2000 outback wagon dead battery

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fotoman - 23 Nov 2007 22:21 GMT

three times I have gone to use my car, and the battery is totally
drained. Usually after sitting idle for awhile. could be the door not
closed properly, rear latch not closed properly, interior light then
remaining on? or...security system (added with remote starter)
draining the battery?.
If its the first , could I get some sort of relay to turn the interior
lights off after five minutes?..
I have heard of others with this problem, they usually get rid of the
car, as the dealer can not
track it down...anybody else have the problem?

I do charge the battery up for two days and all well again for awhile.
Rod

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Carl 1 Lucky Texan - 24 Nov 2007 00:20 GMT

> three times I have gone to use my car, and the battery is totally
> drained. Usually after sitting idle for awhile. could be the door not
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> I do charge the battery up for two days and all well again for awhile.
> Rod

Maybe use an ammeter at the battery and pull fuses until there's
significant drop?

Carl

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hippo - 24 Nov 2007 06:33 GMT

>three times I have gone to use my car, and the battery is totally
>drained. Usually after sitting idle for awhile. could be the door not
>closed properly, rear latch not closed properly, interior light then
>remaining on? or...security system (added with remote starter)
>draining the battery?.

If its the first , could I get some sort of >relay to turn the interior
lights off after five minutes?..

>I have heard of others with this problem, they usually get rid of the
>car, as the dealer can not
>track it down...anybody else have the problem?

Simplest first, just in case...
Have you checked that the parking light switch on the top of the steering
column shroud is turned *off*? Everyone else who owns a Subie has probably
been cught out by that one at least once over the years - especially when
it's so easy to inadvertently knock it on while detailing the interior ...

:-) Cheers

I do charge the battery up for two days and all well again for awhile.
Rod

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John - 24 Nov 2007 14:57 GMT

> three times I have gone to use my car, and the battery is totally
> drained. Usually after sitting idle for awhile. could be the door not
> closed properly, rear latch not closed properly, interior light then
> remaining on? or...security system (added with remote starter)
> draining the battery?.

Quite possible, especially if not dealer installed thought that doesn't
always matter. Try disabling the system and leave it off for a while (if
circumstances permit) and see if that helps

Do you leave anything plugged in the power outlets?
How old is the battery?

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Tony Hwang - 25 Nov 2007 01:42 GMT

Hi,
How old is the battery? And there could be a phantom current draw for
some reason. Only thing drawing very small amount of current is dash
clock. With everything turned off, remove battery + cable and put a
small 12V bulb in series. If bulb burns bright, something is drawing
current when it supposes not. You have to find the culprit.

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