Wiring

Asked by GuruPNW4S Jan 25, 2020 at 03:32 AM about the 2003 Subaru Outback Limited

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

When I turn the key on there is no
check engine light no battery light
and it does not charge when I
start it and it has a new alternator
on it checked all relays and fuses.
No power in The wire to kick the
alternator on and traced it back to
a relay under the dash power on
one side nothing on the other. ARe
all four terminals supposed to
have power with key on on the
ignition relay?? Where do I go
from here???

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Was the alternator you purchased aftermarket or OEM??? You must install OEM for the electrical system to work right.Remove alternator and start over with a OEM.

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