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1986 Subaru Wagon electrical

Tiny
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  • 1986 SUBARU WAGON
  • 1.8L
  • 4 CYL
  • 4WD
  • MANUAL
  • 136,000 MILES
My car had the brake and charge light come on the tachometer has become very eratic, the battery is new and the alt. Was checked out and seems to be fine. Could it be in one of the cables, or voltage regulator?
Friday, December 13th, 2013 AT 10:45 AM

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Tiny
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Is the battery going dead?
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Friday, December 13th, 2013 AT 10:54 AM
Tiny
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Yes the battery is going dead
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Friday, December 13th, 2013 AT 11:19 AM
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Okay, my guess is the issue with the gauges is the result of a weak battery. I would recommend getting a second opinion on the alternator. If it still checks good, then I would check the fusible link between the alt and the battery. If it is bad, the alt can be good, but it won't charge the battery.
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Friday, December 13th, 2013 AT 6:52 PM

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