Jeep Cherokee (XJ): Diagnosis and testing

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Starting system DESCRIPTION An electrically operated engine starting system is standard factory-installed equipment on this model. The starting system is designed to provide the vehicle operator ...

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DIAGNOSIS The battery, starting system and charging system in the vehicle operate with one another, and must be tested as a complete system. In order for the engine to start and the battery to cha ...

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Vehicle storage
If you are leaving your vehicle dormant for more than 21 days you may want to take steps to protect your battery. You may: Disconnect the negative cable from the battery. Anytime you store your vehicle, or keep it out of service (i.e. vacation) for two weeks or more, run the air condit ...