Hi!
I've been having some (presumably) electrical problems with my '91 Legacy LSi. For some time, It's been idling strangely, chigging and sounding like it wants to die almost every time I stop. Last week, I had to replace a headlight, and a few days ago, my dashboard lights went out. Since then, sometimes my dash lights come on all the way, sometimes they are very dim, and sometimes, they are completely dark. It doesn't seem to make any difference if the headlights are on or not. Finally, this morning, my taillights didn't come on. (It should be noted that it's been about 18 degrees Farenheit since last night, with quite a bit of snow.) I've had the wiring checked by a mechanic and he couldn't find anything wrong. There wasn't time to check anything else, so I'm posting here to see if anyone has any ideas.
Any advice would be greatly appreciated.
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Manarius
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Alternator been replaced recently? Sounds like you're not getting enough juice.
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Make sure all your belts and connections are tight as well.
1995 Polo Green Subaru SVX (189k miles - 08/2007-Present)Manarius wrote:The Neo-Cons would call me a defeatist. I'd call me a realist. I'm realistically saying that a snowball has better chances in the blazes of hell than democracy has in Iraq.
I'd suspect alternator as well.
Take it to autozone or a similar autoparts store and let them test it. They should be able to test it on the car.
Take it to autozone or a similar autoparts store and let them test it. They should be able to test it on the car.
Josh
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IronMonkeyL255
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But the on-car tests aren't always accurate. I had 2 autozones and one advance auto tell me mine was good when I was having issues.
If you know of a local alternator/starter specialist shop, I would recommend bringing it in for them to bench test.
If you know of a local alternator/starter specialist shop, I would recommend bringing it in for them to bench test.
Disclaimer: If anything I post is inaccurate, please correct me. I do not wish to add to the misinformation floating around on the internet.
That being said, everything I post is accurate to the best of my knowledge.
Rio Red '91 Legacy SS
That being said, everything I post is accurate to the best of my knowledge.
Rio Red '91 Legacy SS
Agreed. The on-car tests don't always come back correctly. I had that happen as well, but it's a good start.IronMonkeyL255 wrote:But the on-car tests aren't always accurate. I had 2 autozones and one advance auto tell me mine was good when I was having issues.
If you know of a local alternator/starter specialist shop, I would recommend bringing it in for them to bench test.
Josh
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1990 Legacy (AWD, 6MT, & EJ22T Swap)
2020 Outback Limted XT
If you need to get a hold of me please email me rather then pm
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1990 Legacy (AWD, 6MT, & EJ22T Swap)
2020 Outback Limted XT
If you need to get a hold of me please email me rather then pm