Which is the best alternator for a Subaru Outback?
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Why does my Subaru Outback make a noise when I move the steering wheel?
Once the car warms up, the noise subsides; if the car is in park, the noise is very faint at best (and only when moving the steering wheel). I had listened to the PS pump with a stethoscope and thought the screeching came from it…but today I probed the alternator and since the whine is more audible, the culprit seems to be the alternator.
Where is the tensioner on a Subaru alternator?
The tensioner is positioned between the pump and alternator. Mechanically, it lifts the alternator to tighten the belt, but when tightening, the locking clamp and bolt move up the long tensioner screw. Normally they should be at least 1/2-inch below the belt where it goes across from the pump to the alternator pulley.
What to do if your alternator is making noise?
If none are present, use a long screwdriver or wooden dowel rod and put the end against both the alternator and PS pump. You should be able to differentiate the location. PS pump suction hose leaking in colder weather is a common problem and produces symptoms you describe. My money is on power steering pump!
What should I do if my alternator goes out?
Recheck the smaller wires to the alternator and recheck the battery voltage when the car is off. I would say that the chances of the old alternator “going out” without a peep, and this brand new one both being simultaneously defective is a stretch.
What does low voltage mean on an alternator?
Here is another test you can do. You can assume the alternator is working as expected but there is a poor connection between engine and battery. There is more troubleshooting to do. This can indicate a bad alternator…or perhaps it is not getting ‘excitor’ voltage thru the green plug with small wires.
Is the brake light on on my 2018 Outback?
2018 Outback- Brand new!! 2003 Outback, 4cyl. 290,000 miles and still goin’ strong!! 2003 Outback wagon with 283,000 miles. My wife told me “the battery light and brake light are on” after she gets home. No problem. The battery is only a few months old, so I check the voltage.