lmdew Posted March 11, 2020 Share Posted March 11, 2020 What do you think? Bad Alternator? https://fortcollins.craigslist.org/cto/d/fort-collins-2005-subaru-outback-ll/7090829632.html I've been thinking of a H6 for a long time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john in KY Posted March 11, 2020 Share Posted March 11, 2020 (edited) Batery/altertnator outputs easy to test. I'm thinking maybe the problem is the alternator is not being spun fast enough. Edited March 11, 2020 by john in KY Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3Pin Posted March 11, 2020 Share Posted March 11, 2020 or maybe a bad replacement alternator. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
idosubaru Posted March 11, 2020 Share Posted March 11, 2020 (edited) Too bad they didn't give one extra detail, "charging problem" is ambiguous. Normal wiring issue (connection, wiring, cleaning) or bad aftermarket alternator are most likely without knowing anything. If a competent shop didn't do the work there's no telling if it's just something they're doing or missing. In the past there were numerous complaints of aftermarket H6 alternators not working properly. But identical symptoms two alternators in a row? Seems unlikely. unless during the first repair attempt they replaced the battery and alternator at the same time so to speak and they fixed the original charging problem but introduced another one - which the newest alternator mimmicks, because it's no good or not H6 compatible. The H6 alternators have a reference signal from the ECU. Edited March 11, 2020 by idosubaru Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heartless Posted March 11, 2020 Share Posted March 11, 2020 they are a nice car - the other half has an 06 LL Bean. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1 Lucky Texan Posted March 12, 2020 Share Posted March 12, 2020 quite possible incorrect alternators from parts store. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dameson Posted March 12, 2020 Share Posted March 12, 2020 Could be a bad ground somewhere. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lmdew Posted March 12, 2020 Author Share Posted March 12, 2020 Thanks for the feedback. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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