RallyAlex Posted May 17, 2010 Share Posted May 17, 2010 Is there any special trick to changing the starter motor in a 1996 Legacy 2.5 GT? Every couple of weeks I turn the key and get nothing. After I wait a couple of seconds and try again, it starts right up. Never ever had an issue with it until this happened about two months back. Thanks for any advice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john in KY Posted May 17, 2010 Share Posted May 17, 2010 Nothing special involved. Just be sure to disconnect the positive battery cable at the battery before anything else. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
idosubaru Posted May 17, 2010 Share Posted May 17, 2010 +1 to easy. one bolt for electrical connection. another wire disconnects with plastic clip. remove two bolts holding the starter in place. air intake is the only thing that might help to remove. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoahDL88 Posted May 17, 2010 Share Posted May 17, 2010 The two bolts that hold the starter on are 14mm on top, and a 17mm nut on bottom. +1 disconnect the battery, grounding out the starter on the frame/engine will ruin your day, and your shorts, DAMHIK Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RallyAlex Posted May 18, 2010 Author Share Posted May 18, 2010 Thank you all kindly for the advice. I was worried it was something a little more involved. You get spoiled working on a 1981 Subaru, ya know?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gloyale Posted May 18, 2010 Share Posted May 18, 2010 Check and clean all you're battery and ground connections. Then put new $10 copper contacts in the solenoid of the starter. (or clean and bend the old ones) Don't replace the whole starter......they never need it. It is always contacts in the solenoid coupled with resistance in the circuit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RallyAlex Posted May 18, 2010 Author Share Posted May 18, 2010 Just to verify, either way the starter should come out in order to clean the contacts, correct? Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoahDL88 Posted May 19, 2010 Share Posted May 19, 2010 yes, it will be easier that way Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
subiemech85 Posted May 21, 2010 Share Posted May 21, 2010 1. move to NEW gen. 2. replace BRUSHES Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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