It should be higher than 10.5 or 11 volts.

The starter will work regardless of the condition of the fuel pump.  The
fuel pump will stop working a few seconds after the ignition key is
turned to the on position if the starter does not turn the engine (crank
position sensor)

As stated by others, check your battery connections, engine grounds and
your starter motor solenoid.  Did you measure the battery voltage when
trying to start the engine?  It should be higher than 9V.

Good luck!

Hi all,
I have a 2000 outback, 2.5L. For the past month or so its had a
problem getting steadily worse - first thing in the morning when I
turn the key it only makes a "click" - the starter doesn't turn at
all. After about 10 key turns the starter finally engages, it starts
fine, and is usually fine the rest of the day. The battery voltage is
good.

Its in the shop now, and the guy is telling me he thinks it is the
fuel pump. Is that possible? Would a lack of fuel pressure disengage
the starter? My experience with cars is with older volkswagens where
the starter and fuel pump circuits are independent - a bad fuel pump
would still let the starter turn.

Thanks for any help.

cheers,
Jeff