2002 Repeated Dead Battery
 

Hi everyone,

My 2002 has been a great vehicle since new, other than a tranny that thumps from 2nd to 3rd. But now I've got a real problem. If I park the car for more than a couple days, the battery discharges. At first I assumed I left on a light or left a door open, but now I'm certain it is something else.

Has anyone else had this problem? Any advice is greatly appreciated.

Thanks,
Walt

RE: 2002 Repeated Dead Battery
 

Oh, I forgot to mention that the battery is new.

Thanks,
Walt

RE: 2002 Repeated Dead Battery
 

Check to see if there is a draw on the battery when shut off or disconnect the battery the next time that you leave it sit and see if it still dies.
I have seen new batteries that weren't 100% many times.

RE: 2002 Repeated Dead Battery
 

Also, I recently broke the driver side mirror. I wonder if the heating element or electrochromatic circuit is damaged. Still, this would not draw current when the car was off, would it?

RE: 2002 Repeated Dead Battery
 

FWIW my 02 2500HD is on its 2nd battery. My first one leaked about 2-3 years in. I didn't realize it until I noticed a stain on my driveway. Dealer replaced battery, tray, bolts, etc under warranty. Just last week I was having slow startup. I charged the battery overnight and took it in and had it testedand battery was bad.
(starter was also replaced under 36K warranty)