1997 Subaru Legacy Car Won T Start Key Turned Will Alternate Power Supplied

1997 SUBARU LEGACY
225,000 MILES
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ANDY24529
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Car won't start when key is turned. It will start when alternate power is supplied to the solinoid? Also all the door locks and key fob won't work. I replaced about 4 fuses and they are all fine. Could this be a security issue?
Dec 7, 2012 at 4:50 PM
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KHLOW2008
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Is this manual or automatic transmission?
Which 4 fuses did you replace?
Dec 7, 2012 at 8:41 PM
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ANDY24529
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Manual transmission. The fuses were radio, int lamps and the other two I am not sure.
Dec 7, 2012 at 8:50 PM
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KHLOW2008
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Diagram shows the starting circuit and you would need a test light or DVOM to perform testing. At the ignition switch ensure yo have battery voltage at the Blue/Red wire when ignition is turned to crank. If battery voltage is not available, you have a faulty ignition switch.

If battery voltage is available, check the clutch switch. Ensure you have battery voltage at the Green/Yellow wire under above conditions. Use a jumper wire to by pass the switch to test if it works.

Check the relay if you don't have battery voltage at Green/Yellow wire or when you bypass and it still does not work.

The power door lock is fuse # 11.
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Dec 7, 2012 at 9:09 PM
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ANDY24529
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Very helpful. Thank you very much!
Dec 7, 2012 at 9:42 PM
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KHLOW2008
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You're welcome.

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Dec 7, 2012 at 9:56 PM
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