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09-19-2007, 10:21 PM
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Hmmm, I have a problem.
Well, for some reason acrobat reader won't work. So I'm gonna have to ask for it here.
On the way to work today, i suddenly got a slew of warning lights. The battery, ABS, Steering, POWER, Brake Lamp, and e-brake lights all come on when the car is on. Is this just simply a bad alternator/battery? Or is this combination a sign of worse problems?
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"A car is made to be driven." 1992 Subaru SVX LS-L Scratched Silver Metallic 213,000mi "Hey what's that green power light mean?"
"It means we're beating that Porsche." "What Porsche?" "Look behind us." "....Nice..." - actual conversation 
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09-19-2007, 10:28 PM
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"It's a bad alternator."
what he said
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09-19-2007, 10:32 PM
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Phew. An alternator is something I can do. I was worried I had messed up something in the engine. budbaer, could I ask how much you spent on your alternator, and how easy it was to get (like can I run to NAPA or must I quest across the world... lol)
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"A car is made to be driven." 1992 Subaru SVX LS-L Scratched Silver Metallic 213,000mi "Hey what's that green power light mean?"
"It means we're beating that Porsche." "What Porsche?" "Look behind us." "....Nice..." - actual conversation
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#6
09-19-2007, 10:59 PM
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The easiest thing to do is get a remanufactured alternator from Subaru. It comes complete with the pulley and has a 12 month warranty.
Most of the auto parts stores carry them but they are not as powerful as the stock 95A units.They usually go between 60-80A The part number is 23700AA190R1 and goes for a little over $250.00 with the core charge. They will charge you about $50.00 for the core, which they will refund to you once you give them your old alternator. .
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. Subaru Ambassador 1996 Polo Green LSi #216..138,100 miles...SOLD JFICX8659TH100216.....Date of Manufacture: November 16, 1995..... Fuji Heavy Industries..Ōta North Plant....Ōta City,. Gunma Prefecture, Japan In-Service Date: January 2, 1997 "The Pristine Green Polo Machine” First Polo Green on the Network First Clear front turn signals, JDM Alcyone hood emblem, rear panel, and BOXER engine cover on the Network (US) (2000) First 5000K HID factory fog lights (2007) First SVX JDM BBS wheels on a USDM SVX (2013) HID lighting (5000K) for headlight and H3 fog lights, PIAA SuperExtreme 120W high beams, rebuilt EG33 longblock, Cometic head gaskets, Phase II flexplate, AMR aluminum radiator with custom silicone hoses, 160A high-output alternator in aluminum-ceramic coated case, new design alternator wiring upgrade v.4, rare factory headlight protectors, refinished JDM BBS mesh aluminum wheels and custom, polished billet aluminum new hex center caps, LED grille mod, R1 Concepts high-carbon cryo slotted rotors, Akebono ceramic pads, Goodridge S/S braided brake lines, Smallcar Stage 1 shift kit, ThermalTech aluminum/ceramic-coated valve covers, Energy Suspension urethane front & rear swaybar bushings, Bontrager22 rear swaybar with QS Components Chromoly Teflon/Kevlar endlinks, "$15.00/5 minute" suspension mod. Hella Supertone horns, Custom stainless steel exhaust system with 2" headpipes, Magnaflow cats, AeroTurbine AR25 resonator /AWD "Bullet" muffler. R.I.P. 2010 Subaru Outback Limited 2.5 CVT...338,000 miles. Totaled by a 1,300 lb. COW March 4, 2016  2014 Hyundai Avante Limited ...178,000 miles. Actually quieter and smoother than the Outback  2007 Mazda Miata MX-5 PRHT...102,000 miles. Plenty of parts, service and windshields.  4th Registered Network member —2/21/2001 My NEW locker..I...My Email..I..Wikipedia/SVX . .
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#7
09-19-2007, 11:04 PM
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Thanks for the help guys. Once I'm done with my shift... Well I'll figure out some way to get it home. I suppose I could just pull the alternator and call a friend.
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"A car is made to be driven." 1992 Subaru SVX LS-L Scratched Silver Metallic 213,000mi "Hey what's that green power light mean?"
"It means we're beating that Porsche." "What Porsche?" "Look behind us." "....Nice..." - actual conversation
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#8
09-20-2007, 12:02 AM
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I was stranded at the side of the road when it went so I was willing to take what I could get. Advance told me they could get one in 5 days for $150. The Subaru dealer literally laughed at me when I asked him if they had one in stock, he also said at least a week and $400
. AutoZone said tomorrow and $200, so...... ding ,ding,ding.... We have a winner. It came with a lifetime warranty and I'm glad it only took ten minutes to change because I figure that I'll have to redeem the warranty at some point.
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#9
09-20-2007, 05:32 AM
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If you can go without the car for a few days, the best option is to find a good auto electrical shop near you and have your alternator rebuilt. The cost should be $100 - $150 and you'll probably be getting a better rebuild than any of the chain stores.
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Dave - 03 Baja - 92 SVX - 86 Brat - 08 OB 3.0
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#10
09-20-2007, 07:20 AM
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Ensure you get at least 95A, the car is heavy on electrics. And if you have any notion of putting in big sound systems or amplifiers, now is the time to upgrade to an even higher amperage output alternator. The stock alternator can only just cope with what electrics are already on board. Joe
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#11
09-20-2007, 08:31 AM
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. Subaru Ambassador 1996 Polo Green LSi #216..138,100 miles...SOLD JFICX8659TH100216.....Date of Manufacture: November 16, 1995..... Fuji Heavy Industries..Ōta North Plant....Ōta City,. Gunma Prefecture, Japan In-Service Date: January 2, 1997 "The Pristine Green Polo Machine” First Polo Green on the Network First Clear front turn signals, JDM Alcyone hood emblem, rear panel, and BOXER engine cover on the Network (US) (2000) First 5000K HID factory fog lights (2007) First SVX JDM BBS wheels on a USDM SVX (2013) HID lighting (5000K) for headlight and H3 fog lights, PIAA SuperExtreme 120W high beams, rebuilt EG33 longblock, Cometic head gaskets, Phase II flexplate, AMR aluminum radiator with custom silicone hoses, 160A high-output alternator in aluminum-ceramic coated case, new design alternator wiring upgrade v.4, rare factory headlight protectors, refinished JDM BBS mesh aluminum wheels and custom, polished billet aluminum new hex center caps, LED grille mod, R1 Concepts high-carbon cryo slotted rotors, Akebono ceramic pads, Goodridge S/S braided brake lines, Smallcar Stage 1 shift kit, ThermalTech aluminum/ceramic-coated valve covers, Energy Suspension urethane front & rear swaybar bushings, Bontrager22 rear swaybar with QS Components Chromoly Teflon/Kevlar endlinks, "$15.00/5 minute" suspension mod. Hella Supertone horns, Custom stainless steel exhaust system with 2" headpipes, Magnaflow cats, AeroTurbine AR25 resonator /AWD "Bullet" muffler. R.I.P. 2010 Subaru Outback Limited 2.5 CVT...338,000 miles. Totaled by a 1,300 lb. COW March 4, 2016 2014 Hyundai Avante Limited ...178,000 miles. Actually quieter and smoother than the Outback 2007 Mazda Miata MX-5 PRHT...102,000 miles. Plenty of parts, service and windshields. 4th Registered Network member —2/21/2001 My NEW locker..I...My Email..I..Wikipedia/SVX . .
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#12
09-20-2007, 12:50 PM
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Hiram [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]
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09-20-2007, 04:43 PM
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my steelership told me $225 and it would have to be ordered so if you have to wait just have it rebuilt like was said above. it will be a superior end result and they can even upgrade like was stated above also its alot cheaper just my opinion
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#14
09-21-2007, 06:15 PM
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Well just as ya'll mentioned, I had that alternator out in five minutes. Easy. Now It's just finding a new one.
It just so happens that a 300ZX (Z32) has a free alternator that I might be able to scoop up. I'm wondering if it'll work.
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"A car is made to be driven." 1992 Subaru SVX LS-L Scratched Silver Metallic 213,000mi "Hey what's that green power light mean?"
"It means we're beating that Porsche." "What Porsche?" "Look behind us." "....Nice..." - actual conversation
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09-21-2007, 10:04 PM
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Hell, its free..take it even if it dosnt fit, sell it to recoupe the costs of one that does
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R.I.P Cool Signature. You're gone but not forgotten. I mean, sure, I kindof don't remember some of the finer details..but I remember you were funny, and at one point you said spaghetti in Dutch....but definantly not forgotten
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