# Jeep Battery Issues Clicking Wouldn't Stop **URL:** \ **Category:** Maintenance/Repairs\ **Tags:** grand-cherokee, jeep\ **Created:** [October 17, 2011, 6:50pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/jeep-battery-issues-clicking-wouldnt-stop/68727 "2011-10-17T18:50:02Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 2\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![niftytoo](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/n/47e85d/32.png) [@niftytoo](https://community.cartalk.com/u/niftytoo)\ **Post date:** [October 17, 2011, 6:50pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/jeep-battery-issues-clicking-wouldnt-stop/68727/1 "2011-10-17T18:50:02Z")
I have a 2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee (115,000) and a 15 month old battery that failed. Gauges read fine, but when I tried to start car when key turned, it was clicking. I turned key off, it kept clicking. I took key out of ignition and it continued to click for about 15+ minutes. During this time I stuck key back in and turned key on (all while still clicking) and my needles on gauges were going crazy back and forth. When I turned the key as if to start, the needles on the gauges went BEYOND their normal scope. Almost a Linda Blair effect. Battery was replaced, alternator check was good and it started up perfectly and immediately. Now, a few days later, it labors a bit before starting. How do I diagnose and electrical problem? Or does anyone have any suggestions? By the way, the gauges all the while read straight up and down normal. ---
**Author:** ![galenwallace](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/c67d28/32.png) [@galenwallace](https://community.cartalk.com/u/galenwallace)\ **Post date:** [October 30, 2011, 10:29pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/jeep-battery-issues-clicking-wouldnt-stop/68727/2 "2011-10-30T22:29:34Z")
Hey there, I had a similar issue with a 96 with a 4.0L inline 6. I replaced the starter and solenoid and now it starts up strong.