The ultimate bummer.

All cars, Subaru’s included, are much smarter these days. That means, while the car is not driving, the systems on these vehicles still require a degree of constant voltage, so that all systems function properly when you start your Subaru.

To ensure that your car is not drawing too much electricity from your battery when it is parked, bring your Subaru to us at Lakeview Automotive here in Calgary, where our team of Subaru experts will help find the source of your electrical problem by running tests on the miles of wires of in your car.

Your battery starts to get recharged each time you start the engine. Like anything else, over time your alternator’s performance could begin to decrease, meaning it won’t convert power generated by the engine into electricity, resulting in your battery not getting recharged. If your Subaru is showing signs of dim or flickering lights, electrical bugs, difficulty starting the engine or weird noises, bring your Subaru by Lakeview Automotive so we can decipher if you’re experiencing a battery or alternator issue. 

Be sure to take note of your battery’s age, if you can. Batteries last several years and most have a date stamp on a sticker, so you should be able to tell very quickly the age of your battery. 

Look for corrosion around the terminals, represented by a chalky white substance that might affect electrical conduction. Keeping the terminals clean and greased by our team at Lakeview Automotive will help ensure electrical connection and therefore, conduction. 

When you’re looking for Subaru service in Calgary, be sure to come by Lakeview Automotive, where our knowledge and expertise on Subaru parts is top notch. We will quickly diagnose your vehicle’s issues, confidently answer all of your questions and get you and your Subaru on your way!