Hately Posted January 12, 2014 Share Posted January 12, 2014 Hi there, I recently started up my 1996 Subaru Legacy GT and 3 lights appeared. These lights were the battery light, brake light and Steering light. However I drove it to and from work and everything was fine, no loss of power steering or anything. However next time I drove the car with these lights still on I would indicate and the Rev and Speedo would flicker when I turned the indicator lever on? Does this mean something electrical has gone wrong? e.g. with my alternator? Any help would be most appreciated! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spooln30 Posted January 12, 2014 Share Posted January 12, 2014 What is the "steering" light? Just to make sure check to see what the alt is putting out but also check the battery connections if they're tight. Could also be electrical if all else is good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hately Posted January 12, 2014 Author Share Posted January 12, 2014 Ah it is a light that says "STEERING" basically, no idea what its for. Cheers for the advice! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spooln30 Posted January 12, 2014 Share Posted January 12, 2014 Then it's not a usdm Subaru cuz I don't recall mine having such a light. I think the "cheers" let me know this. Lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hately Posted January 12, 2014 Author Share Posted January 12, 2014 Yeah its not usdm haha how'd the Cheers give that away? Would the best bet be to get the ECU checked out for the error code and go from there? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IrishLt Posted January 12, 2014 Share Posted January 12, 2014 Hah, think spool meant that cheers tends to be more of a UK/euro greeting or salutation, whatever it's considered. The mention of a "steering" light is what got my attention. Quite curious to it's meaning, power steering sensor I imagine. Anyhow as far as the cause I agree with what was said, when multiple dash lights pop up it tends to be electrical related. (alternator or connectors/grounds) Not saying this is a guarantee, but the chances of all 3 systems having issues at the exact same time is a bit slim. Wouldn't hurt to check if it's throwing codes but electrical issues tend not to. Good luck and let us know how it goes. -LT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snederhiser Posted January 12, 2014 Share Posted January 12, 2014 Hello; Check your alternator, just fixed an older leggy that had the same issues. Found a nearly new one at the pull and pay for $30.00. Look for carbon dust around alternator vent holes, Steven. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Headtrauma89 Posted January 12, 2014 Share Posted January 12, 2014 Alternator Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stang70Fastback Posted January 12, 2014 Share Posted January 12, 2014 Indeed. It's an issue with the charging system. Pretty much guaranteed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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