I have already scanned the forum and read many similar accounts, so I'm sorry if this seems repetitive, but I'm hoping the detail I give can pinpoint this before I spend the few dollars I have available.
First, here are the specs:
2003
Jeep Liberty Sport
63k Miles
2nd Owner
Just inspected on 9/8/07
Complete System Flush on 8/13/07
Original Battery & alternator
I have never had any slow starts or any other type of starting issue with my Jeep for the brief period of ownership (about a month) I have experienced so far, but last night my jeep wouldn't start. I had parked in front of an ATM with the radio off, but my phone charger plugged in. It was pretty mild out, around 65f, so it definitely wasn't a cold weather issue. Up to that point is was driving perfect, but when I got back into the car...nothing. No clicking or even any audible noises other than the sound of the key turning the ignition. The strange part was that when the key was one turn back from full ignition, the dashboard lights would come on as if in a stall and the interior lights would come on. I turned the interior dimmer down all the way and unplugged my phone, but still nothing. I also noticed the clock reset, but that might be pretty standard for any type of power issue.
I got a jump from one of those handheld charged units. All my lights were off, including the dash board (lowest setting). My phone charger was physically out of the socket. The radio was off, etc. It turned over and started on the second crank, but then abruptly died after a few revs, when I took my foot off the gas. We tried again, and again it started ok with the charged unit, and this time I kept on the gas hovering around 3k for at least 10 minutes. It finally stayed on with the engine hovering around 750 rpm. It seems very instable and the head lights, when I had the courage to try them, were slightly flickering. The interior lights would phase brighter and back again, which I thought was strange since I set them to the lowest setting.
I took a change and drove since I was right by the highway (which goes to show you my stupid logic). I though a sprint down the road at 75 or so would help recharge my battery. The entire time on the highway, the headlights still flickered, and to make matters worse, the dash board symbols...and I mean ALL of them....would rapidly flicker. I also heard the seatbelt warning tone and some other weird signal noise I've never heard before.
I ended up driving about 8 miles and found a parking lot. I though things should have been fixed, so I turn the engine off. I tried to start it again, but same thing--no sound what so ever. I got another jump, but it promptly died when I took my foot off the gas.
I'm hoping that people with more experience with Jeeps can pinpoint my issue here.
First, here are the specs:
2003
Jeep Liberty Sport
63k Miles
2nd Owner
Just inspected on 9/8/07
Complete System Flush on 8/13/07
Original Battery & alternator
I have never had any slow starts or any other type of starting issue with my Jeep for the brief period of ownership (about a month) I have experienced so far, but last night my jeep wouldn't start. I had parked in front of an ATM with the radio off, but my phone charger plugged in. It was pretty mild out, around 65f, so it definitely wasn't a cold weather issue. Up to that point is was driving perfect, but when I got back into the car...nothing. No clicking or even any audible noises other than the sound of the key turning the ignition. The strange part was that when the key was one turn back from full ignition, the dashboard lights would come on as if in a stall and the interior lights would come on. I turned the interior dimmer down all the way and unplugged my phone, but still nothing. I also noticed the clock reset, but that might be pretty standard for any type of power issue.
I got a jump from one of those handheld charged units. All my lights were off, including the dash board (lowest setting). My phone charger was physically out of the socket. The radio was off, etc. It turned over and started on the second crank, but then abruptly died after a few revs, when I took my foot off the gas. We tried again, and again it started ok with the charged unit, and this time I kept on the gas hovering around 3k for at least 10 minutes. It finally stayed on with the engine hovering around 750 rpm. It seems very instable and the head lights, when I had the courage to try them, were slightly flickering. The interior lights would phase brighter and back again, which I thought was strange since I set them to the lowest setting.
I took a change and drove since I was right by the highway (which goes to show you my stupid logic). I though a sprint down the road at 75 or so would help recharge my battery. The entire time on the highway, the headlights still flickered, and to make matters worse, the dash board symbols...and I mean ALL of them....would rapidly flicker. I also heard the seatbelt warning tone and some other weird signal noise I've never heard before.
I ended up driving about 8 miles and found a parking lot. I though things should have been fixed, so I turn the engine off. I tried to start it again, but same thing--no sound what so ever. I got another jump, but it promptly died when I took my foot off the gas.
I'm hoping that people with more experience with Jeeps can pinpoint my issue here.