Press the power door-lock switch on the keyless entry fob. Close the driver’s side door. Leave all doors closed for about 16 seconds until the Vehicle Security Light on the instrument cluster stops flashing quickly. When the light flashes at a slower rate, this signifies that the system has been reset and rearmed.

How to Reset the Anti Theft on a Jeep Cherokee

1. Enter your Jeep and press the Lock button on your keyless remote five times in 10 seconds.
2. Insert your key into the car’s ignition, turn it to the “Run” position and wait for the car’s chimes to stop.

To reset the Jeep Liberty’s anti-theft system, pull on the driver’s handle and unlock the driver’s door manually with the chipped key. You can also depress the panic lever to disable the alarm. Alternatively, press the panic button for 5 seconds followed by depressing the lock command 2 times.

A Chrysler tech told me to do this to reset it…

1. Open the hood.
2. Disconnect the black battery cable.
3. Reconnect it.
4. Turn your key in the driver door left, right and back to left.
5. If that doesn’t work, try locking and unlocking the back gate with the key (that works too, don’t know why).

One of the symptoms of a bad starter is a clicking noise when you turn the key or push the start button. However, a starter can die without making any sound at all, or it may announce its impending death with whirring and grinding noise—so listen up!

Jump-starting a car with a bad starter motor will not help start the engine. Jump-starting will only boost battery power. A manual transmission car with a bad starter may be push or tow started but an auto transmission car can not.

How to Tell if an Alternator is Bad (Signs and Symptoms of a Failing Alternator)

1. Headlights that start pulsating at night, from dim to bright.
2. A burning smell coming from the alternator.
3. Dashboard warning lights turning on abruptly.
4. A squealing sound from your engine.

When an alternator dies and is no longer supplying electrical power, the electrical system of the vehicle draws power from the battery. As the battery is no longer being recharged by the alternator, the battery loses its charge and the headlights grow dimmer as less power is provided by the battery.

One of the smells associated with a failing alternator is an electrical or rubber burning smell. If you smell these, it is likely that you have a bad alternator on your hands.

If you have a bad alternator, it is wise to replace it as soon as possible. It can be dangerous to drive around with a bad alternator, especially in newer vehicles because they are far more electricity reliant than older ones, in ways that can cause serious trouble if they lose electricity.

If an alternator goes bad, it certainly can kill a battery. Car batteries don’t like being run all the way down. If you have a fairly new battery, you can usually get away with it once, maybe twice.

Alternators can average anywhere from $100 to $350 depending on make and model. Most vehicles will fall into the $350-400 range for the total job of alternator replacement if no other parts need to be replaced. If the serpentine belt gets tacked on, add another $20 to $50 to your bill.

If you need a new alternator, you are looking at paying between $200 and $600, and perhaps more, depending on a few factors. Factors that impact alternator replacement include the make and model vehicle, labor costs of mechanic, whether or not you buy a used or new part, and more.

You can bring the vehicle to AutoZone and have the alternator tested on the vehicle to ensure the charging system is performing correctly. For the best prices on name-brand alternators, affordable hand tools, and precision replacement parts, visit your local AutoZone.

Top 5 Best Alternators 2021

• DB Electrical ADR0368 Alternator.
• DB Electrical AFD0012 New Alternator.
• Remy 94113 Alternator.
• ACDelco 335-1086 Professional Alternator.
• Tuff Stuff 7068 Alternator.

There are a few issues that could make the alternator go bad, such as jump-starting the car the wrong way or installing an accessory that overloads it. Leaking fluid in the alternator or a tight belt can also cause damage to the alternator bearings, causing premature wearing.