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Title: Jku rubicon dead battery
Post by: tj05world on December 04, 2018, 04:22:01 PM
Hey everyone? So I have been through two oem battery’s on my Jeep and have looked into the web and talked with my master tech on this issue. I have heard it’s either the remote start or fuses for a continuous draw even after my Jeep is off. I had the Jeep die while driving on busy school street and waited for 10 mins too start it as the volts were at 11.8-12.2 and 13.9-14.3, two cops showed up and asked what was up. Lucky they were nice. What’s your ideas as for as replacing for a none water base optima battery or send to dealership ?  Wish there was a recall on this.


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Title: Re: Jku rubicon dead battery
Post by: Big Dave on December 04, 2018, 05:09:12 PM
I'm guessing that you you need  to have the alternator checked. But the voltage regulator could be on the fritz. If like a TJ, it is in the computer.  I've never had a vehicle die due to a bad battery but I'm not sure how the JK reacts in that situation.
Title: Re: Jku rubicon dead battery
Post by: clark123456 on December 04, 2018, 07:26:31 PM
Supposedly a car can run without a battery once cranked, but a bad alternator won't work.  I'm ignorant and just spouting things I've heard.  ASE certified BIG Mike should be able to help.

I'd have the alternator checked out.
Title: Re: Jku rubicon dead battery
Post by: TravisMac on December 04, 2018, 07:40:28 PM
I believe advance can test your alternator too. That’s where I’d start
Title: Re: Jku rubicon dead battery
Post by: Big Dave on December 04, 2018, 07:51:27 PM
Old school way is to have the vehicle running & disconnect the NEGATIVE terminal. 
If it stays running the alternator is good.
If it dies after a few seconds (30 or so) it's a bad alternator.
Title: Re: Jku rubicon dead battery
Post by: tcdawg on December 04, 2018, 07:53:29 PM
You can test your alternator. 

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Title: Re: Jku rubicon dead battery
Post by: tcdawg on December 04, 2018, 07:54:29 PM
And you can test for a parasitic draw

Title: Re: Jku rubicon dead battery
Post by: Big Dave on December 04, 2018, 07:56:37 PM
While running, disconnect the NEGATIVE battery cable. If it stays running the alternator is good. If it dies after a few seconds, the alternator is bad.
Title: Re: Jku rubicon dead battery
Post by: BigMike on December 05, 2018, 10:40:04 AM
You can test your alternator. 

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I know that Clark was going to jump in, but he forgot to turn on the A/C on.  Or just go by Advance Auto
Title: Re: Jku rubicon dead battery
Post by: clark123456 on December 05, 2018, 11:47:28 AM
You can test your alternator. 

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I know that Clark was going to jump in, but he forgot to turn the A/C on.  Or just go by Advance Auto
FIFY
Title: Re: Jku rubicon dead battery
Post by: tj05world on December 05, 2018, 03:56:54 PM
Thank u guys I will try all of your Solutions out now. Was at work


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Title: Re: Jku rubicon dead battery
Post by: tj05world on December 06, 2018, 08:36:30 AM
Alt,starter is okay but battery failed all test. I’m not putting another lead battery in. I have always disliked the water fill battery’s since I took my automotive battery class in college. What’s a recommendation Odyssey or yellow top ? 


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Title: Re: Jku rubicon dead battery
Post by: Blue J on December 06, 2018, 10:12:28 AM
Advanced Auto AGM
Title: Re: Jku rubicon dead battery
Post by: BigMike on December 06, 2018, 11:05:06 AM
I have an Odyssey and don’t recommend one.  The main reason is that if you need warranty, there are only a few dealers around Atlanta.  If I had to do it again, I’d buy an Advance Auto AGM. 

BTW, an old battery guy at a distributor that used to service the shop I worked at YEARS ago told me, the number one cause of battery failure is vibration.  Think about that and the abuse the batter gets, even secured, when your rig is slamming down on rocks (and mall curbs).  Eventually the plates are going to break loose and short out.  The numbers 2 cause of battery failure is dirt on the top.  A layer of dirt gets moist and creates and low level short across the terminals.  At least that is what the old guy said.
Title: Re: Jku rubicon dead battery
Post by: BigPrince on December 06, 2018, 11:27:46 AM
I have an Odyssey and don’t recommend one.  The main reason is that if you need warranty, there are only a few dealers around Atlanta.  If I had to do it again, I’d buy an Advance Auto AGM. 

BTW, an old battery guy at a distributor that used to service the shop I worked at YEARS ago told me, the number one cause of battery failure is vibration.  Think about that and the abuse the batter gets, even secured, when your rig is slamming down on rocks (and mall curbs).  Eventually the plates are going to break loose and short out.  The numbers 2 cause of battery failure is dirt on the top.  A layer of dirt gets moist and creates and low level short across the terminals.  At least that is what the old guy said.

The battery buyer for NAPA told me #1 killer of batteries is temperature swings.
Title: Re: Jku rubicon dead battery
Post by: tj05world on December 06, 2018, 12:33:34 PM
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20181206/be59adb2fcce12f6164832ffb2be8283.jpg) the h6 I hear doesn’t fit the battery tray . I’ll get the battery but want to know the correct size


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Title: Re: Jku rubicon dead battery
Post by: Big Dave on December 06, 2018, 01:30:03 PM
My truck battery died on my way home today.
I swung buy & got a $28 blem.
I'm going out on a limb & saying this will be a pretty bad winter.
Remember, it's still fall.

I'm pretty sure that was the factory battery. 
Title: Re: Jku rubicon dead battery
Post by: Jeepster1407 on December 06, 2018, 02:08:52 PM
My truck battery died on my way home today.
I swung buy & got a $28 blem.
I'm going out on a limb & saying this will be a pretty bad winter.
Remember, it's still fall.

I'm pretty sure that was the factory battery. 

Where'd you find a blem battery?
Title: Re: Jku rubicon dead battery
Post by: clark123456 on December 06, 2018, 03:11:17 PM
Starter..HTF did that come into question?  How is the alternator?
Title: Re: Jku rubicon dead battery
Post by: Big Dave on December 06, 2018, 03:59:29 PM
My truck battery died on my way home today.
I swung buy & got a $28 blem.
I'm going out on a limb & saying this will be a pretty bad winter.
Remember, it's still fall.

I'm pretty sure that was the factory battery. 

Where'd you find a blem battery?
Georgia Battery.  129 south between Snake Eater Rd. & Gillsville Hwy. On the left.
This winter will be a good test. 
Title: Jku rubicon dead battery
Post by: tj05world on December 06, 2018, 04:01:13 PM
Starter..HTF did that come into question?  How is the alternator?
Parasitic draw from the ground maybe. But anyways the alt was good and wires. I did check all the ground wires starting from battery. Going to replace with agm instead of water lead battery. This cold weather I noticed is effecting this issue and I never did like lead base. If this doesn’t work it’s going to dealership.


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Title: Re: Jku rubicon dead battery
Post by: Jeepster1407 on December 07, 2018, 11:46:29 AM
My truck battery died on my way home today.
I swung buy & got a $28 blem.
I'm going out on a limb & saying this will be a pretty bad winter.
Remember, it's still fall.

I'm pretty sure that was the factory battery. 

Where'd you find a blem battery?
Georgia Battery.  129 south between Snake Eater Rd. & Gillsville Hwy. On the left.
This winter will be a good test.

Is that the place down in the hole? I think they have a interstate battery sign out.


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Title: Re: Jku rubicon dead battery
Post by: Big Dave on December 07, 2018, 03:00:42 PM
My truck battery died on my way home today.
I swung buy & got a $28 blem.
I'm going out on a limb & saying this will be a pretty bad winter.
Remember, it's still fall.

I'm pretty sure that was the factory battery. 

Where'd you find a blem battery?
Georgia Battery.  129 south between Snake Eater Rd. & Gillsville Hwy. On the left.
This winter will be a good test.

Is that the place down in the hole? I think they have a interstate battery sign out.


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Yes, I'm pretty sure.
They have a few cars out front for sale.
Sorry to hijack the thread.
Title: Re: Jku rubicon dead battery
Post by: tj05world on December 10, 2018, 06:09:09 PM
Went to dealership, will keep this page updated on what the issue is.....


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