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Car Forum / Subaru Cars / March 20091998 Subaru Legacy Outback Legacy won't start when hot
My 98' Outback Legacy won't start (intermittently) when it's been running for a while or if it's is hot outside (above 75 deg). The car won't even crank--just a click sound. Usually if I wait about 20 mins it will start just fine. All electrical devices in the car work-- stereo, headlights, horn, radio, etc. It will ALWAYS start if I have someone jump the car. So...I replaced the battery and it still won't start on occasion. Any ideas? > My 98' Outback Legacy won't start (intermittently) when it's been > running for a while or if it's is hot outside (above 75 deg). The car [quoted text clipped - 5 lines] > So...I replaced the battery and it still won't start on occasion. Any > ideas? hmmm...I think some 'older' soobs had crank angle sensors that would become intermittent with temp. dunno about '98 and dunno if a CEL would be generated. Carl > My 98' Outback Legacy won't start (intermittently) when it's been > running for a while or if it's is hot outside (above 75 deg). The car [quoted text clipped - 5 lines] > So...I replaced the battery and it still won't start on occasion. Any > ideas? Always a good idea to first verify the battery cables are clean, not corroded and tight on the battery posts. But the problem sounds like a starter solenoid going bad and/or the brushes inside the starter motor are worn. >> My 98' Outback Legacy won't start (intermittently) when it's been >> running for a while or if it's is hot outside (above 75 deg). The car [quoted text clipped - 10 lines] > a starter solenoid going bad and/or the brushes inside the starter > motor are worn. Ahh, you're right. It doesn't crank! Tony, carry a length of 2x4 or similar with you, next time the problem occurs, strike (more than a tap, less than BASH) the starter and try again. Also, try wiggling the starter cables. If either of those things work, should point you in the right direction. (solenoid contacts likely) Carl >>> My 98' Outback Legacy won't start (intermittently) when it's been >>> running for a while or if it's is hot outside (above 75 deg). The car [quoted text clipped - 19 lines] > > Carl If it clicks and doesn't start it's the starter. A little known seceret: SOME sub's have a rebuildable starter. If it has been replaced in the past your probably out of luck. look at the solenoid, if it has the ability to remove the end cap by screws or nuts than you can rebuild it. Go to the dealership and ask for the starter rebuild parts (I don't know what the exact name is for them) they are the two wire lugs that go into and out of the solenoid. (can't be too expensive) Remove the starter Remove the end cap under this is a copper "mushroom" shaped piece Replace the two wire lug parts. The solenoid action pulls the mushroom piece and joins the two lugs; the arc over time and wear out. On the mushroom piece, look at the "lip" and clean the arcing off of it. Reassemble and install starter. I have not yet figured out what subies use the rebuildable starters and what ones do not.... Steve > >>> My 98' Outback Legacy won't start (intermittently) when it's been > >>> running for a while or if it's is hot outside (above 75 deg). The car [quoted text clipped - 43 lines] > > - Show quoted text - Just for the record, the starter is on top of the bellhousing on the drivers side. It is easily accessible from the top of the engine without crawling under the car. So a rubber mallet or deadblow hammer might work for persuading the solenoid to engage. Also looking at it to assess the rebuildableness of it shouldn't be too hard. I love how subaru makes these cars easy to work on. All the engine accessories they could stick on top are there for easy access. I don't even have to lay under the car to take off my oil filter. I just get down on one knee and reach under the front bumper. Brilliant designs. Bill >> Tony, carry a length of 2x4 or similar with you, next time the problem >> occurs, strike (more than a tap, less than BASH) the starter and try [quoted text clipped - 12 lines] > what the exact name is for them) they are the two wire lugs that go into and > out of the solenoid. (can't be too expensive) This is common with older Toyotas, the contacts wear down. Even before I knew much about cars I became familiar with this condition! Kind of an easy fix, depending on where the motor is located... |
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