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Wipers/Radio Problem

Hi

I replaced my alternator and battery a few months ago because my '97 Cherokee Sport wouldn't hold a charge, and occasionally upon starting the wipers and radio wouldn't work. Also stalled once when I was driving... scary.

The alternator/battery replacement took care of the problem where the battery wouldn't hold a charge, but I still have the intermittent problem where the wipers and radio don't work. However, if I turn off the vehicle and then turn it on again, the wipers and radio are usually on. Because I live in a rainy area, I always have to check to make sure they are on when I start up to go somewhere as I don't want to get stuck in a driving situation with my wipers unavailable.

If it starts and they are working from the start, they don't go off or anything. It's good as long as they start when I crank the engine up.

Any ideas?

Thanks, "uhh ohh"

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uhh-ohh
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L.W.(Bill) Hughes III

And clean all your ground connections.

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billy ray

Sorry, I'm not too good with this stuff, hopefully by learning little by little I'll save myself a few dollars here and there.

Can you please tell me what it is that you think is wrong with the ignition switch, and what you might suggest I can do about it?

Thanks.

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uhh-ohh

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L.W.(Bill) Hughes III

I would first be cleaning the ground strap that runs from the rear of the engine head to the firewall. A bad one will cause your symptoms and the alternator/battery issue depending on where the body steals it's ground from. (the battery only gets half charged which can kill it)

Mike

86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail >
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Mike Romain

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L.W.(Bill) Hughes III

Wow, what a lot of great help. Thank you to everyone that posted. I'll try these solutions and will hopefully have a chance to post again and let you know what worked!

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uhh-ohh

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