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CA_Traveler
Explorer III
May 06, 2018

AGM Starting Battery Voltage 2014 Grand Cherokee

I have a new to me 2014 Grand Cherokee toad with a OEM 800 CCA AGM starting battery. Entering/exiting the car causes the battery voltage to drop to 12.0V. The lights/electronics alone will draw 8-9A i...
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jplante4
Explorer II
May 07, 2018
Ductape wrote:
Dash gauges are frequently programmed to meet customer expectations, the marketers apparently think real data will confuse drivers.


At some point the made a switch from numbered gauges to scan gauges. The theory is that you can quickly scan the gauges and tell if something is wrong without analyzing any data. Normal operating range is in the middle of the gauge. High and low are abnormal readings.

It's like the engine temp light in the movie Airplane! - "A Little Hot"

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