reclean battery posts and terminals

uhh-ohh wrote:

> Hi
>
> I replaced my alternator and battery a few months ago because my '97
> Cherokee Sport wouldn't hold a charge, and occasionally upon starting
> the wipers and radio wouldn't work. Also stalled once when I was
> driving... scary.
>
> The alternator/battery replacement took care of the problem where the
> battery wouldn't hold a charge, but I still have the intermittent
> problem where the wipers and radio don't work. However, if I turn off
> the vehicle and then turn it on again, the wipers and radio are usually
> on. Because I live in a rainy area, I always have to check to make sure
> they are on when I start up to go somewhere as I don't want to get
> stuck in a driving situation with my wipers unavailable.
>
> If it starts and they are working from the start, they don't go off or
> anything. It's good as long as they start when I crank the engine up.
>
> Any ideas?
>
> Thanks,
> "uhh ohh"