Something causes battery to run down

Asked by GuruLQ2LW Apr 16, 2019 at 04:07 PM about the 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited 4WD

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

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Have you checked your alternator? If it’s not working correctly, the car may start and run for a bit but once that stops working the car will only run off the battery, draining it and eventually stranding you. If it’s not working at all, like I’ve dealt with before, you will charge the battery all night and then by the next night it’s drained completely again, meaning the alternator isn’t working at all. Regardless, check the alternator with a voltmeter

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