sumoco Posted April 5, 2014 Share Posted April 5, 2014 Just bought a legacy that doesn't run, the guy I bought it from said the timing belt broke but just confirmed that it is still in tact. When I turn the key all I hear is a click Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olnick Posted April 5, 2014 Share Posted April 5, 2014 The click could be simply because of worn copper contacts in the starter's solenoid, a fairly common problem on older Subarus. It's a cheap and fairly easy fix. If the timing belt is okay check to make sure the timing marks on the cams still line up properly. Good luck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heartless Posted April 5, 2014 Share Posted April 5, 2014 can you rotate the engine manually? (21mm socket on the crank bolt, turn clockwise) if yes, then I would agree with Olnick - bad starter contacts and/or bad connections. also make sure battery is fully charged... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gloyale Posted April 5, 2014 Share Posted April 5, 2014 can you rotate the engine manually? (21mm socket on the crank bolt, turn clockwise) if yes, then I would agree with Olnick - bad starter contacts and/or bad connections. also make sure battery is fully charged... 22mm socket. Weak ig. switch. Add a relay to starting system......or pushbtton.......or both. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heartless Posted April 5, 2014 Share Posted April 5, 2014 22mm socket. Weak ig. switch. Add a relay to starting system......or pushbtton.......or both. oops - you're right...22mm (hadnt had enough coffee yet! LOL) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sumoco Posted April 5, 2014 Author Share Posted April 5, 2014 I can turn the engine, is there a way to test junk yard starters?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sumoco Posted April 5, 2014 Author Share Posted April 5, 2014 Also I'm only wanting to get this car running so that I know the engine is good so I can then rip it out and cram it into my brat, is there a way to bypass the starter just to get the engine running? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rooster2 Posted April 5, 2014 Share Posted April 5, 2014 Also I'm only wanting to get this car running so that I know the engine is good so I can then rip it out and cram it into my brat, is there a way to bypass the starter just to get the engine running? If stick shift, push to 5 mph, then pop the clutch to start, without using the stater. If automatic tranny, then can only start with a starter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MilesFox Posted April 5, 2014 Share Posted April 5, 2014 you can jump a wire from thebattery to the small tab on the starter to work around the ign switch and circuitry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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