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My engine turns over fine but sometimes it just won't start

Tiny
D JAMES III
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  • 2004 SUBARU OUTBACK
  • 66,000 MILES
2004 Subaru Outback with 4cyl auto won't start. Turns over very well. Spark seems OK by pulling the wire and shorting it to the top of a plug with a screwdriver. The fuel pump puts out lots of pressure too. Was working fine and then just one day it will turn over and over, but never catch.
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Sunday, May 6th, 2012 AT 1:56 AM

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Tiny
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Make sure the spark is a hot blue snapping spark. Make sure the fuel pressure is within spec, and make sure the injectors are working.
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Sunday, May 6th, 2012 AT 2:04 AM
Tiny
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Make sure the injectors are getting power.
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Sunday, May 6th, 2012 AT 2:04 AM
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JARED LLOYD
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The car has always run good, seems like something is up with the security system
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Thursday, September 5th, 2019 AT 8:31 PM
Tiny
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Welcome back:

Are there any lights staying on indicating it is related to the security system?

Joe
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Friday, September 6th, 2019 AT 6:44 PM

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