ThatSubaruKid Posted February 19, 2014 Share Posted February 19, 2014 I've got a 97 Legacy Outback that needs an alternator, and I just so happened to have an Extra 92 Legacy Alternator. The positive plug ins are different but everything else matches up so I'm going out on a limb and assuming the 92 Alternator will work for the 97. Is there a way to make these plugs compatible? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gloyale Posted February 19, 2014 Share Posted February 19, 2014 Yes you can you just need to hook the BY wire to where the Bw wire would have been on the 92 White wire in the connector hooks to where the Yellow wire would have been on the 92. Should be able to find a terminal diagrahm somewhere. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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ThatSubaruKid Posted February 19, 2014 Author Share Posted February 19, 2014 Gag! Phone twitching. What I meant to say was. To google! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MilesFox Posted February 20, 2014 Share Posted February 20, 2014 I have done it the other way. I made jumper wires with female spades to cross pins to the right wire as the plugs themselves were different. The alternator will bolt in the same. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fairtax4me Posted February 20, 2014 Share Posted February 20, 2014 If it works it works, but just FYI, a remanufactured alternator for that car from Subaru is only about $70. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pocketxgirl Posted February 20, 2014 Share Posted February 20, 2014 You may also want to keep in mind that an alternator for a first gen legacy is 70 amps and the one for a 97 Outback is rated at 100 or 105 amps. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
idosubaru Posted February 20, 2014 Share Posted February 20, 2014 (edited) be nice to make a converter like thing or use non-permanent so you can "go back" if you ever need to? If it works it works, but just FYI, a remanufactured alternator for that car from Subaru is only about $70. +1 for like 1996 models i think it is. i've bought them before. Edited February 20, 2014 by grossgary Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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