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Subaru Outback 2001 - won't start

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batvanio@gmail.com - 19 May 2008 18:36 GMT
Hi,

I have the following problem: Sometimes in the morning (especially
when the car is cold) the car won't start. The battery is new (and I
tried it with the jumper cable) so I don't think it is the battery
problem. There is a clicking sound as if something tries to engage but
that's it.
Eventually the car will start after several attempts and will be fine
for a few days, and then it does it again. I wonder what kind of
problem this might be. (I was thinking either a starter or solenoid
but am not sure). Unfortunately, once it starts, it works fine for a
while, so it cannot be diagnosed. What should I do?
Any input is highly appreciated.

Thanks
Ivan
Bugalugs - 19 May 2008 22:41 GMT
> Hi,
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> Thanks
> Ivan

First thing I'd check would be the battery connections. Take them off,
put a wire brush over them and put em on tight.
Tony Hwang - 20 May 2008 02:30 GMT
>> Hi,
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> First thing I'd check would be the battery connections. Take them off,
> put a wire brush over them and put em on tight.
Yup,
On the battery posts and ground wire to the engine. Remove clean and
apply some dielectric silicon paste and retighten.
johninKY - 19 May 2008 22:53 GMT
Just as a start, pull both battery cables at the battery.  Clean both th
cables and battery terminals.  If either cable looks corroded, jus
replace it.

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batvanio@gmail.com - 19 May 2008 23:48 GMT
> Just as a start, pull both battery cables at the battery.  Clean both the
> cables and battery terminals.  If either cable looks corroded, just
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Thanks for the suggestions.
It is strange though why would it do it only early morning, and then
once it started, it will go well for a day or two... Well, I will
clean up the terminals and see what happens tomorrow.... I have the
suspicion it's the starter though...
Carl 1 Lucky Texan - 20 May 2008 00:48 GMT
>>Just as a start, pull both battery cables at the battery.  Clean both the
>>cables and battery terminals.  If either cable looks corroded, just
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> clean up the terminals and see what happens tomorrow.... I have the
> suspicion it's the starter though...

Sometimes, hitting an intermittent starter with a piece of wood on those
mornings when it fails will make it start. If so, probably the starter
and not the battery cables. Cables are a good, easy place to begin the
search though.

Carl

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hippo - 20 May 2008 10:20 GMT

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>Thanks for the suggestions.
>It is strange though why would it do it only early morning, and then
>once it started, it will go well for a day or two... Well, I will
>clean up the terminals and see what happens tomorrow.... I have the
>suspicion it's the starter though...

Early morning there's more moisture in the air, unless you're in th
middle of some deserts plus the air is colder and denser, so condensatio
can wreak havoc with dodgy connections more easily. Terminals & cable
first, then start eliminating the more expensive possibilities if still n
fix. Cheers

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Bob Noble - 19 May 2008 23:16 GMT
Sounds like the starter brushes are worn out.
Replace the starter, or the brushes, most people replace the starter.

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