LostWater Posted January 9, 2006 Share Posted January 9, 2006 Hey all, My wife emailed today stating that the green 96 Outback got to Target just fine, but, after shopping, she went to drive back to work, the locks wouldn't stay locked and the there was as she described a "grrrr" noise from behind the glove box when she tried to lock it. I haven't gotten there, so I haven't had a chance to diagnose it. I am looking for suggestions.... should I attempt to jump it? Should I just pull the battery and take it home, charge it and install it tomorrow morning? If I can get it going, then I could take it to advance and have them test the alternator to determine if the alternator or battery is fried. Any Ideas? Thanks, Mark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tunered Posted January 9, 2006 Share Posted January 9, 2006 sounds to me like the battery is dead,yea i would jump it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1 Lucky Texan Posted January 9, 2006 Share Posted January 9, 2006 ^^^^^^^^^ seconded plus, make sure parking light switch on top of the steering column isn't on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LostWater Posted January 13, 2006 Author Share Posted January 13, 2006 I brought the battery home, tried to charge it, no good. Went to advance bought a new one, problems have disappeared. Thanks for the suggestions. Mark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
idosubaru Posted January 13, 2006 Share Posted January 13, 2006 make sure your battery cables/connections are tight (you should not be able to move/twist it by hand) and clean. this can shorten battery life significantly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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