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

sounds to me like the battery is dead,yea i would jump it.

^^^^^^^^^ seconded

 

plus, make sure parking light switch on top of the steering column isn't on.

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

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.