scottjh1

After the rain stopped yesterday I checked the battery post connections given they were loosened with the battery replacement. Additionally checked the grounds connections I could easily access. I discovered both connections at the battery post were somewhat loose. While I was not able to easily move either one(being careful to not do damage) the nut was somewhat tight on the ground. On the positive post while I was not able to turn the nut with my fingers it was very easily turned with a 6" adjustable wrench. After correctly securing the connections and reviewing the battery voltage things are more in line with where they should be. After several trips 15 to 20 min, the lowest the battery voltage was 11.9 volts and higest at 14.4. With the headlights off and only heat running the voltage was toggling between 12.0 and 12.3 with an ocasional jump to 14.2. Clearly you called that one correct. However I will be purchasing the MK4 with offers a variable selection of voltages. Did you order you MK3 from ebay or the manfacturers site in Australia? How long was the wait? Thanks again for your help!

Good call! I'll check the ground connections I can access for sure as soon as the rain stops. The battery is likely the best place to start as they are the only connections which have been disconnected. Thank you for you help.

Thank you for responding. The battery was replaced in November. I noticed the AC compressor loading down the engine after a short idle time at the railroad station. Using a shortcut I was able to monitor the voltage under the conditions with headlights/foglights/heater/seat heater on on the center dash display. The voltage was ranging between 11.6 and 11.8 variable. Turning off the lights/heaters brought it up to 11.8 to 12 volts. While driving there is no issue with all of the noted items on, running between 13 and 14 volts. The subaru dealership checked the car with Subaru monitor and said the voltage was low. I replaced the HID 35watt lamps/balast with VLed 4500 lumen LED's at 45 watts approx 4.8 amps each. The high beams are the same. However the foglights ar 2400 lumens approx 24 watts @ 2.5 amps each. Link enclosed below. The battery is a NAPA battery at 650 cca. Got in the car one day it would not start, so I was stuck with what was available. https://www.vleds.com/shop-products/led-headlights/d2s/micro-extreme-d2s.html

Hello, In you post you mention the HKB MK3 Miniblade Voltage Booster, what was your expereince with it? I am interested in this device because I am currently experiencing charging issues with my Outback 3.6r. Apparently the alternator is not correctly charging the battery due to my VLed LED headlights, fog lights, and high beams. Did the voltage booster eliminate any charging issues you encountered? Was it easy to install? Did you have to disconnect the battery? Thanks, Jim