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thank you to Imdew, betzilla, edrach, and all who helped me troubleshoot my "01 legacy charging problem. The alternator was toast, as most suggested. the battery took a charge and is ok. I had my local auto shop do it (not the dealer). Total out-the-door cost: $440.00. If that's what it costs every 94,000 miles to have someone else scrape their knuckles doing the repair, then I'm ok with that. pfltsv

thanks for everyone's help on this. My legacy's got over 91k miles on it---all with the original alternator and battery (garage kept). So, I won't be surprised, then, that one or both of those are at fault. I've got the battery on charge now here at work so I can, at least, limp to the repair shop on battery power. I let you all know what the problem is for future reference. I'll certainly consider "1stsubaru" for future problems!

While driving, the "brake" warning light and battery symbol light on the dash of my '01 legacy wagon lit up. Later, the "ABS" light came on and all the lights in and out of the car began to dim. Even the tach and speedometer needles drop to zero, if the engine is not revving beyond idle. The alternator belt seems snug and unworn. All the lights are dim with the engine off, as well. I need urgent help, please, as I'm at work now and my subaru is parked out in the lot. I just don't want to get burned by a mechanic, so a little knowledge before I shell out the cash for a tow and repair would be great.

does anyone know how to reinstall the little spring which operates the hinged "door" directly beneath the radio/stereo location in the center console of my 2001 legacy wagon? the spring is supposed to keep the door open while accessing it. without it, the door just flops closed and comes off the hinge sometimes.