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98 Subaru impreza- new battery but car dies when running ...

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98 Subaru impreza- new battery but car dies when running with the lights on. Alternator does not seem to be charging.??

 

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1998 Subaru Impreza 2.2

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It starts after sitting for a while but after running with the lights on, dashboard lights go out and the engine dies

Customer (name blocked for privacy)
Status:  Closed   Value: $9
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January 17 8:53 AM (5 minutes and 17 seconds later)
         
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Hello!

From the description of the symptoms, it does sound as if your car is not charging. You can find out if it is charging or not by using a voltmeter connected between the battery terminals. If it is charging normally, you should be measuring between 13.5 and 15 volts.

If you do not ahve a voltmeter, most auto parts stores and many repair shops can easily check this for you for free out in the parking lot if the car will drive there. If you cannot drive teh car that far, most auto parts stores can bench test the alternator for you if you remove it and take it there.

When a Subaru stops charging, 99.9% of the time it is due to a faulty alternator.



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January 18 11:59 AM (1 day and 3 hours later)
         
Reply to Steve7654's Post: I will try that this weekend and if it works I will accept the answer.
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