Can anyone tell me if the impreza wrx has a smart alternator? And if anyone has heard of this and can explain how it works and how to avoid a flat battery?! Oh and its a 2005 model.

 

https://www.scoobynet.com/scoobynet-...-problems.html

Havn't you asked this already ?

Shaun

 

newage ones do..drive around with your sidelights on

 

Yeah I did ask that question, I had an auto electrician looking at the car for two hours tryin to find a prob with my car. Just wanted to make sure it had a smart one.

 

Or, rather than look a *** with sidelights constantly on, leave your blower on a low setting....same job

 

Nice one mate thanks!

 

tbh i didnt know this

so if u didnt, and only used the car w/o anything switched on the battery would eventually drain?

 

Mine has never discharged with nothing on perhaps it came out after the bugeye? What i dont understand with these intelligent alternators why doesnt indicators brake lights and the starter activate them.

 

Fan and HRW aren't enough to get mine running. I have to use sidelights or battery doesn't charge.

 

Its all a bit strange ive just read its more common on 04 on cars and like you say sidelights appear to be the best cure.Some have been tested by subaru and come back with no faults. I guess as long as there is a way to get them charging thats the main thing.

 

My specialist came back with no faults having checked everything. Fortunately they know the Impreza inside out so were able to correctly diagnose and advise. Try the sidelights and see how you get on

 

Thanks guys for all your input! Will be collecting the car today. Fingers crossed.

 

Looking at my volt meter on my turbo timer, the sidelights and the fan both have the same effect