How can I tell if my Subaru Forester battery is dead?
You can stick a volt meter on and read a sitting battery and see if ghost voltage is draining battery as well. You should see about 2.1 volts per cell. This idling thing is a bad idea, the engine speed will be so slow it will be worthless unless the pulley size was reduced.
Are there any issues with the Subaru Forester?
2019 – Battery Issues with the Forester? Just purchased a new 2019 Forester Limited less than 1 month ago. Yesterday morning I found the car completely dead, would not start.
What should battery voltage be on Subaru Forester?
A conventional 12V battery voltage will read 12.6V when it’s fully charged battery. Our vehicles park outside, in front of our garage. We run a power cord to the battery charger that is in the vehicle. I’m retired, so I don’t drive as much, so the battery is always being changed when at home.
When did my new Forester limited come out?
Just purchased a new 2019 Forester Limited less than 1 month ago. Yesterday morning I found the car completely dead, would not start. Seemed like a drained battery. This was 5:00am so I wasn’t going to knock on neighbors doors asking for a boost.
Why did my 2017 Subaru Forester battery go dead?
My 2017 Forester’s battery went dead at 7000 miles and 1-1/2 years. Dealership checked it out and found nothing draining the battery and nothing else wrong. Said I needed to drive it more and on longer trips more. I drove it last week to a doctor at least 10 miles away and drive it almost every day somewhere. It is normal driving in any other car.
How many volts does a Subaru Forester battery have?
Depending on when I get dispatched to jumpstart a Subby often has an outcome of how dead the battery is. Ive seen it vary from 10.3 volts to 3.0 volts. then after it starts the volts read from 14.3 / 14.7 Then why the dead battery is the answer we all are waiting for.
Can a Subaru Forester battery be replaced on vacation?
While on vacation in Delaware he took it to a dealership that had not worked on the car before, they tested the battery and found it had at least one bad cell. They replaced the battery, it has not happened again. You might get it tested at a battery shop. 9 people found this helpful.
Why does my Subaru Outback keep beeping while driving?
I ended up replacing the 2-1/2 year old OEM battery as a precaution. This is the top hit on google for “Subaru outback trunk incessant beeping while driving”. A similar scenario where the battery was run down and jumped. The advice above of just “resetting” the rear latch worked.
Why does my Subaru Forester not turn on?
If your battery no longer has enough charge to turn the starter, your Forester will not start. As a battery ages, it’s “cranking amps” decrease, leaving it with a diminished capacity for starting the vehicle. When this happens, you’ll often hear the vehicle crank slowly, but not start.
How often should I charge my Subaru battery?
For my extra vehicles that sit and don’t get used often I have them connected to a Battery Tender on a timer. They charge for one hour every night and start when needed. You can also bring your battery inside and connect it to battery tender, if you don’t plan on using the car for any extended period.
A conventional 12V battery voltage will read 12.6V when it’s fully charged battery. Our vehicles park outside, in front of our garage. We run a power cord to the battery charger that is in the vehicle. I’m retired, so I don’t drive as much, so the battery is always being changed when at home.
You can stick a volt meter on and read a sitting battery and see if ghost voltage is draining battery as well. You should see about 2.1 volts per cell. This idling thing is a bad idea, the engine speed will be so slow it will be worthless unless the pulley size was reduced.
Can a Subaru Forester be an unreliable car?
In the Subaru, there is no gage to tell you when the battery is weak. As it is, it is dangerous to use because the windows, doors, and steering wheel lock tight. No way to operate them with only a fob and no key. I call it consumer fraud. I bought the car after careful research, and I would never buy an unreliable car.