. I am in the process of moving but as soon as I get to my destination I will be going through the checklist you have given me. Thank you for all of your help.
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1998 Jeep Cherokee 6 cyl Four Wheel Drive Automatic 125000 miles

Anytime I leave my Jeep parked for more than a couple of days without driving it the battery is drained completely. Is this a bad alternator or is there something else wrong here?
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TRICEF88
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1995 Jeep Cherokee 6 cyl

The first problem is my car wouldnt start without a jump and after the jump it would shut off after a couple of blocks. We took the alternator to a auto parts shop and they said it tested good so then we had them test the battery and they said it tested bad so we replaced the battery. The car ran good for four days but the check engine light came on after two days and on the fifth day it wouldnt start agian and the gage says the battery has no power.
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LEASTTEMPLETON
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Electrical problem
1999 Jeep Cherokee 6 cyl Four Wheel Drive Automatic 62.000 miles

I bought a new battery and recharged it three times and it still drains. The company that I bought it from told me that the battery is good and that I have a drainage problem. I don't now what to do? So please would you help me Thank You.
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Tuesday, May 23rd, 2017 AT 11:55 AM (Merged)
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MERLIN2021
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Get an analog voltmeter remove the negative battery cable, attach the Black lead to the battery post, Red lead to cable end, then pull fuses one at a time, make sure there are no accessories or lights in the on position, Key off! Close the door after each fuse and check meter, when you pull the fuse for the bad curcuit, the meter will drop to 1 volt or so. Check all fuses, even under the hood. If meter does not drop, remove the battery connection from the alternator, if it drops now, the diodes are bad in the alternator. Put the fuse back in were it goes as you go so you don't forget which fuse goes were!
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Tuesday, May 23rd, 2017 AT 11:55 AM (Merged)
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Get the alternator load tested if okay could be a short circuit draining the battery. Do below


https://www.2carpros.com/forum/automotive_pictures/12900_parastic_draw_1_129.jpg

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What I need you to do is check to see if there is a constant draw on the battery. Here is the how to for checking.

Let me know what you find.

https://www.2carpros.com/first_things/why_is_my_car_battery_dead_over_night.htm
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PUNKINLOVER
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  • 1995 JEEP CHEROKEE
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Electrical problem
1995 Jeep Cherokee 6 cyl Four Wheel Drive Automatic 195000 miles

First thing in the morning the battery indicator on my dash shows about 14 volts. While driving the volt meter slowly starts to discharge. This has been going on for a long time. The other day, right after a very low temperature cold spell I the volt meter went to zero. The jeep was still running though. When I turned it off, it would not start. I got a jump and was able to drive it home. I removed the alternator and battery. I checked the battery with a volt meter and it showed 12.34 volts. I had them both check out at a auto parts store and they said they both checked out OK. Said it was probably a loose connection. I put everything back together and everything looked good except I was still discharging slowly while driving. Now the voltage is really pulling down again and my check engin light is starting to come on some. Also ever since I have had this jeep. When we turn the lights on the failed rear lights indicator will come on most of the time but not always. All the rear lights are working though. It seems the battery builds up over night but something is pulling it down while driving.
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MARKAKAPOPS
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  • 1996 JEEP CHEROKEE
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Electrical problem
1996 Jeep Cherokee 6 cyl Two Wheel Drive Automatic 104000 miles

It started about 100,000 mile count. The electrical windows would work intermittently. Then the front passenger window stop operating completely. The other windows still work off an on, but since the front passenger window has stopped moving at all, the others do seem to work more than not. The new symptom or honestly might have been there for awhile, it just showed up because I don’t drive the car every day. The battery will wear down while the car is not on. I have been through 3 batteries. I have checked the Alternator for functioning (car running). I have charged the batteries outside the car, let them sit for several days, checked that they held charge, put battery in car, don’t use car, next day battery down 40%. It is definitely not the batteries. I noticed last night that the car clock stays on, not sure if it always did or not, could be symptom do not know.
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Tuesday, May 23rd, 2017 AT 11:55 AM (Merged)
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Sounds like you have a draw on the battery. Finding these can be a very difficult and trying thing. You may wan to find a shop that specializes in electrical repair to see what they charge for finding a draw. This can be difficult for an experienced tech much less a DIY
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Tuesday, May 23rd, 2017 AT 11:55 AM (Merged)
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MIKE H R
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To me what is sounds like is that. The connections could be bad from the altinator to the battery or 2. The altinator is charging but grounding the voltage out like the battery is fully charged. The engine does not take much to keep it running, but if you use heater fan or anything the voltage can drop quick.
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JAMES W.
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Sounds like your problem is 2 fold. 2- the power windows. The wiring diagram shows a lock out switch on the driver's control panel. If this switch fails you will lose power, or have intermitent power to the other 3 door controls. You can check this switch with a test light as with the rest of the up/dn switches. The passenger side window may be the switch or the motor. The battery drain: The only thing that should be drawing voltage from the battery with key off is the various memory circuits which only draw 5-6 volts and should run for weeks on a fully charged battery. The following is the best way I know of to find your drain. Using an "incandesent" test light, not a neon or led, disconnect it between the battery positive post and the battery cable. If you have a major drain, the light will be bright. If the load is just the memories, it will be a light glow. I would expect it to be bright. Then, start pulling fuses one at a time, keeping them in order, until the test light goes either dim or out. The fuse that either kills or dims the light is the one that is draining your battery. You will have to find out what is on this circuit and repair or eliminate it to stop the drain. Then, as you replace the fuses one at a time, keep an eye on the light. You may have more than one drain. Hope this helps. Jim. One last thing. When you find the draining circuit I can supply you with a diagram of that circuit if you tell me what the fuse # is and which block it came from. Thanks for the donation. It is shared between all of the moderators.
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Using an "incandescent" test light, not a neon or led, disconnect it between the battery positive post and the battery cable.
If you have a major drain, the light will be bright. If the load is just the memories, it will be a light glow.
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JAMES W.
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Yes, I meant "connect" between the positive cable and the battery. Sorry about that, my fingers got ahead of my brain. Must be old age.
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Tuesday, May 23rd, 2017 AT 11:55 AM (Merged)
Tiny
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Issues with battery drain. Have resolve the battery and the alternator to start. Will still be dead in 24 hours of not driving it. Stays charged if you disconnect the black battery cable. Have checked fuses one at a time and found nothing significant to explain the massive battery drain thats happening. No interior lights in this car and no seatbelt chimes. Today I removed the light in the glove box but I doubt thats the problem. Suggestions? Love love love the car but thinking this is why it was traded in.
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