Power drain in 1997 Station Wagon Legacy. New alternator, battery, can't find the source of drain? Help! I use a portable charger to start.

Asked by annm98837 Oct 18, 2018 at 04:07 PM about the 1997 Subaru Legacy GT Wagon AWD

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

I have a power drain no one can find. Have new battery, new
alternator both are good. Took out fuse to radio. Over head light
disabled. I have been using a portable charger to start. If I leave
the car running after I charge it that will build power. If I leave for
one day without driving it is dead, dead, dead. Help? Nobody
can find the problem including mechanic who wants 90.00 per
hour to go over all electrical.

F_O_R answered 5 years ago

Look up how to find a parasitic power drain. You can do it yourself with a $20 multi meter.

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