89 XJ (Battery Power/Power Steering/Gauge Issues) Assistance Appreciated!
04-30-2017 | 10:58 PM
#16
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Year: 2000 and 1998
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
I left both battery cables connected overnight and expected to see a draw. The read looked good though:
I turned the key into the "on" position and the gauge showed the same level as yesterday. I started it up and it was the same (low) read as well.
I tested the alternator with the vehicle running and it was low despite replacing it last week. I'd say it was way low if there wasn't the faintest glow of green on the 12.5 read:
I have a dead/near dead battery I'm going to throw in to see if the alternator charges and will post later. All is good though, I've had this rack slow cooking for a couple hours + now:
I'll definitely post some picks of how they turn out too.
I turned the key into the "on" position and the gauge showed the same level as yesterday. I started it up and it was the same (low) read as well.
I tested the alternator with the vehicle running and it was low despite replacing it last week. I'd say it was way low if there wasn't the faintest glow of green on the 12.5 read:
I have a dead/near dead battery I'm going to throw in to see if the alternator charges and will post later. All is good though, I've had this rack slow cooking for a couple hours + now:
I'll definitely post some picks of how they turn out too.
04-30-2017 | 11:38 PM
#17
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Joined: Apr 2017
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From: Washington
Year: 1989
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0L
Ohhhh Nujeepguy I know. I'm really keeping it low and slow on these. Usually, I’m already hungry so keep the heat higher and they’re done in about 3 hours and still amazing. It’s been pretty close to that already and the bark hasn’t even developed fully. Raising the heat a little and will post final results!
I swapped out the battery with one I couldn’t get to start it prior to changing the alternator… It read far higher than anticipated and she fired up on first turn.
Alternator test after it was running:
Checked the gauge after that… based on this, it shouldn’t have even turned over?
I let it run for a good 10 minutes and gave her some a couple times. Tested the alternator before shutting off… now it’s reading one big red:
Tested the battery again and this suggests it charged:
The dash gauge never moved though?
With these POS diagnostics tools, I’m not sure what to think.
I swapped out the battery with one I couldn’t get to start it prior to changing the alternator… It read far higher than anticipated and she fired up on first turn.
Alternator test after it was running:
Checked the gauge after that… based on this, it shouldn’t have even turned over?
I let it run for a good 10 minutes and gave her some a couple times. Tested the alternator before shutting off… now it’s reading one big red:
Tested the battery again and this suggests it charged:
The dash gauge never moved though?
With these POS diagnostics tools, I’m not sure what to think.
05-01-2017 | 01:54 AM
#20
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Joined: Jul 2011
Posts: 551
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From: West Covina, Ca.
Year: 1988
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
Note from DJ
You can go to Harbor Freight and by a digital VOM for under $10.00
7 Function Digital Multimeter Item # 69096 @ $5.99
http://www.harborfreight.com/automot...agnostics.html
You can go to Harbor Freight and by a digital VOM for under $10.00
7 Function Digital Multimeter Item # 69096 @ $5.99
http://www.harborfreight.com/automot...agnostics.html
05-01-2017 | 03:54 AM
#21
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From: Washington
Year: 1989
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0L
She's done...
Gave it a good glaze of a hot and spicy apple after bone and fork test. This thing was falling off the bone done.
Really deep smoke ring (the pink)...
Kind of like the XJ...just know enough to be dangerous... so no pro stuff here
Gave it a good glaze of a hot and spicy apple after bone and fork test. This thing was falling off the bone done.
Really deep smoke ring (the pink)...
Kind of like the XJ...just know enough to be dangerous... so no pro stuff here
05-01-2017 | 04:35 AM
#22
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Joined: Oct 2016
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Year: 2000 and 1998
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
Note from DJ
You can go to Harbor Freight and by a digital VOM for under $10.00
7 Function Digital Multimeter Item # 69096 @ $5.99
http://www.harborfreight.com/automot...agnostics.html
You can go to Harbor Freight and by a digital VOM for under $10.00
7 Function Digital Multimeter Item # 69096 @ $5.99
http://www.harborfreight.com/automot...agnostics.html