DSN46
NAXJA Forum User
- Location
- Columbia, MO
This is an electrical problem, and I have not really delved into the electrics of this XJ yet.
What I have done:
Replaced all main wires with 0-gauge welding cable.
Replaced battery 1 year ago.
Replaced alternator 6 months ago (due to strange electrical probs...fixed them).
XJ: 96 country, 4.0 ltr, AW4.
Problems:
1) No reverse lights. Not the bulbs or fuse. I am pretty sure its the NSS and that will be taken off and cleaned and greased tomorrow.
2) This one has been going on for about 3 weeks now. When I first start the Jeep, the volts are at a solid 14 on the gauge. They stay that way for about 30 minutes. Then, while driving in city traffic, they drop to about one needle width below 14. IF I get on the highway at this point, they slowly rise back up to 14 and stay there until I start city driving again.
I cannot figure out if the volts are climbing back up because of the highway rpms? The belt is tight on the alternator (at least I can barely turn the belt 90 degrees on a long run of the belt). The alternator is only 6 months old (new not reman).
ANY help with this would be appreciated!
Thank you
James
What I have done:
Replaced all main wires with 0-gauge welding cable.
Replaced battery 1 year ago.
Replaced alternator 6 months ago (due to strange electrical probs...fixed them).
XJ: 96 country, 4.0 ltr, AW4.
Problems:
1) No reverse lights. Not the bulbs or fuse. I am pretty sure its the NSS and that will be taken off and cleaned and greased tomorrow.
2) This one has been going on for about 3 weeks now. When I first start the Jeep, the volts are at a solid 14 on the gauge. They stay that way for about 30 minutes. Then, while driving in city traffic, they drop to about one needle width below 14. IF I get on the highway at this point, they slowly rise back up to 14 and stay there until I start city driving again.
I cannot figure out if the volts are climbing back up because of the highway rpms? The belt is tight on the alternator (at least I can barely turn the belt 90 degrees on a long run of the belt). The alternator is only 6 months old (new not reman).
ANY help with this would be appreciated!
Thank you
James