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JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE 2003 WJ / 2.G Workshop Manual (2) If testing the battery IN-THE-VEHICLE, make
certain all of the vehicle accessory loads are OFF,
including the ignition.The preferred test position
is at the battery terminal. If the battery is not

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JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE 2003 WJ / 2.G Workshop Manual Before testing, visually inspect the battery for any
damage (a cracked case or cover, loose posts, etc.)
that would cause the battery to be faulty. In order to
obtain correct indications from the buil

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JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE 2003 WJ / 2.G Workshop Manual STANDARD PROCEDURE - IGNITION-OFF
DRAW TEST
The term Ignition-Off Draw (IOD) identifies a nor-
mal condition where power is being drained from the
battery with the ignition switch in the Off position.

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JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE 2003 WJ / 2.G Workshop Manual (5) After about three minutes, the high-amperage
IOD reading on the multi-meter should become very
low or nonexistent, depending upon the electrical
equipment in the vehicle. If the amperage reading
r

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JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE 2003 WJ / 2.G Workshop Manual The battery cables (Fig. 17) or (Fig. 18) are large
gauge, stranded copper wires sheathed within a
heavy plastic or synthetic rubber insulating jacket.
The wire used in the battery cables combines exc

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JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE 2003 WJ / 2.G Workshop Manual (5) Install and tighten the nut that secures the
battery positive cable eyelet terminal to the B(+) ter-
minal stud on the starter solenoid. Tighten the nut to
11.3 N´m (100 in. lbs.).
(6) Install an

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JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE 2003 WJ / 2.G Workshop Manual CHARGING
TABLE OF CONTENTS
page page
CHARGING
DESCRIPTION.........................24
OPERATION...........................24
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING - CHARGING
SYSTEM............................24
SPECIF

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JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE 2003 WJ / 2.G Workshop Manual ²a faulty or improperly adjusted switch that
allows a lamp to stay on. Refer to Ignition-Off Draw
Test in 8, Battery for more information.
INSPECTION
The Powertrain Control Module (PCM) monitors
crit