Jeep is dead, need help.
01-23-2011, 09:11 AM
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Jeep is dead, need help.
So two days ago I left my lights on. AAA could not come out to jump me due to high volume of calls.
I tried jumping off my dads car with no luck. Finally I got a ride to work and bought a battery booster from Sears. That was Friday.
Today I go to jump the car with the boost with no luck, so then I call AAA. They come out and can't jump it off the their booster or their truck. All the dash lights come on but it won't turn over.
Anyone have any ideas? Do I tow it to the dealer?
I am running an Optima Yellowtop that is only two months old.
The Jeep is now sitting outside blocking my garage because we had to push it out.
I tried jumping off my dads car with no luck. Finally I got a ride to work and bought a battery booster from Sears. That was Friday.
Today I go to jump the car with the boost with no luck, so then I call AAA. They come out and can't jump it off the their booster or their truck. All the dash lights come on but it won't turn over.
Anyone have any ideas? Do I tow it to the dealer?
I am running an Optima Yellowtop that is only two months old.
The Jeep is now sitting outside blocking my garage because we had to push it out.
01-23-2011, 09:17 AM
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Originally Posted by CreepJeep
you got a trickle charger?
that's all I can think of 'cept new battery.
that's all I can think of 'cept new battery.
01-23-2011, 09:21 AM
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01-23-2011, 09:28 AM
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Originally Posted by kidkoala
01-23-2011, 09:37 AM
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It is very possible that when your battery was sitting outside dead, it froze. I assume it's about as cold in westchester as it is here. The acid in a fully charged battery will not freeze at normal temps, but when drained they are more susceptible to freezing.
When they're stone dead/frozen/bad cell, they won't take a charge or a jump.
It looks like a new battery is in your future.*
*assuming that is your problem and not some electrical issue
Edit: Re-reading your post, I see you have an optima. I don't think those are supposed to freeze. We've had issues with one of our trucks at work with optimas. They'd die
And not take a charge or jump. You need a charger that can charge a gel/agm battery.
There are ways to do it with a normal charger but it's slightly more involved.
w w w.ehow.com/i/#article_5522442
When they're stone dead/frozen/bad cell, they won't take a charge or a jump.
It looks like a new battery is in your future.*
*assuming that is your problem and not some electrical issue
Edit: Re-reading your post, I see you have an optima. I don't think those are supposed to freeze. We've had issues with one of our trucks at work with optimas. They'd die
And not take a charge or jump. You need a charger that can charge a gel/agm battery.
There are ways to do it with a normal charger but it's slightly more involved.
w w w.ehow.com/i/#article_5522442
Last edited by Ario56; 01-23-2011 at 09:49 AM. Reason: Optima
01-23-2011, 09:38 AM
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It is very possible that when your battery was sitting outside dead, it froze. I assume it about as cold in westchester as it is here. The acid in a fully charged battery will not freeze at normal temps, but when drained they are more susceptible to freezing.
When they're stone dead/frozen/bad cell, they won't take a charge or a jump.
It looks like a new battery is in your future.*
*assuming that is your problem and not some electrical issue
When they're stone dead/frozen/bad cell, they won't take a charge or a jump.
It looks like a new battery is in your future.*
*assuming that is your problem and not some electrical issue
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01-23-2011, 09:40 AM
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1. Check battery voltage with a meter (or a load tester if you have one) should read 12.4 volts or so.
2. IF the battery voltage is low charge the battery with a trickle charger. IF the battery voltage is good perform a load test on the battery. If you don't have a load tester take it to a local parts store and they can check it, usually for free.
Start with the battery. IF the battery checks out good. Double check all battery connections are clean and tight. Check for blown fuses, replace as necessary.
That should get you started. Cells in batteries can sometimes short out when drained all the way down, so it may be just a battery problem.
2. IF the battery voltage is low charge the battery with a trickle charger. IF the battery voltage is good perform a load test on the battery. If you don't have a load tester take it to a local parts store and they can check it, usually for free.
Start with the battery. IF the battery checks out good. Double check all battery connections are clean and tight. Check for blown fuses, replace as necessary.
That should get you started. Cells in batteries can sometimes short out when drained all the way down, so it may be just a battery problem.
01-23-2011, 10:40 AM
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Well I looked them up..
P0562 BATTERY VOLTAGE LOW
U1417 IMPLAUSIBLE LEFT WHEEL DISTANCE SIGNAL RECEIVED
U1418 IMPLAUSIBLE RIGHT WHEEL DISTANCE SIGNAL
U1120 LOST WHEEL DISTANCE MESSAGE
So I guess I do have low batt voltage. Does that mean I need a new battery?
The other trouble codes I dont get.
Is it from pushing the vehicle out of the garage and turning the wheel with no power steering?
P0562 BATTERY VOLTAGE LOW
U1417 IMPLAUSIBLE LEFT WHEEL DISTANCE SIGNAL RECEIVED
U1418 IMPLAUSIBLE RIGHT WHEEL DISTANCE SIGNAL
U1120 LOST WHEEL DISTANCE MESSAGE
So I guess I do have low batt voltage. Does that mean I need a new battery?
The other trouble codes I dont get.
Is it from pushing the vehicle out of the garage and turning the wheel with no power steering?