Went out to move my 91 into the garage and it won't start. It has been sitting for about 5 days. I hear the solenoid in the starter click but it won't turn. I looked at the grounds and they look okay (though I will check again tomorrow when it's light out) and I tapped the starter with a hammer to no avail. Is it time for a new starter or is there something else I should check? Have had no problems with the car since I got it in March, it's always cranked over immediately.
Also, just for grins, I started pulling plug wires, and the wire in cylinder #1 has what appears to be a small amount of oil around it. I figure now my best bet is to replace the plugs and wires (I have spares on the shelf) but I'm wondering if there is anything else I should do to prevent this from happening.
Thanks!
Bad starter? edit: nope
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Bad starter? edit: nope
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What was the battery voltage? If you can put a charger on it, and it starts, you may have just had a weak battery.
The solenoid on the starter is usually what goes out. You can replace the contacts very inexpensively, and have a good starter.
The solenoid on the starter is usually what goes out. You can replace the contacts very inexpensively, and have a good starter.
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2020 Outback Limted XT
If you need to get a hold of me please email me rather then pm
You win the prize. Just hooked up the charger and it started right away. Not sure why I didn't try that before posting. Thanks!Legacy777 wrote:What was the battery voltage? If you can put a charger on it, and it starts, you may have just had a weak battery.
91 SS with a bunch of parts waiting on the shelf
94 SS with things and such
08 STI with stuff and junk
94 SS with things and such
08 STI with stuff and junk
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