anybody had problems with aftermarket rearview side mirrors leaching power from the battery causing battery drain?


1997 GMC Jimmy:

... automatic carwash took out my driver's side rearview mirror

... replaced with Advance Auto brand

... it was an easy intall ... I just removed inner door panel, bolted it in and connected one electrical connector. It is a power rearview mirror - but not heated or lighted ...

I had trouble starting two times. Both times I got clicks from the starter. I charged the battery and it started up fine. However, if I left any accessories on after turning the vehicle off, within 3 minutes, the battery would be drained enough for it to not start -- then, click-click-click

I'm gonna try charging the battery for 5-6 hours tonite. It has an auto shutoff so I'm not worried about overcharging.

The battery is only about 3 yrs old from Autozone -- it ought to last longer than that right ???

CCA is 650 I think ...

unplug the mirrors and see if the your problem goes away.

If Autozone batteries are Excide, then 3 years is a loooong time. They are junk, but cheap enough to get folks through.