How do you fix parasitic drain on battery in 2015 outback

Asked by Louie2222Guru Jun 01, 2020 at 04:07 PM about the 2015 Subaru Outback

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

battery keeps draining when parked for several days  

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You have to follow the procedure on parasitic drain , or pull one fuse at a time every 2-3 days and maybe you'll get lucky and find the circuit the drain is on . You still need a multi meter though , makes life easier . I told one guy to pull fuses in the dark and look for a spark .

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Look online for how to find a parasitic battery drain. The fix will depend on what is drawing the power. A better battery may be what you need.

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All the Subaru OEM batteries are bad. If yours is still original get to COSTCO fast for an $85 Interstate and you'll be okay for many years.

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I have a 2019 Outback. The video on UTube from Chase Christopher is interesting, but I have comments. First off, he was opening his rear hatch with his bike rack flipped down, but the bike was still on the rack. You can't do that with the 2019: The rear hatch is quite fussy about anything in the area of its sensors. In addition, the sensors can get dirty and get upset. Another issue is that, if the hatch or any door is open, there are interior lights that stay on. Part of this problem is the clicker: There is no way to shut it off. Thus, if it is in your pocket and some button gets pushed, your hatch may open and a light may be on all night. This has happened to me. This is my third Outback, and I have liked them all. However, there are times when I wish the 2019 would just mind its own business. rabunce@comcast.net.

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