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Stbear
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Mar 1, 2015, 7:19 PM
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2006
Subaru
TriBeCa
107000
Hi. While driving home last night I had an issue with my vehicle. As I was driving I lost the power steering and my battery light came on with my rear differential temp and brake light. I did smell something burning but that went away and it wasn't that strong. The engine still ran and the transmission still worked. I had to get home as it was late and had no other option. As I got closer to home I lost more power to my engine and lost more lights inside and out. My lights got really dim and then my hazard lights stopped all together. I finally made it home safely but my truck died as I was trying to get it in my driv way. My boyfriend and I tried to jump it but it wouldn't turn over. We have checked the fuses and nothing is blown. Do you have any ideas?
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Discretesignals
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Mar 1, 2015, 7:43 PM
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Did you see if the drive belt is still there that drives the accessories? Probably laying on the side of the road somewhere...lol
Since we volunteer our time and knowledge, we ask for you to please follow up when a problem is resolved.
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Stbear
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Mar 1, 2015, 8:10 PM
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It was a thought but I will look more into this. I was thinking it may have been the battery first but then maybe the alternator. Thank you for your input. I will come back and let you know what happens 
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Discretesignals
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Mar 1, 2015, 8:19 PM
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If the belt isn't there that would explain your loss of power steering and your charging light coming on. Without the belt turning the alternator, the electrical system will rely on the battery for power. When the battery discharges all kind of electrical issues will occur before the engine dies. The engine dies because there is no electrical power or enough of it to run the ignition, computer, and electronic fuel injection.
If the belt is broken, there has to be a reason why. The belt could have broke because it was old and cracked. The belt could have burned up and broke from an accessory or pulley that locked up too. Cause and effect. Make sure you determine why the belt broke because you don't want to stick another on there and have the same thing occur again.
You should remove the battery and have it charged and tested because it is probably heavily discharged.
Your also lucky because the belt, if it is broken, doesn't drive the water pump. If it did, you would have overheated the engine and caused major damage.
Since we volunteer our time and knowledge, we ask for you to please follow up when a problem is resolved.
(This post was edited by Discretesignals on Mar 1, 2015, 8:52 PM)
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