Intermittent “low battery voltage” warning

Tiny
JACKIE07
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  • 2014 JEEP CHEROKEE
  • 2.6L
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 165,852 MILES
I recently purchased this vehicle about a month ago, I’m aware it has higher mileage for the year of the vehicle.

Since I’ve had this vehicle I’ve been getting intermittent warnings on the dash saying I have “low battery voltage” but the gauge says it’s charging to 15V.

First we tested the battery and I found out they sold me a car with a battery that had a health of 26% so I brought it back and they put in a new battery. A week later I was still having the same issue so they sent me to a shop where they have an account set up and the mechanic there said my battery is being overcharged and it’s likely the alternator. They changed the alternator the next day at the dealerships cost. Two days later I am still having the same issue with a new battery and alternator. This message typically comes on when I’m accelerating after being stopped at a light. It does not come on all time, I’ve already contacted the dealership and they are sending me to the same shop again tomorrow but I want another opinion. I’m thinking it could be a wiring issue? Either a corroded wire in the bulk head or battery? Maybe even the remote sense wire?

Any feedback would be greatly appreciated!

Thanks
Sunday, December 22nd, 2019 AT 12:49 PM

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Tiny
CJ MEDEVAC
  • MECHANIC
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Another opinion?

We have some D.I.Y stuff you can try. Like this!

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-check-a-car-alternator

There's more! See "Repair Guides" at the top right of our pages, look under the electrical section!

Many auto parts stores can check out your battery/ alternator/ starter with a portable machine used in the parking lot. It only takes a few minutes to test it all.

The pic below is from my local "Advance Auto Parts" store.

Keep us posted with your fix.

The Medic
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Sunday, December 22nd, 2019 AT 1:45 PM

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