Crank but no start
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Asked by Subigirl09 Oct 12, 2017 at 01:15 AM about the 1998 Subaru Legacy Outback Wagon AWD

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

Hi all. I have a 98 legacy outback 2.5 that doesn't
want to start. There is a high pitched crank. I have
replaced the battery, ignition coil pack, spark plugs
and wires, tested the starter,  and changed the fuel
filter thus far. There was fuel in my old fuel filter
when I removed it so I don't think it's the fuel pump
but I'm not sure if that's any indication. Fuses all
seem fine, water pump, tensioner, timing belt and
thermostat we're all replaced a few months ago.
The car has always run a little rough but was
always pretty reliable. I drove to work one day and
when I went to go home it just wouldn't start. After
replacing the plug wires it started and ran from my
work back to my home and the next morning would
not start again. I'm thinking it may be a sensor or
maybe a loose connection somewhere? I'm
running out of ideas and money, HELP!

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beatupchevy answered 6 years ago

test for proper spark and fuel pressure , see if injectors are firing , scan for codes , does it turn over and not start or just doesn't turn over?

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Subigirl09 answered 6 years ago

I am planning g on scanning for codes next, but I have to get my hands on a reader as I don't have one. It turns over but does not start. I haven't really had the chance to test for spark and fuel pressure as I work two jobs, but having replaced all the spark plugs plug wires and the ignition coil pack I'm not sure what would keep it from sparking.

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Toybits answered 6 years ago

Did you get it to start? If so what was the problem? m/solution

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