01 Legacy GT Electrical Instrument Malfunction

[Bob Weir]

I'm new to Subarus, and need a little help diagnosing why a turn signal is affecting instruments. It occured "for no reason" while driving.

a] "Brake, ABS, Battery, Security" are illuminated on instrument cluster.
b] Activating turn signal, Tack & spedo go to "0" and return to normal with each pulse of turn signal light.
c] Activating AC causes "Add Oil / Temp" to illuminate.

I'm familiar with diagnosing and fixing electrical problems. [I have 1988-9 Merkur Scorpios that have "many" electrical problems.] However, I have electrical schmetics for them, but none for the Subaru.

Your suggestions are appreciated
Bob

[Legacy777]

Your alternator is more then likely on its way out. Go have it tested.

It'd also be a good time to have the battery tested as well.

[Manarius]

Your alternator is more then likely on its way out. Go have it tested.

It'd also be a good time to have the battery tested as well.

Exactly what I said on ultimatesubaru.net.

[Bob Weir]

Alternator...
Less than 5 years and only 43,### miles is disappointing. Any opinions (pro/con) regarding manufacturers of replacement alternators are appreciated.

Correct me if I'm wrong; I presume "1999 Legacy FSM" from Josh's (Legacy777) experiencetherave.com - /subaru_manual_scans is appropriate for my 01 Legacy GT?

1999 Legacy FSM > Service Procedure > Generator indicates brushes are inside and Advance Auto / Parts America shows brushes not available. Is this is the reason for buying a new generator / altenator?

My electrical searches displays numerous comments on inadequate grounding. Anything in particular I should check before spending $2## on generator?

Thanks

Bob
PS Curosity point... 1999 Legacy FSM calls it a "generator." Isn't it an "altenator?"

[Bob Weir]

Back to basics. Alternator only producing 9 volts. Initially I didn't want to accept a "quality" import alternator only lasting 42,### miles. I wonder how long the domestic remanufactured alternator will last.

Bob
Thanks for the help.

[Legacy777]

Yeah the 90 fsm calls it a generator....it is an alternator.