wrongturninwv Posted June 19, 2006 Share Posted June 19, 2006 First time for this. Ive had dozens of Subarus and when nothing else would start on the coldest days out here a Subaru always would. Its a 95 Subaru Impreza 1.8, 5 speed, fuel injected,4x4. Never had any problems,ran great. Left sit about 3 weeks and now will not start. Full tank of gas,new battery. Turns over like crazy but either no spark or fuel is my guess. This is the first fuel injected so I need a bit of help.So what should I check first and how do I go about it ??? What kind of testers do I need ??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wrongturninwv Posted June 19, 2006 Author Share Posted June 19, 2006 Went back outside and looked under the hood to see if I missed anything,lose wire or blown fuse. I called the car everything but a Subaru. I got inside for 1 more try and it started right up. You tell me cause I sure dont know. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sketron13 Posted June 19, 2006 Share Posted June 19, 2006 Try a new fuel filter... or any other number of tune-up items. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Setright Posted June 19, 2006 Share Posted June 19, 2006 Fuel filter could be the culprit. Sometimes the oil leaves the valve lash adjusters when left standing, they take a few cranks to fill up. Until they are, the valves don't open. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tunered Posted June 19, 2006 Share Posted June 19, 2006 More than likley your fuel pressure dropped while sitting, next time cycle the key 2 or three times before you crank it, taking bets it will start right up. ed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nipper Posted June 20, 2006 Share Posted June 20, 2006 did this thing start yet? nipper Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wrongturninwv Posted June 30, 2006 Author Share Posted June 30, 2006 did this thing start yet? nipper Some times it will ,and some times it wont. What size socket do the plugs take? Cant get anything I have to go down in that hole. When it starts it runs just fine. No miss, no smoke, and will not bogg out when down to the floor. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
idosubaru Posted June 30, 2006 Share Posted June 30, 2006 how are the battery terminals and connections? they need to be very clean and very tight. are you sure the battery and alternator are good? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nipper Posted June 30, 2006 Share Posted June 30, 2006 exaclty what does it do when it doesnt start? You need to get a no start condition, and then check the cam and crank postion sensors for a heartbeat, and check the ignitor. Also check the fuel pump relay. nipper Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1 Lucky Texan Posted June 30, 2006 Share Posted June 30, 2006 solenoid? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xdeadhead Posted June 30, 2006 Share Posted June 30, 2006 carma? (sic) j/k but you set em up, i'll knock em down. hey everyone have an awesome weekend and such. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wrongturninwv Posted June 30, 2006 Author Share Posted June 30, 2006 Put new plugs gaped at 44,and plug wires. Bought spark tester from Advance and find no mater which plug wire I hook on to no spark at all. Even held wire in hand while wife cranked car no spark. Now what ??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nipper Posted June 30, 2006 Share Posted June 30, 2006 solenoid? electromechanical device, i'll take mechanics for 200 alex nipper Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1 Lucky Texan Posted June 30, 2006 Share Posted June 30, 2006 electromechanical device, i'll take mechanics for 200 alex nipper "If something is pestering your soul......" soul annoy..... ah never mind! Carl Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wrongturninwv Posted July 1, 2006 Author Share Posted July 1, 2006 exaclty what does it do when it doesnt start? You need to get a no start condition, and then check the cam and crank postion sensors for a heartbeat, and check the ignitor. Also check the fuel pump relay. nipper Fully charged battery, good alt. How do you check these sensors and where do I find them ???? Car was running fine. It turns over fast and thats all. It has no spark. Cant smell any fuel. It did this twice before but got in it next day and started right up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1 Lucky Texan Posted July 1, 2006 Share Posted July 1, 2006 Just a wild idea, it might be worthwhile to push/pull flex some cables around when it fails and try starting it. But crank sensor would be something that must satisfy the ECU before it will attempt to start the car. I don't recall - do you have a check engine light on? Can you get the code read? I think your car might be OBD II and borrowing a reader might be tricky. I dunno Carl Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nipper Posted July 1, 2006 Share Posted July 1, 2006 Just a wild idea, it might be worthwhile to push/pull flex some cables around when it fails and try starting it. But crank sensor would be something that must satisfy the ECU before it will attempt to start the car. I don't recall - do you have a check engine light on? Can you get the code read? I think your car might be OBD II and borrowing a reader might be tricky. I dunno Carl he is in a catch 22. The cel only comes on when the car is running, and when its running, it no longer has the fault. nipper Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1 Lucky Texan Posted July 1, 2006 Share Posted July 1, 2006 he is in a catch 22. The cel only comes on when the car is running, and when its running, it no longer has the fault. nipper No stored code in a '95? d@ng! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wrongturninwv Posted July 1, 2006 Author Share Posted July 1, 2006 Went outside and it started right up again. All the might be this and could be that will make me replace all kinds of parts. We know now the battery is not the problem, its new its tight and the cables are clean. It is 3/4 full of gas and if it was not getting gas it would not start.So fuel pump must be good. We are getting spark now but not eariler this afternoon. Put brand new plugs in today as I said eariler. Coil pack must be good or it would not run. Ignitor module must be good too then right. No code or check engine light and never was. I'm lost here.The Subaru dealer will take my next 3 SS checks if I take this one in to the shop. What do I do besides push it over the hill. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nipper Posted July 1, 2006 Share Posted July 1, 2006 Went outside and it started right up again. All the might be this and could be that will make me replace all kinds of parts. We know now the battery is not the problem, its new its tight and the cables are clean. It is 3/4 full of gas and if it was not getting gas it would not start.So fuel pump must be good. We are getting spark now but not eariler this afternoon. Put brand new plugs in today as I said eariler. Coil pack must be good or it would not run. Ignitor module must be good too then right. No code or check engine light and never was. I'm lost here.The Subaru dealer will take my next 3 SS checks if I take this one in to the shop. What do I do besides push it over the hill. your making asumptions - this is a electronics problem. Electronics have wires and solder joints smaller then a human hair. it doesnt take much heat to make them fail. Let the car warm up, ************ it off then try to restart it. Another scenario. Let the car sit in the hot sun for several hours then about 2pm try to start it. nipper Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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