Why is my Subaru Legacy battery draining while driving?
If your battery is draining while driving, it is almost without exception the Legacy’s alternator that is causing the problem. If it is you should see the battery or alternator light on, it indicates that the alternator is not creating the necessary voltage to charge the battery.
Why is the battery draining on my Mercedes medic?
If the car is left parked in high pedestrian traffic areas this could be a problem. It may cause the battery to drain within a couple of days in some models. Try to turn off the proximity key function in your car by looking up the instructions on the owner’s manual.
When to disconnect battery from parasitic drain?
If you’re too busy during the workweek and can’t get to it until you’re off, some short term fixes are to disconnect the battery at night, and carry a portable jump starter in your vehicle.
Is there a way to drain a battery in one day?
That seems like a tiny amount, but a single incandescent dome light pulls enough power to drain a battery in one day. Remember that the drain doesn’t have to take your battery to zero overnight, just low enough for it to not start.
Is the battery on my Subaru Outback working?
Across-the-board, there are very few other issues with the Outback for this year so if the battery works then this is a fairly reliable vehicle. The problem is the battery is the biggest issue and many drivers have already reported it as a problem.
Which is the best battery for a Subaru Legacy?
AutoZone’s Duralast standard and Gold batteries provide maximum starting power, while Platinum products offer the exclusive absorbed glass mat (AGM) design. Duralast batteries also feature a Solidium™ Weld System, best-in-class vent caps, Robust Separators and a 2-Year Nationwide Free Replacement Warranty.
Is there a problem with the Subaru Ascent battery?
There’s no reason for that to happen, so you can see why it would be an issue. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has logged a number of complaints as well detailing battery issues with the Ascent. These typically happen at under 6,000 miles.
What should the battery drain be on a 2016 Subaru Outback?
Enter HERE for your chance to win a $400 Walmart gift card. 2016 Outback battery drains in a few days. Everything is off. Drain is reading 0.6 amps, anyone know what normal drain should be? Been to shop twice now, they made me pay for a new battery which was not the issue.. that does seem like a lot of dark current.
How can I Check my Subaru Legacy battery?
Check this one of two ways: remove the negative or black battery wire post and connect your multi-meter amp-meter leads between the battery and the negative battery post (what is called a ‘series’ circuit). To check for amps this way, the current must flow through the meter.
Why does my Subaru Legacy draw current all the time?
The switch was in the ON position, so ON all the time and drawing current all the time. Warning to Subaru owners…watch out when putting things in or out of the back, because if you scrape that switch you may be turning on the light and not know it!