2alaskasubee Posted March 6, 2006 Share Posted March 6, 2006 As I was pulling into the driveway tonight, I downshifted and the car died. I tried and tried to restart it, but it won't. I popped the hood and checked timing; still right on. I'll be checking spark and fuel delivery tomorrow. The weird thing is that the parking brake, brake fluid, and stop light warning lights are on. If anyone has any suggestions, I will happily entertain them. As an extra, the car has 318,xxx, and removed timing covers. Thanks in advanced for your replys. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
[HTi]Johnson Posted March 6, 2006 Share Posted March 6, 2006 Stupid question....how much gas do you have? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WagonsOnly Posted March 6, 2006 Share Posted March 6, 2006 If all lights are on, esp. if they came on while you were driving, put in a good battery and see if it goes. If it does, your alternator is toast. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loyale 2.7 Turbo Posted March 6, 2006 Share Posted March 6, 2006 ... Also: you can recheck the Fuses and the "External Fuses Link" Black Box, near the Main Coil... My EA82 Loyale did that Long time Ago... I fixed it up just by tighten the Main engine cable socket (Yes, the round one) Maybe it can help you... Good Luck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Durania Posted March 6, 2006 Share Posted March 6, 2006 Seriously sounds like alternator, jump the car off to where it will start and then pull the positive terminal off the battery, if it dies, its your alternator. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cf_anderson Posted March 6, 2006 Share Posted March 6, 2006 Maybe the fuel filter, alternator, or loose connections at distributor. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bgd73 Posted March 7, 2006 Share Posted March 7, 2006 AlternatORRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR My First guess.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ballitch Posted March 7, 2006 Share Posted March 7, 2006 alternator, fusible links, or dead battery, and you should check your engine bay grounds, make sure your grounds are all good and not corroded. ~Josh~ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Syonyk Posted March 7, 2006 Share Posted March 7, 2006 Pull the distributor cap & take a look at it. If it's old, it could have just worn out, or the center button could have fallen out (I've had that happen before). Every time my Subaru won't start, it's been distributor related. -=Russ=- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MilesFox Posted March 7, 2006 Share Posted March 7, 2006 Pull the distributor cap & take a look at it. If it's old, it could have just worn out, or the center button could have fallen out (I've had that happen before). -=Russ=- i have seen this before, on a loyale at jon's auto and truck. he got a 92 loyale and a parts car 86 sedan. in case the otor was bad anyway. i took of the cap and found the middle little nugget had fallen out. jon was surprised, gave e 10 bucks on the spot. gave e the parts car(runs and drive) and sold the loyale for $2,300 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Syonyk Posted March 7, 2006 Share Posted March 7, 2006 I've spent more time and energy this winter fighting with my distributor... I'm planning to make a 1stSubaruParts order soon, and I think I'll throw an OEM cap & rotor on. -=Russ=- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nvexplorer Posted March 7, 2006 Share Posted March 7, 2006 Might also want to check the wires behind the kick panel above the clutch pedal. I was starting through an intersection once and right when I hit the clutch the car died so I let it back out and it caught again. Pulled over and checked those wires and sure enough, some of them didn't have insulation. Slapped on some electrical tape and it hasn't happened since. 93 loyale spfi 5mt 4wd by the way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2alaskasubee Posted March 8, 2006 Author Share Posted March 8, 2006 well, if anyone cares, I fixed it. The fuel line pulled out (by the pump). I tightened the clamp up good, and I tucked the line uo so it wont hang on the snow anymore. I still don't understand the warning lights on the dash, when the car started they went out. Thanks for all your help. Ross Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Syonyk Posted March 8, 2006 Share Posted March 8, 2006 I still don't understand the warning lights on the dash, when the car started they went out. Thanks for all your help. That's normal. They should come on when the key is turned but the car isn't running - sort of a "test mode" so you can make sure they're working. -=Russ=- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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