Buzzing under car

Asked by Acaicia Sep 07, 2019 at 01:35 AM about the 2003 Subaru Outback Base Wagon

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

My 2003 Subaru Outback makes a buzzing sound for about 3-5 seconds after
the key is turned to the "On" position without the engine starting. It's not the
pleasant sound of a fuel pump, but rather a buzzing sound you'd get from
electric arcing if the starter wire is a few millimeters from the post and you try to
start your car.

1 Answer

Put it up on a rack and have a helper turn the key on while you look and listen.

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