i hook up a 1000 watt amp to my jeep and after like 30 minutes of it being on, not playing, the car died, i didnt even get the stereo set uo to play the subs yet, so i jumped the car but it wouldnt idle i had to keep my foot on the gas to keep the engine running, any idea what could be causing this? i had the inline fuse and everything set up how i think it should be.. thanks
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jeep grand cherokee/ sub woofer question?
- Thread starter Ryan
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When you kill your battery you have to re-charge it. Just jumping the car won't work because the alternator won't charge a dead battery. Take the battery out of the car (or just disconnect the cables from it) and hook it up to a battery charger for a couple of hours. (If it's a 1 amp charger you will need to leave it hooked up for a day.)
It's best to charge it at least most of the way to fully charged because that will mean less wear and tear on your alternator - they're not really designed to charge almost dead batteries.
It's best to charge it at least most of the way to fully charged because that will mean less wear and tear on your alternator - they're not really designed to charge almost dead batteries.
If you have a voltmeter, measure the voltage of your battery. It should read over 12 volts, like 12.6 to 14.2, something like that. If the voltage is under 12, you probably have a weak battery or alternator. If you can get a buddy to start the jeep, check it with the engine running, the number should be higher, if it is not, your alternator is toast. If it is, I would look for a short. If you have a battery charger, try charging the battery overnight and try again in the morning.
Without being there, that is all the help I can give...hope it helps.
Offio
Without being there, that is all the help I can give...hope it helps.
Offio
If you have a voltmeter, measure the voltage of your battery. It should read over 12 volts, like 12.6 to 14.2, something like that. If the voltage is under 12, you probably have a weak battery or alternator. If you can get a buddy to start the jeep, check it with the engine running, the number should be higher, if it is not, your alternator is toast. If it is, I would look for a short. If you have a battery charger, try charging the battery overnight and try again in the morning.
Without being there, that is all the help I can give...hope it helps.
Offio
Without being there, that is all the help I can give...hope it helps.
Offio