What to do after battery disconnection in 2015 Subaru Legacy?

The battery replacement section of the 2015 Legacy/Outback FSM does not include any guidance for saving/restoring settings or re-initializing vehicle systems. Edit: Thanks to sgtmaj27 (see below), relevant information can be found in the 2015 Legacy/Outback FSM, page RC-3. Does this help? Great list, thanks!

Can a 2015 Subaru Outback have a dead battery?

Several people with 2015 Outbacks have reported a problem with dead batteries if the car is not driven very frequently. I have jumped mine 3 times and the battery tests OK at the dealer. So, do any 2016 owners have the same problem?

Are there any problems with the Subaru Forester battery?

2017 was even worse for the Subaru Forester in terms of battery problems. More drivers complained of these same problems including a weak battery, one that would not hold a charge, one that died frequently for apparently no reason.

What causes a battery to die on a Subaru?

The class action lawsuit alleges a dead battery is caused by a lack of capacity to power the electrical components when the SUV is turned off. California plaintiff Virginia Tomasian purchased a new 2017 Subaru Outback in 2016, but she says the battery died three times in 2019.

How much does it cost to replace a Subaru Legacy battery?

Just replaced battery in my older Legacy with whatever Sears unit Consumers liked. Something like 700 CCA and, I perhaps wrongly assume, has more capacity. About $100. The battery tray has ample room it would seem. Anyone dump the factory battery for a bigger and, I hope,, better one?

Can you replace the battery in a Subaru Outback?

I bought my Outback last week and on Monday I replaced the battery with an Optima Red Top 25. Did the replacement at Autozone. As bad as the battery is for the 6 cylinder, it is even worse for the 4 cylinder (just 365 CCA). As for why, the stock battery – despite being new – barely started the car when the headlights were in “auto.”

When to replace the battery in a Subaru Gen5?

Yes, replaced 2 days after we bought ours. Has 800 CCAs I believe. I did not loose radio presets but you I did need to reset the diver & passenger auto window. Very simple. You just manually raise halfway then back down then all the way up. Something like like. Smart move to put in a good battery. I also use a group 34 800 CCA.

Can a Subaru Optima battery go into maintenance mode?

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. If that’s still not easy enough, we can make it easier!

When did I change the battery in my Subaru Outback?

And starting in the early 90s, with the OBD and OBD2 system, they all had issues at first startup, and had a driving process to re-program the OBD2 system. That’s why I got the battery backup gizmo after changing the battery in my 09 Outback.

What do I need to Reset my Subaru battery?

They basically look like a 9V battery holder attached to a plug that goes into the vehicles 12V DC outlet. They are on Amazon for under $10 and called memory keeper or memory saver. They basically look like a 9V battery holder attached to a plug that goes into the vehicles 12V DC outlet. Click to expand…

What kind of battery does a Subaru Outback use?

It happened on my new 1990 GT Escort, and my new 2009 Outback. Both times the factory battery left me stranded. Thanks to warranty, I had roadside assistance and yes, I had the batteries replaced at no cost. But I couldn’t get the feeling of being let down by a brand new battery, so I had them replaced with a Die Hard and Optima battery.

What’s the problem with the battery in a Subaru?

Part of the problem with this battery issue is that Subaru’s response has been not to acknowledge that there is a larger issue at play, instead they replace the dead batteries with new batteries and the problem continues.

What happens when you disconnect the battery in a Subaru?

P.S. Welcome to the Subaru family! Any newer car has ALLOT of things lost when the battery is disconnected. I have heard of the thing with the power window, sounds like you have too. Every car I’ve owned had the battery replaced, I hate factory batteries!

Can a battery be reset after battery disconnection?

Click to expand… In my case- I DISAGREE — my experience with factory batteries has been great.

When to replace battery in Subaru Outback Pita?

Most of the time a battery dies at the most inconvenient time. IE in the middle of winter while leaving the in-laws and now you cannot escape. Or on your way home from a long road trip and it won’t start after that last pit stop. Typically the times you cannot easily get your hands on one or it’s a PITA to do so.

Why does my Subaru Outback battery keep dying?

April 22, 2020 — Subaru dead battery problems have caused a lawsuit that alleges 2016-2020 Subaru Outback and 2019-2020 Subaru Ascent SUVs are equipped with batteries that drain and die. The class action lawsuit alleges a dead battery is caused by a lack of capacity to power the electrical components when the SUV is turned off.

How to Idle re-learn after battery ( all years )?

Start to accelerate allowing boost to rise slowly and without getting too much. Continue for 30 seconds or thereabouts. The end. Your car will now idle and accelerate more smoothly and feel a little more powerful. If you haven’t done this for a long time or even ever the effect will be more remarkable.

How do you ground a Subaru Legacy International?

Here is a link to someone elses Subaru Legacy International • View topic – Grounding mod question .There are pics further down on the page. It is not quite how I did it but it gives you a pretty good idea. I just went to either side of the intake manifold, and to the two strut towers.

How to fix no crank no start on Subaru Impreza?

Quick Fix, no crank no start on subaru impreza, crosstrek, forester, outback, legacy and wrx. – YouTube If playback doesn’t begin shortly, try restarting your device.

Is there a hesitation problem in a 1999 Legacy wagon?

1999 legacy wagon 2.5-same exact problem everyone else is having, saw this thread and thought yes! Work in an all make shop and have seen tons of weird problems caused by bad grounds. Gotta start with the basics, which we often forget!

Why is the FOB button on my Subaru not working?

The fob buttons and the small key aren’t working. Not even with needlenose plier pressure trying to turn the key to the point of bending the key. Key slot has been lubed and key turns freely clockwise and counterclockwise until it doesn’t.

How do you unlock a Subaru Outback manually?

To unlock the door manually and mechanically, use the small key attached to your FOB. There is a key hole on the driver side. Crank the key to the right. You will feel spring tension as you turn the key. The spring tension doesn’t do anything and doesn’t unlock the car.

How to reset rear lift gate on Subaru Outback?

That should be “press and hold” – and it is the button on the outside of the rear gate. Holding it pressed down for more than 5 seconds (maybe 7? a good count of 10). thx all. Will try that next time, as I think I have a recurring problem here. Gonna be a once a month deal.

What kind of car is the Subaru Legacy?

The Subaru Legacy ( Japanese: スバル・レガシィ, Hepburn: Subaru Regashi) is a midsize car built by Japanese automobile manufacturer Subaru since 1989. The maker’s flagship car, it is unique in its class for offering all-wheel drive as a standard feature, and Subaru’s traditional boxer engine.

When did Subaru stop making the Outback?

The Outback line was split into its own model in 2000, known as the Subaru Outback . As of 2008, 3.6 million Legacy models have been built since its 1989 introduction. Production of the Legacy ended in Japan in June 2020.

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