SubaNoob212

Thanks everyone

I checked the resistance of the coil, 4.8 ohms on the primary, 10750 on the secondary, so secondary resistance is OK, primary is about 4 times normal. I used a test light to check for pulses on the coil negative side while cranking the engine, and nothing. I removed distributor cap and the rotor doesn't turn. Bad lhs timing belt, which seemed odd because I loosened a few bolts to pry open the cover on both sides, and belt appeared intact. I proceeded to removing alternator and AC bracket, fan, power steering, timing covers. Lhs timing belt has no teeth, can a bad idler pulley cause this? Car has 177k miles...

Went out while the rain stopped for a few, checked the coil resistances, primary resistance found to be 4.8 ohms, which I know is roughly four times what it is supposed to be, and secondary resistance is 10750 ohms. I am certain that the coil is bad. My new concern is that when I use a test light on the negative terminal of the coil to battery, and turn the ignition to run position, the test light goes out, and when you crank the engine, the light does not flicker like it is supposed according to another post I read. Not sure how to proceed, thanks everyone for your time.

Please excuse me, I have basic knowledge of working on cars, when I first posted, I didn't realize the proper way to check for power to coil. I used a multimeter to check both terminals, between positive side and ground key in run position, and have power. I have power from ground side to hot. I used a grounded spark plug plugged into the coil, cranked and had no spark. I don't have a manual or any experience with Subaru's. I have checked all fuses on drivers side in car. I haven't checked fuse links for continuity as it is raining here, no garage, and I was hoping to get a reply before I went about blindly prodding. I also removed the coil bracket wire brushed it, and removed some paint from car body where ground wire attaches, wire brushed to ensure a good ground. Or was I supposed to add a new ground wire directly to battery. Any help would be greatly appreciated.