bgambino Posted October 13, 2003 Share Posted October 13, 2003 I have a 95 Legacy L...(no gauge)...wife had car and died....jumped it and it ran about 1 minute and died again....no lights (batt dead)---at time of jump starting,, it was then that she noticed the Batt llight on but also the "brake" light was on Batt is not too old and 850 CCA was towed home....I am assuming the alternator is bad...I think it may be overcharging charged battery ...didn't seem to take a good charge Started car and let it idle for an hour....both lights still on I put volt meter across batt terminals before starting car and was 13.4 V Started car and was 12.75V Just about same voltage when touching terminal on alt and ground(not sure that tells anything) After car was running an hour...Voltage was about 12.1 Anyone help ??..thanks in advance Bill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theotherskip Posted October 13, 2003 Share Posted October 13, 2003 when the alternator is putting out current, the voltage will be around 14.5V. it definately sounds like your alternator is bad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deltree Posted October 13, 2003 Share Posted October 13, 2003 Before assuming that it is the alternator,, make sure that the terminals to the battery are clean and tight. Ive noticed that stock terminals can split on the upper band. If you do pull your alternator bring it to the store and have it tested (don't for get to buy a new belt while your there). If the altty test ok then get that battery you dissmissed :argue: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nickshu Posted October 13, 2003 Share Posted October 13, 2003 This may be easier said than done, but before buying a new alternator, take the old one out and have it tested, or check wiring continuity between alternator and battery. I've had a broken wire between the alternator and battery before.....and discovered after I bought and installed a new alternator (non-refundable)! Hope this helps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SovereignMK Posted October 13, 2003 Share Posted October 13, 2003 Can't remember which second gen's (95-99) were affected but I got a new alternator under a Subaru Recall for my '98. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theotherskip Posted October 13, 2003 Share Posted October 13, 2003 the recall was for 96-98 legacies Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WAWalker Posted October 14, 2003 Share Posted October 14, 2003 It's the alternator. You can call the dealer with your VIN # to see if your car should of had the recall. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bgambino Posted October 14, 2003 Author Share Posted October 14, 2003 going to get it tested today I would call the dealer about the possible recall...but it has no subaru markings on it...I assume it is a rebuilt could get a rebuilt from a local shop for 130 + tax---but local junkyard has one from wreck for 60 thanks for the input so far Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bgambino Posted October 16, 2003 Author Share Posted October 16, 2003 well...alt. tested and dead.... thanks all Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frag Posted October 16, 2003 Share Posted October 16, 2003 You can get a new OEM alt for you car for 96$ at 1stSubaruParts Takes one week max to get their stuff here in Montreal so I guess it would be even faster for New York. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WAWalker Posted October 16, 2003 Share Posted October 16, 2003 I am a firm believer in OEM parts. But.........When you can get a quality remand alt with a lifetime warranty from Napa for another $30............I don't recomened buying an alternator with only a 12/12,000 warranty. Which is what you get with OEM parts, JMHO! Just to clarify. You can get a liftime alt from most any parts store. I highly recomend Napa for a quality remand unit. No I'm in no way affiliated with Napa. Have just had the best luck with their alternators. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frag Posted October 16, 2003 Share Posted October 16, 2003 Good point. In my case I guess I'm taking the chance the new part will last as long as the old identical one which has lasted 8 years and is still working. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bgambino Posted October 17, 2003 Author Share Posted October 17, 2003 My NAPA dealer uoted a 3 yr warrantyfor 150.00....not lifetime..? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WAWalker Posted October 17, 2003 Share Posted October 17, 2003 I pay 127.44 for P/N 13-9100. Napa lifetime alt. List is 208 something. From my experiance around here Napa sells parts to everyone at wholesale price not list. Give them this part # see what they say. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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