freeman_jj

Sorry, should have given a bit more detail on the car's situation. The car was purchased last January with 57,000 miles on it. It now has 65,000 miles, and we just did the 60,000 mile service. Having someone else do the 60k service was instigated by my girlfriend having the car stall one day and then start back up with the check engine light on. When they pulled the codes, it turned out the crank angle sensor was failing, and they also found the battery to be failing. So, in response to the question: the battery is brand spanking new, as are plugs, wires, timing belt, water pump and all fluids... Flex plate teeth? That sounds uncomfortable.... Any more details or suggestions for how I might be able to diagnose? Thanks, by the by, for the quick replies. Cheers, -John

Greetings! And Happy Christmas and all that-- My girlfriend has a 1996 Legacy wagon with a weird starter issue. The trick is that on the first start in the morning (cold here, in Minneapolis) the starter just spins without engaging the engine. The second try usually gets a bit of engine crank, but then a spinning starter, and the third try she starts like a dream. This really isn't a problem in the summer months, and only happens rarely once the car is warmed up. From what I've gleaned, this is *not* a contact or solenoid issue, as the starter does spin, just without grabbing the engine. Are there any other bits that might be needing easy replacement, or am I best just getting her a reman starter? Thanks for any input! Cheers, -John