[jp1203]

What were the codes? That would certainly be helpful.

Out of curiosity, can you check the voltage of the battery when it's running and when it's not? You say it was low...what do you mean? Batteries that are going bad can do some funny things.

 

[jp1203]

I'll get a digital. High mileage subaru so I'm expecting to be doing some work. As for the code reader, the guy at autozone said his wouldn't clear codes but I went to NAPA and theirs would.

I'd look at getting a code reader, too. I found one on Ebay a while back for about $50. It works well and will erase codes without a problem. Well worth the money.