1998 Jeep Cherokee

Tiny
CAR55MI12
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  • 1998 JEEP CHEROKEE
  • V8
  • 4WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 13,700 MILES
I have a new battery and the alternator is good, but every 4th day when I go to start it the battery is dead.
Saturday, January 2nd, 2010 AT 12:46 PM

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Tiny
JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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You need to check if there is a draw on the battery at all times. IF there is, that will kill the battery. Here is a how to for checking it. LEt me know what you find.

https://www.2carpros.com/first_things/why_is_my_car_battery_dead_over_night.htm

Joe
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Sunday, January 3rd, 2010 AT 4:29 PM

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