the battery loses its charge to where the car comes to a complete stop. garage cannot figure it out.
Re: 2001 Subaru Legacy GT sedan. When battery loses its charge the battery and brake light comes on the display. As
I'm driving Tach and speedometer will swing from zero to the driving speed back and forth. Car will eventually
shudder and come to a complete stop.
Garage tells me there is nothing wrong with the car and the battery just needs to be charged. They say the alternator
is fine too. Help!!!
If it was me i would get the battery replaced anyway, you can pick them up for 20 pound. If this doesn't work then there may be short circuit on the charging system or elsewhere.
If it's starting without problem it's generally not the battery. When it dies while running it's generally the alternator. I believe your car has an internal VR so I can't point fingers there. The gauges going dead makes me think somethings going out/looseing connection... Check... Battery cables Ground strap Connections to the alternator... Make sure they are all clean and have a smoth mating surface for better contact... My guess is that something is loose... And to have all thoose problems it would have to be a ground or a voltage source from my experience. Only other thing I can figure is something is wrong with your ignition switch, so if you have the means get that checked out. Granted electrical is not my forte, but just humor me. Post back and let us know if you find anything
I agree with Adam, it does sound like you have a loose connection somewhere. Check all your battery connections Adam mentioned and also the one on the back of the starter. Also inspect the cables for signs of internal damage as well.
I think Adam is putting you on the right track cleaning any corrosion and looking for damaged wiring.
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