GEN light has come on

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Asked by Louise Apr 18, 2020 at 02:44 PM about the 1996 Jeep Cherokee

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

got in to jeep, turned it on, GEN light stayed on and am worried that I will do
damage to jeep if I drive it with GEN light on .. also, is this light for the
Alternator ? I dont have a manual :(

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Yes, that's the warning light to let you know the alternator is not working! If you continue to drive it you will have a dead battery! Hope that helps! Jim

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Thanks Jim. Great timing eh. Lockdown and all. sighhhh :(

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You're welcome. Glad to help! I know, vehicles always pick the worst time to break!! Jim

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