2004 kj recall question

Jeeper4life · **Posted:** Sat Nov 09, 2013 12:32 am

Has anyone ever heard of a recall I think for the 04's but maybe others for something in the rear tailgate lock system that slowly drains the battery and can at times cause the tailgate to not open when trying to unlock it? Any help would be great!

papaindigo · **Posted:** Sat Nov 09, 2013 10:34 am

Don't know about a recall or draining the battery but there is a micro switch back there that can cause opening problems. See viewtopic.php?f=5&t=65100&p=717861&hilit=deteant#p717861

As to your bcm/battery post:
1. cold is really hard on batteries especially cheap ones. That said if your alternator actually tested good I don't see how the battery could only be at 1/2 charge. Did they test alternator and battery on the vehicle while running?
2. weird electrical problems are often related to a weak battery or bad ground.
3. I'm not up on all the details, a google search would probably help you but the volt meter in the fuse box test (don't forget the power distribution center fuses - at least I assume an 04 has them) is to check each fuse to see which ones are powered on with the ignition off and how much the power draw is. There are a few circuits that dribble a bit of power with the ignition off to keep things like the radio clock working but that power draw is so small it won't drain a battery in any less than months.

I would not recommend going to a dealer to hunt for an electrical problem unless you really know the dealer. An independent auto electric shop is probably your best bet. In fact that's where the dealer's here send the problems they cannot figure out. Over the years I've experienced battery drain due to a) a glove box light that was always on; b) a short in the trailer light harness that had somehow come loose and dragged on the road; c) a problem with the passenger seat air bag sensor module.

Jeeper4life · **Posted:** Sat Nov 09, 2013 10:58 am

The glass always opens, the tailgate itself won't at times, you have to go back up to the front doors and hit the unlock switch a couple times or once and then go retry the tailgate. Most of the time it will then open.. I did the fuse thing, pulled one out at a time while the wife held the multi meter on the battery terminals and we got nothing. Didn't seem to drop at all with any fuse. It hasn't blown the power door lock fuse in a while and it will only do that rear tailgate thing every so often. The battery in it, is its second battery in a short period of time. They tested everything with the vehicle running and not running. Everything passed they said. I'm just kinda at a lose for words, I don't know if its time to start throwing parts at it and see what fixes it or what. Its a great Jeep, just for this issue..

2004 kj recall question

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