Why does the battery keep charging on a Subaru Outback?
Not “auto” but ON. This forces the system to keep charging the battery, the same as the rest of the reliable cars on the road do with or without their lights on. Even Subaru knows headlight and taillight electrical draw would kill the battery so the lights on signals to the ECU to keep charging the battery.
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.
Why do I need a new Subaru battery every year?
If you need a new battery every year, that mean you are either getting bad batteries or your charging system is faulty. Many Subaru’s came with an undersized battery (was not a bad battery just too small) and as a result, it would get depleted prematurely. This gets resolved when you change the battery.
Why is the battery draining on my Subaru Ascent?
On CarComplaints.com, many drivers have listed leaving the tailgate open as a specific cause of the battery draining. 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.
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.
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.
Who is the plaintiff in the Subaru Outback battery drain lawsuit?
The original lawsuit contends plaintiff Dustin Dalen’s 2017 Subaru Outback had a defective electrical system causing his battery to drain prematurely. Dalen, represented by Tina Wolfson, Bradley K. King, and Ruhandy Glezakos of Ahdoot & Wolfson PC., says his Outback’s battery failed with only 12,000 miles on the odometer.
On CarComplaints.com, many drivers have listed leaving the tailgate open as a specific cause of the battery draining. 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.
Not “auto” but ON. This forces the system to keep charging the battery, the same as the rest of the reliable cars on the road do with or without their lights on. Even Subaru knows headlight and taillight electrical draw would kill the battery so the lights on signals to the ECU to keep charging the battery.
Can a Subaru Outback charge with parking lights?
Even Subaru knows headlight and taillight electrical draw would kill the battery so the lights on signals to the ECU to keep charging the battery. It doesn’t work with just the parking lights.
How do I charge my Outback charge controller?
OutBack Inverter and Charge Controller Charging Setup Procedure 1. Enter the inverter charger settings using the MATE3 a. Press the LOCK key and enter the 141 password. b. Press the Settings selection from the Main Menu c. Scroll to and select Inverter d. Scroll to and select Battery Charger and enter the Absorb and Float charging settings listed
What should I do if my Subaru battery goes down?
Either just fully charge it with any charger or drive a good hour at speed to nearly-full status. You’ll have to reset radio stations, etc., but should NOT need a tow to a dealer! Note that accidentally running the battery down isn’t something a dealer is obligated to cover…except as good will of course.