Okay here we go... 2000 Subaru Legacy "L", 2.5l, 180k miles
So the car decided to stop running just as I was picking up my kids close to home. It was around 20degrees outside and about a foot of snow on the ground. I live in the Portland, OR area and we hardly ever get cold weather like this. After getting the munchkins, I tried to start the car but it would only turn over and not start.
In the past I've have the error code of 0420 indicating either an ignition coil failure or a cat failure, I assumed it was a coil issue.
Replaced coil, still won't start.
Did research, tried a few other things.
Replaced: Cam Position sensor, crank position sensor, still won't start.
Did more searching.
Suspected fuel delivery problem. Car would start AND run with starting fluid applied. Removed fuel line coming from filter to intake and turned the key to the on position, no flow. Fuel would only flow with decent pressure while running on the starting fluid, or in chugs while cranking over.
Then replaced: Fuel filter, checked fuses(all good), replaced fuel pump relay, replaced fuel pump.
Now... same thing with the fuel line. It's only pressurizing while running on starting fluid and cranking over.
Thinking of replacing in-tank fuel filter, inspecting steel lines for damage, setting the thing on fire... UHG!
Around $400 dumped into this problem so far, would love to fix this without having to take it into a shop.
Any probing questions or troubleshooting steps you guys have for me would be great, ask or tell away!
Thanks in advance!