What was the problem with my Subaru Impreza battery?
I took it to Subaru, who said the battery was defective and replaced it. I thought everything was good till it started happening again. I made another appointment and just got back from the dealership. They said the battery was testing good, but needed a charge. They tried to charge it and it wouldn’t hold a charge.
Why does my Subaru battery keep running out of power?
That light is drawing energy from the battery and slowly discharging the battery. If you leave it that way long enough and the light doesn’t turn off on it’s own, the battery will eventually run out of electricity and you won’t be able to start your Subaru.
How do you charge a Subaru Optima battery?
All you have to do is push one button and the charger will take care of everything else. Even if you don’t push any buttons, if you just connect the charger, it will eventually turn on by itself, analyze the battery, begin charging it properly and then go into maintenance mode, once the battery is fully-charged.
What does parasitic draw mean on a Subaru battery?
A “parasitic draw” is a fancy way of saying there is something electrical in the car that is staying on when the car is turned off. An obvious example would be if you left an interior light on in your car.
Why does my Impreza 5th Gen not start?
SG said that with each passing year, the computer system gets more sophisticated and battery draining systems are constantly running and testing. If the car sits for 4 days or longer, it’s likely not going to start. He said that the problem is escalating due to Covid-19.
Why did my Impreza 50th anniversary battery go out?
My 2018 Impreza (50th Anniversary) battery went out at the 13-month point. The dealer acknowledged that the original battery was too small. He installed a new battery, one with a larger capacity. Nine months later and no problems yet. I’m not holding my breath.
Why is my Subaru Outback battery not working?
There are also issues with batteries not being able to keep charge. Electrical issues were the number one problem with the 2016 model year of the Subaru Outback, again reflective of the same issues that happened before with the car simply not starting and the battery draining or not being able to hold a charge.