Electrical System Related Problems of the 1997 Subaru Legacy

Table 1 shows eight common electrical system related problems of the 1997 Subaru Legacy. The number one most common problem is related to the alternator/generator/regulator (six problems). The second most common problem is related to the ignition (three problems).

Table 1. Electrical System related problems of Subaru Legacy


Recently reported Electrical System problems of the 1997 Subaru Legacy

The Alternator/generator/regulator problem

The vehicle experienced reoccuring alternator failures, as a result of the alternator failing the harness wires have melted and burned, also the battery had to be replace.   Read details...

The Ignition problem

Have had intermittent difficulty with starting vehicle between 03/2002 & 05/2002. When starting the vehicle on cool morning and occasional afternoons, it doesn't start. The radio, gauges function but the engine doesn't engage. There is a clicking sound and a partial turning of the engine.   Read details...

The Car Will Not Start problem

The contact owns a 1997 Subaru Legacy. The contact attempted to start the ignition and the engine failed to start. The battery was jump started; however the failure recurred while driving. The battery was recharged for a second time.   Read details...


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