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#126 of 132 by jenamae1 Dec 17, 2008 (10:53 am)
hey i have a 99 subaru legacy sus and i tried to start it the other morning and all i got was a "click". so we tried to jump start it...no luck, so we thought well the battery is shot, so we got a new one, we tried to start it and still all i get is "click" im starting to get irratated, i asked a few people, one said it might have 2 do with the security system and i have to reset it, one said something w the starter and the guy at the dealership in town said ummm idk just get it towed in and we will look at it im a girl lol i need help Replies to this message: xwesx (Dec 19, 2008 11:06 am)
#127 of 132 Re: won't start when warm [xwesx] by Chris15961 Dec 18, 2008 (3:03 am)
Replying to: xwesx (Dec 08, 2008 4:39 pm) thanks for the help. I changed the cam position sensor (knock was already changed) and so far st. anthony, crossing my fingers and the new sensor seems to be working. Its hard to drive with my fingers crossed but I'm going to take my chances... Replies to this message: xwesx (Dec 19, 2008 10:37 am)
#128 of 132 Re: won't start when warm [Chris15961] by xwesx Dec 19, 2008 (10:37 am)
Replying to: Chris15961 (Dec 18, 2008 3:03 am) Well, at least you know that if it continues to be a problem, you *can* still get the car started. Wishing you luck on that one, I know what an incredible annoyance it is....
#129 of 132 Re: [jenamae1] by xwesx Dec 19, 2008 (11:06 am)
Replying to: jenamae1 (Dec 17, 2008 10:53 am) The click! I am amazed that these problems still occur, even ten years removed from the build of the vehicles. I would have thought that owners would long ago have shot all the cars with this defect! Hahah.   So, from my experience, it is one of two things:   First, the easiest: The spot where the negative battery cable connects to the car is on the top, rear, driver side of the engine. It is a post that is mounted to the engine/starter by the bolt that secures the starter itself. Sometimes, this post can work itself ever so slightly loose, and, if this happens, the connection may not be good enough to allow the starter to draw enough power to crank the engine. The result? A click, or, sometimes, a click-click-click-click-click in series. Check that first - make sure the post is solid and the connections clean.   Second, the other culprit: The starter solenoid. Another easy fix, but slightly more complicated than the first, the solenoid is mounted on the inner (I think) side of the starter unit and is what engages the motor. If the solenoid is not working properly, it is going to just click once.
#130 of 132 starting problem by gailk Dec 23, 2008 (7:16 am)
I have an 01 Outback, love my car and have never had any problems until yesterday. It's been very cold here, as low as -20. After sitting 2 days I went out to start the car, just to make sure, started with first turn of the key. Warmed it up, moved it closer to the house shut it off. Two hours later went out to head to work and I got a turn over but no start. Didn't have time to fool with it so left it set borrowed a friends truck. Six hours later home again decided to give it a try and it started right up. Looking for something to take to a mechanic if necessary. Any ideas out there any help is greatly appreciated. Replies to this message: paisan (Dec 28, 2008 1:03 pm)
#131 of 132 Re: starting problem [gailk] by paisan Dec 28, 2008 (1:03 pm)
Replying to: gailk (Dec 23, 2008 7:16 am) Sounds like the battery. If it's the original one from 01, then it's well over due to be replaced. I just did that on my 04 Armada due to the same symptoms.   -mike Subaru Guru and Track Instructor
#132 of 132 Re: 08 legacy [despa] by lumingshih Dec 29, 2008 (8:50 am)
Replying to: despa (Sep 18, 2008 2:44 pm) Hi,  i would appreciate if you could provide more information regarding: I have had this problem for the past 6 months or so. It was intermittent and really annoying. Finally, a dealership in Ohio found the problem, allegedly known by Subaru. They called it a "shift linkage" problem and described it as: "...the computer returns a message as the car is in gear hence it doesn't start when the key is turned in the ignition". If needed I can get more details from the dealership.

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