I have a '96 Subaru Outback wagon w/ 175,000 miles. It always starts right up when it is cold, however, if I'm out & about running errands w/ several stops & starts when it is hot, it will not start. I usually have to wait 15-20 minutes and then if I'm lucky it will start.

A mechanic is checking it out now, but they've already verified there's nothing wrong w/ the starter. They're looking at the fuel line.

If anybody has any ideas, I'd really appreciate your thoughts.

Thanks,
John

I've encountered this problem with a few Nissan Pulsars. It was the coolant temperature sensor located by the thermostat housing. I know this info isn't specific to a Subaru, but it might still help

Cheers
kender

kender wrote:

I've encountered this problem with a few Nissan Pulsars. It was the coolant temperature sensor located by the thermostat housing. I know this info isn't specific to a Subaru, but it might still help Cheers kender

Thanks Kender, I'll have my mechanic check that out.

JOHN,
IF YOUVE HAD THE PROBLEM FIXED PLEASE POST IT. MY 250T DOES THE SAME THING.

Yes, we finally had this properly diagnosed & repaired. Of course, the paperwork is in my car and I can't recall the exact type of sensor that needed replacing (for $400), but the problem was that the sensor was making the car think it was at a higher altitude. At least that's the 2nd-hand explanation I got via my wife.

I'll try to post something more accurate when I get a chance.

John,

I've got a very similar problem and would like to know exactly what type of sensor needed replacing. See if I can get it fixed this weekend. Please see if you can make some time to review the paperwork.

Thanks a lot.

...Sanjay

Hi Sanjay,

Sorry, but I just got back from a brief vacation. The repair invoice indicates the "pressure sensor" was replaced.

John

Replace your Cam & Crank angle sensors & car should start finw after that . they are known for doing that. Thanks

John,
When you said it wouldnt start, did it even turn over? I have the same problem that happens occasionally with a 98 outback... it doesnt even turn over at that point. If I wait till it's cool, then it starts just fine.

bartbopp wrote:

John, When you said it wouldnt start, did it even turn over? I have the same problem that happens occasionally with a 98 outback... it doesnt even turn over at that point. If I wait till it's cool, then it starts just fine.

Yes, it would turn over. And if I flicked the ignition switch very quickly, it would start. Sometimes I would have to sit & wait a few minutes and then it would start.

We've since donated our Subaru, so it is somebody else's problem now!

John