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    -Now I have power in the fuse box and my chime is back. Traces the fat wire all the way back to fuse box and it’s fine, just nothing when key turns, has power everywhere but there
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    -When I put the wire from batt to that crimp all power came back and car started, so I ran a new wire from the link box to the fuse box and it didn’t work,

     

    We're getting mixed test results.  At one point you have power to the fuse box, then later the power is gone for some reason, but restored with a jumper wire.  We need to get to some consistent test results to know what to fix.

  2. You have to resolve all of the five variables.

     

    1. Battery

    2. Fusible links

    3. Connecting wires

    4. Fuse box

    5. Ignition switch

     

    -The battery, make sure you have good clean connections and cables are firmly connected and battery is charged.

     

    -If the fusible links are dodgy, replace them.

     

    -Disconnect the battery to check continuity in the wiring.

     

    -Check for voltage at the fuse box.  Some fuses have voltage all the time,  the ones you mentioned at the first post that had power.  Others only have voltage when the key is in the on position. Replace any blown fuses.

     

    -If all of the above check out then the problem is the ignition switch.  You can remove it and clean it or replace it.

     

    At this point you should be able to have power to all the vehicle when the key is in the on position.

  3. You may have sticking lifter.  if noise persists, try draining out a quart of oil and add a quart of automatic transmission fluid.  Run that for couple hundred miles and see if the noise goes away.  If not, you may need to dig in to lifter problem.

     

    Another possibility is the oil pump is not working properly.  Oil pump reseal or replacement can be a solution.

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    My Subaru 1992 loyale died out on me a few days ago...

     How did it die ?  Suddenly or did it do a hurt dance ?  Has it been difficult to start prior to this event ?  You say you changed the fuel filter but the problem may be the fuel pump.  If the timing has been checked and the problem persists, then the fuel pump is a good bet.

     

    Rap on the fuel pump with something like a screwdriver handle a few times.  if this get the car running then it's time to replace the fuel pump.

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  5. Check the battery connections make sure they're clean.

     

    Check the battery to see if it is charged.  Use a voltmeter.  Below 10 volts get battery tested.

     

    Recharge the battery if it is dead.  Repeat step 2.

     

    If the battery won't take a charge it is faulty, get new battery.

     

    If battery charges but won't recharge from alternator, check alternator.

     

    If alternator and battery are good, add relay to starter.

     

    If still problems, check starter solenoid contacts, replace if worn.

     

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    see ChrisFix videos on YouTube for battery and alternator testing with voltmeter

    Harbor Freight has a battery/alternator checker for about $6-idiot lights

    Amazon has a starter relay kit for about $20-instructions included

    Solenoid contacts are about $5 on line from various sources-many videos avail. on replacement

  6. Since this is a one time trip....

     

    I would pay attention to the coolant system.  Make sure there are no leaks and the pump is not making any noise or vibration.  If there's fear of leaks, add some magic additive stuff to compensate.  Replace pump if there's spare in that pile.

     

    If there's any ticking noise from the engine add some magic stuff like ATF to compensate.

     

    Look carefully at brakes and lines to ensure no leaks or faulty parts.  Good to be able to stop.

     

    Check all other fluid levels, take along some extra for each.

     

    Remove timing belt covers if any are there and discard. Bring some used belts if existing are dodgy.

     

    check all fuses, bring extra.

     

    Zip ties for holding axle boots together if existing are dodgy.

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