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Narva Model 72 Rear Stop/Tail/Indicator Lamp With In-Built Retro Reflector, With 0.5M Of Cable
$178
$133.50
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Narva 9-33 Volt LED Rear Stop/Tail, Right Hand Squential direcion indicator and reverse lamps with in built retro reflector and 0.5m hard wired cable - 97312R
$386
$289.50
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Narva Model 72 Rear Stop/Tail/Indicator/Reverse Lamp With In-Built Retro Reflector, With 0.5M Of Cable
$163
$122.25
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Narva Model 70 Rear Stop/Tail/Indicator Lamp With In-Built Retro Reflector, With 0.5M Of Cable
$154
$115.50
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Narva MDL34 Stop/Tail/Indicator Light With Licence Plate Lamp LED 12V - 2 Pce - 93440BL2
$130
$97.50
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Narva Model 70 Rear Stop/Tail/Indicator/Reverse Lamp With In-Built Retro Reflector, With 0.5M Of Cable
$172
$129
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Narva 9-33 Volt Surface Mount LED front end outline marker(white) with Chrome cover and 0.5m cable and Deutsch connector - 96812-D
$41
$30.75
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Narva Model 70 Rear Stop/Tail /Indicator Lamp With In-Built Retro Reflector, With 0.5M Of Cable, Bulk Pack Of 4 - 97000-1/4
$864
$648
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Narva Model 70 Rear Stop/Tail/Indicator/Reverse Lamp With In-Built Retro Reflector, With 0.5M Of Cable - 97010-1
$177
$132.75
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1998 Subaru Forester Batteries: purpose, care and when to replace
Based on technical sources including the 1998 Subaru Forester Owner’s Manual and the Subaru Factory Service Manual (SF series, Electrical section), this model is fitted with a conventional 12‑volt lead‑acid starting, lighting and ignition (SLI) battery. That battery is essential for cranking the engine, powering the ECU, fuel pump and ignition, and stabilising system voltage, so batteries are absolutely relevant to a 1998 Forester.
On a 1998 Forester, the battery sits under the bonnet and does a few big jobs. It supplies a strong burst of current to spin the starter, keeps the engine management and immobiliser happy, and smooths out voltage while the alternator is working. Without a healthy battery, cold starts get sluggish, lights can dim at idle, and the dash may light up like a Christmas tree.
For day‑to‑day reliability in Aussie and Kiwi conditions, a quality 12‑V lead‑acid battery that meets or exceeds the original cold cranking amps (CCA) and fits the tray and terminals is the go. Many owners opt for maintenance‑free flooded lead‑acid
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