I had the same problem on our 1999 Forester after replacing the battery. Here was the solution I was given by Subaru Santa Cruz.
1) the key to the ON position where all the dash lights up.
2) disconnect the NEGATIVE battery terminal.
3) wait 15 seconds then reconnect the the battery.
4) start the engine from the ON position.
If this doesn't work, the car must be taken in for repair.
The first thing you need to do is figure out if the car has a factory or aftermarket security system them replace the clicking relay accordingly
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Thanks,
We bought the car used. I can't imagine this being a factory system. I am no wiz when it comes to electrical either. Do I just follow the clicking?
I appreciate your time and help,
Joe
I just encountered the same problem on my 96 Subaru after I had the alternator replaced. One user tried the band aid fix of removing the hazard warning flasher 15 amp fuse in position #27 in the engine compartment fuse panel. It could also be a bad lighting relay. I am still troubleshooting the problem.
If you had something replaced, it could be that the computer hasn't properly been reset. I read in another solution column that rather than starting the car immediately after replacing the battery, just turn the ignition on until it lights up the dash, and then off and again two more times. this solution was rated as fix ya, so I hope it works for you. We are in the middle of trying to fix ours as I speak.
had the same problem electrical system doing strange things. No low beams then no emergency flashers abs light on then off wipers turn themselves on and off washer pump on all the time lights back on lights back off battery drains while sitting for a while. It turned out tobe 5 bare wires on the wire harness as the harness went through the fire wall shorting each other
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