Weird or random electrics behaviour

[SouthernComfort]

I've had some weird happenings with electrics recently, wondering if this sounds familiar to anyone: Yesterday the wipers came on randomly, at first I thought I'd caught the switch when putting the blinkers on, but I really don't think so. Twice during the day the doors decided to lock by themselves while driving, the first time I thought my passenger had pressed the door button without realising it, but then it happened again later and I doubt either of us did that. Last week the door mirrors unfolded by themselves on one occasion when I started the car (I keep 'em folded in the garage) whereas normally I unfold with the button.

I'm beginning to suspect the battery may be on it's way out, which as far as I can tell is original as it has Chrysler markings on it. If so, it's 5 yrs old but I don't know if that would produce these symptoms.

Any thoughts guys?

[Surnturf]

My 2013 Diesel started doing similar stuff then drove it back home and it died as I was pulling into the driveway
Needed new Alternator and Battery, I got this battery if you need one as Jeep Dealer wanted $700 for one. I ended up with this one
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/281441171563

[SouthernComfort]

Yikes! thanks Sunturf, think I'll go for new battery as well. I'm already looking at replacing the alternator before it does one on me. Dealer is saying 4-6 weeks on back order but a well known auto electrician in my area can supply and fit an after-market one (Jaylec) straight away. What alternator did you get, and did you go to an independent for fitting, or Jeep dealer?

[Surnturf]

Dealer and OEM as no one had other stock,it will be a recall so keep all your receipts even taxi fares.

[SouthernComfort]

Yep, that's certainly the best option for claiming against an eventual recall. Sorry for all the questions mate, but did you have a long wait for an OEM unit to be sourced (like I've been quoted) with your dealer? That's why I feel pushed into looking at after market options.

[yoda42]

Check your battery earths, there was a tsb ages back about loose earths that resulted in some weird electrical issues

[Surnturf]

Originally Posted by SouthernComfort

Yep, that's certainly the best option for claiming against an eventual recall. Sorry for all the questions mate, but did you have a long wait for an OEM unit to be sourced (like I've been quoted) with your dealer? That's why I feel pushed into looking at after market options.

7 Days from order to delivery to dealer but I think they have no stock in the parts distribution centre as I was lucky enough to get one as the Diesel alternators are starting to fail more and more.