ok, switched coil packs seemed good 2 days ago, no start now, switched maf , new timing belt, water pump , tenisioner , full tank of gas, but bought cheaper gas last week, it will crank , seems like it is not getting fuel , new plug wires, [ oem] , fuel filter 20,000 mi ago, running battery down trying any help,+ changed crank sensor, got down to 0 last night , put a can of dry gas in tank, good thing i have a spare car to drive , may have to wait until spring to drive it,

Edited January 10, 201016 yr by 86subaru

did the fuel pump crap out? the fuel pump is located behind the seats. fold down the back seat, and throw the carpet all the way forward. there is an access cover behind the seat hinge on the passener rear seat. it's not under the bottom of the seat.

 

did it quit while running, or after you changed out a part? or did it just not start after sitting overnite?

no start after sitting, all night , ran fine yesterday , changed coil pack 2days ago .i give up for now , to cold outside 10 above , almost tries to start , but battery goes down,

Edited January 10, 201016 yr by 86subaru

Pull the connector to the Coolant temp sensor. See if it will fire on the default fuel map.

 

Another thing to check is in cold weather hoses get brittle and vacuum leaks happen around Brake booster line, and other vac lines so check them for tight fit. enough of a vac leak will make for hard start or no start.

almost started ,but ran battery down , will do tomorrow night , thanks

checked all fuses , going to try alittle starting fluid ,could be fuel pump, i have a spare, going to try another coil pack+ new fuel filter,

Have you tried starting it with the CTS disconnected???

no but i will ,thanks

still will not start , stumbles and almost i smell gas, ???

At this point I suggest you check the compression of the cylinders. There may be a timing belt problem. If there is a problem the compression numbers will show it up.

new timing belt water pump 3000 miles ago , but i;ll look