Is it.. the alternator?
Pollux
07-08-2009, 10:58 PM
'86 5 speed subaru GL... Engine dies at complete stop if I fail to give gas to car. Speedometer, and fuel gauge are the only things that show life on the dashboard, tachometer/oil pressure/voltmeter/temp gauge don't show any life.
MagicRat
07-09-2009, 08:40 AM
Welcome to the forums.
All those dead dashboard gauges probably share the same fuse, which may be blown. Check the fuses (best done with a test light) and replace any that are bad.
The fuel gauge usually relies on a different circuit for its power, and likely the speedometer is mechanical, which explains why they are unaffected.
Your car has a carburetor, not fuel injection, correct? You carb may be improperly adjusted or is dirty inside. If it's the latter, the dirt may have blocked the idle circuit, and a carburetor rebuild is required.
A bad alternator would not explain your problems. So, if the engine cranks and re-starts when it dies, your alternator is probably fine.
All those dead dashboard gauges probably share the same fuse, which may be blown. Check the fuses (best done with a test light) and replace any that are bad.
The fuel gauge usually relies on a different circuit for its power, and likely the speedometer is mechanical, which explains why they are unaffected.
Your car has a carburetor, not fuel injection, correct? You carb may be improperly adjusted or is dirty inside. If it's the latter, the dirt may have blocked the idle circuit, and a carburetor rebuild is required.
A bad alternator would not explain your problems. So, if the engine cranks and re-starts when it dies, your alternator is probably fine.
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